Speedinvest GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding for startup companies across various sectors, including fintech, insurtech, deep tech, consumer technology, and marketplaces. Speedinvest typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million, aiming for minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. The firm is particularly active in Central and Eastern Europe, with a focus on countries such as Austria, Germany, and the UK. Beyond financial support, Speedinvest emphasizes a hands-on approach, often taking on operational roles within its portfolio companies for six months to a year, to provide strategic guidance and expertise. With additional offices in Berlin, London, Paris, Munich, and San Francisco, Speedinvest leverages its diverse team and extensive networks to empower entrepreneurs through all stages of their business journey.
Inkitt GmbH operates an online community that connects writers and readers, facilitating the sharing and promotion of stories across various genres, including horror, romance, and sci-fi. Founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, the company publishes books using crowd wisdom and data-driven insights to predict future bestsellers. Its core platform, Inkitt, allows authors to share their works in progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. In addition to Inkitt, the company also operates Galatea, which sells optimized stories in a chapter-by-chapter format, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. Inkitt's proprietary ReadRank algorithm identifies high-potential stories, enhancing the overall user experience and driving its publishing success. The company aims to leverage AI for hyper-personalization, tailoring stories to individual reader preferences across multiple media formats.
Tuum
Series B in 2024
Tuum is a cloud-native banking platform that is spearheading the next generation of digital innovation in the financial services industry. Built around a microservices architecture, the platform consists of flexible and independent modules covering all retail and business banking capabilities. The platform is API-based for quick and easy integration and can run on all major cloud providers, as well as on private clouds. Founded by a team of banking and technology experts in 2019, Tuum combines technological excellence with in-depth banking knowledge and packages it into a sophisticated, cutting-edge platform. Tuum currently employs over 60 people with offices in Tallinn, Berlin and Malaga.
TIER Mobility
Convertible Note in 2023
TIER Mobility GmbH is a shared micro-mobility provider based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in electric vehicles for local commuting. Founded in 2018, the company offers a variety of light electric vehicles, including e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds, all accessible through a user-friendly application that allows customers to locate and book vehicles easily. TIER aims to transform urban transportation by reducing reliance on cars and promoting climate-neutral solutions that contribute to a sustainable future. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER is committed to fostering environmentally friendly mobility options in cities.
doctorly
Series A in 2023
Doctorly GmbH is a health tech company based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in a cloud-based practice management platform for healthcare professionals. Founded in 2017, Doctorly offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service solution designed to enhance efficiency and reduce costs for doctors. The platform includes features such as digital booking, video conferencing, electronic health records, and patient health analysis. Additionally, it facilitates seamless integration with other tools and workflows in the healthcare sector, allowing for improved connectivity between doctors and patients. Doctorly aims to drive meaningful change within the healthcare industry by providing innovative digital solutions that streamline practice management.
CoachHub
Series C in 2022
CoachHub operates a digital learning and coaching platform that facilitates personalized employee development through bi-weekly video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, financial services, technology, and healthcare. CoachHub's platform is designed to be scalable and measurable, offering AI-enabled coaching and data insights that integrate with existing HR systems. This approach allows organizations to implement effective coaching programs for employees at all levels and departments, making coaching accessible remotely and online.
Bliq
Series A in 2022
Bliq GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Berlin, Germany, develops application software tailored for rideshare and delivery drivers. The company's flagship product, the "Bliq Ride" app, enables gig workers in the transport sector to streamline their daily operations by allowing them to accept or reject orders from multiple platforms. By leveraging traffic data and crowd-sourced information, Bliq aims to enhance the productivity and efficiency of its users. With a team of 25 employees, the company continues to focus on supporting the needs of the growing gig economy.
Blloc
Seed Round in 2022
Blloc GmbH is a Berlin-based company that manufactures the BllocZero18, a minimalist smartphone designed to enhance users' digital experience. The company also develops a mobile application that aims to reduce screen time and help users regain control over their digital lives. Through its intuitive design, native widgets, and unified messaging, Blloc's products encourage a more focused and productive relationship with technology. Blloc's offerings are available for purchase online, making them accessible to a wide audience.
