Index Ventures

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in London with offices in San Francisco and Geneva, focused on backing technology-driven startups across Europe, North America, and beyond. The firm specializes in high technology and life sciences, and invests across early and growth stages in sectors such as artificial intelligence, software, data, fintech, healthcare, media, mobility, open source, and security. Since its founding in 1996, Index Ventures has partnered with ambitious entrepreneurs to turn bold ideas into global businesses, providing strategic guidance and capital to help companies scale. Notable portfolio companies include Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack, and Supercell, reflecting the firm’s track record of supporting market-changing technology companies.

Nina Achadjian

Partner

Chris Ahn

Principal

Julia Andre

Principal / Partner

Damir Becirovic

Partner

Dino Becirovic

Principal

Past deals in Android

Peanut App

Series A in 2020
Peanut App Limited is a London-based company that has developed a social networking application designed to connect mothers with similar interests and children of comparable ages. Launched in 2016, the app provides a platform for women to create group chats and organize face-to-face meetings, fostering a sense of community and support among users. Peanut aims to offer a safe space for women to build friendships, share experiences, and learn from one another, making it a unique resource for mothers navigating similar life stages. The application is available for free on both iOS and Android devices.

Peanut App

Series A in 2019
Peanut App Limited is a London-based company that has developed a social networking application designed to connect mothers with similar interests and children of comparable ages. Launched in 2016, the app provides a platform for women to create group chats and organize face-to-face meetings, fostering a sense of community and support among users. Peanut aims to offer a safe space for women to build friendships, share experiences, and learn from one another, making it a unique resource for mothers navigating similar life stages. The application is available for free on both iOS and Android devices.

iZettle

Series D in 2016
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

iZettle

Series D in 2015
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Flipagram

Series B in 2015
Flipagram, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in Rolling Hills Estates, California, known for its platform that enables users to create short video stories by combining photos, videos, and music. The application is accessible on various mobile devices, including iPhone, Android, and Windows. With tens of millions of monthly users globally, Flipagram has gained significant popularity and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing apps in its category. As of February 1, 2017, Flipagram operates as a subsidiary of Beijing Byte Dance Telecommunications Co., Ltd.

Lookout

Series F in 2014
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Lookout offers a range of products including mobile security apps for both Android and iOS devices. Its solutions encompass Mobile Threat Protection, a Mobile Intelligence Center for real-time threat investigations, and an App Vetting API designed to secure enterprise and commercial app stores. By providing organizations with tools to enable bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats, Lookout empowers enterprises and individuals to safeguard their sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds. The company's platform is trusted by various enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, allowing them to manage their data securely and efficiently.

Secret

Series B in 2014
Secret offers an online platform that enables users to share their personal secrets with other users anonymously. It owns and operates a mobile application that helps users to share and connect with friends. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Osper

Series A in 2014
Osper is a London-based prepaid debit card and mobile banking service designed to help young people manage their finances responsibly and develop good financial habits from an early age. The platform offers a secure prepaid debit card and a user-friendly mobile banking app that features separate logins for children and their parents or guardians. All funds are managed by a regulated European bank, ensuring safety and security. Young users, starting from age eight, can track their spending through the app, which categorizes their expenses to promote awareness and encourage saving. Parents or guardians are required to sign up alongside their children and must hold a U.K. bank debit card. Founded in 2012 by Alick Varma, who has a background in consulting and education, Osper aims to equip the next generation with essential money management skills. The company has garnered support from various investors, including notable venture capital firms and industry professionals.

iZettle

Series C in 2014
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Happylatte

Series A in 2014
Happylatte is a mobile games developer based in Beijing, China, founded in 2008. The company specializes in creating multiplayer social mobile games that blend free-to-play mechanics with engaging social interactions. Notable titles in its portfolio include Days of Crime, High Noon 2, and High Noon. Happylatte has achieved significant success, with several games reaching the top of download charts, accumulating over 10 million downloads and attracting millions of monthly active users. Its focus on innovative game design caters to the evolving preferences of mobile gamers.

