i5invest

i5invest is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2007. The company specializes in supporting corporate development and cross-border mergers and acquisitions for innovative technology firms. By leveraging its extensive industry expertise and a robust network, i5invest connects founders with the technology ecosystem to facilitate the growth of their companies. The firm has successfully executed over 250 transactions, partnering with numerous leading global technology companies. In addition to its investment activities, i5invest provides start-up mentoring, seed financing, and advisory services, focusing on high-potential European tech companies in their growth phases through its business accelerator, i5growth.

Daniel Harari

Partner

Thomas Hillebrand

Partner

Johannes Hoffmann

Partner

Justus Lumpe

Partner

Artem Malgin

Associate, Corporate Development

Alessandro Michelotti

Director, Corporate Development

Henry James Morley

Senior Associate - Tech I Strategy I Growth

Johannes Raidl

COO

Giovanni Soleti

Partner, US

Franz-Dieter Suttorp

Partner, Corporate Development and M&A

Luis Aguado Sánchez

Partner

Past deals in Austria

blackshark.ai

Series A in 2021
Blackshark.ai specializes in creating a 3D digital twin of Earth by utilizing satellite imagery to automatically extract and reconstruct detailed attributes in photorealistic 3D. The company's platform employs a scalable artificial intelligence system that accurately detects global features with remarkable precision and speed. Its patented 3D reconstruction methodology can store vast amounts of data while rendering it in real-time, supporting various applications including geospatial intelligence, humanitarian aid, urban planning, and autonomous vehicle navigation. Blackshark.ai serves a diverse clientele worldwide and operates with a team of over 100 professionals in Silicon Valley and Graz, Austria, which is recognized as a hub for computer vision technology. The platform’s capabilities facilitate efficient analysis in mapping, navigation, and earth observation, making it a valuable resource for businesses and governmental organizations.

TriLite Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
TriLite Technologies GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in the manufacturing and sale of ultra-small RGB laser beam scanners. These advanced devices are designed for use in augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and virtual reality (VR) head-mounted displays, as well as in head-up displays and various projection applications, including Pico and smart home technologies. TriLite employs innovative machine learning algorithms and proprietary multi-parameter software to enhance the performance of its laser beam scanning solutions, achieving remarkable advancements in size, weight, and image quality. The company's software-first architecture underpins its cutting-edge technology, positioning TriLite as a leader in the field of compact projection displays.

WeAreDevelopers

Venture Round in 2019
WeAreDevelopers GmbH is a company that facilitates connections between technology developers and companies globally. Founded in 2014 and based in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in Berlin and Sarajevo, it operates Europe’s leading career platform for developers. The platform offers tailored job opportunities, insightful technology content, and hosts significant events, including the annual WeAreDevelopers World Congress, which attracts over 10,000 attendees and features prominent figures from the tech industry. In addition to its recruitment services, WeAreDevelopers organizes conferences that cover various aspects of software development, such as design, programming languages, and infrastructure. The company also publishes electronic magazines focused on technology and development, further contributing to the tech community.

WeAreDevelopers

Seed Round in 2018
WeAreDevelopers GmbH is a company that facilitates connections between technology developers and companies globally. Founded in 2014 and based in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in Berlin and Sarajevo, it operates Europe’s leading career platform for developers. The platform offers tailored job opportunities, insightful technology content, and hosts significant events, including the annual WeAreDevelopers World Congress, which attracts over 10,000 attendees and features prominent figures from the tech industry. In addition to its recruitment services, WeAreDevelopers organizes conferences that cover various aspects of software development, such as design, programming languages, and infrastructure. The company also publishes electronic magazines focused on technology and development, further contributing to the tech community.

Runtastic

Seed Round in 2011
Runtastic GmbH is a health and fitness company based in Linz, Austria, that specializes in mobile applications, hardware products, and services designed to support active lifestyles. Founded in 2009, Runtastic offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes fitness tracking devices, such as activity monitors, sleep trackers, and heart rate monitors, along with a flagship running app that integrates social networking and gamification features. The company aims to motivate users to adopt healthier habits by providing tools that help them track their activities and progress. In addition to its mobile apps, Runtastic sells various fitness accessories and products through its online shop. As of August 2015, Runtastic operates as a subsidiary of adidas International B.V., further enhancing its mission to promote a more active and conscious lifestyle among users.

Wikitude

Seed Round in 2010
Wikitude GmbH specializes in augmented reality (AR) technology for smartphones, tablets, and digital eyewear. Founded in 2008 and based in Salzburg, Austria, with additional offices in Korneuburg and San Francisco, the company provides a range of products including the Wikitude SDK, cloud-based image recognition solutions, and the Wikitude Studio Editor. These tools empower enterprises, brands, agencies, and developers to create engaging AR experiences for various media such as magazines, newspapers, business cards, and digital displays. With approximately 100,000 registered developer accounts and its technology integrated into over 20,000 applications, Wikitude has established itself as a leading independent AR platform, serving clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies across diverse industries.

Adaffix

Angel Round in 2009
Adaffix GmbH, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, specializes in enhancing the phone call experience through innovative mobile applications. The company's flagship service, YELLIX, enriches calls by providing real-time contextual content, including the caller's name and relevant information, which improves user engagement during phone interactions. Additionally, Adaffix offers NameThatNumber, a B2B solution designed for mobile network operators that enhances traditional missed call notifications by integrating the caller's name into the alerts. This approach aims to modernize telephony by seamlessly connecting calls with important contextual information, thereby advancing the overall calling experience. Adaffix operates as a subsidiary of Calldorado ApS and has received several awards for its contributions to mobile technology.

yelster digital gmbh

Seed Round in 2008
123people is a real-time people search platform that offers reputation management services. It enables users to maintain and protect their reputation on the internet and social media. It offers Webcleaner, which assists users in securely deleting content from foreign websites; and Social Network Monitor, a tool for protecting one’s own Facebook profile and online reputation. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Vienna, Austria. It was acquired by PagesJaunes Group in 2010.
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