Founded in 2017, Nivoda operates a B2B online marketplace for buying and selling diamonds and jewelry. It simplifies global trade by offering an all-in-one solution for partners, ensuring reliable sourcing and competitive pricing.
Gorilla specializes in accelerating digital transformation within the energy and utility sector by providing tailored energy data applications. Its platform offers a flexible data model and stable environment with reusable algorithms, empowering companies to optimize pricing, forecasting, and reporting for enhanced sales and reduced risk.
Founded in 2017, Nivoda operates a B2B online marketplace for buying and selling diamonds and jewelry. It simplifies global trade by offering an all-in-one solution for partners, ensuring reliable sourcing and competitive pricing.
Brite Payment Group
Series A in 2023
Brite Payment Group is a fintech company based in Stockholm that specializes in instant payment solutions through open banking technology. The company enables real-time account-to-account (A2A) transactions between consumers and online merchants without requiring signup or credit card information. Instead, consumers authenticate their identity using their bank’s familiar identification methods. Brite's platform supports features such as instant payments, instant withdrawals, and recurring payments, simplifying the transaction process for users. With connections to over 3,800 banks across the EU, Brite's services are available in 25 European markets, positioning it as a significant player in the fintech landscape.
NUMA Group
Series C in 2023
NUMA Group is a Berlin-based European operator of a fully digitized hospitality platform that provides modern, design-focused accommodations and acts as a reliable partner for investors, owners, and developers. The company uses proprietary technology-based operator solutions that largely automate operational processes and improve cost efficiencies and revenues. NUMA operates more than 8,000 units across major European cities, including Berlin, London, Paris, Rome, Milan, Madrid, Barcelona, Oslo, Prague, and Vienna. The platform offers features such as electronic check-in, configured apartments with kitchen and workspace, professional housekeeping, and locally curated recommendations, enabling travelers to have an authentic experience and an alternative to boutique hotels and managed short-stay flats.
Founded in 2017, Nivoda operates a B2B online marketplace for buying and selling diamonds and jewelry. It simplifies global trade by offering an all-in-one solution for partners, ensuring reliable sourcing and competitive pricing.
Five Lives
Seed Round in 2022
Five Lives is a London-based digital therapeutics company focused on enhancing brain health through its innovative mobile application, Sharp. The platform is designed to assist users in measuring and managing their cognitive health, ultimately aiming to reduce the risk of cognitive decline. By providing an engaging and user-friendly tool, Five Lives empowers individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles, thereby improving their overall well-being and extending their quality of life. This proactive approach aims to facilitate earlier detection of dementia and promote long-term cognitive health for users.
Homa Games
Series B in 2022
Homa Games is a Paris-based company specializing in the development and publication of mobile games. It partners with over 200 studios worldwide to create and publish titles such as NERF Epic Pranks!, Sky Roller, and Idle World. The company provides data-driven tools and expertise to help game creators turn their ideas into commercial successes.
Klima is a Berlin-based company that provides CO2 offsetting services aimed at mitigating climate change. Founded in 2019, Klima offers an application that enables users to calculate their carbon footprint and understand the environmental impact of their lifestyle choices. The platform features a natural language chat tool and a real-time tracker that illustrates the effects of various offsets on the ground. By supporting scientifically backed projects that either remove or prevent carbon emissions, users can work towards achieving their carbon reduction goals.
NUMA Group
Venture Round in 2022
NUMA Group is a Berlin-based European operator of a fully digitized hospitality platform that provides modern, design-focused accommodations and acts as a reliable partner for investors, owners, and developers. The company uses proprietary technology-based operator solutions that largely automate operational processes and improve cost efficiencies and revenues. NUMA operates more than 8,000 units across major European cities, including Berlin, London, Paris, Rome, Milan, Madrid, Barcelona, Oslo, Prague, and Vienna. The platform offers features such as electronic check-in, configured apartments with kitchen and workspace, professional housekeeping, and locally curated recommendations, enabling travelers to have an authentic experience and an alternative to boutique hotels and managed short-stay flats.
PlanRadar
Series B in 2022
PlanRadar GmbH is a software company that specializes in providing a documentation and defect management application tailored for the construction and real estate industries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in London, Zagreb, and Sunnyvale, the company offers a SaaS solution that facilitates the recording, documentation, communication, and tracking of tasks and defects. The platform enables users, including contractors, facility managers, architects, and engineers, to efficiently manage project-related information directly from their smartphones or tablets, thus enhancing real-time collaboration among project stakeholders. With over 7,000 customers and more than 60,000 users across 45 countries, PlanRadar's tools are designed to streamline processes and improve productivity, allowing users to save significant time on their projects.
Bokksu is a subscription service that delivers monthly boxes of Japanese snacks and tea to customers in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and India. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Carlstadt, New Jersey, the company partners directly with local snack makers across Japan to source a curated selection of candies, cookies, chocolate, baked goods, and dairy items. Each box includes authentic storytelling that highlights the history, culture, and traditional craft behind the products, thereby supporting and empowering the communities that produce them. The service offers consumers an opportunity to experience regional Japanese flavors and cultural heritage through a convenient, curated delivery model.
Klima is a Berlin-based company that provides CO2 offsetting services aimed at mitigating climate change. Founded in 2019, Klima offers an application that enables users to calculate their carbon footprint and understand the environmental impact of their lifestyle choices. The platform features a natural language chat tool and a real-time tracker that illustrates the effects of various offsets on the ground. By supporting scientifically backed projects that either remove or prevent carbon emissions, users can work towards achieving their carbon reduction goals.
