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 Music Streaming

Contentflow

Seed Round in 2018
Contentflow is the global Next-Gen SaaS solution for multichannel, independent live streaming for events, conferences and media coverage. Contentflow develops software for video-livestreaming your event in flawless quality to any mobile and stationary device available.

ForTunes

Seed Round in 2018
ForTunes puts comprehensive data analytics at the fingertips of millions of music creators. Serving the new generation of artists, producers & their representatives.

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.

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.

Mikme

Seed Round in 2017
Mikme GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in the production of wireless recording microphones designed for content creators. The company’s flagship product allows users to capture singing, playing, drumming, and speaking with studio-grade audio quality. The Mikme Wireless Recording Microphone connects seamlessly with the free Mikme Recording App, enabling users to record, edit, and share high-quality audio and video content directly from their smartphones. This innovative approach eliminates the need for a separate receiver, allowing users to capture sound at the source and synchronize it with video effortlessly. Mikme GmbH aims to enhance the creative process for users by providing tools that facilitate the easy creation and sharing of audio and video content.

Bikemap

Venture Round in 2017
Bikemap GmbH operates an online bicycle route application that enables users to find, plan, and share cycling routes. Founded in 2007 and based in Vienna, Austria, Bikemap leverages a community of over 2.3 million users across 100 countries who have collectively contributed more than 4 million cycling routes. The platform offers navigation and tracking services, allowing users to discover popular cycling routes and export their routes in formats such as GPX or KML. Additionally, Bikemap provides a Premium subscription that grants access to offline mapping and routing features. By connecting cycling enthusiasts, Bikemap fosters a community-driven resource for discovering and sharing cycling destinations worldwide.

Bitmovin

Series A in 2016
Bitmovin Inc specializes in online streaming solutions and server encoding systems, offering a range of products designed to enhance video delivery and user experience. The company's key offerings include a cloud-based transcoding platform known as bitcodin, which supports adaptive streaming for MPEG-DASH and Apple HLS, as well as BITDASH, a suite of optimized clients for various devices. Additionally, Bitmovin provides an Encoding API for real-time content encoding, a Player for delivering video to streaming devices, and analytics tools that help increase viewer engagement through actionable insights. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Klagenfurt, Austria, Bitmovin emerged from the Alpen-Adria-University Klagenfurt and continues to engage in research and standardization efforts in the multimedia sector. The company maintains a strategic partnership with Intertrust Technologies Corporation and has attracted investment from notable firms such as Atomico and YCombinator.

Bikemap

Seed Round in 2016
Bikemap GmbH operates an online bicycle route application that enables users to find, plan, and share cycling routes. Founded in 2007 and based in Vienna, Austria, Bikemap leverages a community of over 2.3 million users across 100 countries who have collectively contributed more than 4 million cycling routes. The platform offers navigation and tracking services, allowing users to discover popular cycling routes and export their routes in formats such as GPX or KML. Additionally, Bikemap provides a Premium subscription that grants access to offline mapping and routing features. By connecting cycling enthusiasts, Bikemap fosters a community-driven resource for discovering and sharing cycling destinations worldwide.

Hitbox

Series A in 2015
Hitbox is an online platform designed for gamers and eSports enthusiasts, offering high-quality video game live streaming, including up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. It features an advanced chat system and interactive tools that enhance user engagement and community involvement. Hitbox serves as a virtual gathering space for gamers to connect, share experiences, and participate in discussions about various gaming topics, from competitive eSports to indie games. By focusing on delivering a delay-free streaming experience, Hitbox aims to create a vibrant and innovative community where users can express themselves and interact more effectively during broadcasts.

Speedstartstudio

Seed Round in 2015
Speed ​​Start Studio is a Excubator who developed using a select group of corporate partners, companies in the digital and online area. With its headquarters at Lake Speed ​​Start Studio wants to be close to traditional, non-digital industry sectors to identify with them opportunities in the digital space and to form new, exciting companies. The Founder Michael Breidenbrücker (last.fm) and Christoph Böckle (affinity) rely on innovative ideas and young entrepreneurship.

Bitmovin

Seed Round in 2014
Bitmovin Inc specializes in online streaming solutions and server encoding systems, offering a range of products designed to enhance video delivery and user experience. The company's key offerings include a cloud-based transcoding platform known as bitcodin, which supports adaptive streaming for MPEG-DASH and Apple HLS, as well as BITDASH, a suite of optimized clients for various devices. Additionally, Bitmovin provides an Encoding API for real-time content encoding, a Player for delivering video to streaming devices, and analytics tools that help increase viewer engagement through actionable insights. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Klagenfurt, Austria, Bitmovin emerged from the Alpen-Adria-University Klagenfurt and continues to engage in research and standardization efforts in the multimedia sector. The company maintains a strategic partnership with Intertrust Technologies Corporation and has attracted investment from notable firms such as Atomico and YCombinator.
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