Graswald engages in the creation of natural and digital 3D worlds for the entertainment industry. The company offers nature models and 3D vegetation that can be used in virtual worlds. A variety of variant groupings are available in Graswald to produce photoreal ecosystems in various variants.
Graylog provides service and support for the open source Graylog solution which stores, searches, and analyzes machine data collected from IT infrastructures and applications. The company enables organizations, at a fraction of the cost, to improve IT operations efficiency, security, and reduce the cost of IT. Graylog has received funding from the Mercury Fund and is based in Houston.
Gilytics AG specializes in advanced computing and 3D visualization technology for the complex planning of transportation and energy infrastructures. Founded in 2017 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company offers an interactive software package that aids in the management and planning of distributed energy and linear infrastructures. Its solutions cater to various sectors, including transportation networks, oil and gas pipelines, wind and solar energy projects, and utilities. Gilytics' software enhances the planning process by providing automated services for identifying optimal routes for new transmission lines, while also facilitating improved interactions with authorities and communities through its visualization capabilities.
Envelio GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in developing software and algorithms for energy networks. Its primary offering is the Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP), a modular software system designed to assist distribution grid operators in digitizing and automating grid planning and operation processes. The IGP includes applications for data quality, which connects isolated data systems to identify and correct errors, as well as planning applications that automate grid planning tasks. Additionally, IGP operation applications provide recommendations for managing congestion in the grid during potential bottlenecks. By leveraging artificial intelligence and mathematical optimization, Envelio supports the integration of numerous distributed energy resources and smart meter data, addressing the challenges posed by the evolving energy landscape.
Spherity GmbH develops and offers decentralized applications to empower interoperable supply chains, M2M communication, data authenticity and privacy. It combines IoT, blockchain and modern cryptography to establish data audit trails, settlement, and asset management or token streaming. Spherity GmbH was founded in 2017 and is based in Berlin, Germany.
Geospin GmbH is a B2B software-as-a-service company based in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, specializing in geo-data analysis through machine learning techniques. Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the University of Freiburg, Geospin offers a platform that integrates a company's internal data with various external geo-data sources, including weather, traffic, demographics, and social media. This integration allows businesses to gain insights into the demand for their products and services based on geographic and temporal factors. Geospin serves multiple sectors, including mobility, logistics, construction, smart cities, automotive, and mobile communications, assisting in applications such as branch network planning. The company's innovative geo-analytics methods have been validated through extensive research published in prestigious academic journals and have garnered international recognition. As of January 2020, Geospin operates as a subsidiary of Thüga SmartService GmbH.
Envelio GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in developing software and algorithms for energy networks. Its primary offering is the Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP), a modular software system designed to assist distribution grid operators in digitizing and automating grid planning and operation processes. The IGP includes applications for data quality, which connects isolated data systems to identify and correct errors, as well as planning applications that automate grid planning tasks. Additionally, IGP operation applications provide recommendations for managing congestion in the grid during potential bottlenecks. By leveraging artificial intelligence and mathematical optimization, Envelio supports the integration of numerous distributed energy resources and smart meter data, addressing the challenges posed by the evolving energy landscape.
wetransform GmbH, based in Darmstadt, Germany, specializes in open source solutions for data transformation and migration, catering to public authorities, companies, individual professionals, and large organizations. Founded in 2014, the company offers several products, including Hale Studio, an interactive tool for data transformation, and Hale Connect, a platform for designing data models and managing transformation projects. Additionally, wetransform provides Inspire GIS, a subscription-based service that integrates seamlessly with existing GIS tools, along with professional support for spatial data transformation and research data management. Their core technology, HALE, has been developed since 2009 and is widely utilized by various entities, including public institutions and major organizations, to support the implementation of international standards like INSPIRE and OGC.
Gravit is a provider of a web-based design tool that enables users to create and share visually appealing designs. Its HTML5-based, cross-platform platform offers an intuitive vector design interface, allowing individuals and businesses to effortlessly produce a variety of visual materials, including logos, business cards, websites, flyers, and social media covers. This powerful design software is accessible to everyone, making it suitable for both professional designers and casual users seeking to enhance their visual communication.
EnShape GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Jena, Germany, specializes in the development, commercialization, and distribution of three-dimensional (3D) sensors for industrial applications. The company offers customized sensor solutions for optical 3D metrology, focusing on surface and shape measurement, as well as standardized sensors for rapid shape acquisition. EnShape's primary product, the EnShape 3D sensor, delivers dense and accurate measurement data at high rates, suitable for various applications such as inline quality control, surface inspection, and robotic assistance systems. The sensors feature capabilities for different field of views and working distances, enabling measurements and reconstructions at rates of up to 30Hz. In addition to product development, EnShape provides after-sales support services and conducts trials and feasibility studies to enhance its offerings. The company operates internationally and is a subsidiary of Cognex Corporation.
viamon GmbH is a company based in Kaiserslautern, Germany, specializing in GPS-based geo-fencing anti-theft systems for photovoltaic (PV) plants. The company provides monitoring and theft protection solutions not only for PV modules and inverters but also for various high-value goods. viamon's services include 24/7 alarm monitoring through a control center, alongside web portals and mobile applications compatible with smartphones and tablets. The company's products are marketed in several countries, including Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Namibia, Chile, and the Dominican Republic, offering customers enhanced security for their photovoltaic assets.
