Rocket Internet is a venture builder founded in 2007 and based in Berlin, Germany. The company is dedicated to incubating, building, and operationally developing internet-based business models across various sectors, including information technology, consumer products, financial services, and e-commerce. It provides essential operational support to its portfolio companies, enabling them to scale internationally. Rocket Internet's selected companies operate in numerous countries worldwide, reflecting the firm's expansive reach and commitment to fostering growth in the internet and technology sectors. Through its strategic investments, Rocket Internet aims to create and develop successful businesses that thrive in diverse markets.
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by businesses. Billie’s platform enables SMEs to manage their working capital more effectively through fully automated invoice financing. Additionally, the company provides a pay-after-delivery product for B2B online merchants, allowing them to secure better payment terms. By leveraging big data analytics and digital processes, Billie facilitates instant financing at the point of sale, helping SMEs streamline their invoicing and payment processes while avoiding hidden fees and excessive paperwork.
Urban Sports Club
Venture Round in 2021
Urban Sports Club offers a flexible sports flatrate. The mission is to help people lead a more healthy and active lifestyle. Club members can choose from more than 50 types of sports – ranging from classic gym workout, swimming, yoga, or bouldering, to team sports, wellness and lots more – and more than 10.000 partner venues in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Belgium. Variety, flexible conditions as well as team sports and wellness are offered both for private customers and companies. Urban Sports GmbH was founded in 2012 by Moritz Kreppel and Benjamin Roth in Berlin, Germany. After two years of bootstrapping, the company secured an early-stage financing in 2015 and went on to acquire four of its German competitors, starting with Somuchmore in December, 2016. In January 2018, FITrate came on board, with INTERFIT following in December of the same year. OneFit joined the Urban Sports Club family in August of 2019.
tink
Series D in 2021
tink GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, operates a sales and comparison platform focused on connected home products. The company aims to enhance customer engagement with smart home technology by offering easy-to-install, competitively priced solutions that deliver genuine value. For example, while traditional alarm systems used to be prohibitively expensive, tink has made smart security systems accessible, starting at approximately 150 euros. Additionally, their products include smart solutions that optimize heating efficiency, potentially reducing heating costs by up to 30%. By addressing the need for a comprehensive platform that simplifies the navigation of the growing array of connected home products and applications, tink serves as a cross-brand resource for consumers seeking to transform their homes into smart environments.
Movinga
Series E in 2018
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various listed moving companies, allowing users to find and book movers according to their specific needs and timelines. Movinga offers a range of services, including professional advice from personal relocation advisors, coordinated loading and transport by dedicated removal teams, and transport insurance. The platform aims to provide a transparent and user-friendly booking experience while catering to both private individuals and businesses. Additionally, it allows logistics service providers to list their offerings, enhancing the marketplace for moving services.
tink
Series B in 2018
tink GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, operates a sales and comparison platform focused on connected home products. The company aims to enhance customer engagement with smart home technology by offering easy-to-install, competitively priced solutions that deliver genuine value. For example, while traditional alarm systems used to be prohibitively expensive, tink has made smart security systems accessible, starting at approximately 150 euros. Additionally, their products include smart solutions that optimize heating efficiency, potentially reducing heating costs by up to 30%. By addressing the need for a comprehensive platform that simplifies the navigation of the growing array of connected home products and applications, tink serves as a cross-brand resource for consumers seeking to transform their homes into smart environments.
Pflegetiger (Caretiger GmbH)
Series A in 2017
Pflegetiger offers in-home care for elderly people in Berlin.
Movinga
Series D in 2017
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various listed moving companies, allowing users to find and book movers according to their specific needs and timelines. Movinga offers a range of services, including professional advice from personal relocation advisors, coordinated loading and transport by dedicated removal teams, and transport insurance. The platform aims to provide a transparent and user-friendly booking experience while catering to both private individuals and businesses. Additionally, it allows logistics service providers to list their offerings, enhancing the marketplace for moving services.