Founded in 2018 by Loïc Soubeyrand, Swile is a Paris-based company that specializes in employee benefit management. It began by disrupting the traditional meal voucher market in France and has since expanded to offer an all-in-one smartcard for various employee benefits. Swile's platform also includes features such as praises, event creation, collections, P2P payments between colleagues, employee engagement surveys, and insight analytics.
Homa Games
Series A in 2021
Homa Games is a Paris-based company specializing in the development and publication of mobile games. It partners with over 200 studios worldwide to create and publish titles such as NERF Epic Pranks!, Sky Roller, and Idle World. The company provides data-driven tools and expertise to help game creators turn their ideas into commercial successes.
Cajoo is a Paris-based startup that specializes in grocery home delivery services. Founded in 2021, the company has transformed everyday shopping by offering a fast, reliable, and affordable experience. Operating through dark stores, Cajoo manages its own inventory, allowing customers to place orders for a wide range of household items, including groceries, personal care products, and snacks. The platform is designed for convenience, enabling users to receive their orders within approximately 15 minutes, ensuring that they do not have to wait at home for their deliveries. This innovative approach to grocery shopping streamlines the process for consumers, making it easy to access local products with just a click.
NUMA Group
Series A in 2021
NUMA Group is a Berlin-based European operator of a fully digitized hospitality platform that provides modern, design-focused accommodations and acts as a reliable partner for investors, owners, and developers. The company uses proprietary technology-based operator solutions that largely automate operational processes and improve cost efficiencies and revenues. NUMA operates more than 8,000 units across major European cities, including Berlin, London, Paris, Rome, Milan, Madrid, Barcelona, Oslo, Prague, and Vienna. The platform offers features such as electronic check-in, configured apartments with kitchen and workspace, professional housekeeping, and locally curated recommendations, enabling travelers to have an authentic experience and an alternative to boutique hotels and managed short-stay flats.
Apiax
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, Apiax specializes in digitalizing complex financial regulations. Its platform transforms regulatory requirements into manageable rules, enabling banks and FinTech companies to embed compliance directly into their workflows.
Sorare is a global fantasy football game that enables users to trade official digital collectibles. Founded in Paris in 2018, the platform allows players to manage their teams using digital NFT cards, fostering competition and community interaction.
Homa Games
Seed Round in 2021
Homa Games is a Paris-based company specializing in the development and publication of mobile games. It partners with over 200 studios worldwide to create and publish titles such as NERF Epic Pranks!, Sky Roller, and Idle World. The company provides data-driven tools and expertise to help game creators turn their ideas into commercial successes.
Sono Motors
Venture Round in 2020
Sono Motors is a solar mobility solutions company focused on integrating solar technology into electric vehicles. It designs and develops its own solar electric vehicle, the Sion, with solar panels embedded in the vehicle body to charge the battery, aiming to extend range and reduce CO2 emissions. The company pursues solar integration across various vehicle platforms, including passenger cars and commercial vehicles, and offers related products and services such as solar modules, solar charge controllers, data services, and engineering services. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Munich, the company emphasizes renewable energy powered mobility and climate-friendly transportation.
Karma
Venture Round in 2020
Karma develops an application that helps restaurants, grocers and cafés reduce their food waste by selling their surplus to consumers at reduced prices. Its application serves as a sales channel via which merchants offer take away food items to registered users.
Elsa Bernadotte, Mattis Larsson, Hjalmar Nordegren, Ludvig Berling, and Steven van Wel founded Karma on September 1, 2015. Its headquarters is in Stockholm in Sweden.
Klima is a Berlin-based company that provides CO2 offsetting services aimed at mitigating climate change. Founded in 2019, Klima offers an application that enables users to calculate their carbon footprint and understand the environmental impact of their lifestyle choices. The platform features a natural language chat tool and a real-time tracker that illustrates the effects of various offsets on the ground. By supporting scientifically backed projects that either remove or prevent carbon emissions, users can work towards achieving their carbon reduction goals.
Sorare is a global fantasy football game that enables users to trade official digital collectibles. Founded in Paris in 2018, the platform allows players to manage their teams using digital NFT cards, fostering competition and community interaction.
Founded in 2018 by Loïc Soubeyrand, Swile is a Paris-based company that specializes in employee benefit management. It began by disrupting the traditional meal voucher market in France and has since expanded to offer an all-in-one smartcard for various employee benefits. Swile's platform also includes features such as praises, event creation, collections, P2P payments between colleagues, employee engagement surveys, and insight analytics.
Copa90
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in London in 2006, Copa90 is a pioneering digital media company dedicated to football. It engages global fan communities through innovative content, including chats with players, documentaries on fan culture, animations explaining game strategies, and branded fashion lines inspired by clubs. Recognized for its innovation and business acumen, Copa90 has been named 'Business of the Year' at the British Media Awards (2022) and featured in the Sunday Times' Tech Track 100 (2020).
PlanRadar
Series A in 2020
PlanRadar GmbH is a software company that specializes in providing a documentation and defect management application tailored for the construction and real estate industries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in London, Zagreb, and Sunnyvale, the company offers a SaaS solution that facilitates the recording, documentation, communication, and tracking of tasks and defects. The platform enables users, including contractors, facility managers, architects, and engineers, to efficiently manage project-related information directly from their smartphones or tablets, thus enhancing real-time collaboration among project stakeholders. With over 7,000 customers and more than 60,000 users across 45 countries, PlanRadar's tools are designed to streamline processes and improve productivity, allowing users to save significant time on their projects.
Founded in 2017, Apiax specializes in digitalizing complex financial regulations. Its platform transforms regulatory requirements into manageable rules, enabling banks and FinTech companies to embed compliance directly into their workflows.
