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.
Refurbed
Series C in 2023
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the sale of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company offers a wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, TVs, smartwatches, headphones, consoles, cameras, and kitchen appliances. Refurbed distinguishes itself by providing refurbished devices that are renewed through a meticulous 40-step process, ensuring they look and function like new while being offered at prices up to 40% lower than new items. Additionally, all products come with a minimum 12-month guarantee, making them a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective choice for consumers.
Resourcify
Series A in 2023
Resourcify GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, operates a comprehensive cloud platform designed to streamline waste management and recycling operations for businesses. The platform offers features such as container pick-up and exchange services, waste collection information, and documentation generation, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. By digitizing waste management processes, Resourcify enables organizations to efficiently manage, track, and enhance their recycling efforts while significantly reducing administrative burdens and costs—reportedly by up to 40% compared to traditional methods. Trusted by leading companies across various sectors, Resourcify aims to foster a zero-waste future and improve sustainability practices through its innovative solutions, ultimately enhancing recycling rates and revenue from recyclable materials.
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.
Prewave
Series A in 2023
Prewave GmbH is a technology company based in Vienna, Austria, that specializes in developing machine learning solutions for supply chain risk management. Founded in 2017, Prewave's platform utilizes advanced data analytics to analyze social media data, allowing businesses to monitor for potential supply chain anomalies. By predicting upcoming risk events, the platform helps companies enhance their logistics networks and identify sustainability challenges. Through its innovative approach, Prewave aims to provide organizations with insights that enable them to proactively address risks within their supply chains.
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.
Ledgy
Series B in 2022
Ledgy is a Swiss company founded in 2017 by Ben Brandt, Timo Horstschaefer, and Yoko Spirig, specializing in a platform for managing equity capital and employee participation. The platform offers a streamlined approach to overseeing vesting plans, phantom programs, and numbered shares, enhancing transparency in the equity management process. By digitizing these elements, Ledgy provides entrepreneurs and shareholders with valuable insights into their capital tables, funding rounds, and exit negotiations, facilitating better decision-making and clarity for all stakeholders involved.
Prewave
Series A in 2022
Prewave GmbH is a technology company based in Vienna, Austria, that specializes in developing machine learning solutions for supply chain risk management. Founded in 2017, Prewave's platform utilizes advanced data analytics to analyze social media data, allowing businesses to monitor for potential supply chain anomalies. By predicting upcoming risk events, the platform helps companies enhance their logistics networks and identify sustainability challenges. Through its innovative approach, Prewave aims to provide organizations with insights that enable them to proactively address risks within their supply chains.
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.
Resourcify
Venture Round in 2022
Resourcify GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, operates a comprehensive cloud platform designed to streamline waste management and recycling operations for businesses. The platform offers features such as container pick-up and exchange services, waste collection information, and documentation generation, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. By digitizing waste management processes, Resourcify enables organizations to efficiently manage, track, and enhance their recycling efforts while significantly reducing administrative burdens and costs—reportedly by up to 40% compared to traditional methods. Trusted by leading companies across various sectors, Resourcify aims to foster a zero-waste future and improve sustainability practices through its innovative solutions, ultimately enhancing recycling rates and revenue from recyclable materials.
remberg
Series A in 2022
remberg GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in a cloud-based Asset-Relationship-Management System designed for manufacturers, service providers, and operators. The remberg asset platform facilitates collaboration among industrial workers, AI copilots, and agents throughout the entire lifecycle of assets. It aims to optimize maintenance processes for industrial machinery by managing the complete service lifecycle, from initial inquiries to work order completion. This comprehensive platform enables organizations to efficiently oversee their systems and equipment in a centralized location.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Schüttflix
Venture Round in 2021
Schüttflix GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Gütersloh, Germany, operates a digital marketplace and delivery platform for bulk construction supplies, including sand, crushed rock, and gravel. The platform serves as a logistics hub for the construction industry, connecting construction companies with suppliers, waste disposal firms, and freight carriers. By facilitating the ordering, tracking, and management of construction materials through its application, Schüttflix aims to minimize downtime and enhance project efficiency for its users.
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.