Secret

Seed Round in 2013
Secret offers an online platform that enables users to share their personal secrets with other users anonymously. It owns and operates a mobile application that helps users to share and connect with friends. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Lacoon Security

Series A in 2013
Lacoon Security, established in 2011 and headquartered in Ramat-Gan, Israel, specializes in mobile cybersecurity solutions. The company offers the Lacoon Mobile Threat Management Platform, a SaaS solution that enables enterprises to manage and mitigate risks associated with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies. This platform protects corporate assets from mobile cyber threats such as malicious apps, targeted network attacks, and advanced persistent threats on both iOS and Android devices. It augments existing security infrastructure, providing real-time security and intelligence, and uses a patented Behavioral Risk Engine to detect and quantify device, application, and in-network threats. Lacoon Security was founded by experts from mobile cybersecurity and defense industries, leveraging their experience from elite units of the Israeli Defense Forces to address the growing security risks posed by BYOD and corporate mobility trends. Since April 2015, the company has operated as a subsidiary of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

Lookout

Series E in 2013
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Lookout offers a range of products including mobile security apps for both Android and iOS devices. Its solutions encompass Mobile Threat Protection, a Mobile Intelligence Center for real-time threat investigations, and an App Vetting API designed to secure enterprise and commercial app stores. By providing organizations with tools to enable bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats, Lookout empowers enterprises and individuals to safeguard their sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds. The company's platform is trusted by various enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, allowing them to manage their data securely and efficiently.

SwiftKey

Series B in 2013
SwiftKey is a technology company based in London, UK, founded in 2008 by Ben Medlock and Jon Reynolds. The company specializes in developing a smart and customizable keyboard application that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance typing efficiency on mobile devices. By learning from user behavior, SwiftKey's software provides advanced auto-correction and next-word prediction features, which significantly improve typing speed and accuracy. The SwiftKey Keyboard supports over 80 languages, making it a versatile tool for a diverse range of users. Its focus on personalizing the typing experience allows for more contextually aware and relevant suggestions, reflecting individual writing styles.

Supercell

Series B in 2013
Supercell is a mobile game developer based in Helsinki, Finland, with additional operations in San Francisco. Founded in 2012 by experienced industry veterans, the company focuses on creating games designed for tablets and touch devices. Supercell adopts a unique approach by empowering small, independent teams to develop engaging games that appeal to a broad audience and are intended to be played for years. The company's notable titles include Clash Royale, Boom Beach, Clash of Clans, and Hay Day, which span various genres such as combat strategy and farming. By prioritizing user engagement and social interaction, Supercell aims to provide enjoyable gaming experiences across multiple platforms, specifically targeting both iOS and Android users.

iZettle

Series B in 2012
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

iZettle

Series A in 2011
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Lookout

Series D in 2011
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Lookout offers a range of products including mobile security apps for both Android and iOS devices. Its solutions encompass Mobile Threat Protection, a Mobile Intelligence Center for real-time threat investigations, and an App Vetting API designed to secure enterprise and commercial app stores. By providing organizations with tools to enable bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats, Lookout empowers enterprises and individuals to safeguard their sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds. The company's platform is trusted by various enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, allowing them to manage their data securely and efficiently.

Lightbox

Seed Round in 2011
Lightbox is a company that specializes in developing mobile applications for Android devices. Their flagship product, Lightbox Photos, enhances the user experience by replacing the standard camera app on Android phones. This application seamlessly syncs users' photos with social media platforms and offers cloud storage for images on Lightbox.com. The innovative approach to mobile photography has positioned Lightbox as a notable player in

Lookout

Series C in 2010
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Lookout offers a range of products including mobile security apps for both Android and iOS devices. Its solutions encompass Mobile Threat Protection, a Mobile Intelligence Center for real-time threat investigations, and an App Vetting API designed to secure enterprise and commercial app stores. By providing organizations with tools to enable bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats, Lookout empowers enterprises and individuals to safeguard their sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds. The company's platform is trusted by various enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, allowing them to manage their data securely and efficiently.

DoubleTwist

Series A in 2008
doubleTwist Corporation is a software developer specializing in music and podcast applications for Android, Mac, and Windows platforms. Founded in 2007 in Austin, Texas, with additional operations in San Francisco and Portugal, the company offers a range of products including CloudPlayer, Classic Player, doubleTwist Sync, doubleTwist Alarm, and AirPlay Recorder. These applications allow users to stream, manage, and synchronize their media from various cloud services and devices. With over 10 million downloads and more than two million daily users, doubleTwist has established a significant presence in the media app ecosystem, directly marketing its products to consumers in over 150 countries. The company's innovative solutions have garnered recognition from industry leaders, including accolades from Google and Newsweek.

The Qt Company

Series B in 2005
Qt Group Oyj is a software company headquartered in Espoo, Finland, that specializes in developing, productizing, and licensing software development tools under both commercial and open-source licenses. The company offers a robust framework of libraries and tools, known as Qt, which enables developers to create applications and user interfaces for desktop, embedded, and mobile platforms. Qt is widely utilized in various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation, and healthcare, serving clients across over 70 industries globally. In addition to its development framework, Qt Group provides professional services such as consulting, training, and technical support, helping customers optimize their software solutions. With a presence in multiple countries, including Germany, the United States, Japan, and China, the company supports a large community of developers worldwide, enhancing the versatility and reach of its technology.
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