Speedinvest

SpeedInvest GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on technology-related startups across Europe, particularly in sectors such as deep tech, fintech, insurtech, consumer tech, and marketplaces. The firm typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, while preferring to acquire minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. SpeedInvest aims to be actively involved in the companies it invests in, often taking on operational roles for six months to one year. With additional offices in cities like San Francisco, Berlin, Paris, and London, SpeedInvest leverages a global network to support entrepreneurs in building successful businesses, thus contributing to the development of Europe’s startup ecosystem.

Marie-Helene Ametsreiter

General Partner, Portfolio Success

Jeroen Arts

Partner

Julian Blessin

General Partner

Charlie Boles

Senior Associate

Estelle Botbol

Senior Associate

Eric Bovee

General Partner

Daniela Caserotto-Leibert

Venture Partner

Stephen Croome

Principal

Anthony Danon

Principal

Sophia Escheu

Associate

Joerg Floeck

Executive Chairman

Heinrich Gröller

Venture Partner

Frederik Hagenauer

Partner

Audrey Handem

Associate

Jingchun Rick Hao

Partner

Jingchun Hao

Partner

Oliver Holle

CEO, Managing Partner and Managing Director

Daniel Keiper-Knorr

General Partner and Founder

Lawrence Kilian

Principal, Corporate Development and M&A

Stefan Klestil

Partner

Mathias Knaur

Venture Partner

Namratha Kothapalli

Principal

Markus Krainz

Venture Partner

Markus Lang

Partner

Tom Filip Lesche

Partner

Alexis Majos

Principal

Enrique Martínez-Hausmann

Principal

Klaus Matzka

Partner

Wissam Nadreddine

Principal

Wissam Nasreddine

Principal

Florian Obst

Principal

Mathias Ockenfels

Partner

Herbert Ortner

Venture Partner

Mariya Osadchaya-Isa

Principal

Alvaro Perezcano

Senior Associate

Konstantin Schmeisser

Associate

Leonard Schmid

Senior Associate

Andreas Schwarzenbrunner

Principal

Olga Shikhantsova

Principal

Michael Sieghart

CFO, Managing Partner and Managing Director

Evgeny Slavin

Senior Associate

Katharine Spooner

Senior Associate

Philipp Stangl

Investment Manager

Yang Tran

Venture Partner

Jürgen Wahl

Venture Partner

Past deals in Mobile

Julaya

Seed Round in 2022
Julaya is a financial technology company that specializes in a mobile payment software application designed to facilitate money transfers and other financial services. Founded in 2017 and based in Bondy, France, the company operates a platform that enables users to deposit and withdraw money through various networks, as well as pay utility bills and reload credit cards. The service allows users to transfer money without fees, catering to both individuals and businesses. Julaya's innovative approach provides access to digital payment solutions, bulk mobile money transfers, prepaid corporate cards, and cash collection services for retailers and fast-moving consumer goods. The company is headquartered in Lagunes, Côte d'Ivoire, and aims to enhance the financial transaction landscape in the region.

Sona

Seed Round in 2022
Sona provides an app for frontline staff to manage their work and engage with their employer. Features include live schedule view, absence management, instant messaging, and Open Shifts, a shift booking platform matching shift vacancies with employees willing to take on more hours.

Blloc

Seed Round in 2022
Blloc GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in the production of minimalist smartphones, notably the BllocZero18. The company focuses on enhancing digital experiences through its Blloc Ratio software, which offers a visually appealing design, efficient app organization, and integrated messaging within a single user interface. This approach aims to improve productivity while minimizing distractions, encouraging users to rethink their mobile home screens. Blloc sells its products exclusively online, catering to consumers who seek a simplified and streamlined approach to mobile technology.

Sona

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Sona provides an app for frontline staff to manage their work and engage with their employer. Features include live schedule view, absence management, instant messaging, and Open Shifts, a shift booking platform matching shift vacancies with employees willing to take on more hours.

Predictus

Series B in 2021
FairMoney is a mobile banking platform that provides credit solutions to private and business borrowers by leveraging smartphone data to create instant credit scores. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company operates with a team of 45 professionals across Paris and Lagos, Nigeria. FairMoney has successfully disbursed over 350,000 loans, aiming to expand financial access for millions in Africa and South-East Asia. The company is supported by a range of European and American investors, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and growth in the microfinance sector.

Opal

Seed Round in 2021
Opal is a developer of a digital wellbeing application aimed at helping users manage their screen time and reduce distractions from their phones. The Opal app, once installed, restricts access to distracting applications such as social media until users choose to engage with them purposefully. By offering features that assist with screen time management and tracking time saved, Opal enables individuals to reclaim their time, enhance productivity, and improve their mental health. Through its focus on digital control, Opal provides a practical solution for those seeking to find balance in their daily technology use.

Predictus

Series A in 2019
FairMoney is a mobile banking platform that provides credit solutions to private and business borrowers by leveraging smartphone data to create instant credit scores. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company operates with a team of 45 professionals across Paris and Lagos, Nigeria. FairMoney has successfully disbursed over 350,000 loans, aiming to expand financial access for millions in Africa and South-East Asia. The company is supported by a range of European and American investors, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and growth in the microfinance sector.

Predictus

Seed Round in 2018
FairMoney is a mobile banking platform that provides credit solutions to private and business borrowers by leveraging smartphone data to create instant credit scores. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company operates with a team of 45 professionals across Paris and Lagos, Nigeria. FairMoney has successfully disbursed over 350,000 loans, aiming to expand financial access for millions in Africa and South-East Asia. The company is supported by a range of European and American investors, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and growth in the microfinance sector.

hiMoment

Seed Round in 2017
hiMoment GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in developing mobile software that integrates consumer psychology and technology. The company operates a guided journaling app that leverages neuroscience and artificial intelligence to enhance users' resilience, confidence, self-esteem, and overall joy. By encouraging users to reflect on positive experiences, the app aims to foster personal development and promote a mindset of gratitude and happiness. In addition to its digital platform, hiMoment also maintains an online marketplace for refurbished electronic goods, such as phones and personal computers, catering to consumers looking for sustainable technology options.

Atmosplay

Seed Round in 2016
Atmosplay is a mobile app engine company that specializes in creating playable demos for developers. The company serves a diverse clientele of leading industry players, including Tencent, Zynga, and Rovio, among others. With offices in Beijing and a research and development center in Central Europe, Atmosplay has established itself as a key partner in the expanding global mobile developer community. By providing innovative solutions for app engagement, Atmosplay helps developers enhance user experience and drive revenue growth.
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