Unbabel Inc., established in 2013, specializes in online translation services. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in New York, Pittsburgh, and Lisbon, the company combines machine translation with human editing to facilitate global business communication. Unbabel translates user-generated content like emails, wikis, and forums, offering solutions for customer service, tickets, and chat. Its services enable enterprises to serve customers in their native languages, bridging language barriers and fostering multilingual understanding.
NUMA Group
Seed Round in 2019
NUMA Group is a Berlin-based European operator of a fully digitized hospitality platform that provides modern, design-focused accommodations and acts as a reliable partner for investors, owners, and developers. The company uses proprietary technology-based operator solutions that largely automate operational processes and improve cost efficiencies and revenues. NUMA operates more than 8,000 units across major European cities, including Berlin, London, Paris, Rome, Milan, Madrid, Barcelona, Oslo, Prague, and Vienna. The platform offers features such as electronic check-in, configured apartments with kitchen and workspace, professional housekeeping, and locally curated recommendations, enabling travelers to have an authentic experience and an alternative to boutique hotels and managed short-stay flats.
BUMP is a social peer-to-peer marketplace for authentic streetwear and sneakers. Shopping has always been a social activity for older generations used to go to the mall sharing recommendations, opinions, and just generally having fun with friends. Online shopping killed this and they're bringing it back for Gen Z.
On BUMP users can build up their public profiles, follow & message anyone on the platform, and even create & share their own group chats. This social experience means kids can hang out, build their online identity which in turn drives transactions.
Founded in 2016 and based in London, They're already backed by leading names in venture capital including Kleiner Perkins, e.ventures, and Y Combinator.
Segment.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in customer data infrastructure, enabling businesses to collect, unify, and connect their customer data across various platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Segment offers a single API that allows organizations to track customer information across multiple devices and channels. This data can be seamlessly sent to a variety of third-party tools, internal systems, or SQL databases. Additionally, Segment provides a product known as Data Lakes, which assists companies in leveraging their customer data to enhance user experiences. The company also maintains an office in Dublin, Ireland, and operates as a subsidiary of Twilio Inc. as of November 2020.
Brumbrum is an online retailer of used vehicles based in Milan, Italy, established in 2016. The company aims to transform the car market by providing a straightforward and competitive online shopping experience for consumers. Brumbrum offers a diverse selection of certified used cars, thoroughly inspected for mechanical integrity, safety features, and documentation. In addition to sales, the platform provides long-term rental options, allowing individuals to access second-hand vehicles without requiring an upfront payment. Brumbrum's commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in its return policies, making it easier for users to find reliable vehicles while minimizing the hassles typically associated with purchasing used cars.
Flux Systems
Series A in 2018
Flux Systems Limited is a technology company that specializes in a digital receipts and rewards platform designed to streamline the management of payment receipts. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, Flux Systems provides a service that automatically links digital receipts to users' banking applications, enhancing the shopping experience for consumers and retailers alike. The platform is built with bank-level security and utilizes third-party servers in secure European data centers, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations regarding data protection. The company partners with various retailers and financial institutions, including Barclaycard, Costa, and Starling Bank, to deliver its innovative services across the United Kingdom.
Futrli Ltd is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform focused on financial forecasting and reporting. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Brighton, United Kingdom, Futrli offers a comprehensive suite of tools that includes cash flow forecasting, business planning, budgeting, scenario modeling, and performance dashboards. The platform enables small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to monitor their financial health in real time, allowing them to make informed decisions and optimize their operations. Additionally, Futrli supports over 40,000 businesses and 1,000 accountants across 130 countries, providing them with resources such as business reporting and alerts, and professional development through its CPD-accredited Advisory Certification course aimed at accountants. The company's mission is to empower the small business economy, giving them the capability to improve productivity and efficiency through effective financial management solutions.
The Family
Venture Round in 2018
The Family is a European startup support organization focused on creating a comprehensive service infrastructure for emerging companies. By taking a small equity stake in exchange for ongoing assistance, The Family aims to foster the growth and development of startups. It currently manages a portfolio of over 200 active companies across major cities, including London, Paris, and Berlin. Notable companies within its portfolio include Captain Train, which was acquired by Trainline, as well as Algolia and Payfit. The Family's approach emphasizes long-term support to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building and scaling their businesses.
Asana Rebel
Series B in 2018
Asana Rebel is a Berlin-based mobile fitness app that blends yoga with workout routines to improve health and wellbeing. The platform provides yoga-inspired workouts and curated collections designed by yoga and fitness experts, enabling users to create personalized daily plans aligned with specific fitness goals. Available in six languages (German, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian), the app has been featured by Apple and Google and is regarded as a leading health and fitness app. Founded in 2015, Asana Rebel focuses on accessible, at-home fitness that combines yoga principles with modern training methods.
Karma develops an application that helps restaurants, grocers and cafés reduce their food waste by selling their surplus to consumers at reduced prices. Its application serves as a sales channel via which merchants offer take away food items to registered users.
Elsa Bernadotte, Mattis Larsson, Hjalmar Nordegren, Ludvig Berling, and Steven van Wel founded Karma on September 1, 2015. Its headquarters is in Stockholm in Sweden.
Deposit Solutions
Private Equity Round in 2018
Deposit Solutions GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing an open banking platform that connects banks and depositors across Europe. The company's innovative platform allows banks to offer third-party deposit products to their customers through existing accounts. This enables depositors to access competitive deposit offers without needing to open new accounts at different banks. By facilitating this connection, Deposit Solutions helps banks attract deposits from new markets and client groups, allowing them to enhance their funding options without the need to establish and manage their own retail infrastructure.
