Pliant is a European fintech company based in Berlin, founded in 2020, that specializes in B2B payment solutions. Its modular, API-first platform is designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into existing financial workflows, catering particularly to industries with complex payment requirements such as travel and fleet management. Pliant offers services to two main customer segments: businesses seeking to optimize their operational processes through user-friendly applications and APIs, and financial service providers aiming to enhance their credit card offerings via Pliant's embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, serving over 3,500 businesses and over 20 partners globally. The platform allows companies to manage expenses and credit limits easily, promoting efficiency and financial flexibility without the need for traditional bank loans.
Revyze is a Paris-based company that develops a community-powered mobile application focused on education, available for both iOS and Android. Launched in 2022, the app aims to enhance learning by utilizing an innovative algorithm that organizes short-form videos according to users' learning styles and educational levels, prioritizing effective learning outcomes over mere viewing time. Users can select specific topics, such as math or literature, and navigate through chapters in their syllabus to find relevant content easily. By connecting students with educational content creators and facilitating access to peer-generated videos and quizzes, Revyze fosters a collaborative learning environment, empowering students to engage with educational materials tailored to their needs.
One Trading
Venture Round in 2024
One Trading is an institutional-grade spot exchange for digital assets, recognized for its robust platform designed for both retail and institutional investors. The company holds a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Italy and is in the process of applying for a MiFID II license to expand its offerings to include regulated crypto derivatives. Leveraging a partnership with Amazon Web Services, One Trading boasts the distinction of being one of the fastest digital asset trading venues available. Its platform provides essential features such as market data, charting tools, and efficient order execution, facilitating effective trading for its users.
Prewave GmbH is a technology company based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a data analytics platform that utilizes machine learning to predict risks in supply chain networks. By analyzing social media data, Prewave's solution monitors and communicates potential supply chain anomalies, allowing businesses to anticipate upcoming risk events and address sustainability challenges. The company's innovative approach enables organizations to enhance their logistics management and mitigate disruptions through timely and informed decision-making.
Cylib is a Greentech startup focused on transforming lithium-ion battery recycling in Europe. The company offers battery recycling services designed to support the green energy transition by efficiently recovering raw materials during the recycling process. This high-efficiency approach significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with the entire battery value chain. By enhancing the sustainability of electric vehicle manufacturing, Cylib aims to decrease reliance on mining new raw materials, thereby contributing to a more sustainable electric mobility industry.
Apiday
Venture Round in 2024
Apiday is a Paris-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in providing a data collection platform aimed at simplifying sustainability for businesses. The platform allows organizations to gather all environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data in a centralized location, facilitating the automation of ESG reporting and certification processes. Additionally, Apiday enables collaboration with third-party ESG consultants to enhance ESG scores and implement specific improvements. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform streamlines the management of extra-financial data and simplifies access to specialist advice, making sustainability efforts more measurable and affordable for companies.
Inkitt GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2013 that operates an online community for writers and readers. It provides a platform for authors to share, review, and promote their stories across various genres, including horror, fantasy, romance, sci-fi, and more. Inkitt utilizes a unique data-driven approach to publishing, leveraging crowd wisdom and an algorithm called ReadRank to identify potential bestsellers. The platform allows authors to post their works-in-progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. Inkitt also encompasses interconnected applications, including Galatea, which sells optimized stories chapter by chapter, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. This ecosystem aims to create engaging storytelling experiences across multiple media, with a focus on hyper-personalization through AI to tailor content to individual preferences.
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.
Flowdesk is a regulated digital asset trading and technology firm based in France, specializing in market making, over-the-counter (OTC) services, and treasury management. Registered as a Digital Asset Service Provider, the company is authorized by the French Financial Markets Authority for various digital asset services, including custody, trading, and the conversion of digital assets to legal tender. Flowdesk develops compliant trading and liquidity infrastructure that blends expertise from traditional financial markets with advanced knowledge of algorithmic trading and cryptocurrency. Its platform offers market-making technologies for both spot and derivatives markets, alongside liquidity solutions for exchanges and digital asset projects. This enables clients to access trading infrastructure tailored for institutional-grade operations.
NeoCarbon
Seed Round in 2023
NeoCarbon is a climate technology firm focused on reversing climate change by significantly reducing the costs associated with Direct Air Capture. The company leverages existing infrastructure, specifically cooling towers across Europe, to implement carbon capture systems. By retrofitting these structures without disrupting their original functions, NeoCarbon enhances the efficiency of setting up carbon capture technology, achieving improvements in both time and cost by up to tenfold. This innovative approach positions NeoCarbon as a key player in making sustainable air purification solutions accessible to a broader market, ultimately contributing to a cleaner environment.
