Quibim, headquartered in Valencia, Spain, is a leader in whole-body medical imaging analysis, providing innovative AI-based image processing technologies. Its products, utilized by pharmaceutical companies and research teams globally, focus on extracting quantitative information from radiological images. Quibim Precision®, the company's whole-body imaging ecosystem, supports a variety of applications, from disease detection to monitoring the effectiveness of new treatments. By employing an AI-first approach, Quibim enables partners to accurately identify pathologies across different body parts and imaging modalities, ultimately enhancing the diagnosis of high-incidence illnesses and assessing treatment outcomes. This commitment to leveraging advanced imaging biomarkers contributes significantly to improving human health.
Shippeo
Venture Round in 2025
Shippeo is a technology company specializing in real-time transportation visibility for supply chains. Founded in 2014, it offers a platform that allows shippers, carriers, and 4PLs to track deliveries and communicate proactively with end customers. The platform integrates with various data sources, including transportation management systems and telematics products, to provide real-time location data and delivery tracking. With a proprietary algorithm, Shippeo calculates estimated arrival times, helping businesses lower transportation costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and promote sustainable operations. The company tracks over 40,000 deliveries monthly across Europe, serving notable clients such as Leroy Merlin, Saint-Gobain, and Faurecia, and connects with more than 600 carriers.
Retraced is a blockchain-powered transparency platform based in Düsseldorf, Germany, established in 2019. The company specializes in sustainable supply chain management software tailored for the fashion industry. Its platform employs artificial intelligence to gather and analyze data from various supply chain aspects, including suppliers, working conditions, materials, certifications, and environmental impacts. By providing reliable and relevant supply chain information, Retraced empowers fashion brands to verify their sustainability and fairness claims. This transparency not only fosters trust with consumers but also aids brands in achieving their sustainability objectives and enhancing customer engagement.
Pimento
Seed Round in 2023
Pimento is an information technology company based in Paris, France, established in 2022. It specializes in an artificial intelligence-powered creativity platform that enhances human creativity by streamlining the creative ideation process. Pimento's platform utilizes generative AI to facilitate creativity, brainstorming, and mood boarding, enabling users to transform briefs into impactful creative directions. By leveraging proprietary data, Pimento creates customized engines that generate content in specific styles and allows for live collaboration among teams. This approach not only accelerates the creative process but also fosters an environment where ambitious creatives can explore innovative ideas and produce more effective iterations, ultimately supporting daring projects.
Upvest
Venture Round in 2023
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that allows businesses to create tailored investment experiences for their customers. The company’s single investment API and digital infrastructure enable financial institutions to seamlessly integrate and offer customized investment products, including the ability to configure savings plans and facilitate micro-investing through roundups. Upvest supports a variety of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services, connecting them with major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The modular design of their offerings ensures that businesses can easily adapt and scale their investment solutions while receiving comprehensive support for licenses and vendor management, as well as back-office operations.
VSORA
Venture Round in 2023
VSORA is an intellectual property provider based in France, specializing in digital signal processing (DSP) technology for chipmakers focused on next-generation digital communications systems, particularly 5G networks. Established in 2015 by a team of experienced DSP engineers, the company offers a powerful multi-core DSP architecture that eliminates the necessity for DSP co-processors, thereby enhancing design flexibility. VSORA's innovative DSP development flow enables collaboration between signal processing engineers and software engineers, allowing them to work within the same environment and share source code, which significantly accelerates the time-to-market for new products. The company's mission is to address technical challenges by optimizing DSP computing power while minimizing power consumption and silicon footprint, thereby improving overall system performance.
Remedee Labs
Series A in 2022
Remedee Labs SAS is a French company founded in 2016, specializing in the research and development of a personal endorphin stimulator aimed at pain management. The company has created the Microelectronic Endorphin Trigger (MEET), a device designed to stimulate the release of the body’s own endorphins on demand. This innovative technology is particularly focused on helping individuals suffering from chronic pain conditions, with an initial emphasis on fibromyalgia. Remedee Labs has developed a patient-centered digital service platform that collaborates with medical practitioners to enhance chronic pain management. Backed by a decade of pre-clinical and clinical research, the company aims to provide a new approach to pain relief for the 1.5 billion people worldwide affected by chronic pain, many of whom are dissatisfied with existing treatment options. In 2019, Remedee Labs secured significant funding from various investors to further its mission of making endorphin-stimulation therapy accessible and effective for personal healthcare.
V7 Ltd is a company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing a platform for computer vision artificial intelligence. Founded in 2018, V7 provides tools for creating and managing high-quality annotated datasets, including images, videos, documents, and medical imaging files. The platform streamlines the annotation process through features like auto-labeling, quality assurance, and team collaboration, significantly reducing the time required for data preparation. V7's solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing technology stacks, allowing users to manage their machine learning operations efficiently. By offering an open API and additional tools like the Darwin-py SDK and CLI, V7 empowers businesses to maintain control over their models, tasks, and datasets while enhancing the accuracy of their AI applications.
Shippeo is a technology company specializing in real-time transportation visibility for supply chains. Founded in 2014, it offers a platform that allows shippers, carriers, and 4PLs to track deliveries and communicate proactively with end customers. The platform integrates with various data sources, including transportation management systems and telematics products, to provide real-time location data and delivery tracking. With a proprietary algorithm, Shippeo calculates estimated arrival times, helping businesses lower transportation costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and promote sustainable operations. The company tracks over 40,000 deliveries monthly across Europe, serving notable clients such as Leroy Merlin, Saint-Gobain, and Faurecia, and connects with more than 600 carriers.
Gourmey is a cultivated meat company based in Paris, France, founded in 2019. It specializes in producing ethical foie gras derived from duck cells, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional methods that involve force-feeding and slaughter. By cultivating animal cells in a controlled laboratory environment, Gourmey creates meat products that prioritize health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. The company aims to provide delicious meat options for consumers who are conscious of their choices and seek innovative solutions in the food industry.
Billogram
Venture Round in 2022
Billogram AB, founded in 2011 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, offers an innovative online billing service tailored for small business owners. The company simplifies the invoicing process by allowing users to create and send invoices in various formats, including letters and emails, while also providing real-time updates on payment statuses. Billogram's platform enhances customer management and experience by automating payment processes, which helps reduce costs, increase revenue, and lower customer churn. Additionally, the service includes features for managing unpaid invoices and sending debt collection letters, thereby streamlining financial operations for its users.