HomeToGo
Series C in 2017
HomeToGo GmbH operates a comprehensive search engine for vacation rentals, offering users the ability to search, compare, and book accommodations worldwide. Founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform features millions of listings from trusted partners such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and TripAdvisor. HomeToGo caters to various travel needs, including family vacations, romantic getaways, and short trips, by aggregating options across diverse property types, including apartments, cabins, and unique accommodations like castles and houseboats. The company manages 23 local apps and websites across multiple regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and employs over 350 people. Additionally, HomeToGo operates under brands like Tripping.com and Wimdu. With over $170 million raised in funding, HomeToGo continues to enhance its marketplace for travelers seeking ideal holiday accommodations.
ZipJet
Venture Round in 2017
Zipjet GmbH is an online laundry and dry cleaning service headquartered in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014. The company offers a range of services including wash and fold, ironing, luxury dry cleaning, and specialized options for Airbnb hosts and restaurants. Zipjet allows users to conveniently order laundry and dry cleaning pickup and delivery, providing an efficient solution for managing their laundry needs. As of September 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Jonny Fresh GmbH, reinforcing its position in the on-demand laundry market.
tink
Series A in 2017
tink GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, operates a sales and comparison platform focused on connected home products. The company aims to enhance customer engagement with smart home technology by offering easy-to-install, competitively priced solutions that deliver genuine value. For example, while traditional alarm systems used to be prohibitively expensive, tink has made smart security systems accessible, starting at approximately 150 euros. Additionally, their products include smart solutions that optimize heating efficiency, potentially reducing heating costs by up to 30%. By addressing the need for a comprehensive platform that simplifies the navigation of the growing array of connected home products and applications, tink serves as a cross-brand resource for consumers seeking to transform their homes into smart environments.
Buying Show
Seed Round in 2016
Buying Show GmbH is an online platform founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany. It allows users to register for free and connect with various brands and retailers around the world. The platform facilitates the negotiation and management of orders with multiple retailers and enables users to create and customize digital showrooms. Additionally, it offers comprehensive information on new and exclusive product collections. Established by fashion industry professionals with over 20 years of experience, Buying Show aims to modernize the fashion sector by leveraging technology to streamline sales cycles, reduce lead times, and enhance customer outreach, even for smaller teams.
tink
Seed Round in 2016
tink GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, operates a sales and comparison platform focused on connected home products. The company aims to enhance customer engagement with smart home technology by offering easy-to-install, competitively priced solutions that deliver genuine value. For example, while traditional alarm systems used to be prohibitively expensive, tink has made smart security systems accessible, starting at approximately 150 euros. Additionally, their products include smart solutions that optimize heating efficiency, potentially reducing heating costs by up to 30%. By addressing the need for a comprehensive platform that simplifies the navigation of the growing array of connected home products and applications, tink serves as a cross-brand resource for consumers seeking to transform their homes into smart environments.
InstaFreight
Series A in 2016
InstaFreight GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in providing online freight forwarding services to B2B customers. Founded in 2016, InstaFreight aims to simplify the booking and processing of freight transport, making it fast and straightforward for businesses. The company focuses on delivering reliability, quality, and transparency, striving to become Europe's leading online freight forwarder. By offering innovative solutions and exceptional service, InstaFreight reduces the complexity of supply chains and enhances transparency for both customers and carriers.
Thermondo
Series C in 2016
Thermondo GmbH, established in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates an online platform that allows users to compare and purchase home heating systems while also offering installation services. The company focuses on promoting energy transition through innovative heating solutions and aims to enhance energy efficiency for consumers. Thermondo has become the largest installer of heating solutions in Germany by leveraging digital processes and quality management, ensuring a streamlined experience from lead generation to installation and after-sales support. By integrating its services, Thermondo seeks to provide superior energy products and deliver a high-quality customer experience.