Refurbed
Series B in 2021
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the sale of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company offers a wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, TVs, smartwatches, headphones, consoles, cameras, and kitchen appliances. Refurbed distinguishes itself by providing refurbished devices that are renewed through a meticulous 40-step process, ensuring they look and function like new while being offered at prices up to 40% lower than new items. Additionally, all products come with a minimum 12-month guarantee, making them a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective choice for consumers.
MyClubs
Series B in 2021
myclubs GmbH is a sports aggregator based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2014. The company operates a subscription-based digital platform that provides users with access to a wide variety of gyms, boutique studios, and fitness classes across Austria and Switzerland. With a network of over 1,200 exclusive partner studios, myclubs offers customers flexibility and quality in their fitness choices. The platform allows users to book various fitness services through a website or mobile application, streamlining the process of accessing sports facilities. Additionally, myclubs offers innovative corporate fitness products aimed at promoting physical activity among employees of notable clients such as IBM, Deloitte, and Danone. The company aims to lead the digital fitness market in the Alpine region by enhancing access to sports offerings at a fixed price.
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.
Resourcify
Venture Round in 2021
Resourcify GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, operates a comprehensive cloud platform designed to streamline waste management and recycling operations for businesses. The platform offers features such as container pick-up and exchange services, waste collection information, and documentation generation, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. By digitizing waste management processes, Resourcify enables organizations to efficiently manage, track, and enhance their recycling efforts while significantly reducing administrative burdens and costs—reportedly by up to 40% compared to traditional methods. Trusted by leading companies across various sectors, Resourcify aims to foster a zero-waste future and improve sustainability practices through its innovative solutions, ultimately enhancing recycling rates and revenue from recyclable materials.
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.
Bitpanda
Series A in 2020
Bitpanda GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Vienna, Austria, operates a digital assets platform that simplifies the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, fractional stocks, and commodities. The platform is designed to remove financial barriers, allowing users to trade and invest in digital assets with ease. It offers features such as low fees, 24/7 trading, real-time settlement, and various payment options. Additionally, Bitpanda provides a debit card that enables users to spend their investments like cash, empowering them to manage their financial futures on their own terms.
CANDIS
Series B in 2020
CANDIS GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in automated accounting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline financial processes, including invoice collection, data capture, pre-accounting, and payment management. By integrating with bank accounts, credit cards, and online payment systems, CANDIS provides real-time insights into financial obligations and outstanding invoices, facilitating improved collaboration among finance teams and tax advisors. With a customer base comprising thousands of users, CANDIS is committed to advancing its technology to enhance the efficiency of financial workflows.
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.
ivary
Series B in 2020
Ivary is a health technology company that specializes in developing software-based home test kits designed for blood analysis. Founded by Dr. Angelica Kohlmann and Thomas Kupper, Ivary is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in Vienna and New York. The company's innovative kit allows users to perform blood tests at home using a small sample, providing instant feedback on various health markers. Utilizing advanced algorithms and machine learning, Ivary’s platform delivers personalized insights into health and fertility trajectories, particularly related to AMH levels and menopause. By enabling users to monitor and improve their health independently, Ivary aims to empower individuals with actionable medical data in real-time.
Schüttflix
Venture Round in 2020
Schüttflix GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Gütersloh, Germany, operates a digital marketplace and delivery platform for bulk construction supplies, including sand, crushed rock, and gravel. The platform serves as a logistics hub for the construction industry, connecting construction companies with suppliers, waste disposal firms, and freight carriers. By facilitating the ordering, tracking, and management of construction materials through its application, Schüttflix aims to minimize downtime and enhance project efficiency for its users.
Bitpanda
Venture Round in 2020
Bitpanda GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Vienna, Austria, operates a digital assets platform that simplifies the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, fractional stocks, and commodities. The platform is designed to remove financial barriers, allowing users to trade and invest in digital assets with ease. It offers features such as low fees, 24/7 trading, real-time settlement, and various payment options. Additionally, Bitpanda provides a debit card that enables users to spend their investments like cash, empowering them to manage their financial futures on their own terms.