Platform.sh
Series D in 2022
Platform.sh is a cloud hosting solution founded in 2010 and based in Paris, France, that specializes in automated, continuous deployment for web applications. The platform is designed to simplify cloud infrastructures, catering to a wide range of clients from small self-service accounts to large enterprises with millions of users. Its unique capability to clone a full production cluster, including all associated data, in under a minute allows developers to rapidly develop, test, deploy, and maintain their applications. By supporting multiple cloud regions and various infrastructure as a service (IaaS) providers, Platform.sh enables clients to effectively manage demanding traffic and ensure high availability for their web applications.
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that allows businesses to create tailored investment experiences for their customers. The company’s single investment API and digital infrastructure enable financial institutions to seamlessly integrate and offer customized investment products, including the ability to configure savings plans and facilitate micro-investing through roundups. Upvest supports a variety of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services, connecting them with major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The modular design of their offerings ensures that businesses can easily adapt and scale their investment solutions while receiving comprehensive support for licenses and vendor management, as well as back-office operations.
Material Exchange
Series A in 2022
Material Exchange, founded in 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden, is dedicated to improving the efficiency, transparency, and sustainability of material sourcing in the fashion industry. The company operates a digital sourcing platform that enables fashion brands to connect with suppliers and access a diverse range of materials more effectively. By facilitating digital collaboration between brands and manufacturers, Material Exchange helps reduce reliance on physical samples and minimizes material waste. This innovative approach positions the company at the forefront of the intersection between fashion and technology, supporting a more responsible and sustainable future for the industry.
Weglot is a no-code localization solution founded in 2016 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company provides a multilingual plugin that simplifies the translation of websites, allowing businesses to reach a broader audience. Its software features an API that integrates quickly into websites, automatically detecting and translating text content into multiple languages. This user-friendly approach enables businesses to manage their translated content efficiently, facilitating seamless communication with diverse customer bases.
Lifen, a 160-employee Paris-based startup, specializes in streamlining medical data communication. Founded in 2015, it has become France's leading MSSanté operator, serving over 600 healthcare establishments and facilitating monthly exchanges of 2 million medical documents among 240,000 doctors. Lifen's platform simplifies secure email communication, reduces paper mail, and automates data sharing, enhancing efficiency and interoperability in healthcare.
Blink is an enterprise communication platform that enhances the digital experience for frontline workers, such as nurses, bus drivers, construction personnel, and supply chain operators, who play a crucial role in the economy. Designed for users who are often away from traditional computer settings, the app has been adopted by over 60,000 individuals in more than 100 companies across the UK, US, and Australia. Users engage with the Blink app frequently throughout the day, addressing a significant gap in support and resources for the 70% of the workforce that comprises frontline employees. Blink aims to improve employee morale and retention, having achieved a 26% reduction in staff turnover and doubled employee satisfaction within its client organizations. The platform provides an all-in-one solution that digitizes frontline operations, ensuring that essential information and tools are readily accessible. With a strong recommendation rate among users, Blink is committed to empowering and equipping frontline workers to enhance their productivity and engagement.
Vyne Technologies
Seed Round in 2021
Vyne Technologies Limited is a company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in online bank-to-bank payment processing for e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2019, it provides a mobile application that facilitates account-to-account payments, enabling customers to make direct payments from their bank accounts to businesses without the need for intermediaries. This approach streamlines the payment process for online transactions, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for both consumers and merchants.
Billogram
Venture Round in 2021
Billogram AB, founded in 2011 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, offers an innovative online billing service tailored for small business owners. The company simplifies the invoicing process by allowing users to create and send invoices in various formats, including letters and emails, while also providing real-time updates on payment statuses. Billogram's platform enhances customer management and experience by automating payment processes, which helps reduce costs, increase revenue, and lower customer churn. Additionally, the service includes features for managing unpaid invoices and sending debt collection letters, thereby streamlining financial operations for its users.
CoachHub is a digital learning and coaching platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches, complemented by tailored micro-learning content. The platform is designed to facilitate coaching for employees across various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. CoachHub's offerings include AI-enabled coaching and data-driven insights that allow organizations to create scalable and measurable coaching programs for their workforce, regardless of department or seniority level. By enabling remote and online coaching, CoachHub ensures that employees can access development opportunities from any location, fostering growth and talent development within organizations.
Gourmey
Seed Round in 2021
Gourmey is a cultivated meat company based in Paris, France, founded in 2019. It specializes in producing ethical foie gras derived from duck cells, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional methods that involve force-feeding and slaughter. By cultivating animal cells in a controlled laboratory environment, Gourmey creates meat products that prioritize health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. The company aims to provide delicious meat options for consumers who are conscious of their choices and seek innovative solutions in the food industry.
TestGorilla
Seed Round in 2021
TestGorilla B.V., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, develops a comprehensive pre-employment testing platform aimed at the human resources industry. The platform allows organizations to screen job candidates efficiently by offering a variety of objective assessments, including cognitive ability, programming skills, software proficiency, personality traits, culture fit, and language proficiency. TestGorilla enables users to customize assessments by naming them, selecting appropriate tests, and adding bespoke questions. It facilitates the recruitment process by automating various activities, including candidate invitations, assessment status tracking, and comparative analysis of candidates. By replacing traditional, often biased methods of evaluation, such as inflated CVs, with fair and measurable results, TestGorilla empowers talent acquisition teams to make informed hiring decisions.
Hoggo simplifies the world of insurance for professionals and enterprises in France. It provides an unique user experience for managing, subscribing and resiliating all type of insurance from all the insurers. Whatever your "conventions collectives" or your "code ape " basically your domain of activity, Hoggo will find or optimize the best insurance for your company.
MacroMeta
Series A in 2021
Macrometa Corporation is an information technology company that offers a geo-distributed data as a service platform tailored for cross-region, multi-cloud, and edge computing applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional operations in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Pune, India, Macrometa provides a global data mesh featuring a multi-model data store and a complex event processing engine. Its platform enables developers to build and deploy real-time applications and APIs rapidly, utilizing more than 175 edge data centers worldwide. The serverless cloud infrastructure allows users to cache, process, and serve data efficiently, enhancing performance for data-driven web, mobile, and IoT applications. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Macrometa transforms traditional database queries into functions that operate at the edge, ensuring low latency and high responsiveness for enterprise clients.