Blinkist is a Berlin-based company that condenses key insights from over 2500 best-selling non-fiction books into concise 15-minute reads or listens. It offers a convenient way to acquire knowledge on-the-go, with content available in both text and audio formats.
Founded in 2012, Azimo is a London-based digital money transfer network that enables users to send money internationally via its mobile apps or web platform. It offers fast, secure, and low-cost transfers to bank accounts or over 270,000 cash pick-up points worldwide.
Copa90
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in London in 2006, Copa90 is a pioneering digital media company dedicated to football. It engages global fan communities through innovative content, including chats with players, documentaries on fan culture, animations explaining game strategies, and branded fashion lines inspired by clubs. Recognized for its innovation and business acumen, Copa90 has been named 'Business of the Year' at the British Media Awards (2022) and featured in the Sunday Times' Tech Track 100 (2020).
SEMrush
Venture Round in 2018
SEMrush is a SaaS platform offering online visibility management and content marketing solutions. It empowers businesses worldwide to achieve measurable results in digital marketing, with tools covering search, content, social media, and market research. Trusted by over five million professionals, SEMrush integrates seamlessly with Google and other platforms.
Asana Rebel
Series A in 2018
Asana Rebel is a Berlin-based mobile fitness app that blends yoga with workout routines to improve health and wellbeing. The platform provides yoga-inspired workouts and curated collections designed by yoga and fitness experts, enabling users to create personalized daily plans aligned with specific fitness goals. Available in six languages (German, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian), the app has been featured by Apple and Google and is regarded as a leading health and fitness app. Founded in 2015, Asana Rebel focuses on accessible, at-home fitness that combines yoga principles with modern training methods.
Deposit Solutions
Series C in 2017
Deposit Solutions GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing an open banking platform that connects banks and depositors across Europe. The company's innovative platform allows banks to offer third-party deposit products to their customers through existing accounts. This enables depositors to access competitive deposit offers without needing to open new accounts at different banks. By facilitating this connection, Deposit Solutions helps banks attract deposits from new markets and client groups, allowing them to enhance their funding options without the need to establish and manage their own retail infrastructure.
Segment.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in customer data infrastructure, enabling businesses to collect, unify, and connect their customer data across various platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Segment offers a single API that allows organizations to track customer information across multiple devices and channels. This data can be seamlessly sent to a variety of third-party tools, internal systems, or SQL databases. Additionally, Segment provides a product known as Data Lakes, which assists companies in leveraging their customer data to enhance user experiences. The company also maintains an office in Dublin, Ireland, and operates as a subsidiary of Twilio Inc. as of November 2020.
Karma develops an application that helps restaurants, grocers and cafés reduce their food waste by selling their surplus to consumers at reduced prices. Its application serves as a sales channel via which merchants offer take away food items to registered users.
Elsa Bernadotte, Mattis Larsson, Hjalmar Nordegren, Ludvig Berling, and Steven van Wel founded Karma on September 1, 2015. Its headquarters is in Stockholm in Sweden.
Founded in 2014, Shipt operates an online platform that connects members with grocery items and essentials from local stores. It offers delivery services, allowing users to shop conveniently and have their purchases delivered directly to their doorstep.
CornerJob
Series C in 2017
CornerJob is a Barcelona-based startup, part of the Southern Europe's leading digital ecosystem, which aims to streamline job recruitment. It offers a mobile platform enabling users to find geolocated job offers, apply directly, chat with recruiters, and receive responses within 24 hours. For businesses, CornerJob provides a simple, interactive, and immediate recruiting channel, aiding in efficient candidate selection.
The Family
Venture Round in 2017
The Family is a European startup support organization focused on creating a comprehensive service infrastructure for emerging companies. By taking a small equity stake in exchange for ongoing assistance, The Family aims to foster the growth and development of startups. It currently manages a portfolio of over 200 active companies across major cities, including London, Paris, and Berlin. Notable companies within its portfolio include Captain Train, which was acquired by Trainline, as well as Algolia and Payfit. The Family's approach emphasizes long-term support to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building and scaling their businesses.
Blinkist is a Berlin-based company that condenses key insights from over 2500 best-selling non-fiction books into concise 15-minute reads or listens. It offers a convenient way to acquire knowledge on-the-go, with content available in both text and audio formats.
Verse is a payments technology platform that simplifies storing, spending, and sharing money. Its mobile app enables easy, instant, and fee-free transactions, with optional privacy settings for financial activities. Available on Android and iOS, Verse completes transactions within two business days.
Founded in 2014, Shipt operates an online platform that connects members with grocery items and essentials from local stores. It offers delivery services, allowing users to shop conveniently and have their purchases delivered directly to their doorstep.
Deposit Solutions
Series B in 2016
Deposit Solutions GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing an open banking platform that connects banks and depositors across Europe. The company's innovative platform allows banks to offer third-party deposit products to their customers through existing accounts. This enables depositors to access competitive deposit offers without needing to open new accounts at different banks. By facilitating this connection, Deposit Solutions helps banks attract deposits from new markets and client groups, allowing them to enhance their funding options without the need to establish and manage their own retail infrastructure.
CornerJob
Series B in 2016
CornerJob is a Barcelona-based startup, part of the Southern Europe's leading digital ecosystem, which aims to streamline job recruitment. It offers a mobile platform enabling users to find geolocated job offers, apply directly, chat with recruiters, and receive responses within 24 hours. For businesses, CornerJob provides a simple, interactive, and immediate recruiting channel, aiding in efficient candidate selection.