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.
ready2order
Seed Round in 2020
ready2order was started as a hobby project with the main purpose to eliminate administrative overhead for entrepreneurs by providing a digital cash-register application. Since summer 2015 we have simplified the daily business of more than 10.000 entrepreneurs of small businesses with our Point of Sale. Additionally, we launch new verticals such as payment and banking. Currently, we open the German market which offers a huge growth opportunity to 10x. There are countless small businesses out there that we rely on every day. The cool new coffee shop, the hairdresser I trust or the kebab shop around the corner. All of them are lovely people, with great ideas, who love to go the extra mile for their customers and their passion. It is time to strengthen the small businesses and finally bring clarity into the jungle of self-employment, guidelines, and laws! That is why we have to push the boundaries of what is possible together. Because we do not accept that so many obstacles are put in the way of small businesses. Instead, we use smart software and thus take our fate into our own hands. We are building a tool with experts from tax consulting, business, compliance and law, which enables small businesses to have the freedom to make their own decisions and to do what is important to them and what makes their company what it is.
Gronda
Venture Round in 2020
Gronda GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Wattens, Austria, operates the world's largest online community for culinary professionals, including chefs, waiters, and baristas. The platform, which serves users in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, empowers chefs to showcase their culinary creations, connect with a global audience, and monetize their recipes. Gronda aims to preserve culinary knowledge by enabling chefs to document and share their work, inspiring future generations and fostering innovation within the culinary industry. Key features of the platform include chef portfolios for building an online presence, recipe sharing to inspire millions, and community-building tools that connect chefs and food enthusiasts. With over 1.1 million chefs worldwide and more than 170,000 creations shared, Gronda has established itself as a vital resource in the culinary landscape, receiving high ratings from its users.
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.
remberg
Seed Round in 2019
remberg GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in a cloud-based Asset-Relationship-Management System designed for manufacturers, service providers, and operators. The remberg asset platform facilitates collaboration among industrial workers, AI copilots, and agents throughout the entire lifecycle of assets. It aims to optimize maintenance processes for industrial machinery by managing the complete service lifecycle, from initial inquiries to work order completion. This comprehensive platform enables organizations to efficiently oversee their systems and equipment in a centralized location.
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.
aucobo
Series A in 2019
Aucobo GmbH, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in the production of smartwatches designed specifically for industrial use. These devices enhance communication among employees and streamline processes on the shop floor. By providing real-time pick-up instructions and feedback functions, Aucobo's smartwatches enable manufacturers to gather high-quality data, improving operational efficiency. The technology facilitates effective machine operation and monitoring through a mobile application, connecting various systems to reduce media discontinuity and eliminate unnecessary tasks. Ultimately, Aucobo aims to boost the productivity of both machines and personnel in industrial settings.
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.
zerolens
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Zerolens GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Vienna, Austria, develops a virtual 3D photo studio application available on both web and mobile platforms. This innovative solution assists brands in creating professional images for various marketing purposes, including bundles, banners, ads, and social media content. The software features a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface that allows users to design, arrange, and export high-quality product images efficiently. By simplifying the photo shooting process, Zerolens empowers creatives and businesses to enhance their marketing activities through visually appealing content.
Adverity
Series B in 2019
Adverity GmbH is a technology company that offers a web-based marketing reporting and analytics platform designed to enhance data management for marketing teams. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, Adverity enables businesses to collect, normalize, and analyze data from various marketing applications, big data platforms, and spreadsheets. The platform features an API-like connector builder and a data transformation engine that creates accurate and aligned datasets. By integrating disparate data sources, Adverity allows organizations to blend marketing, advertising, and sales information, establishing a single source of truth for business performance. Its automated connectivity to multiple data sources facilitates seamless management of client campaigns across all channels, empowering marketing teams to derive actionable insights and make informed decisions. The company serves notable clients, including Unilever and Bosch, and has expanded its presence with additional offices in London and New York.
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.
Fraugster
Series B in 2018
Fraugster is a German-Israeli anti-fraud company that uses artificial intelligence to eliminate fraud and increase customers’ profits. Fraugster's journey began in 2014 with the vision to design and build an anti-fraud technology that can help create a fraud free world - one where no one has to care about managing risk again. After years of working in the payments industry, the founders experienced first-hand the challenges of fraud for e-commerce merchants. The founders discovered that all existing anti-fraud solutions were built on outdated technologies and therefore not good enough to deal with sophisticated cyber criminals. Existing rule-based systems as well as classical machine learning solutions are expensive and can't adapt to new fraud patterns in real-time, hence inaccurate.
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.