Shippeo is a technology company specializing in real-time transportation visibility for supply chains. Founded in 2014, it offers a platform that allows shippers, carriers, and 4PLs to track deliveries and communicate proactively with end customers. The platform integrates with various data sources, including transportation management systems and telematics products, to provide real-time location data and delivery tracking. With a proprietary algorithm, Shippeo calculates estimated arrival times, helping businesses lower transportation costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and promote sustainable operations. The company tracks over 40,000 deliveries monthly across Europe, serving notable clients such as Leroy Merlin, Saint-Gobain, and Faurecia, and connects with more than 600 carriers.
V7 Ltd is a company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing a platform for computer vision artificial intelligence. Founded in 2018, V7 provides tools for creating and managing high-quality annotated datasets, including images, videos, documents, and medical imaging files. The platform streamlines the annotation process through features like auto-labeling, quality assurance, and team collaboration, significantly reducing the time required for data preparation. V7's solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing technology stacks, allowing users to manage their machine learning operations efficiently. By offering an open API and additional tools like the Darwin-py SDK and CLI, V7 empowers businesses to maintain control over their models, tasks, and datasets while enhancing the accuracy of their AI applications.
CoachHub is a digital learning and coaching platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches, complemented by tailored micro-learning content. The platform is designed to facilitate coaching for employees across various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. CoachHub's offerings include AI-enabled coaching and data-driven insights that allow organizations to create scalable and measurable coaching programs for their workforce, regardless of department or seniority level. By enabling remote and online coaching, CoachHub ensures that employees can access development opportunities from any location, fostering growth and talent development within organizations.
Material Exchange
Venture Round in 2020
Material Exchange, founded in 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden, is dedicated to improving the efficiency, transparency, and sustainability of material sourcing in the fashion industry. The company operates a digital sourcing platform that enables fashion brands to connect with suppliers and access a diverse range of materials more effectively. By facilitating digital collaboration between brands and manufacturers, Material Exchange helps reduce reliance on physical samples and minimizes material waste. This innovative approach positions the company at the forefront of the intersection between fashion and technology, supporting a more responsible and sustainable future for the industry.
MacroMeta
Seed Round in 2020
Macrometa Corporation is an information technology company that offers a geo-distributed data as a service platform tailored for cross-region, multi-cloud, and edge computing applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional operations in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Pune, India, Macrometa provides a global data mesh featuring a multi-model data store and a complex event processing engine. Its platform enables developers to build and deploy real-time applications and APIs rapidly, utilizing more than 175 edge data centers worldwide. The serverless cloud infrastructure allows users to cache, process, and serve data efficiently, enhancing performance for data-driven web, mobile, and IoT applications. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Macrometa transforms traditional database queries into functions that operate at the edge, ensuring low latency and high responsiveness for enterprise clients.
Brevo is a developer of a cloud-based digital marketing platform designed to assist businesses in enhancing customer engagement. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company provides an all-in-one suite that caters specifically to the marketing needs of small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in challenging markets. Brevo's platform covers the entire marketing process, from newsletter creation to analysis and reporting tools, as well as targeting modules. This enables businesses, e-commerce sellers, and agencies to foster customer relationships through comprehensive digital marketing campaigns, transactional messaging, and marketing automation, setting it apart from solutions aimed at enterprise-level clients.
ZOLAR GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in designing, building, and providing customized residential solar and battery systems. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive online configurator that allows homeowners to tailor their photovoltaic systems to meet individual needs while receiving expert assistance. ZOLAR coordinates the installation process through a network of local partner companies, ensuring that each system is properly implemented. Employing around 200 individuals, ZOLAR aims to promote energy independence for households by facilitating the integration of energy generation, storage, and smart home solutions. The company encourages customers to produce their own green electricity, thereby reducing reliance on the mains grid and contributing to climate protection initiatives. Through its innovative approach, ZOLAR envisions a future where solar systems are installed on rooftops worldwide, empowering households to neutralize their carbon footprints.
AB Tasty is a software company that specializes in providing a platform for experimentation, personalization, and product optimization aimed at marketing and product teams. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company enables businesses across various sectors, including e-commerce, retail, travel, luxury, media, and financial services, to enhance their digital presence. AB Tasty's platform includes tools for A/B testing, multivariate testing, and user engagement, helping organizations convert website and mobile visitors into customers, subscribers, and leads. By leveraging data on online usage, AB Tasty assists teams in creating optimized user experiences that align with their business objectives, ultimately driving increased conversions and revenue across digital channels.
Quibim, headquartered in Valencia, Spain, is a leader in whole-body medical imaging analysis, providing innovative AI-based image processing technologies. Its products, utilized by pharmaceutical companies and research teams globally, focus on extracting quantitative information from radiological images. Quibim Precision®, the company's whole-body imaging ecosystem, supports a variety of applications, from disease detection to monitoring the effectiveness of new treatments. By employing an AI-first approach, Quibim enables partners to accurately identify pathologies across different body parts and imaging modalities, ultimately enhancing the diagnosis of high-incidence illnesses and assessing treatment outcomes. This commitment to leveraging advanced imaging biomarkers contributes significantly to improving human health.
Drover Limited operates an online mobility-as-a-service platform that offers monthly, all-in car subscriptions to customers and private hire drivers, providing a flexible alternative to traditional car leasing, hiring, and purchasing. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company enables users to keep, swap, cancel, or upgrade their vehicles as needed. Drover's platform connects customers with fleet partners, facilitating effective monetization of vehicle inventory through a comprehensive listings and fleet management interface. The technology includes features such as telematics integration, predictive maintenance, and electronic driver onboarding, along with a payments and invoicing engine and insurance coverage for each booking. Through its website and mobile application, Drover simplifies access to vehicles for both drivers and vehicle suppliers.
Sorare is a Paris-based company that operates a global fantasy football game, allowing users to manage soccer teams using official digital collectible cards. Founded in December 2018, Sorare's platform utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate the trading of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), making it possible for fans to collect, buy, and sell virtual player cards. The platform aims to make cryptocurrency engaging and accessible through the lens of fantasy football. In December 2020, Sorare reported sales of $1.8 million in digital cards, highlighting its growing popularity in the realm of sports collectibles and online gaming.
E-peas
Venture Round in 2020
e-peas SA is a Belgian company that specializes in designing and manufacturing electronic systems that enable energy autonomy for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Mont-Saint-Guibert, the company develops energy harvesting solutions that allow IoT devices to draw power from their environment, including sources such as solar, thermal, vibration, and radiofrequency. e-peas produces energy harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and low-power microcontrollers that enhance the performance and longevity of batteries in connected devices. By facilitating the efficient use of ambient energy, e-peas aims to reduce the need for frequent battery replacements across various sectors, including home automation, healthcare, and agriculture. The company's innovations contribute to making IoT devices smarter and more energy-efficient, ultimately striving for a future where devices can operate indefinitely without traditional power sources.