Azimo
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2012, Azimo is a London-based digital money transfer network that enables users to send money internationally via its mobile apps or web platform. It offers fast, secure, and low-cost transfers to bank accounts or over 270,000 cash pick-up points worldwide.
Friendsurance
Venture Round in 2016
Friendsurance operates a peer-to-peer insurance platform in Germany that blends group-based risk pooling with traditional policies, including home contents, private liability, and legal expenses insurance. It rewards members with a year-end cashback if they remain claim-free, and its model aims to reduce annual premiums—up to 60 percent—by connecting small groups within larger communities to provide coverage options and more customer-friendly terms.
Vicampo GmbH is a Mainz-based company that specializes in the online sale of wine. It operates an e-commerce platform that connects consumers directly with over 25,000 experienced and emerging winemakers from Germany and around the world. By facilitating direct shipments from these wineries, Vicampo supports smaller producers with cost-effective storage and shipping solutions. The company emphasizes quality assurance, as wines are not only vetted by its experts but also reviewed by customers, ensuring a diverse selection of premium products for wine enthusiasts.
Eyeota is an audience technology company that enables the intelligent use of data for digital marketing. The platform aggregates data from marketers, data owners, and research organizations to deliver distinct, comprehensive, and qualified audience segments. Eyeota's technology transforms audience data to help organizations understand customers, personalize campaigns, and optimize marketing strategies across channels. It provides a global data marketplace with privacy-compliant segments and cookieless identity resolution, featuring integrations with more than 50 platforms to activate audiences across digital, mobile, connected TV, and social media environments. Founded in 2010, Eyeota serves markets in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, helping clients make smarter business decisions through data-driven insights.
Deposit Solutions
Series A in 2016
Deposit Solutions GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing an open banking platform that connects banks and depositors across Europe. The company's innovative platform allows banks to offer third-party deposit products to their customers through existing accounts. This enables depositors to access competitive deposit offers without needing to open new accounts at different banks. By facilitating this connection, Deposit Solutions helps banks attract deposits from new markets and client groups, allowing them to enhance their funding options without the need to establish and manage their own retail infrastructure.
Blinkist is a Berlin-based company that condenses key insights from over 2500 best-selling non-fiction books into concise 15-minute reads or listens. It offers a convenient way to acquire knowledge on-the-go, with content available in both text and audio formats.
MADE
Venture Round in 2015
Made.com Design Limited specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-end furniture, making luxury home design accessible to consumers. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company connects customers directly with designers, eliminating middlemen to offer high-quality, made-to-order products at competitive prices. Made.com features a diverse range of furniture, including sofas, chairs, tables, lighting, storage solutions, and bedding, catering to various styles and needs. By selling exclusively online and avoiding showrooms and warehouses, the company minimizes waste and surplus stock, producing items in response to grouped customer orders every seven days. This approach enables Made.com to provide furniture typically priced 70-85% lower than traditional retailers. The brand collaborates with renowned designers and skilled craftsmen, ensuring quality while maintaining affordability. With a growing customer base, Made.com continues to transform the furniture market by offering stylish, well-crafted pieces that enhance home environments.
Founded in London in 2006, Copa90 is a pioneering digital media company dedicated to football. It engages global fan communities through innovative content, including chats with players, documentaries on fan culture, animations explaining game strategies, and branded fashion lines inspired by clubs. Recognized for its innovation and business acumen, Copa90 has been named 'Business of the Year' at the British Media Awards (2022) and featured in the Sunday Times' Tech Track 100 (2020).
Segment.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in customer data infrastructure, enabling businesses to collect, unify, and connect their customer data across various platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Segment offers a single API that allows organizations to track customer information across multiple devices and channels. This data can be seamlessly sent to a variety of third-party tools, internal systems, or SQL databases. Additionally, Segment provides a product known as Data Lakes, which assists companies in leveraging their customer data to enhance user experiences. The company also maintains an office in Dublin, Ireland, and operates as a subsidiary of Twilio Inc. as of November 2020.
TVSmiles is a Berlin-based company that developed a mobile application designed to enhance the experience of television advertising. Launched in 2013, the app transforms traditional advertising into an engaging and interactive format by incorporating games, quizzes, and a loyalty program. Users earn rewards, known as "smiles," for engaging with various TV and digital ads, thus incentivizing them to watch and interact with commercials. The application recognizes music played in advertisements and provides users with related games and quizzes, creating a gamified experience that appeals to viewers. By bridging the gap between advertising and entertainment, TVSmiles aims to increase brand value and expand customer bases for its partners.
Nativo, established in 2010, is a technology company based in El Segundo, California, with additional offices in major U.S. cities and London. It specializes in developing a software platform that facilitates native advertising services for both brand advertisers and publishers. The platform enables brands to plan, buy, manage, deliver, optimize, and measure native ad campaigns, while publishers can build, host, serve, and report on these campaigns across their web and mobile properties. Over 300 brands and 350 publishers use Nativo's platform to scale, automate, and measure native ads, enhancing audience engagement and expanding revenue potential.
Founded in 2012, Azimo is a London-based digital money transfer network that enables users to send money internationally via its mobile apps or web platform. It offers fast, secure, and low-cost transfers to bank accounts or over 270,000 cash pick-up points worldwide.
Wine in Black
Series C in 2015
Wine in Black GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates as an online retailer specializing in premium wines. The company offers a diverse selection, including red, white, champagne, sparkling, rosé, and sweet wines. By collaborating directly with top winemakers, Wine in Black provides customers with access to unique and rare wines at competitive prices, catering to wine enthusiasts and those who appreciate fine quality. As of December 31, 2019, Wine in Black GmbH is a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.