TIER Mobility
Series D in 2021
TIER Mobility GmbH is a shared micro-mobility provider based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in electric vehicles for local commuting. Founded in 2018, the company offers a variety of light electric vehicles, including e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds, all accessible through a user-friendly application that allows customers to locate and book vehicles easily. TIER aims to transform urban transportation by reducing reliance on cars and promoting climate-neutral solutions that contribute to a sustainable future. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER is committed to fostering environmentally friendly mobility options in cities.
Billie
Series C in 2021
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by businesses. Billie’s platform enables SMEs to manage their working capital more effectively through fully automated invoice financing. Additionally, the company provides a pay-after-delivery product for B2B online merchants, allowing them to secure better payment terms. By leveraging big data analytics and digital processes, Billie facilitates instant financing at the point of sale, helping SMEs streamline their invoicing and payment processes while avoiding hidden fees and excessive paperwork.
Inkitt
Series B in 2021
Inkitt GmbH operates an online community that connects writers and readers, facilitating the sharing and promotion of stories across various genres, including horror, romance, and sci-fi. Founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, the company publishes books using crowd wisdom and data-driven insights to predict future bestsellers. Its core platform, Inkitt, allows authors to share their works in progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. In addition to Inkitt, the company also operates Galatea, which sells optimized stories in a chapter-by-chapter format, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. Inkitt's proprietary ReadRank algorithm identifies high-potential stories, enhancing the overall user experience and driving its publishing success. The company aims to leverage AI for hyper-personalization, tailoring stories to individual reader preferences across multiple media formats.
CoachHub
Series B in 2021
CoachHub operates a digital learning and coaching platform that facilitates personalized employee development through bi-weekly video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, financial services, technology, and healthcare. CoachHub's platform is designed to be scalable and measurable, offering AI-enabled coaching and data insights that integrate with existing HR systems. This approach allows organizations to implement effective coaching programs for employees at all levels and departments, making coaching accessible remotely and online.
Friday Finance
Seed Round in 2021
Friday Finance is a financial management platform tailored for startups and small to medium-sized businesses in Europe. Established in 2021 and based in Berlin, the company aims to simplify B2B finance by offering an integrated solution for collecting, paying, and financing invoices. By connecting with users' existing bank accounts, Friday Finance provides real-time insights into cash flow, enabling businesses to pay bills, create financial forecasts, and streamline month-end processes. The platform enhances control and visibility while automating various financial tasks, allowing modern finance teams to operate more efficiently from a single interface.
Friday Finance
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Friday Finance is a financial management platform tailored for startups and small to medium-sized businesses in Europe. Established in 2021 and based in Berlin, the company aims to simplify B2B finance by offering an integrated solution for collecting, paying, and financing invoices. By connecting with users' existing bank accounts, Friday Finance provides real-time insights into cash flow, enabling businesses to pay bills, create financial forecasts, and streamline month-end processes. The platform enhances control and visibility while automating various financial tasks, allowing modern finance teams to operate more efficiently from a single interface.
CoachHub
Series B in 2020
CoachHub operates a digital learning and coaching platform that facilitates personalized employee development through bi-weekly video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, financial services, technology, and healthcare. CoachHub's platform is designed to be scalable and measurable, offering AI-enabled coaching and data insights that integrate with existing HR systems. This approach allows organizations to implement effective coaching programs for employees at all levels and departments, making coaching accessible remotely and online.