Ambler is a startup founded in 2018 by experts in digital and so-called "marketplace" models 100% French, the company enjoys the support of public authorities (Wilco-ex Scientipôle) and the support of prestigious private investors , including Partech, Idinvest Partners, Kima Ventures. The startup is developing technologies to help match the supply and demand of medical transports. It aggregates, thanks to win-win partnerships, a considerable fleet of vehicles and offers unparalleled deliverability for contractors. Ambler is the only solution capable, nationwide, of absorbing the constant growth of health transport flows induced by demographic and regulatory factors (reform of regional hospital groups).
Blink
Venture Round in 2020
Blink is an enterprise communication platform that enhances the digital experience for frontline workers, such as nurses, bus drivers, construction personnel, and supply chain operators, who play a crucial role in the economy. Designed for users who are often away from traditional computer settings, the app has been adopted by over 60,000 individuals in more than 100 companies across the UK, US, and Australia. Users engage with the Blink app frequently throughout the day, addressing a significant gap in support and resources for the 70% of the workforce that comprises frontline employees. Blink aims to improve employee morale and retention, having achieved a 26% reduction in staff turnover and doubled employee satisfaction within its client organizations. The platform provides an all-in-one solution that digitizes frontline operations, ensuring that essential information and tools are readily accessible. With a strong recommendation rate among users, Blink is committed to empowering and equipping frontline workers to enhance their productivity and engagement.
Kaizo is a performance management platform designed specifically for customer support teams, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and employee engagement. Founded in 2018 and based in Amsterdam, the company utilizes gamification and artificial intelligence to improve performance metrics and boost team retention. Kaizo's software converts data into actionable insights, driving motivation and productivity among agents. It is fully integrated with Zendesk and is expected to extend its compatibility to other CRM tools in the future. By actively guiding employees towards their goals, Kaizo aims to foster a positive impact within organizations. Formerly known as Ticketless Operations B.V., the company rebranded to Kaizo in March 2020.
Shippeo is a technology company specializing in real-time transportation visibility for supply chains. Founded in 2014, it offers a platform that allows shippers, carriers, and 4PLs to track deliveries and communicate proactively with end customers. The platform integrates with various data sources, including transportation management systems and telematics products, to provide real-time location data and delivery tracking. With a proprietary algorithm, Shippeo calculates estimated arrival times, helping businesses lower transportation costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and promote sustainable operations. The company tracks over 40,000 deliveries monthly across Europe, serving notable clients such as Leroy Merlin, Saint-Gobain, and Faurecia, and connects with more than 600 carriers.
Oviva UK Limited is a healthcare company based in London that specializes in digitally-enabled behavior change programs focused on diet and lifestyle-related health conditions, particularly type 2 diabetes and obesity. Founded in 2015, Oviva has developed a unique platform that combines a smartphone app and learning portals to provide personalized coaching and nutritional advice. This approach allows patients to engage in behavior change without the need for in-person clinic visits, thereby improving health outcomes and reducing costs for healthcare systems by preventing complications associated with these conditions. By leveraging a network of qualified consultants, Oviva aims to support individuals in achieving better health through tailored interventions.
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that allows businesses to create tailored investment experiences for their customers. The company’s single investment API and digital infrastructure enable financial institutions to seamlessly integrate and offer customized investment products, including the ability to configure savings plans and facilitate micro-investing through roundups. Upvest supports a variety of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services, connecting them with major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The modular design of their offerings ensures that businesses can easily adapt and scale their investment solutions while receiving comprehensive support for licenses and vendor management, as well as back-office operations.
CoachHub is a digital learning and coaching platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches, complemented by tailored micro-learning content. The platform is designed to facilitate coaching for employees across various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. CoachHub's offerings include AI-enabled coaching and data-driven insights that allow organizations to create scalable and measurable coaching programs for their workforce, regardless of department or seniority level. By enabling remote and online coaching, CoachHub ensures that employees can access development opportunities from any location, fostering growth and talent development within organizations.
Lalilo is a Paris-based company that develops a web-based application designed for K-2 teachers to enhance reading instruction. Founded in 2016, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to tailor reading exercises to meet the individual needs of students, thereby allowing for personalized learning experiences. The application generates customized printable worksheets and facilitates advanced collaboration, enabling teachers to support each student's unique learning pace. Accessible on tablets, iPads, and computers, Lalilo aims to empower educators while fostering literacy among young learners.
Remedee Labs
Series A in 2019
Remedee Labs SAS is a French company founded in 2016, specializing in the research and development of a personal endorphin stimulator aimed at pain management. The company has created the Microelectronic Endorphin Trigger (MEET), a device designed to stimulate the release of the body’s own endorphins on demand. This innovative technology is particularly focused on helping individuals suffering from chronic pain conditions, with an initial emphasis on fibromyalgia. Remedee Labs has developed a patient-centered digital service platform that collaborates with medical practitioners to enhance chronic pain management. Backed by a decade of pre-clinical and clinical research, the company aims to provide a new approach to pain relief for the 1.5 billion people worldwide affected by chronic pain, many of whom are dissatisfied with existing treatment options. In 2019, Remedee Labs secured significant funding from various investors to further its mission of making endorphin-stimulation therapy accessible and effective for personal healthcare.
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 shared interests and similar-aged children. Launched in 2016, the app facilitates group chats and encourages face-to-face meetings, fostering a supportive community for women at comparable stages in life. Peanut's mission is to create a safe environment where women can build friendships, seek support, and exchange knowledge. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android platforms.
Acatus
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Acatus GmbH is a financial services company based in Berlin, Germany, that operates a digital debt capital markets platform. Founded in 2016, the company connects originators, including banks, funds, and peer-to-peer platforms, with investors through its real-time securitization-as-a-service. Acatus facilitates refinancing options via capital markets, catering to family offices and pension funds, while also providing opportunities for investment in new debt asset classes. By offering individual asset securitizations, Acatus aims to enhance client relationships and expand market access for its users.
ZOLAR GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in designing, building, and providing customized residential solar and battery systems. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive online configurator that allows homeowners to tailor their photovoltaic systems to meet individual needs while receiving expert assistance. ZOLAR coordinates the installation process through a network of local partner companies, ensuring that each system is properly implemented. Employing around 200 individuals, ZOLAR aims to promote energy independence for households by facilitating the integration of energy generation, storage, and smart home solutions. The company encourages customers to produce their own green electricity, thereby reducing reliance on the mains grid and contributing to climate protection initiatives. Through its innovative approach, ZOLAR envisions a future where solar systems are installed on rooftops worldwide, empowering households to neutralize their carbon footprints.