Playbrush
Convertible Note in 2018
Playbrush GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Vienna, Austria, develops innovative smart devices that enhance the tooth brushing experience for children. The company’s flagship product is a colorful smart toothbrush attachment that transforms any manual toothbrush into a gaming controller. This device allows users to control interactive mobile games through their brushing movements, making oral hygiene routines engaging and enjoyable. Playbrush incorporates personalized feedback, statistics, and rewards to promote effective brushing habits. In addition to the attachment, the company offers a suite of games, a data monitoring application for parents, and regular supplies of toothbrushes and toothpaste. Playbrush products are available online and through various retailers in Australia, the United Kingdom, and other international markets.
indoo.rs
Seed Round in 2018
indoo.rs GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Brunn am Gebirge, Austria, specializes in indoor mapping, localization, and routing technology. The company offers a mobile SDK that provides real-time positioning and navigation updates within indoor spaces, utilizing a combination of Wi-Fi, sensor fusion, iBeacon technology, and dead-reckoning algorithms to achieve accuracy down to 2 meters. indoo.rs enables developers and app agencies to easily integrate indoor navigation capabilities into their applications, offering features such as routing, analytics, and white-label solutions. Its technology supports various applications, including wayfinding in airports and shopping malls, location-based advertising, and asset tracking in manufacturing. Additionally, indoo.rs provides consultancy, training, and professional services to assist developers in utilizing its SDK and customizing solutions for specific needs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
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.
Prewave
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Prewave GmbH is a technology company based in Vienna, Austria, that specializes in developing machine learning solutions for supply chain risk management. Founded in 2017, Prewave's platform utilizes advanced data analytics to analyze social media data, allowing businesses to monitor for potential supply chain anomalies. By predicting upcoming risk events, the platform helps companies enhance their logistics networks and identify sustainability challenges. Through its innovative approach, Prewave aims to provide organizations with insights that enable them to proactively address risks within their supply chains.
Adverity
Series A in 2018
Adverity GmbH is a technology company that offers a web-based marketing reporting and analytics platform designed to enhance data management for marketing teams. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, Adverity enables businesses to collect, normalize, and analyze data from various marketing applications, big data platforms, and spreadsheets. The platform features an API-like connector builder and a data transformation engine that creates accurate and aligned datasets. By integrating disparate data sources, Adverity allows organizations to blend marketing, advertising, and sales information, establishing a single source of truth for business performance. Its automated connectivity to multiple data sources facilitates seamless management of client campaigns across all channels, empowering marketing teams to derive actionable insights and make informed decisions. The company serves notable clients, including Unilever and Bosch, and has expanded its presence with additional offices in London and New York.
Tripmakery
Venture Round in 2018
Tripmakery is an online booking platform that specializes in group accommodations across Europe. Founded in 2015 by Robert Sasse and Ajmal Said in Vienna, it provides an easy-to-use web application for users seeking to book large group stays, with a database of 60,000 group hotels. The platform is designed to automate the booking process for groups of various sizes, from ten to fifty travelers, facilitating seamless arrangements for destinations such as Berlin and Barcelona. Tripmakery also offers quotes from multiple accommodation providers, allowing users to compare options and access detailed information about various travel destinations. The company is supported by venture capital firms and industry veterans, including the founders of one of Germany's largest hotel booking platforms.
Payworks
Series B in 2018
Payworks is a provider of advanced Point of Sale (POS) payment gateway technology, headquartered in Germany with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Poland. The company specializes in enabling developers of POS solutions to seamlessly integrate card payment functionality into their applications, facilitating secure processing of EMV, contactless, and mobile wallet transactions. Payworks' cloud-based platform is designed to make card acceptance at the POS efficient and cost-effective, enhancing the payment experience for businesses. The company serves leading acquirers and payment providers worldwide and was acquired by Visa in July 2019.
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.
MyClubs
Seed Round in 2017
myclubs GmbH is a sports aggregator based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2014. The company operates a subscription-based digital platform that provides users with access to a wide variety of gyms, boutique studios, and fitness classes across Austria and Switzerland. With a network of over 1,200 exclusive partner studios, myclubs offers customers flexibility and quality in their fitness choices. The platform allows users to book various fitness services through a website or mobile application, streamlining the process of accessing sports facilities. Additionally, myclubs offers innovative corporate fitness products aimed at promoting physical activity among employees of notable clients such as IBM, Deloitte, and Danone. The company aims to lead the digital fitness market in the Alpine region by enhancing access to sports offerings at a fixed price.