Xapix
Seed Round in 2020
Xapix, Inc. operates an online platform that enables enterprise developers to discover, integrate, and manage data and services from various providers. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco with an additional office in Berlin, the company specializes in combining data endpoints into a unified application programming interface (API), facilitating data mapping across different formats. Xapix also offers a suite of tools aimed at e-commerce leaders, including a personal Amazon AI Operations Assistant that supports financial and operational analysis, alerts, and optimizations to enhance sales and profitability. Its analytics platform centralizes essential data and delivers artificial intelligence-driven recommendations, thereby assisting digital-first retailers in acquiring, managing, and scaling their brands through automated product portfolio management. This enables clients to gain performance insights, measure growth, and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
CANDIS
Series B in 2020
CANDIS automates financial processes such as the collection of invoices, data capture, pre-accounting, and payments - for small and medium-sized companies through artificial intelligence. That enables companies and tax advisors to save time and have a better collaboration within finance teams. To date, Candis serves thousands of customers and invests heavily in technology.
doctorly
Seed Round in 2020
Doctorly GmbH is a health tech company based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in a cloud-based practice management platform for healthcare professionals. Founded in 2017, Doctorly offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service solution designed to enhance efficiency and reduce costs for doctors. The platform includes features such as digital booking, video conferencing, electronic health records, and patient health analysis. Additionally, it facilitates seamless integration with other tools and workflows in the healthcare sector, allowing for improved connectivity between doctors and patients. Doctorly aims to drive meaningful change within the healthcare industry by providing innovative digital solutions that streamline practice management.
Planetly
Seed Round in 2020
Planetly is a Berlin-based company that provides software solutions for carbon management, enabling organizations to analyze, reduce, and offset their carbon footprints. The platform offers comprehensive insights into carbon emissions by collecting and processing data from various departments within a business. This analysis helps companies identify effective strategies for reducing emissions in a pragmatic manner. Planetly serves a diverse range of sectors, including banking, insurance, professional services, manufacturing, retail, and information technology. By promoting transparency and actionable strategies, Planetly aims to equip businesses with the tools necessary to fulfill their environmental responsibilities and contribute to addressing the climate crisis.
FinCompare - Smarter Business Finance
Series A in 2020
FinCompare was founded by Stephan Heller and is a fintech startup that helps businesses to find, compare, and close the financing solutions. Via the online platform, companies can access a wide range of financing options. They can independently compare offers from well-known banks, fintechs, and alternative financial services providers in Germany and close the financing. The company also offers a convenient one-stop destination for all financing questions relating to the company. FinCompare financing solutions including corporate loan, factoring, company leasing/hire purchase, warehouse financing, fine trading/purchase financing, and mezzanine capital. It simplifies the financing process with its digital application process and can thus provide your company financing. The company allows SMEs to receive and compare various offers for loans. FinCompare was founded in October 2016 by Stephan Heller and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
CoachHub
Series A in 2019
CoachHub operates a digital learning and coaching platform that facilitates personalized employee development through bi-weekly video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, financial services, technology, and healthcare. CoachHub's platform is designed to be scalable and measurable, offering AI-enabled coaching and data insights that integrate with existing HR systems. This approach allows organizations to implement effective coaching programs for employees at all levels and departments, making coaching accessible remotely and online.
TIER Mobility
Series B in 2019
TIER Mobility GmbH is a shared micro-mobility provider based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in electric vehicles for local commuting. Founded in 2018, the company offers a variety of light electric vehicles, including e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds, all accessible through a user-friendly application that allows customers to locate and book vehicles easily. TIER aims to transform urban transportation by reducing reliance on cars and promoting climate-neutral solutions that contribute to a sustainable future. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER is committed to fostering environmentally friendly mobility options in cities.
Inkitt
Series A in 2019
Inkitt GmbH operates an online community that connects writers and readers, facilitating the sharing and promotion of stories across various genres, including horror, romance, and sci-fi. Founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, the company publishes books using crowd wisdom and data-driven insights to predict future bestsellers. Its core platform, Inkitt, allows authors to share their works in progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. In addition to Inkitt, the company also operates Galatea, which sells optimized stories in a chapter-by-chapter format, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. Inkitt's proprietary ReadRank algorithm identifies high-potential stories, enhancing the overall user experience and driving its publishing success. The company aims to leverage AI for hyper-personalization, tailoring stories to individual reader preferences across multiple media formats.