Auctionata
Series C in 2015
Auctionata, established in 2012, was an online auction platform specializing in art and luxury collectibles. It operated globally, with offices in Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. The company offered live-stream auctions, enabling worldwide bidding for art and luxury items. However, it ceased operations in February 2017 following insolvency proceedings.
Vicampo GmbH is a Mainz-based company that specializes in the online sale of wine. It operates an e-commerce platform that connects consumers directly with over 25,000 experienced and emerging winemakers from Germany and around the world. By facilitating direct shipments from these wineries, Vicampo supports smaller producers with cost-effective storage and shipping solutions. The company emphasizes quality assurance, as wines are not only vetted by its experts but also reviewed by customers, ensuring a diverse selection of premium products for wine enthusiasts.
Segment.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in customer data infrastructure, enabling businesses to collect, unify, and connect their customer data across various platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Segment offers a single API that allows organizations to track customer information across multiple devices and channels. This data can be seamlessly sent to a variety of third-party tools, internal systems, or SQL databases. Additionally, Segment provides a product known as Data Lakes, which assists companies in leveraging their customer data to enhance user experiences. The company also maintains an office in Dublin, Ireland, and operates as a subsidiary of Twilio Inc. as of November 2020.
Segment
Seed Round in 2014
Segment.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in customer data infrastructure, enabling businesses to collect, unify, and connect their customer data across various platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Segment offers a single API that allows organizations to track customer information across multiple devices and channels. This data can be seamlessly sent to a variety of third-party tools, internal systems, or SQL databases. Additionally, Segment provides a product known as Data Lakes, which assists companies in leveraging their customer data to enhance user experiences. The company also maintains an office in Dublin, Ireland, and operates as a subsidiary of Twilio Inc. as of November 2020.
Lastline
Venture Round in 2014
Lastline is a cybersecurity company that develops a malware protection platform to detect, stop, and manage advanced malware, including persistent threats and zero-day exploits, across network, email, web, file, content, and mobile vectors. The platform offers real-time malware analysis, threat detection and protection, scalability and interoperability, security analytics, and actionable threat intelligence, with private cloud deployment options. It supports defense programs for network, endpoint, server, and firewall protection; intrusion prevention systems; web and email gateways; and integrated security information and event management products, as well as managed security services. It also provides Lastline Breach Defender, a solution that models the unfolding breach and tracks lateral movement. The company serves private and public organizations worldwide and is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Deltamethod
Series A in 2014
Deltamethod GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing software solutions for online marketing, particularly focusing on paid search campaigns. The company offers a software-as-a-service platform that automates the workflow of search engine marketing, facilitating keyword research, campaign creation, and optimization. Deltamethod provides analytical tools for campaign performance evaluation, including visualization, reporting, and automated recommendations for continuous improvement. In addition to its technology offerings, the company also provides consultancy services to international clients, helping them implement and effectively utilize its marketing toolkits. As a subsidiary of crealytics GmbH, Deltamethod leverages its expertise to enhance the reach and relevance of advertising campaigns for large online merchants.
Auctionata
Series B in 2014
Auctionata, established in 2012, was an online auction platform specializing in art and luxury collectibles. It operated globally, with offices in Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. The company offered live-stream auctions, enabling worldwide bidding for art and luxury items. However, it ceased operations in February 2017 following insolvency proceedings.
Founded in 2012, Azimo is a London-based digital money transfer network that enables users to send money internationally via its mobile apps or web platform. It offers fast, secure, and low-cost transfers to bank accounts or over 270,000 cash pick-up points worldwide.
TVSmiles is a Berlin-based company that developed a mobile application designed to enhance the experience of television advertising. Launched in 2013, the app transforms traditional advertising into an engaging and interactive format by incorporating games, quizzes, and a loyalty program. Users earn rewards, known as "smiles," for engaging with various TV and digital ads, thus incentivizing them to watch and interact with commercials. The application recognizes music played in advertisements and provides users with related games and quizzes, creating a gamified experience that appeals to viewers. By bridging the gap between advertising and entertainment, TVSmiles aims to increase brand value and expand customer bases for its partners.
Lokata.ru is a location-based service, providing brochures to retailers and offering business information online. Lokata is an innovative advertising channel, giving all retailers an opportunity to promote goods and services on its website, affiliates websites (sites with Lokata’s widget) and mobile Apps.
Lokata is based on the innovative model of kaufDA (kaufda.de), a market leader among location-based brochure services in Germany. Lokata is consistently updated with the latest retail offers, empowering Russian shoppers with the information they need before they even step into a store.
Lokata cooperates with large Russian, international and regional retailers based on a CPC concept whereby retailers pay for each brochure opened on Lokata’s web-site, affiliate’s web-sites or mobile apps.
Lokata.ru covers the whole Russia, targeting men (forty per cent) and women (sixty per cent) aged between 28-45 years old, with a monthly household income of 40K-250K Rubles.
Zhanna Shalimova (CEO) has more than 15 years of sales, marketing, e-commerce and managerial experience as well as proven record of successful start-up and International experience (USA, Ukraine).
The initial funding of the company was made by Fast Lane Ventures and Bonial International Group (the founders and owners of www.kaufda.de, www.bonial.fr)
Founded in 2012, Azimo is a London-based digital money transfer network that enables users to send money internationally via its mobile apps or web platform. It offers fast, secure, and low-cost transfers to bank accounts or over 270,000 cash pick-up points worldwide.