Tripmakery
Seed Round in 2017
Tripmakery is an online booking platform that specializes in group accommodations across Europe. Founded in 2015 by Robert Sasse and Ajmal Said in Vienna, it provides an easy-to-use web application for users seeking to book large group stays, with a database of 60,000 group hotels. The platform is designed to automate the booking process for groups of various sizes, from ten to fifty travelers, facilitating seamless arrangements for destinations such as Berlin and Barcelona. Tripmakery also offers quotes from multiple accommodation providers, allowing users to compare options and access detailed information about various travel destinations. The company is supported by venture capital firms and industry veterans, including the founders of one of Germany's largest hotel booking platforms.
Playbrush
Venture Round in 2017
Playbrush GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Vienna, Austria, develops innovative smart devices that enhance the tooth brushing experience for children. The company’s flagship product is a colorful smart toothbrush attachment that transforms any manual toothbrush into a gaming controller. This device allows users to control interactive mobile games through their brushing movements, making oral hygiene routines engaging and enjoyable. Playbrush incorporates personalized feedback, statistics, and rewards to promote effective brushing habits. In addition to the attachment, the company offers a suite of games, a data monitoring application for parents, and regular supplies of toothbrushes and toothpaste. Playbrush products are available online and through various retailers in Australia, the United Kingdom, and other international markets.
Mikme
Seed Round in 2017
Introducing a new way to create and share your audio/video content with studio-quality sound. All you need is a microphone, an app and creative people. The Mikme Wireless Recording Microphone allows you to instantly record studio-grade audio. It links wirelessly with the free Mikme App, which allows you to capture and sync video from your smartphone. Within the app, you can record, mix, edit and share high-quality audio/video content instantly. Designed for content creators in Vienna, Austria.
Adverity
Seed Round in 2017
Adverity GmbH is a technology company that offers a web-based marketing reporting and analytics platform designed to enhance data management for marketing teams. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, Adverity enables businesses to collect, normalize, and analyze data from various marketing applications, big data platforms, and spreadsheets. The platform features an API-like connector builder and a data transformation engine that creates accurate and aligned datasets. By integrating disparate data sources, Adverity allows organizations to blend marketing, advertising, and sales information, establishing a single source of truth for business performance. Its automated connectivity to multiple data sources facilitates seamless management of client campaigns across all channels, empowering marketing teams to derive actionable insights and make informed decisions. The company serves notable clients, including Unilever and Bosch, and has expanded its presence with additional offices in London and New York.
Sipwise
Venture Round in 2017
Sipwise GmbH is an Austrian technology provider based in Brunn am Gebirge, specializing in the design, development, and integration of carrier-grade next-generation communication platforms (NGCP). The company offers a range of products, including sip:providerCE, a software system for VoIP services, and sip:providerPRO, an appliance aimed at service providers for residential and business VoIP services. Sipwise also provides professional consultancy, training programs, and various system assessment services to evaluate deployed systems and network architecture. Their project planning and deployment services encompass network preparation, hardware and software configuration, and custom integration. Additionally, Sipwise offers customer migration services and thorough documentation reviews to assist clients in transitioning to new systems. As of May 2018, Sipwise operates as a subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise S.A.
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.
Bikemap
Venture Round in 2017
Bikemap GmbH is an online bicycle route application founded in 2007 and based in Vienna, Austria. The platform serves a global community of over 2.3 million users across 100 countries, enabling cyclists to discover, plan, and share cycling routes. Users have contributed more than 4 million cycling routes, making it a comprehensive resource for finding the best paths for cycling. The application offers navigation and tracking services, allowing users to export their routes as GPX or KML files and connect GPS devices to import ride data. Bikemap also provides a Premium subscription that grants access to offline mapping and routing features, enhancing the user experience for those who wish to explore cycling destinations.
Pikd
Seed Round in 2017
Pikd GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in developing software that utilizes artificial intelligence to filter and organize video content. The company's technology leverages sensor and image data to identify specific moments within videos, allowing users to search for and access targeted content efficiently. Pikd offers several tools, including the Content Categorizer for video classification, the Content Sourcing Tool to assist editors in finding relevant material, and a Video Editing Tool for seamless content creation. Additionally, the company's platform employs machine learning to automate tasks across various industries, enabling clients to gain insights and improve workflows.