Billie
Series B in 2019
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by businesses. Billie’s platform enables SMEs to manage their working capital more effectively through fully automated invoice financing. Additionally, the company provides a pay-after-delivery product for B2B online merchants, allowing them to secure better payment terms. By leveraging big data analytics and digital processes, Billie facilitates instant financing at the point of sale, helping SMEs streamline their invoicing and payment processes while avoiding hidden fees and excessive paperwork.
EstateGuru
Venture Round in 2019
Estateguru is a leading Pan-European marketplace that facilitates property-backed loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while providing investment opportunities for a global investor base. The platform creates a digital and borderless ecosystem for real estate financing, connecting various service providers, SMEs, and investors in a single marketplace. By doing so, it offers a unique service that bypasses traditional banks and financial institutions, allowing for seamless cross-border transactions. Estateguru enhances returns for investors and expands borrowing options for businesses by managing short-term asset-backed property finance. With a team of 117 professionals from 21 nationalities, the company operates from locations including Berlin, Manchester, Helsinki, Yerevan, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius.
Xapix
Seed Round in 2019
Xapix, Inc. operates an online platform that enables enterprise developers to discover, integrate, and manage data and services from various providers. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco with an additional office in Berlin, the company specializes in combining data endpoints into a unified application programming interface (API), facilitating data mapping across different formats. Xapix also offers a suite of tools aimed at e-commerce leaders, including a personal Amazon AI Operations Assistant that supports financial and operational analysis, alerts, and optimizations to enhance sales and profitability. Its analytics platform centralizes essential data and delivers artificial intelligence-driven recommendations, thereby assisting digital-first retailers in acquiring, managing, and scaling their brands through automated product portfolio management. This enables clients to gain performance insights, measure growth, and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
CoachHub
Seed Round in 2018
CoachHub operates a digital learning and coaching platform that facilitates personalized employee development through bi-weekly video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, financial services, technology, and healthcare. CoachHub's platform is designed to be scalable and measurable, offering AI-enabled coaching and data insights that integrate with existing HR systems. This approach allows organizations to implement effective coaching programs for employees at all levels and departments, making coaching accessible remotely and online.
TIER Mobility
Series A in 2018
TIER Mobility GmbH is a shared micro-mobility provider based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in electric vehicles for local commuting. Founded in 2018, the company offers a variety of light electric vehicles, including e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds, all accessible through a user-friendly application that allows customers to locate and book vehicles easily. TIER aims to transform urban transportation by reducing reliance on cars and promoting climate-neutral solutions that contribute to a sustainable future. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER is committed to fostering environmentally friendly mobility options in cities.
TIER Mobility
Seed Round in 2018
TIER Mobility GmbH is a shared micro-mobility provider based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in electric vehicles for local commuting. Founded in 2018, the company offers a variety of light electric vehicles, including e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds, all accessible through a user-friendly application that allows customers to locate and book vehicles easily. TIER aims to transform urban transportation by reducing reliance on cars and promoting climate-neutral solutions that contribute to a sustainable future. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER is committed to fostering environmentally friendly mobility options in cities.
FinCompare - Smarter Business Finance
Series A in 2018
FinCompare was founded by Stephan Heller and is a fintech startup that helps businesses to find, compare, and close the financing solutions. Via the online platform, companies can access a wide range of financing options. They can independently compare offers from well-known banks, fintechs, and alternative financial services providers in Germany and close the financing. The company also offers a convenient one-stop destination for all financing questions relating to the company. FinCompare financing solutions including corporate loan, factoring, company leasing/hire purchase, warehouse financing, fine trading/purchase financing, and mezzanine capital. It simplifies the financing process with its digital application process and can thus provide your company financing. The company allows SMEs to receive and compare various offers for loans. FinCompare was founded in October 2016 by Stephan Heller and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Billie
Series A in 2017
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by businesses. Billie’s platform enables SMEs to manage their working capital more effectively through fully automated invoice financing. Additionally, the company provides a pay-after-delivery product for B2B online merchants, allowing them to secure better payment terms. By leveraging big data analytics and digital processes, Billie facilitates instant financing at the point of sale, helping SMEs streamline their invoicing and payment processes while avoiding hidden fees and excessive paperwork.