Graylog provides service and support for the open source Graylog solution which stores, searches, and analyzes machine data collected from IT infrastructures and applications. The company enables organizations, at a fraction of the cost, to improve IT operations efficiency, security, and reduce the cost of IT. Graylog has received funding from the Mercury Fund and is based in Houston.
Scopis GmbH, founded in 2010 as a joint spin-off of Charité University Clinic Berlin and Fraunhofer IPK, specializes in developing and manufacturing navigation systems for minimally invasive surgeries, particularly in the fields of ENT, spine, cranio-maxillofacial, and neurosurgery. The company offers a range of products, including the Scopis TGS for navigated functional endoscopic sinus surgery and the Hybrid Navigation System, which integrates with endoscopic towers to provide high-definition documentation. Scopis also produces various EM instruments, such as precision pointers, malleable suction tubes, and tracking devices. Additionally, the company provides planning software that facilitates the surgical process by allowing users to create and execute plans in the operating theater. Scopis operates a worldwide distribution network and is based in Berlin, Germany, as a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation.
p3d systems GmbH specializes in the development and distribution of systems designed for capturing three-dimensional environments. The company offers portable laser scanning systems that include terrestrial laser scanners and navigation units, enabling the acquisition of spatial data through mobile mapping and 3D scanning. Additionally, p3d systems has created a software platform that allows customers to operate their existing laser scanners in a kinematic mode, enhancing the versatility and functionality of these devices in capturing accurate 3D models of physical spaces.
VIOSO GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializes in automatic digital edge-blending and geometry alignment solutions for various visual applications. The company offers a range of products including VIOSO player, a professional video playback software designed for custom screen surfaces such as fulldome displays and 3D objects; VIOSO Anyblend, an embedded solution for simulators and digital signage; and wings VIOSO, a media server for large events and installations. VIOSO also provides high-resolution display solutions with products like the VIOSO Blackbox 4K and auto-alignment technology for video walls. Additionally, the company offers training services to support its clients. With a focus on enhancing presentation experiences, VIOSO continues to develop innovative software that simplifies the setup of complex projection systems.
Scopis GmbH, founded in 2010 as a joint spin-off of Charité University Clinic Berlin and Fraunhofer IPK, specializes in developing and manufacturing navigation systems for minimally invasive surgeries, particularly in the fields of ENT, spine, cranio-maxillofacial, and neurosurgery. The company offers a range of products, including the Scopis TGS for navigated functional endoscopic sinus surgery and the Hybrid Navigation System, which integrates with endoscopic towers to provide high-definition documentation. Scopis also produces various EM instruments, such as precision pointers, malleable suction tubes, and tracking devices. Additionally, the company provides planning software that facilitates the surgical process by allowing users to create and execute plans in the operating theater. Scopis operates a worldwide distribution network and is based in Berlin, Germany, as a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation.
Locr GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Braunschweig, Germany, operates an internet-based photo sharing community that emphasizes geotagging and geo-related services. The company offers locrExplorer, a platform that allows users to browse photos and locations both in Germany and globally, automatically visualizing these locations on maps. Locr specializes in geo photography and provides geotagging software solutions, enabling users to tag their photos with location information and geodata. Additionally, Locr offers geo-based services that help marketers leverage location data for enhanced engagement, improved mailing lists, and better response rates through personalized maps and geo-information services sourced from OpenStreetMap and other geodata providers. The company maintains a strategic relationship with deCarta, Inc.
United Maps strategy is to licence basemaps - from vehicle navigation market leaders like Navteq, Tele Atlas or AND – and algorithmically match them with value-added cartographic data and relevant information layers thereby conflated into new data products. United Maps generates content-rich, white-labeled, highly detailed and fully routable vector maps for mobile and pedestrian usecases. Proprietary conflation algorithms automatically match vectorized basemaps with a high degree of precision. Relevant content layers are added for mobile usecases and seamless multimodal navigation: » public transport (subway, tram, railnetworks) » pathes, walkways and trails for hiking and outdoor » precise house footprints, addresses The hyperlocal mapping products enable location-based applications, media and services for connected mobile devices, BPO, LBS and multi-modal navigation on a mobile, human scale. United Maps operates in B2B and professional services, offering white-labeled and on-demand services. Germany is scheduled for Q1/09, followed by Austria, Switzerland and a rollout of 200 larger European cities.
SP Solution Pool offers monitoring systems for the construction industry. The company operates in Berlin, Germany.
VIOSO GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializes in automatic digital edge-blending and geometry alignment solutions for various visual applications. The company offers a range of products including VIOSO player, a professional video playback software designed for custom screen surfaces such as fulldome displays and 3D objects; VIOSO Anyblend, an embedded solution for simulators and digital signage; and wings VIOSO, a media server for large events and installations. VIOSO also provides high-resolution display solutions with products like the VIOSO Blackbox 4K and auto-alignment technology for video walls. Additionally, the company offers training services to support its clients. With a focus on enhancing presentation experiences, VIOSO continues to develop innovative software that simplifies the setup of complex projection systems.