CANDIS
Venture Round in 2017
CANDIS GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in automated accounting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline financial processes, including invoice collection, data capture, pre-accounting, and payment management. By integrating with bank accounts, credit cards, and online payment systems, CANDIS provides real-time insights into financial obligations and outstanding invoices, facilitating improved collaboration among finance teams and tax advisors. With a customer base comprising thousands of users, CANDIS is committed to advancing its technology to enhance the efficiency of financial workflows.
Fraugster
Series A in 2017
Fraugster is a German-Israeli anti-fraud company that uses artificial intelligence to eliminate fraud and increase customers’ profits. Fraugster's journey began in 2014 with the vision to design and build an anti-fraud technology that can help create a fraud free world - one where no one has to care about managing risk again. After years of working in the payments industry, the founders experienced first-hand the challenges of fraud for e-commerce merchants. The founders discovered that all existing anti-fraud solutions were built on outdated technologies and therefore not good enough to deal with sophisticated cyber criminals. Existing rule-based systems as well as classical machine learning solutions are expensive and can't adapt to new fraud patterns in real-time, hence inaccurate.
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.
Bitmovin
Series A in 2016
Bitmovin Inc specializes in online streaming solutions and server encoding systems, focusing on enhancing the performance and delivery of video content. Founded in 2012, the company offers a cloud-based transcoding platform known as bitcodin, which supports adaptive streaming formats like MPEG-DASH and Apple HLS. Its product suite includes BITDASH, optimized clients for various platforms, and LIBDASH, an official ISO/IEC MPEG-DASH reference software. Additionally, Bitmovin provides an Encoding API for real-time content encoding, a Player for delivering video to devices, and Analytics tools to improve viewer engagement through actionable insights. With offices in San Francisco and Klagenfurt, Austria, Bitmovin also engages in consulting and standardization services related to multimedia technologies, leveraging a strong connection to academic research in the field. The company has formed a strategic partnership with Intertrust Technologies Corporation and is backed by notable investors.
Sipwise
Venture Round in 2016
Sipwise GmbH is an Austrian technology provider based in Brunn am Gebirge, specializing in the design, development, and integration of carrier-grade next-generation communication platforms (NGCP). The company offers a range of products, including sip:providerCE, a software system for VoIP services, and sip:providerPRO, an appliance aimed at service providers for residential and business VoIP services. Sipwise also provides professional consultancy, training programs, and various system assessment services to evaluate deployed systems and network architecture. Their project planning and deployment services encompass network preparation, hardware and software configuration, and custom integration. Additionally, Sipwise offers customer migration services and thorough documentation reviews to assist clients in transitioning to new systems. As of May 2018, Sipwise operates as a subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise S.A.
indoo.rs
Venture Round in 2016
indoo.rs GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Brunn am Gebirge, Austria, specializes in indoor mapping, localization, and routing technology. The company offers a mobile SDK that provides real-time positioning and navigation updates within indoor spaces, utilizing a combination of Wi-Fi, sensor fusion, iBeacon technology, and dead-reckoning algorithms to achieve accuracy down to 2 meters. indoo.rs enables developers and app agencies to easily integrate indoor navigation capabilities into their applications, offering features such as routing, analytics, and white-label solutions. Its technology supports various applications, including wayfinding in airports and shopping malls, location-based advertising, and asset tracking in manufacturing. Additionally, indoo.rs provides consultancy, training, and professional services to assist developers in utilizing its SDK and customizing solutions for specific needs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
JimDrive
Seed Round in 2016
JimDrive GmbH, based in Stuttgart, Germany, is an automobile club that offers online towing and roadside assistance services to its members across Europe. Established in 2015, the company operates an instant auto-service booking platform, accessible through a mobile application. This platform allows users to book towing and roadside assistance services quickly and efficiently. In addition to towing, JimDrive provides protection against illness and accidents while traveling for a year, enhancing the overall safety and convenience for its members. Currently, JimDrive is undergoing reorganization.