Aircloak
Venture Round in 2017
Aircloak GmbH is a technology company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing software solutions that facilitate the legal sharing and monetization of sensitive datasets while ensuring compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The company's applications focus on fidelity analytics and data masking, enabling sectors such as urban planning, medical research, and geological data monetization to utilize sensitive user data safely. Aircloak's technology features automatic, on-demand anonymization, which allows organizations, including financial services and communication providers, to gain secure insights into sensitive data without compromising privacy.
Inkitt
Seed Round in 2017
Inkitt GmbH operates an online community that connects writers and readers, facilitating the sharing and promotion of stories across various genres, including horror, romance, and sci-fi. Founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, the company publishes books using crowd wisdom and data-driven insights to predict future bestsellers. Its core platform, Inkitt, allows authors to share their works in progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. In addition to Inkitt, the company also operates Galatea, which sells optimized stories in a chapter-by-chapter format, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. Inkitt's proprietary ReadRank algorithm identifies high-potential stories, enhancing the overall user experience and driving its publishing success. The company aims to leverage AI for hyper-personalization, tailoring stories to individual reader preferences across multiple media formats.
FinCompare - Smarter Business Finance
Seed Round in 2017
FinCompare was founded by Stephan Heller and is a fintech startup that helps businesses to find, compare, and close the financing solutions. Via the online platform, companies can access a wide range of financing options. They can independently compare offers from well-known banks, fintechs, and alternative financial services providers in Germany and close the financing. The company also offers a convenient one-stop destination for all financing questions relating to the company. FinCompare financing solutions including corporate loan, factoring, company leasing/hire purchase, warehouse financing, fine trading/purchase financing, and mezzanine capital. It simplifies the financing process with its digital application process and can thus provide your company financing. The company allows SMEs to receive and compare various offers for loans. FinCompare was founded in October 2016 by Stephan Heller and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
CANDIS
Venture Round in 2017
CANDIS automates financial processes such as the collection of invoices, data capture, pre-accounting, and payments - for small and medium-sized companies through artificial intelligence. That enables companies and tax advisors to save time and have a better collaboration within finance teams. To date, Candis serves thousands of customers and invests heavily in technology.
Billie
Seed Round in 2016
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by businesses. Billie’s platform enables SMEs to manage their working capital more effectively through fully automated invoice financing. Additionally, the company provides a pay-after-delivery product for B2B online merchants, allowing them to secure better payment terms. By leveraging big data analytics and digital processes, Billie facilitates instant financing at the point of sale, helping SMEs streamline their invoicing and payment processes while avoiding hidden fees and excessive paperwork.
Inkitt
Seed Round in 2015
Inkitt GmbH operates an online community that connects writers and readers, facilitating the sharing and promotion of stories across various genres, including horror, romance, and sci-fi. Founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, the company publishes books using crowd wisdom and data-driven insights to predict future bestsellers. Its core platform, Inkitt, allows authors to share their works in progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. In addition to Inkitt, the company also operates Galatea, which sells optimized stories in a chapter-by-chapter format, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. Inkitt's proprietary ReadRank algorithm identifies high-potential stories, enhancing the overall user experience and driving its publishing success. The company aims to leverage AI for hyper-personalization, tailoring stories to individual reader preferences across multiple media formats.
EstateGuru
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Estateguru is a leading Pan-European marketplace that facilitates property-backed loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while providing investment opportunities for a global investor base. The platform creates a digital and borderless ecosystem for real estate financing, connecting various service providers, SMEs, and investors in a single marketplace. By doing so, it offers a unique service that bypasses traditional banks and financial institutions, allowing for seamless cross-border transactions. Estateguru enhances returns for investors and expands borrowing options for businesses by managing short-term asset-backed property finance. With a team of 117 professionals from 21 nationalities, the company operates from locations including Berlin, Manchester, Helsinki, Yerevan, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius.
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