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 Apps

Bliq

Series A in 2022
Bliq GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing application software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of rideshare and delivery drivers. The company addresses the challenges of urban mobility by creating a mobility information engine that utilizes real-time data from over 24 million connected vehicles, as well as advanced computer vision technologies. Bliq offers two primary products: Bliq Park, which assists drivers in locating available parking three times faster through predictive analytics and real-time information, and Bliq Ride, designed to increase earnings for taxi and rideshare drivers by improving their positioning near potential passengers. Through these solutions, Bliq aims to optimize urban street mobility and boost driver productivity.

Bliq

Series A in 2022
Bliq GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing application software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of rideshare and delivery drivers. The company addresses the challenges of urban mobility by creating a mobility information engine that utilizes real-time data from over 24 million connected vehicles, as well as advanced computer vision technologies. Bliq offers two primary products: Bliq Park, which assists drivers in locating available parking three times faster through predictive analytics and real-time information, and Bliq Ride, designed to increase earnings for taxi and rideshare drivers by improving their positioning near potential passengers. Through these solutions, Bliq aims to optimize urban street mobility and boost driver productivity.

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.

Khazna

Series A in 2022
Khazna is an Egyptian company focused on enhancing financial services through its mobile application. The platform offers a range of services, including payments, savings, and insurance, while also allowing employers to provide cash advances to employees for unforeseen emergencies. Users can easily transfer and receive funds between each other and make cash withdrawals and deposits without incurring transaction fees. By leveraging smartphone technology, Khazna aims to deliver convenient, effective, and secure financial solutions to consumers in Egypt.

Starton

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of an application programming interface designed to connect any application to blockchain technology. The company's platform offers blockchain mass adoption by making the technology simple and also offers tools to empower developers to build blockchain-based applications at scale, enabling developers to make blockchain technology more accessible.

Oze

Seed Round in 2022
OZÉ, Inc. is a Ghana-based company founded in 2016 that provides an Android application designed for small businesses to manage their finances effectively. The OZÉ app allows users to track sales, expenses, and customer information, offering tailored recommendations and reports based on the analyzed data. It also provides business education and access to support through OZÉ Coaches. By leveraging machine learning, OZÉ can assess credit risk and connect businesses with affordable capital from banking partners. With over 20,000 registered users, OZÉ has established itself as the largest online community of small and medium enterprises in Ghana. The platform has demonstrated significant success, with 97% of businesses using OZÉ for at least nine months reporting growth or profitability.

Lapse

Seed Round in 2021
Lapse is a social disposable camera application that allows users to capture and share photos within private group chats. The app emulates the experience of traditional disposable cameras by enabling groups to take a set of 36 photos, referred to as 'rolls.' Once the first photo is taken, the roll becomes accessible to group members for a limited time, fostering a sense of shared experience and nostalgia. This innovative approach encourages users to engage with friends while creating temporary memories that are exclusive to their group.

Lapse

Seed Round in 2021
Lapse is a social disposable camera application that allows users to capture and share photos within private group chats. The app emulates the experience of traditional disposable cameras by enabling groups to take a set of 36 photos, referred to as 'rolls.' Once the first photo is taken, the roll becomes accessible to group members for a limited time, fostering a sense of shared experience and nostalgia. This innovative approach encourages users to engage with friends while creating temporary memories that are exclusive to their group.

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.

Gigs

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Gigs is a technology company enabling platforms to seamlessly embed connectivity services into their product. Through Gigs - smart device, travel, HR and eCommerce platforms can rapidly roll out SIM & eSIM enabled consumer facing business models within weeks.

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.

ShopUp

Series A in 2020
ShopUp provides easy access to B2B sourcing, last-mile logistics, digital credit, and business management solutions to small businesses. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Second Nature

Series A in 2020
Second Nature is a smartphone application that coaches and motivates diabetes patients to live a healthier lifestyle. OurPath is a lifestyle improvement programme, proven to help people reduce the risk and complications of type 2 diabetes.

hi.health

Seed Round in 2020
hi.health offers people with private health insurance convenient and safe access to health care billing via app or web. Users can easily submit their invoices digitally and hi.health takes care of the further processing, billing and customer service providing a seamless user experience. With the integrated “library” users receive a transparent overview of relevant digital health products and services, that are (partially) covered by their insurance. hi.health operates at the intersection of digital health, fintech and insurtech. While each of these rapidly growing markets are already exciting in themselves, their combination in one product is unique. The company was founded by Sebastian Gruber and Fredrik Debong in July 2019. Since hi.health launched in Germany at the end of 2019 several thousand users already use the independent billing app.