Vicampo GmbH is a Mainz-based company that specializes in the online sale of wine. It operates an e-commerce platform that connects consumers directly with over 25,000 experienced and emerging winemakers from Germany and around the world. By facilitating direct shipments from these wineries, Vicampo supports smaller producers with cost-effective storage and shipping solutions. The company emphasizes quality assurance, as wines are not only vetted by its experts but also reviewed by customers, ensuring a diverse selection of premium products for wine enthusiasts.
Lastline is a cybersecurity company that develops a malware protection platform to detect, stop, and manage advanced malware, including persistent threats and zero-day exploits, across network, email, web, file, content, and mobile vectors. The platform offers real-time malware analysis, threat detection and protection, scalability and interoperability, security analytics, and actionable threat intelligence, with private cloud deployment options. It supports defense programs for network, endpoint, server, and firewall protection; intrusion prevention systems; web and email gateways; and integrated security information and event management products, as well as managed security services. It also provides Lastline Breach Defender, a solution that models the unfolding breach and tracks lateral movement. The company serves private and public organizations worldwide and is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Lastline
Venture Round in 2013
Lastline is a cybersecurity company that develops a malware protection platform to detect, stop, and manage advanced malware, including persistent threats and zero-day exploits, across network, email, web, file, content, and mobile vectors. The platform offers real-time malware analysis, threat detection and protection, scalability and interoperability, security analytics, and actionable threat intelligence, with private cloud deployment options. It supports defense programs for network, endpoint, server, and firewall protection; intrusion prevention systems; web and email gateways; and integrated security information and event management products, as well as managed security services. It also provides Lastline Breach Defender, a solution that models the unfolding breach and tracks lateral movement. The company serves private and public organizations worldwide and is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Nativo, established in 2010, is a technology company based in El Segundo, California, with additional offices in major U.S. cities and London. It specializes in developing a software platform that facilitates native advertising services for both brand advertisers and publishers. The platform enables brands to plan, buy, manage, deliver, optimize, and measure native ad campaigns, while publishers can build, host, serve, and report on these campaigns across their web and mobile properties. Over 300 brands and 350 publishers use Nativo's platform to scale, automate, and measure native ads, enhancing audience engagement and expanding revenue potential.
Auctionata
Series A in 2013
Auctionata, established in 2012, was an online auction platform specializing in art and luxury collectibles. It operated globally, with offices in Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. The company offered live-stream auctions, enabling worldwide bidding for art and luxury items. However, it ceased operations in February 2017 following insolvency proceedings.
Segment
Seed Round in 2013
Segment.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in customer data infrastructure, enabling businesses to collect, unify, and connect their customer data across various platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Segment offers a single API that allows organizations to track customer information across multiple devices and channels. This data can be seamlessly sent to a variety of third-party tools, internal systems, or SQL databases. Additionally, Segment provides a product known as Data Lakes, which assists companies in leveraging their customer data to enhance user experiences. The company also maintains an office in Dublin, Ireland, and operates as a subsidiary of Twilio Inc. as of November 2020.
Wine in Black
Series B in 2012
Wine in Black GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates as an online retailer specializing in premium wines. The company offers a diverse selection, including red, white, champagne, sparkling, rosé, and sweet wines. By collaborating directly with top winemakers, Wine in Black provides customers with access to unique and rare wines at competitive prices, catering to wine enthusiasts and those who appreciate fine quality. As of December 31, 2019, Wine in Black GmbH is a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.
Shutl
Venture Round in 2012
Shutl, established in 2009, is a UK-based technology company specializing in e-commerce delivery solutions. It connects online retailers with local couriers, offering immediate or scheduled same-day delivery options for consumers. Shutl's platform aggregates local courier capacity and leverages retail partners' local inventory to fulfill orders. It integrates with major dispatch software and retailers' existing technologies, operating in over 50 UK towns with a network of thousands of couriers completing around 10,000 deliveries daily. Additionally, Shutl has expanded its services to Manhattan and Chicago.
Lokata.ru is a location-based service, providing brochures to retailers and offering business information online. Lokata is an innovative advertising channel, giving all retailers an opportunity to promote goods and services on its website, affiliates websites (sites with Lokata’s widget) and mobile Apps.
Lokata is based on the innovative model of kaufDA (kaufda.de), a market leader among location-based brochure services in Germany. Lokata is consistently updated with the latest retail offers, empowering Russian shoppers with the information they need before they even step into a store.
Lokata cooperates with large Russian, international and regional retailers based on a CPC concept whereby retailers pay for each brochure opened on Lokata’s web-site, affiliate’s web-sites or mobile apps.
Lokata.ru covers the whole Russia, targeting men (forty per cent) and women (sixty per cent) aged between 28-45 years old, with a monthly household income of 40K-250K Rubles.
Zhanna Shalimova (CEO) has more than 15 years of sales, marketing, e-commerce and managerial experience as well as proven record of successful start-up and International experience (USA, Ukraine).
The initial funding of the company was made by Fast Lane Ventures and Bonial International Group (the founders and owners of www.kaufda.de, www.bonial.fr)
DropGifts
Seed Round in 2012
DropGifts is a web-based platform that enables its users to send gift cards from a variety of brands via [Facebook](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/facebook) and mobile applications.
The platform reminds its users about upcoming birthdays, holidays, and other events listed on Facebook. Users are able to choose free or paid gift cards from a variety of winning brands to send to their friends. Gift cards are posted on recipients’ Timelines and appear in the News Feeds of both senders and recipients. Mutual friends of the sender and recipient can view the post and opt to chip in on the value of the gift card.