United Maps strategy is to licence basemaps - from vehicle navigation market leaders like Navteq, Tele Atlas or AND – and algorithmically match them with value-added cartographic data and relevant information layers thereby conflated into new data products. United Maps generates content-rich, white-labeled, highly detailed and fully routable vector maps for mobile and pedestrian usecases. Proprietary conflation algorithms automatically match vectorized basemaps with a high degree of precision. Relevant content layers are added for mobile usecases and seamless multimodal navigation: » public transport (subway, tram, railnetworks) » pathes, walkways and trails for hiking and outdoor » precise house footprints, addresses The hyperlocal mapping products enable location-based applications, media and services for connected mobile devices, BPO, LBS and multi-modal navigation on a mobile, human scale. United Maps operates in B2B and professional services, offering white-labeled and on-demand services. Germany is scheduled for Q1/09, followed by Austria, Switzerland and a rollout of 200 larger European cities.
Qiro GmbH runs the mobile & online community Qiro. As a unique service for the handset, Qiro connects a community with a localization- and buddy finder-service as well as providing over a million static/dynamic points of interest over a backgroup of digital maps. The service answers the most frequently asked question automatically: “where are you?†Qiro continuously shows its users where they are currently located, who is near-by at that time and what is happening in that area as well as enabling the user to make low-priced contact with friends. Qiro offers business partners via its location based services an extensive and innovative level of advertising that can be distributed to customers pending on where they are about at the time. In order to receive the service, users can register via PC and download the software free of charge onto their mobile phone. Qiro is currently usable in all German mobile networks.
Locr GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Braunschweig, Germany, operates an internet-based photo sharing community that emphasizes geotagging and geo-related services. The company offers locrExplorer, a platform that allows users to browse photos and locations both in Germany and globally, automatically visualizing these locations on maps. Locr specializes in geo photography and provides geotagging software solutions, enabling users to tag their photos with location information and geodata. Additionally, Locr offers geo-based services that help marketers leverage location data for enhanced engagement, improved mailing lists, and better response rates through personalized maps and geo-information services sourced from OpenStreetMap and other geodata providers. The company maintains a strategic relationship with deCarta, Inc.
StageSpace AG
Seed Round in 2008
Die StageSpace AG entwickelt und vermarktet 3D-Lösungen für Agenturen und Communities
Luphos specializes in the development of ultra-high precision optical distance and topology measurement in process and quality control in industry and scientific research. It solves various different distance measurement tasks with nanometer precision in a non-contact manner. Luphos was founded in 2006.
Orbster specializes in the development and publishing of location-based games for mobile phones. The company focuses on creating engaging recreational gaming experiences that leverage GPS technology, allowing users to enjoy interactive gameplay in real-world locations. Its platform empowers both players and game idea providers to create their own location-based games without requiring any programming skills. By tapping into the growing market for mobile location-based content, Orbster aims to deliver innovative gaming solutions that enhance user engagement and interaction.
VIOSO GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializes in automatic digital edge-blending and geometry alignment solutions for various visual applications. The company offers a range of products including VIOSO player, a professional video playback software designed for custom screen surfaces such as fulldome displays and 3D objects; VIOSO Anyblend, an embedded solution for simulators and digital signage; and wings VIOSO, a media server for large events and installations. VIOSO also provides high-resolution display solutions with products like the VIOSO Blackbox 4K and auto-alignment technology for video walls. Additionally, the company offers training services to support its clients. With a focus on enhancing presentation experiences, VIOSO continues to develop innovative software that simplifies the setup of complex projection systems.
Qiro GmbH runs the mobile & online community Qiro. As a unique service for the handset, Qiro connects a community with a localization- and buddy finder-service as well as providing over a million static/dynamic points of interest over a backgroup of digital maps. The service answers the most frequently asked question automatically: “where are you?†Qiro continuously shows its users where they are currently located, who is near-by at that time and what is happening in that area as well as enabling the user to make low-priced contact with friends. Qiro offers business partners via its location based services an extensive and innovative level of advertising that can be distributed to customers pending on where they are about at the time. In order to receive the service, users can register via PC and download the software free of charge onto their mobile phone. Qiro is currently usable in all German mobile networks.
Spotigo GmbH is an information technology and service company in the mobile broadband market. Its broadband connection suite enables mobile broadband users to find access points easily and to connect to them. Internet service providers (ISPs) and Wireless ISPs deploy those products in order to acquire new end customers, to bind existing customers, or to convert fixed-line customers into mobile broadband customers. Spotigo operates the hotspot directory in Europe. It operates a search-service for Wifiaccess-points and distributes platform-independent software-solutions that enable Internet users to log-in at hotspots automatically. The company's products are primarily installed on mobile devices used for surfing the Internet. Its products are used by customers in the Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Spotigo was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, with an additional office in Madrid, Spain.