HostnFly is a rental management services company based in Paris, France, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in optimizing revenue for property owners renting out their apartments on platforms like Airbnb. HostnFly provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes creating advertisements, selecting guests, managing housekeeping, and maintaining properties. By utilizing algorithms designed to enhance income from rentals, the company guarantees stable rental income for owners, ensuring a seamless and convenient renting process.
AMBOSS GmbH is a digital platform based in Cologne, Germany, that caters to the needs of medical students and physicians. Founded in 2012, the company develops and markets a comprehensive medical study platform that offers valuable resources such as study materials and a question bank. The platform is designed to deliver medical knowledge quickly and efficiently, supporting users in their educational and professional endeavors. Originally established as MIAMED GmbH, AMBOSS has positioned itself as a physician-driven resource, enhancing the learning experience for those in the medical field.
Lifen, a 160-employee Paris-based startup, specializes in streamlining medical data communication. Founded in 2015, it has become France's leading MSSanté operator, serving over 600 healthcare establishments and facilitating monthly exchanges of 2 million medical documents among 240,000 doctors. Lifen's platform simplifies secure email communication, reduces paper mail, and automates data sharing, enhancing efficiency and interoperability in healthcare.
ManoMano is an online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France, the platform serves a community of DIY enthusiasts, providing not only a wide range of products but also expert advice and tips for various projects. Customers can connect with merchants to purchase items directly at competitive prices, enhancing their gardening and home improvement endeavors. ManoMano's data-driven approach enables efficient product offerings, making it a valuable resource for individuals looking to undertake DIY projects.
Ambler is a startup founded in 2018 by experts in digital and so-called "marketplace" models 100% French, the company enjoys the support of public authorities (Wilco-ex Scientipôle) and the support of prestigious private investors , including Partech, Idinvest Partners, Kima Ventures. The startup is developing technologies to help match the supply and demand of medical transports. It aggregates, thanks to win-win partnerships, a considerable fleet of vehicles and offers unparalleled deliverability for contractors. Ambler is the only solution capable, nationwide, of absorbing the constant growth of health transport flows induced by demographic and regulatory factors (reform of regional hospital groups).
Happytal
Debt Financing in 2018
Happytal, founded in 2013 and based in Vanves, France, specializes in concierge services for hospitals. The company aims to enhance the patient experience by providing a range of services designed to promote comfort during hospital stays. These services include personal care options such as hairdressing and beautician services, as well as practical amenities like newspaper delivery and meal baskets. Happytal focuses on integrating local products and services, allowing patients to maintain their daily habits while receiving care. By offering these conveniences, Happytal seeks to improve the overall atmosphere for patients and their families within healthcare facilities.
CoachHub
Seed Round in 2018
CoachHub is a digital learning and coaching platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches, complemented by tailored micro-learning content. The platform is designed to facilitate coaching for employees across various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. CoachHub's offerings include AI-enabled coaching and data-driven insights that allow organizations to create scalable and measurable coaching programs for their workforce, regardless of department or seniority level. By enabling remote and online coaching, CoachHub ensures that employees can access development opportunities from any location, fostering growth and talent development within organizations.
Acorus Networks
Series A in 2018
Acorus Networks SAS is a French cybersecurity company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Nanterre, France. Specializing in protection against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, the company offers a range of solutions designed to safeguard organizations with critical online operations. These include Cloud Protect for securing HTTP/HTTPS websites, Transit Protect for IP transit services, and Infra Protect for mitigating network and application traffic. As an Internet Service Provider, Acorus Networks operates a large-scale network and scrubbing centers globally, providing innovative and non-intrusive security services tailored to diverse sectors such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. Their platform allows customers to visualize legitimate traffic in real time, enabling them to counteract DDoS attacks effectively, ensuring high availability of online services and protecting their corporate image and data.
October
Funding Round in 2018
October is a pan-European lending platform that aims to empower businesses by simplifying access to funding. Founded in France in 2014 under the name Lendix, the company emerged following regulatory changes that disrupted traditional banking practices. With offices in France, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, October operates an online marketplace that connects private investors with enterprises of various sizes. This platform allows investors to finance businesses directly, offering fully disclosed terms and facilitating a streamlined investment process. Institutional lenders complement individual contributions, ensuring borrowers benefit from high success rates and quick processing times. October's mission is to democratize finance, providing a secure and efficient way for individuals to invest in the real economy.
PerfectStay
Series A in 2018
PerfectStay is a Paris-based B2B tour operator founded in 2016, specializing in providing tailored travel packages for major brands. The company leverages marketing intelligence and advanced web technology to curate a selection of tours and hotels. This approach enables travel agents to offer exclusive travel experiences to their customers at competitive prices. PerfectStay focuses on enhancing the travel sales process, making it easier for brands and agents to connect with consumers seeking personalized travel solutions.
Platform.sh
Series C in 2018
Platform.sh is a cloud hosting solution founded in 2010 and based in Paris, France, that specializes in automated, continuous deployment for web applications. The platform is designed to simplify cloud infrastructures, catering to a wide range of clients from small self-service accounts to large enterprises with millions of users. Its unique capability to clone a full production cluster, including all associated data, in under a minute allows developers to rapidly develop, test, deploy, and maintain their applications. By supporting multiple cloud regions and various infrastructure as a service (IaaS) providers, Platform.sh enables clients to effectively manage demanding traffic and ensure high availability for their web applications.
Ornikar SAS is an online driving school based in Paris, France, established in 2014. The company specializes in providing an affordable and streamlined approach to obtaining a driving license, catering to the needs of current and future generations. Ornikar offers a platform where candidates can learn and practice traffic laws, supported by a network of state-qualified instructors who deliver mobile driving lessons at reduced prices. In addition to facilitating access to driving licenses, Ornikar also provides tailored options for first-time car buyers and young driver insurance, enhancing the overall learning experience and promoting automotive mobility.
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.