Recipients collect gift cards posted on their Timelines by clicking on a link provided in the Timeline post. After installing the DropGifts platform, recipients are able to select the Wallet tab in the app and choose gift cards to redeem. DropGifts gift cards can be redeemed online or in person, depending on the requirements of the retailer providing the card.
DropGifts was launched on February 14, 2012, and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Fight My Monster
Seed Round in 2012
Fight My Monster Ltd. is a London-based company that develops an online trading card game aimed primarily at boys aged 8 to 12. Launched in 2010, the game has rapidly gained popularity, boasting over 1.3 million players across the UK and North America. It is described as a blend of engaging storytelling and collectible gameplay, often likened to "Pixar meets Pokemon." Players can enjoy the game for free through any web browser, with each session averaging around 40 minutes of playtime. Fight My Monster also fosters an online gaming community where players can challenge each other using collectible virtual trading card elements. The company has established offices in both London and San Francisco, further enhancing its reach and influence in the online gaming market.
Wine in Black
Series A in 2012
Wine in Black GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates as an online retailer specializing in premium wines. The company offers a diverse selection, including red, white, champagne, sparkling, rosé, and sweet wines. By collaborating directly with top winemakers, Wine in Black provides customers with access to unique and rare wines at competitive prices, catering to wine enthusiasts and those who appreciate fine quality. As of December 31, 2019, Wine in Black GmbH is a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.
Auctionata
Seed Round in 2012
Auctionata, established in 2012, was an online auction platform specializing in art and luxury collectibles. It operated globally, with offices in Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. The company offered live-stream auctions, enabling worldwide bidding for art and luxury items. However, it ceased operations in February 2017 following insolvency proceedings.
Deposit Solutions
Seed Round in 2012
Deposit Solutions GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing an open banking platform that connects banks and depositors across Europe. The company's innovative platform allows banks to offer third-party deposit products to their customers through existing accounts. This enables depositors to access competitive deposit offers without needing to open new accounts at different banks. By facilitating this connection, Deposit Solutions helps banks attract deposits from new markets and client groups, allowing them to enhance their funding options without the need to establish and manage their own retail infrastructure.
Friendsurance
Seed Round in 2011
Friendsurance operates a peer-to-peer insurance platform in Germany that blends group-based risk pooling with traditional policies, including home contents, private liability, and legal expenses insurance. It rewards members with a year-end cashback if they remain claim-free, and its model aims to reduce annual premiums—up to 60 percent—by connecting small groups within larger communities to provide coverage options and more customer-friendly terms.
Experteer
Series B in 2010
Experteer is a Munich-based online career and recruitment marketplace that specializes in high-end job opportunities across Europe. Founded in 2005, the platform features over 80,000 job listings targeted at experienced executives and senior professionals. Experteer provides access to a discreet network of more than 8,000 recruiters and 10,000 headhunters, facilitating connections to the hidden job market. The platform offers premium services that include personalized job recommendations, market insights, and salary benchmarks, all curated by a dedicated team of recruitment professionals. Additionally, Experteer serves as a resource for headhunters, providing job advertising and candidate sourcing solutions. Overall, Experteer aims to support candidates in managing their careers effectively while also connecting companies with top-tier talent.
Citydeal.de
Venture Round in 2010
CityDeal is a German based daily deal site which offers discounted deals to consumers on a daily basis based on city. If enough consumers sign up then the deal is on.
kaufDA is a German company that operates an online platform focused on digital advertising and local shopping. Founded in 2008 and based in Berlin, it provides users with the ability to search for the best local sales and access brochures and catalogs from various retailers, including top fashion brands. The platform facilitates local searches, helping consumers find stores in their vicinity and stay informed about prevailing offers and promotions. By bridging the gap between digital advertising and local retail, kaufDA enhances the shopping experience for users seeking convenient and cost-effective options.
MyDeco is an online retailer specializing in homewares, offering a curated collection of designer furniture and home accessories sourced from various boutiques across Europe. Founded by the team behind lastminute.com, MyDeco has gained recognition for its innovative website that combines eCommerce with interactive planning and visualization tools. The platform allows users to visualize products in their homes, facilitating room planning before making purchases. MyDeco operates through two main sites: mydeco.com, which focuses on eCommerce with a wide range of curated products, and mydecomarketplace.com, an affiliate site that partners with leading retailers. In addition to shopping, MyDeco fosters a community where users can share decorating ideas, swap tips, and showcase their designs, providing a comprehensive experience for home improvement enthusiasts.
Sonos designs and sells wireless home sound systems that enable multi-room audio playback. Its product lineup includes speakers and accessories such as boost, mounts, stands, cables, and networking gear, supporting synchronized sound throughout a home. Through partnerships with music and audio services, Sonos provides access to millions of songs, thousands of radio stations, audiobooks, and more without a computer. The company operates globally, with the Americas representing a majority of revenue, and serves customers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific region.
nCircle Network Security
Venture Round in 2007
nCircle Network Security, Inc. specializes in agentless security risk and compliance management solutions for various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and government agencies. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products designed to identify, measure, and manage security risks while automating compliance processes. Key offerings include IP360, which provides vulnerability prioritization and remediation workflow, and the Topology Risk Analyzer, which enhances vulnerability assessment by analyzing network layouts. Additionally, nCircle provides the Security Intelligence Hub for integrating network intelligence and nTellect, a threat prioritization system that improves the effectiveness of intrusion detection systems. The company also offers services such as automated PCI compliance scanning and regulatory compliance solutions, alongside consulting and training services. With regional offices in Atlanta, Toronto, and London, nCircle's solutions help organizations reduce security risks and ensure compliance with internal and governmental standards.