Playbrush
Seed Round in 2016
Playbrush GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Vienna, Austria, develops innovative smart devices that enhance the tooth brushing experience for children. The company’s flagship product is a colorful smart toothbrush attachment that transforms any manual toothbrush into a gaming controller. This device allows users to control interactive mobile games through their brushing movements, making oral hygiene routines engaging and enjoyable. Playbrush incorporates personalized feedback, statistics, and rewards to promote effective brushing habits. In addition to the attachment, the company offers a suite of games, a data monitoring application for parents, and regular supplies of toothbrushes and toothpaste. Playbrush products are available online and through various retailers in Australia, the United Kingdom, and other international markets.
Bikemap
Seed Round in 2016
Bikemap GmbH is an online bicycle route application founded in 2007 and based in Vienna, Austria. The platform serves a global community of over 2.3 million users across 100 countries, enabling cyclists to discover, plan, and share cycling routes. Users have contributed more than 4 million cycling routes, making it a comprehensive resource for finding the best paths for cycling. The application offers navigation and tracking services, allowing users to export their routes as GPX or KML files and connect GPS devices to import ride data. Bikemap also provides a Premium subscription that grants access to offline mapping and routing features, enhancing the user experience for those who wish to explore cycling destinations.
Tripmakery
Seed Round in 2016
Tripmakery is an online booking platform that specializes in group accommodations across Europe. Founded in 2015 by Robert Sasse and Ajmal Said in Vienna, it provides an easy-to-use web application for users seeking to book large group stays, with a database of 60,000 group hotels. The platform is designed to automate the booking process for groups of various sizes, from ten to fifty travelers, facilitating seamless arrangements for destinations such as Berlin and Barcelona. Tripmakery also offers quotes from multiple accommodation providers, allowing users to compare options and access detailed information about various travel destinations. The company is supported by venture capital firms and industry veterans, including the founders of one of Germany's largest hotel booking platforms.
indoo.rs
Venture Round in 2015
indoo.rs GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Brunn am Gebirge, Austria, specializes in indoor mapping, localization, and routing technology. The company offers a mobile SDK that provides real-time positioning and navigation updates within indoor spaces, utilizing a combination of Wi-Fi, sensor fusion, iBeacon technology, and dead-reckoning algorithms to achieve accuracy down to 2 meters. indoo.rs enables developers and app agencies to easily integrate indoor navigation capabilities into their applications, offering features such as routing, analytics, and white-label solutions. Its technology supports various applications, including wayfinding in airports and shopping malls, location-based advertising, and asset tracking in manufacturing. Additionally, indoo.rs provides consultancy, training, and professional services to assist developers in utilizing its SDK and customizing solutions for specific needs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
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.
Invesdor Österreich (Finnest GmbH)
Seed Round in 2015
Finnest is a corporate finance platform which provides established SMEs with an alternative access to the capital market and offers investors a key to private placements of financially sound enterprises. The company has developed a unique combination of corporate financing and crowd-investing. The system is derived from book-building mechanisms known from corporate bonds and combines them with marketing and loyalty effects found in the crowd. Via a reverse blind auction, investors offer corporations an investment and fix the annual interest rates themselves. At the end of the bookbuilding phase, the companies select the most attractive offers with 1 click. Finnest was founded by ex-banker Günther Lindenlaub and ex-eBay manager Joerg Bartussek in 2014. It is currently headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
Bitmovin
Seed Round in 2014
Bitmovin Inc specializes in online streaming solutions and server encoding systems, focusing on enhancing the performance and delivery of video content. Founded in 2012, the company offers a cloud-based transcoding platform known as bitcodin, which supports adaptive streaming formats like MPEG-DASH and Apple HLS. Its product suite includes BITDASH, optimized clients for various platforms, and LIBDASH, an official ISO/IEC MPEG-DASH reference software. Additionally, Bitmovin provides an Encoding API for real-time content encoding, a Player for delivering video to devices, and Analytics tools to improve viewer engagement through actionable insights. With offices in San Francisco and Klagenfurt, Austria, Bitmovin also engages in consulting and standardization services related to multimedia technologies, leveraging a strong connection to academic research in the field. The company has formed a strategic partnership with Intertrust Technologies Corporation and is backed by notable investors.