Pets Deli
Series A in 2016
Pets Deli is a prominent direct-to-consumer pet food brand based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in subscription-based eCommerce. The company aims to establish itself as the largest and most customer-centric pet food provider in its key markets. Pets Deli offers a diverse range of high-quality products, including species-appropriate food, snacks, supplements, and dried meat, all free from artificial additives. Its business model incorporates multiple revenue streams, allowing customers to purchase products through online subscriptions, an online shop, and physical flagship stores, as well as through select retail partners. This comprehensive approach ensures that pet owners can easily access healthy and nutritious food for their pets.
ZipJet
Series A in 2016
Zipjet GmbH is an online laundry and dry cleaning service headquartered in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014. The company offers a range of services including wash and fold, ironing, luxury dry cleaning, and specialized options for Airbnb hosts and restaurants. Zipjet allows users to conveniently order laundry and dry cleaning pickup and delivery, providing an efficient solution for managing their laundry needs. As of September 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Jonny Fresh GmbH, reinforcing its position in the on-demand laundry market.
Foodpanda
Series E in 2015
Foodpanda is a global online food delivery marketplace that connects users with local restaurants via its website and mobile application. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company operates in over 40 countries and 500 cities across five continents. Customers can easily place orders by entering their postcodes, browsing restaurant options, and confirming their orders. Foodpanda processes these orders and communicates with partner restaurants to ensure timely delivery. The platform boasts partnerships with more than 60,000 restaurants worldwide, including well-known chains such as Pizza Hut, Subway, KFC, McDonald's, and Jollibee. In different regions, the service operates under various names, such as foodpanda in Asia and Europe and hellofood in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. With a focus on enhancing food convenience through technology, Foodpanda aims to redefine the connection between food, culture, and users.
SoMuchMore
Venture Round in 2015
SoMuchMore is a digital market place for fitness, meditation and martial arts studios. The company provides an online platform that enables its users to access fitness studios and training programs for Pilates, meditation, martial arts, dance, nutrition, health, and personal growth. It also provides advice regarding nutrition and managing psychological health. It offers a map that provides locations of all fitness and health studious available in its user’s city in one platform. SoMuchMore was founded by Alexander Argyros and Johannes Klose in 2014; and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Helpling
Series B in 2015
Helpling is an online platform that facilitates the booking and payment of home cleaning services outside the U.S. Founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, Germany, the service allows customers to easily schedule appointments with vetted and insured cleaners through its website or mobile app. This streamlined process not only saves time for users but also provides cleaners with greater access to clients and flexibility in managing their work schedules. Cleaners on the platform charge a flat rate of £10 per hour, and the company earns revenue by charging a fee for regular customers or a percentage of one-time bookings. Helpling aims to help individuals reclaim their time for personal activities and leisure by simplifying the process of securing household assistance.
Foodpanda
Series E in 2015
Foodpanda is a global online food delivery marketplace that connects users with local restaurants via its website and mobile application. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company operates in over 40 countries and 500 cities across five continents. Customers can easily place orders by entering their postcodes, browsing restaurant options, and confirming their orders. Foodpanda processes these orders and communicates with partner restaurants to ensure timely delivery. The platform boasts partnerships with more than 60,000 restaurants worldwide, including well-known chains such as Pizza Hut, Subway, KFC, McDonald's, and Jollibee. In different regions, the service operates under various names, such as foodpanda in Asia and Europe and hellofood in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. With a focus on enhancing food convenience through technology, Foodpanda aims to redefine the connection between food, culture, and users.
GLOSSYBOX
Venture Round in 2015
GLOSSYBOX is an online subscription service founded in 2011 by Charles Abercron, based in Berlin, Germany. The company delivers high-end beauty products directly to its users' doorsteps, offering a curated selection that includes samples of hair and skin care products for women. With a global presence, GLOSSYBOX operates in over ten countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, catering to a diverse clientele seeking premium beauty experiences.
Bonativo
Series A in 2015
Bonativo is an online platform that enables its users to order food. The platform enables its users to order food products online and collect them from the nearest food assembly outlet in their local area. In addition, the food can be delivered to the users’ homes. Bonativo was founded in 2014 by Christian Eggert and is based in Berlin.