Drover Limited operates an online mobility-as-a-service platform that offers monthly, all-in car subscriptions to customers and private hire drivers, providing a flexible alternative to traditional car leasing, hiring, and purchasing. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company enables users to keep, swap, cancel, or upgrade their vehicles as needed. Drover's platform connects customers with fleet partners, facilitating effective monetization of vehicle inventory through a comprehensive listings and fleet management interface. The technology includes features such as telematics integration, predictive maintenance, and electronic driver onboarding, along with a payments and invoicing engine and insurance coverage for each booking. Through its website and mobile application, Drover simplifies access to vehicles for both drivers and vehicle suppliers.
Quasardb
Seed Round in 2018
Quasardb is a Paris-based company that specializes in developing a non-relational database tailored for high-performance environments, particularly in market finance. Initially designed to support extensive risk computations by multiple processors, Quasardb has evolved into a persisted, network-distributed, column-oriented database that includes time series capabilities. The technology enables the efficient handling of vast amounts of data in real time, making it suitable for demanding applications across various industries.
VSORA is an intellectual property provider based in France, specializing in digital signal processing (DSP) technology for chipmakers focused on next-generation digital communications systems, particularly 5G networks. Established in 2015 by a team of experienced DSP engineers, the company offers a powerful multi-core DSP architecture that eliminates the necessity for DSP co-processors, thereby enhancing design flexibility. VSORA's innovative DSP development flow enables collaboration between signal processing engineers and software engineers, allowing them to work within the same environment and share source code, which significantly accelerates the time-to-market for new products. The company's mission is to address technical challenges by optimizing DSP computing power while minimizing power consumption and silicon footprint, thereby improving overall system performance.
MacroMeta
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Macrometa Corporation is an information technology company that offers a geo-distributed data as a service platform tailored for cross-region, multi-cloud, and edge computing applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional operations in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Pune, India, Macrometa provides a global data mesh featuring a multi-model data store and a complex event processing engine. Its platform enables developers to build and deploy real-time applications and APIs rapidly, utilizing more than 175 edge data centers worldwide. The serverless cloud infrastructure allows users to cache, process, and serve data efficiently, enhancing performance for data-driven web, mobile, and IoT applications. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Macrometa transforms traditional database queries into functions that operate at the edge, ensuring low latency and high responsiveness for enterprise clients.
Novicap
Venture Round in 2017
Novicap is a European fintech company based in Barcelona, Spain, that provides innovative working capital solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-market corporates, and public administrations. Established in 2014, Novicap operates an online platform that facilitates the sale of outstanding invoices, connecting businesses seeking liquidity with international investors interested in purchasing invoice collection rights. In addition to invoice trading, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services including factoring, invoicing, supplier payments, and cash management, all designed to optimize cash flow and enhance financial flexibility. Through its proprietary technology, Novicap actively supports thousands of businesses, helping them improve their financial operations and drive growth.
Oviva UK Limited is a healthcare company based in London that specializes in digitally-enabled behavior change programs focused on diet and lifestyle-related health conditions, particularly type 2 diabetes and obesity. Founded in 2015, Oviva has developed a unique platform that combines a smartphone app and learning portals to provide personalized coaching and nutritional advice. This approach allows patients to engage in behavior change without the need for in-person clinic visits, thereby improving health outcomes and reducing costs for healthcare systems by preventing complications associated with these conditions. By leveraging a network of qualified consultants, Oviva aims to support individuals in achieving better health through tailored interventions.
Shippeo is a technology company specializing in real-time transportation visibility for supply chains. Founded in 2014, it offers a platform that allows shippers, carriers, and 4PLs to track deliveries and communicate proactively with end customers. The platform integrates with various data sources, including transportation management systems and telematics products, to provide real-time location data and delivery tracking. With a proprietary algorithm, Shippeo calculates estimated arrival times, helping businesses lower transportation costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and promote sustainable operations. The company tracks over 40,000 deliveries monthly across Europe, serving notable clients such as Leroy Merlin, Saint-Gobain, and Faurecia, and connects with more than 600 carriers.
ZOLAR GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in designing, building, and providing customized residential solar and battery systems. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive online configurator that allows homeowners to tailor their photovoltaic systems to meet individual needs while receiving expert assistance. ZOLAR coordinates the installation process through a network of local partner companies, ensuring that each system is properly implemented. Employing around 200 individuals, ZOLAR aims to promote energy independence for households by facilitating the integration of energy generation, storage, and smart home solutions. The company encourages customers to produce their own green electricity, thereby reducing reliance on the mains grid and contributing to climate protection initiatives. Through its innovative approach, ZOLAR envisions a future where solar systems are installed on rooftops worldwide, empowering households to neutralize their carbon footprints.
Papernest
Series A in 2017
Papernest, founded in 2015 and based in Paris, France, offers a comprehensive platform that simplifies the management of utility and insurance contracts for consumers relocating to new homes. The company allows users to seamlessly transfer telecom, energy, and home insurance contracts without charge, leveraging partnerships with various suppliers. Its user-friendly platform centralizes the processes of subscribing, canceling, and managing contracts, enabling individuals to navigate these procedures with minimal effort. Additionally, Papernest assists users in finding competitive rates for real estate loans, ultimately streamlining contractual management and reducing the associated paperwork and costs.
E-peas
Venture Round in 2017
e-peas SA is a Belgian company that specializes in designing and manufacturing electronic systems that enable energy autonomy for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Mont-Saint-Guibert, the company develops energy harvesting solutions that allow IoT devices to draw power from their environment, including sources such as solar, thermal, vibration, and radiofrequency. e-peas produces energy harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and low-power microcontrollers that enhance the performance and longevity of batteries in connected devices. By facilitating the efficient use of ambient energy, e-peas aims to reduce the need for frequent battery replacements across various sectors, including home automation, healthcare, and agriculture. The company's innovations contribute to making IoT devices smarter and more energy-efficient, ultimately striving for a future where devices can operate indefinitely without traditional power sources.
Le Collectionist
Series B in 2017
Le Collectionist SAS, established in 2012 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in luxury villa rental services for vacations worldwide. The company offers a curated selection of high-end properties, providing clients with hotel-like services and personalized experiences. Its platform enables homeowners to list their properties, ranging from villas to luxurious houses, while travelers can discover and book these exclusive accommodations for their vacations.
Brevo is a developer of a cloud-based digital marketing platform designed to assist businesses in enhancing customer engagement. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company provides an all-in-one suite that caters specifically to the marketing needs of small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in challenging markets. Brevo's platform covers the entire marketing process, from newsletter creation to analysis and reporting tools, as well as targeting modules. This enables businesses, e-commerce sellers, and agencies to foster customer relationships through comprehensive digital marketing campaigns, transactional messaging, and marketing automation, setting it apart from solutions aimed at enterprise-level clients.