Sipwise
Series A in 2014
Sipwise GmbH is an Austrian technology provider based in Brunn am Gebirge, specializing in the design, development, and integration of carrier-grade next-generation communication platforms (NGCP). The company offers a range of products, including sip:providerCE, a software system for VoIP services, and sip:providerPRO, an appliance aimed at service providers for residential and business VoIP services. Sipwise also provides professional consultancy, training programs, and various system assessment services to evaluate deployed systems and network architecture. Their project planning and deployment services encompass network preparation, hardware and software configuration, and custom integration. Additionally, Sipwise offers customer migration services and thorough documentation reviews to assist clients in transitioning to new systems. As of May 2018, Sipwise operates as a subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise S.A.
Payworks
Seed Round in 2013
Payworks is a provider of advanced Point of Sale (POS) payment gateway technology, headquartered in Germany with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Poland. The company specializes in enabling developers of POS solutions to seamlessly integrate card payment functionality into their applications, facilitating secure processing of EMV, contactless, and mobile wallet transactions. Payworks' cloud-based platform is designed to make card acceptance at the POS efficient and cost-effective, enhancing the payment experience for businesses. The company serves leading acquirers and payment providers worldwide and was acquired by Visa in July 2019.
Usersnap
Seed Round in 2013
Usersnap GmbH operates a web-based feedback platform that enhances communication among developers, customers, and quality assurance teams for web projects. Based in Perg, Austria, with additional locations in the United States and the Czech Republic, Usersnap focuses on helping software companies, including SaaS providers and e-commerce businesses, gather actionable user feedback. The platform allows users to share visual and annotated feedback, manage bug reports, and collect various types of feedback, such as Net Promoter Score (NPS), Customer Satisfaction (CSAT), feature requests, and quality assurance insights. By streamlining the feedback process, Usersnap enables clients to better understand customer preferences and improve their products and services.
indoo.rs
Seed Round in 2013
indoo.rs GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Brunn am Gebirge, Austria, specializes in indoor mapping, localization, and routing technology. The company offers a mobile SDK that provides real-time positioning and navigation updates within indoor spaces, utilizing a combination of Wi-Fi, sensor fusion, iBeacon technology, and dead-reckoning algorithms to achieve accuracy down to 2 meters. indoo.rs enables developers and app agencies to easily integrate indoor navigation capabilities into their applications, offering features such as routing, analytics, and white-label solutions. Its technology supports various applications, including wayfinding in airports and shopping malls, location-based advertising, and asset tracking in manufacturing. Additionally, indoo.rs provides consultancy, training, and professional services to assist developers in utilizing its SDK and customizing solutions for specific needs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
Joblocal
Seed Round in 2012
Joblocal operates as a regional job fair network in Germany, providing a platform tailored to connect local job seekers with relevant employment opportunities in their vicinity. Unlike national job sites, joblocal focuses on the entire job market within specific regions, catering to various levels of employment, including specialists, managers, temporary workers, and trainees. The platform serves as both a marketing and human resources tool, offering features such as a job board, online job markets, recruiting services, employer branding, and HR consulting. This approach aims to enhance local employment engagement and streamline the recruitment process for both candidates and employers.
Sipwise
Series A in 2012
Sipwise GmbH is an Austrian technology provider based in Brunn am Gebirge, specializing in the design, development, and integration of carrier-grade next-generation communication platforms (NGCP). The company offers a range of products, including sip:providerCE, a software system for VoIP services, and sip:providerPRO, an appliance aimed at service providers for residential and business VoIP services. Sipwise also provides professional consultancy, training programs, and various system assessment services to evaluate deployed systems and network architecture. Their project planning and deployment services encompass network preparation, hardware and software configuration, and custom integration. Additionally, Sipwise offers customer migration services and thorough documentation reviews to assist clients in transitioning to new systems. As of May 2018, Sipwise operates as a subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise S.A.
Sipwise
Seed Round in 2011
Sipwise GmbH is an Austrian technology provider based in Brunn am Gebirge, specializing in the design, development, and integration of carrier-grade next-generation communication platforms (NGCP). The company offers a range of products, including sip:providerCE, a software system for VoIP services, and sip:providerPRO, an appliance aimed at service providers for residential and business VoIP services. Sipwise also provides professional consultancy, training programs, and various system assessment services to evaluate deployed systems and network architecture. Their project planning and deployment services encompass network preparation, hardware and software configuration, and custom integration. Additionally, Sipwise offers customer migration services and thorough documentation reviews to assist clients in transitioning to new systems. As of May 2018, Sipwise operates as a subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise S.A.
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