Spotcap
Series A in 2014
Spotcap is an online lending platform that provides flexible financing solutions specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in several countries, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Spotcap allows businesses to access tailored finance quickly and efficiently through a straightforward online application process that can be completed in as little as five minutes. The platform employs a proprietary credit algorithm to assess the financial health of applicants, enabling them to secure loans with ease and focus on their core operations. Through its services, Spotcap aims to empower SMEs by providing them with the financial resources they need to thrive.
Foodpanda
Series D in 2014
Foodpanda is a global online food delivery marketplace that connects users with local restaurants via its website and mobile application. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company operates in over 40 countries and 500 cities across five continents. Customers can easily place orders by entering their postcodes, browsing restaurant options, and confirming their orders. Foodpanda processes these orders and communicates with partner restaurants to ensure timely delivery. The platform boasts partnerships with more than 60,000 restaurants worldwide, including well-known chains such as Pizza Hut, Subway, KFC, McDonald's, and Jollibee. In different regions, the service operates under various names, such as foodpanda in Asia and Europe and hellofood in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. With a focus on enhancing food convenience through technology, Foodpanda aims to redefine the connection between food, culture, and users.
Foodpanda
Series A in 2013
Foodpanda is a global online food delivery marketplace that connects users with local restaurants via its website and mobile application. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company operates in over 40 countries and 500 cities across five continents. Customers can easily place orders by entering their postcodes, browsing restaurant options, and confirming their orders. Foodpanda processes these orders and communicates with partner restaurants to ensure timely delivery. The platform boasts partnerships with more than 60,000 restaurants worldwide, including well-known chains such as Pizza Hut, Subway, KFC, McDonald's, and Jollibee. In different regions, the service operates under various names, such as foodpanda in Asia and Europe and hellofood in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. With a focus on enhancing food convenience through technology, Foodpanda aims to redefine the connection between food, culture, and users.
Wimdu
Series A in 2011
Wimdu GmbH is an online platform that connects guests and hosts for private accommodations globally, specializing in vacation rentals, holiday apartments, and unique living spaces. Founded in 2010 and based in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in Lisbon, Wimdu enables hosts to rent out various types of accommodations, from entire homes to shared rooms, catering to travelers seeking alternatives to traditional hotels. The platform emphasizes transparency and security, requiring hosts to create detailed profiles and allowing both parties to rate their experiences. This fosters a reliable environment for users. Wimdu operates in multiple languages and is active in various regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The platform also offers travel tips and virtual tours, enhancing the overall travel experience. As of 2017, Wimdu operates as a subsidiary of NOVASOL AS.
GLOSSYBOX
Private Equity Round in 2011
GLOSSYBOX is an online subscription service founded in 2011 by Charles Abercron, based in Berlin, Germany. The company delivers high-end beauty products directly to its users' doorsteps, offering a curated selection that includes samples of hair and skin care products for women. With a global presence, GLOSSYBOX operates in over ten countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, catering to a diverse clientele seeking premium beauty experiences.
GLOSSYBOX
Venture Round in 2011
GLOSSYBOX is an online subscription service founded in 2011 by Charles Abercron, based in Berlin, Germany. The company delivers high-end beauty products directly to its users' doorsteps, offering a curated selection that includes samples of hair and skin care products for women. With a global presence, GLOSSYBOX operates in over ten countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, catering to a diverse clientele seeking premium beauty experiences.
Plinga
Venture Round in 2009
Plinga GmbH, founded in 2009 and based in Berlin, Germany, is an international publisher of social web and mobile games, including various genres such as farm, MMO, casual, mid-core, and hard-core games. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services to game developers and website owners, including graphic design, information technology, community management, localization, and monetization consulting. Plinga operates a global distribution network, enabling both independent and studio developers to publish games across multiple platforms and channels, including social networking sites. This approach allows developers to expand their reach into new markets while minimizing risks and costs associated with game distribution. As of 2017, Plinga operates as a subsidiary of OrangeGames BV.
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