ManoMano is an online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France, the platform serves a community of DIY enthusiasts, providing not only a wide range of products but also expert advice and tips for various projects. Customers can connect with merchants to purchase items directly at competitive prices, enhancing their gardening and home improvement endeavors. ManoMano's data-driven approach enables efficient product offerings, making it a valuable resource for individuals looking to undertake DIY projects.
Lovys
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Lovys is a digital insurance provider based in France, founded in 2017. It is recognized as the first fully digital, all-in-one insurance platform in the country. Lovys aims to simplify the insurance experience by offering a personalized and transparent interface where users can manage their insurance needs through a single monthly subscription. The company's application allows clients to register and insure individual items with ease, providing clear insights into costs and facilitating direct management of policies and claims. By rethinking the traditional insurance model, Lovys is dedicated to making insurance simpler and more accessible for users.
Kantox, established in 2011, is a London-based technology company specializing in foreign exchange (FX) risk management solutions for corporates. It offers a software platform that automates end-to-end FX workflows, enabling businesses to mitigate risk and optimize their use of foreign currencies. Kantox's solutions include currency accounts, FX data management, risk mitigation strategies, and international payment services. It caters to a diverse range of industries, such as travel, fashion, engineering, and e-commerce.
HostnFly
Seed Round in 2017
HostnFly is a rental management services company based in Paris, France, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in optimizing revenue for property owners renting out their apartments on platforms like Airbnb. HostnFly provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes creating advertisements, selecting guests, managing housekeeping, and maintaining properties. By utilizing algorithms designed to enhance income from rentals, the company guarantees stable rental income for owners, ensuring a seamless and convenient renting process.
Foxintelligence
Series A in 2017
Foxintelligence is a market intelligence platform focused on enhancing decision-making in e-commerce by providing comprehensive insights into European online shopping trends. The company collects and analyzes data from e-receipts and order confirmation emails, allowing it to measure various aspects of online purchases made by consumers. By utilizing aggregated and anonymized data from hundreds of merchants and thousands of brands, Foxintelligence delivers reliable insights that help e-commerce businesses understand customer behavior and market trends. This approach not only assists companies in improving their strategies but also helps consumers save time and money when shopping online.
Push Doctor
Series B in 2017
Push Doctor is a leading digital health brand in Europe that connects patients with qualified UK GPs through a user-friendly platform accessible on various devices. With the ability to facilitate consultations in as little as six minutes, the service aims to provide timely medical resolutions, achieving a resolution rate for nine out of ten patients. The platform allows users to engage with doctors via video calls, enabling them to receive diagnosis, referrals, and prescriptions without the need for in-person visits. Push Doctor's commitment extends beyond immediate medical care, as it evolves to offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and lifestyle services, all designed to help customers lead healthier and happier lives. The service is available online and through mobile apps, ensuring access to healthcare seven days a week, year-round.
AB Tasty is a software company that specializes in providing a platform for experimentation, personalization, and product optimization aimed at marketing and product teams. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company enables businesses across various sectors, including e-commerce, retail, travel, luxury, media, and financial services, to enhance their digital presence. AB Tasty's platform includes tools for A/B testing, multivariate testing, and user engagement, helping organizations convert website and mobile visitors into customers, subscribers, and leads. By leveraging data on online usage, AB Tasty assists teams in creating optimized user experiences that align with their business objectives, ultimately driving increased conversions and revenue across digital channels.
DAMAE Medical
Seed Round in 2017
DAMAE Medical, established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in developing innovative medical devices for dermatological applications. The company's flagship product, OCTAV, employs advanced optical imaging technology to provide dermatologists with high-resolution, in-depth images of skin tissue, similar to traditional histology, but without the need for tissue excision or processing. This non-invasive, in-vivo imaging modality enables precise, efficient, and rapid evaluation of skin tumors, aiding in the diagnosis of skin cancers. DAMAE Medical's mission is to harness the power of bio-photonics to revolutionize medical imaging and diagnosis in dermatology.
Worders
Seed Round in 2017
Worders is a translation service provider founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company specializes in high-quality translation, quality assurance, and customer service, catering to a diverse clientele that includes major international corporations such as Apple, Coca-Cola, and Sanofi. Worders employs a team of native-speaking translators who possess expertise across various fields, including law, healthcare, software, and marketing. By leveraging tools like Slack and Trello, the company ensures effective communication and project management, setting a high standard for customer service in the translation industry. With a multicultural approach and extensive experience, Worders aims to deliver exceptional translation services tailored to the needs of its clients.
Bloomon B.V., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operates an online retail platform specializing in flower delivery across Europe. The company emphasizes a direct-to-consumer model, sourcing flowers directly from growers to ensure quality. Bloomon offers a subscription service allowing customers to conveniently arrange their orders online, with the flexibility to pause, change, or cancel deliveries without any commitment. This approach enables users to create customized packaging with fresh flowers, enhancing their overall experience. Focused on client satisfaction and product quality, Bloomon prioritizes service over competition in the online flower market.
Peanut App
Seed Round in 2017
Peanut App Limited is a London-based company that has developed a social networking application designed to connect mothers with shared interests and similar-aged children. Launched in 2016, the app facilitates group chats and encourages face-to-face meetings, fostering a supportive community for women at comparable stages in life. Peanut's mission is to create a safe environment where women can build friendships, seek support, and exchange knowledge. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android platforms.
Mipsology
Seed Round in 2017
Mipsology SAS is an information technology company based in Palaiseau, France, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing Zebra, an artificial intelligence inference engine designed for data centers and edge computing. Zebra is a FPGA-based system that enhances the performance of deep learning applications by enabling faster neural network inference while reducing power consumption and costs. The software is compatible with major frameworks and can be deployed on both CPU and FPGA hardware without requiring any modifications to existing neural networks. This plug-and-play solution offers a user-friendly experience, eliminates the need for retraining, and provides a longer operational lifespan compared to traditional GPU solutions.
Keakr is a Paris-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing software for the urban music community, particularly targeting rappers and beatmakers. It operates a social media platform designed specifically for creating and sharing hip-hop music videos. The platform features an in-app recording studio that allows users to record songs, utilize video filters and vocal effects, and automatically mix and master their videos. Keakr's services enable artists to engage with one another, listen to a variety of music, and participate in competitive challenges, fostering a vibrant community focused on urban music.