Heroes Jobs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Heroes Jobs Inc. develops a video job application that connects job seekers with employers. Its application enables users to answer a set of pre-recorded video questions of interview by re-recording their answers as many times as they want and send it to the employers. Heroes Jobs Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Second Nature

Seed Round in 2018
Second Nature is a smartphone application that coaches and motivates diabetes patients to live a healthier lifestyle. OurPath is a lifestyle improvement programme, proven to help people reduce the risk and complications of type 2 diabetes.

Wineapp

Pre Seed Round in 2018
UK's largest app for wine on-demand. Over 800 fine wines, spirits & craft beers delivered in 30-40 minutes to your door.

Gig FM

Seed Round in 2018
Gig FM Limited is a London-based company that focuses on developing a software application designed for musicians. Founded by Marco Nardone in January 2017, the application enables musicians to live stream their performances and engage with their followers in real-time. This platform aims to enhance the interaction between artists and their audiences, providing a modern solution for performance and communication in the music industry.

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.

MyClubs

Seed Round in 2017
MyClubs is a sports aggregator application developed by myclubs GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Vienna, Austria. The platform offers a subscription-based digital membership that provides users with access to a wide range of gyms and fitness classes across Austria and Switzerland. With a network of over 800 exclusive partner studios, MyClubs ensures customers have access to diverse sports offerings, promoting flexibility and quality in fitness experiences. The service caters to thousands of individual users, as well as various companies and insurance providers, by digitalizing the fitness market. MyClubs aims to transform the way people engage with sports and fitness through its innovative platform, allowing for easy booking and access to facilities via both web and mobile applications.

Second Nature

Seed Round in 2017
Second Nature is a smartphone application that coaches and motivates diabetes patients to live a healthier lifestyle. OurPath is a lifestyle improvement programme, proven to help people reduce the risk and complications of type 2 diabetes.

Diagnosia

Seed Round in 2017
Diagnosia is a new kind of medical software company and we believe that it's time to truly support physicians in their daily clinical decisions, at the point of care, with most intuitive, simplest interfaces. Diagnosia believes that evidence-based and intuitive software can make a significant contribution in choosing the right medication and thus also improve the quality of medical treatment. The Diagnosia software is used in 70+ hospitals and healthcare facilities, both in public and private areas. The mobile app is the most used doctor's app in Austria.

Blub Blub

Funding Round in 2017
Blub Blub Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, specializes in developing video applications for the speech therapy sector. Its primary product, Speech Blubs, is designed to assist toddlers, late talkers, and children with conditions such as apraxia, autism, and Down syndrome by triggering sounds and words to aid speech and language development. Additionally, the company offers Pro Blubs, which digitizes learning materials, facilitates note-taking, and allows for homework assignments through a library of exercises. By connecting children, speech therapists, and parents, Blub Blub aims to enhance the effectiveness of speech therapy while providing high-quality screen time for children.

Shapr3D

Seed Round in 2016
Shapr3D Zrt. is a company based in Budapest, Hungary, specializing in the development of a 3D CAD design application designed specifically for the iPad Pro. Launched in 2015, the app offers a user-friendly platform for creating precise 3D models, catering to a diverse array of professionals, including mechanical engineers, architects, industrial designers, and jewelry makers. Shapr3D combines advanced geometric modeling capabilities with the accessibility of mobile technology, allowing users to easily transfer their models to other software. The app operates on a freemium model, providing all modeling tools at no cost while charging users only for the transfer of models. This approach makes it suitable for both experienced designers and those new to 3D modeling.

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.

Cloudo

Seed Round in 2015
Cloudo s.r.o., based in Bratislava, Slovakia, offers a productivity application designed to streamline access to various cloud services. The platform enables users to search, organize, and manage their digital resources from a single interface. By integrating functionalities from multiple applications, such as Dropbox and Asana, Cloudo allows users to quickly open files, assign tasks, and search across different cloud apps, enhancing overall productivity and efficiency.

Gaminside

Seed Round in 2012
GAMINSIDE revolutionizes your relationship with your customers. As European full service provider, we deliver the complete package with solutions, services and software for gamified loyalty that is tailor-made and unique to your products, brands and customers. Integrate the best ideas from gamification and customer loyalty in your business area to exceed your commercial targets with GAMINSIDE.
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