Foxintelligence
Seed Round in 2016
Foxintelligence is a market intelligence platform focused on enhancing decision-making in e-commerce by providing comprehensive insights into European online shopping trends. The company collects and analyzes data from e-receipts and order confirmation emails, allowing it to measure various aspects of online purchases made by consumers. By utilizing aggregated and anonymized data from hundreds of merchants and thousands of brands, Foxintelligence delivers reliable insights that help e-commerce businesses understand customer behavior and market trends. This approach not only assists companies in improving their strategies but also helps consumers save time and money when shopping online.
OpenSesame
Series B in 2016
OpenSesame Inc. is an e-learning company that operates an online marketplace for training courses aimed at businesses and their employees. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with an additional office in London, the company offers a comprehensive catalog of courses from leading publishers across various industries, including technology, retail, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and government. OpenSesame's platform allows users to preview courses, read reviews, and conduct research on course providers, facilitating the curation of training programs. The company also focuses on enhancing learning and development initiatives by improving course utilization and employee engagement through its services. OpenSesame has established a strategic partnership with Aasonn, LLC, further expanding its capabilities in the e-learning space.
fromAtoB GmbH operates a travel search engine that facilitates the comparison and integration of various modes of transportation across Europe, North America, and internationally. Founded in 2008 and based in Munich, Germany, the company provides users with access to a wide range of transportation options, including trains, flights, rideshares, long-distance buses, taxis, rental cars, and public transportation. Its platform serves as a multimodal journey planner, allowing users to search for and compare travel deals while also enabling secure bookings with different transport providers.
WayKonect
Seed Round in 2016
WayKonect is a software development company based in Lille, France, specializing in solutions for managing vehicle fleets through connected technology. Founded in 2015, the company offers a mobile application and web platform that enable real-time tracking of vehicles, as well as tools for analyzing maintenance needs and optimizing operational costs. WayKonect's innovative software also enhances safety by providing features that secure vehicles in case of accidents. As of July 2018, WayKonect operates as a subsidiary of TOTAL S.A., positioning itself within the connected car sector and the French Tech ecosystem.
October is a pan-European lending platform that aims to empower businesses by simplifying access to funding. Founded in France in 2014 under the name Lendix, the company emerged following regulatory changes that disrupted traditional banking practices. With offices in France, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, October operates an online marketplace that connects private investors with enterprises of various sizes. This platform allows investors to finance businesses directly, offering fully disclosed terms and facilitating a streamlined investment process. Institutional lenders complement individual contributions, ensuring borrowers benefit from high success rates and quick processing times. October's mission is to democratize finance, providing a secure and efficient way for individuals to invest in the real economy.
ManoMano is an online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France, the platform serves a community of DIY enthusiasts, providing not only a wide range of products but also expert advice and tips for various projects. Customers can connect with merchants to purchase items directly at competitive prices, enhancing their gardening and home improvement endeavors. ManoMano's data-driven approach enables efficient product offerings, making it a valuable resource for individuals looking to undertake DIY projects.
Bigstep
Seed Round in 2016
Bigstep is a cloud provider that specializes in making professional analytics solutions accessible to businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2013 by Lucas Roh, the company is headquartered in London and operates data infrastructure in the U.K. and Germany. Bigstep's platform features bare metal cloud technology, which is designed to optimize performance and reduce latency for demanding workloads. It offers a production-ready big data environment that can be set up quickly, along with scalable storage, high-speed networking, and enhanced security features. By utilizing advanced technologies and automation, Bigstep enables clients to achieve improved efficiency in both cost and performance.
Le Collectionist
Series A in 2016
Le Collectionist SAS, established in 2012 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in luxury villa rental services for vacations worldwide. The company offers a curated selection of high-end properties, providing clients with hotel-like services and personalized experiences. Its platform enables homeowners to list their properties, ranging from villas to luxurious houses, while travelers can discover and book these exclusive accommodations for their vacations.
Push Doctor
Series A in 2016
Push Doctor is a leading digital health brand in Europe that connects patients with qualified UK GPs through a user-friendly platform accessible on various devices. With the ability to facilitate consultations in as little as six minutes, the service aims to provide timely medical resolutions, achieving a resolution rate for nine out of ten patients. The platform allows users to engage with doctors via video calls, enabling them to receive diagnosis, referrals, and prescriptions without the need for in-person visits. Push Doctor's commitment extends beyond immediate medical care, as it evolves to offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and lifestyle services, all designed to help customers lead healthier and happier lives. The service is available online and through mobile apps, ensuring access to healthcare seven days a week, year-round.
Giroptic
Seed Round in 2015
Giroptic is a company that specializes in the development of innovative imaging technology, particularly through its patented real-time image fusion process. The firm gained significant attention with the launch of its first consumer product, the Giroptic 360cam, which was funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014, raising over $1.4 million and establishing itself as a major player in France’s crowdfunding landscape. The 360cam is a digital camera designed to capture immersive 360-degree panoramic images, allowing users to communicate and share their experiences in a more engaging manner. Giroptic aims to lead the evolution of immersive photography and videography for both consumers and professionals.
Novicap
Seed Round in 2015
Novicap is a European fintech company based in Barcelona, Spain, that provides innovative working capital solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-market corporates, and public administrations. Established in 2014, Novicap operates an online platform that facilitates the sale of outstanding invoices, connecting businesses seeking liquidity with international investors interested in purchasing invoice collection rights. In addition to invoice trading, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services including factoring, invoicing, supplier payments, and cash management, all designed to optimize cash flow and enhance financial flexibility. Through its proprietary technology, Novicap actively supports thousands of businesses, helping them improve their financial operations and drive growth.
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.
Kantox, established in 2011, is a London-based technology company specializing in foreign exchange (FX) risk management solutions for corporates. It offers a software platform that automates end-to-end FX workflows, enabling businesses to mitigate risk and optimize their use of foreign currencies. Kantox's solutions include currency accounts, FX data management, risk mitigation strategies, and international payment services. It caters to a diverse range of industries, such as travel, fashion, engineering, and e-commerce.
October
Seed Round in 2014
October is a pan-European lending platform that aims to empower businesses by simplifying access to funding. Founded in France in 2014 under the name Lendix, the company emerged following regulatory changes that disrupted traditional banking practices. With offices in France, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, October operates an online marketplace that connects private investors with enterprises of various sizes. This platform allows investors to finance businesses directly, offering fully disclosed terms and facilitating a streamlined investment process. Institutional lenders complement individual contributions, ensuring borrowers benefit from high success rates and quick processing times. October's mission is to democratize finance, providing a secure and efficient way for individuals to invest in the real economy.