HomeCooks
Seed Round in 2023
HomeCooks is a mobile application founded in 2020 and headquartered in London, designed to connect individuals with local chefs who prepare authentic homemade meals. The platform allows users to explore and discover a variety of exciting dishes and cuisines, facilitating access to fresh, affordable food from nearby culinary experts. By bridging the gap between chefs and food enthusiasts, HomeCooks aims to enhance the dining experience while promoting local culinary talent.
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the distribution of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of products including phones, TVs, tablets, smart watches, laptops, desktops, headphones, consoles, cameras, and kitchen appliances. Refurbed devices undergo a rigorous 40-step renewal process to ensure they look new and function like new. Each device comes with at least a 12-month guarantee. The company aims to provide products that are up to 40% cheaper and 100% more environmentally friendly than brand-new counterparts, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious and eco-friendly consumers.
Resourcify
Series A in 2023
Resourcify GmbH, established in 2015 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing and operating a neutral cloud platform for waste management. This platform enables businesses to efficiently manage their waste and recycling operations online, reducing administrative tasks by up to 40% compared to conventional methods. Key features include container pick-up scheduling, real-time collection tracking, documentation management, and legally compliant reporting. Trusted by global corporations such as Cargill and McDonald's, Resourcify aims to facilitate a zero-waste future through digital transformation of recycling processes.
Sylvera is a carbon data provider based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2020. The company specializes in developing machine learning-based tools to monitor the performance of carbon offset projects. These tools enable remote tracking of project performance at intervals of up to a week, facilitating the integration of carbon data into both internal and external reporting frameworks. By offering enhanced transparency around carbon offsets, Sylvera aims to assist businesses and governments in reducing reputational risks associated with carbon emissions, ultimately promoting real-world climate action.
Fairlyne
Seed Round in 2023
Fairlyne is a software company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Paris, France, that specializes in resale software as a service (SaaS) for travel brands. The company develops a lead management platform tailored for the hospitality and transportation industries. This platform is designed to analyze customer needs, identify potential abandonment during the booking process, generate new leads, and offer contextualized data. Additionally, it monitors value and analytics while tracking conversion rates, enabling clients to gain insights into customer behavior. By understanding the reasons behind customer drop-offs, Fairlyne empowers its clients to take real-time actions and deliver personalized content to enhance customer engagement and retention.
Fertifa
Seed Round in 2023
Fertifa Limited is a London-based company that develops and operates a digital platform focused on fertility-related workplace benefits. Founded in 2019, Fertifa provides U.K. employers with tailored reproductive health and fertility packages designed to support their employees' needs. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including fertility treatments, diagnostics, consultations, pregnancy support, and wellbeing services. By collaborating with employers, Fertifa aims to make fertility care more accessible and affordable, addressing the sensitive and private nature of reproductive issues faced by employees. The company also offers guidance on next-generation fertility treatments and access to holistic services, ensuring that employees receive the best possible support on their fertility journeys.
Apiday is a Paris-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in providing a data collection platform aimed at simplifying sustainability for businesses. The platform allows organizations to gather all environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data in a centralized location, facilitating the automation of ESG reporting and certification processes. Additionally, Apiday enables collaboration with third-party ESG consultants to enhance ESG scores and implement specific improvements. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform streamlines the management of extra-financial data and simplifies access to specialist advice, making sustainability efforts more measurable and affordable for companies.
One Trading
Series A in 2023
One Trading is an institutional-grade spot exchange for digital assets, recognized for its robust platform designed for both retail and institutional investors. The company holds a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Italy and is in the process of applying for a MiFID II license to expand its offerings to include regulated crypto derivatives. Leveraging a partnership with Amazon Web Services, One Trading boasts the distinction of being one of the fastest digital asset trading venues available. Its platform provides essential features such as market data, charting tools, and efficient order execution, facilitating effective trading for its users.
Riverse
Seed Round in 2023
Riverse is a European technology company that facilitates greentech manufacturers to generate additional revenue streams by issuing and selling certified carbon credits swiftly through its B2B platform. This platform focuses on tech-driven, circular economy projects, offering impact measurement, verification, and monetization services to accelerate industrial decarbonization efforts.
TIER Mobility
Convertible Note in 2023
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.
Prewave GmbH is a technology company based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a data analytics platform that utilizes machine learning to predict risks in supply chain networks. By analyzing social media data, Prewave's solution monitors and communicates potential supply chain anomalies, allowing businesses to anticipate upcoming risk events and address sustainability challenges. The company's innovative approach enables organizations to enhance their logistics management and mitigate disruptions through timely and informed decision-making.
doctorly GmbH is a health technology company based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in a cloud-based practice management platform for healthcare professionals. Founded in 2017, the company offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service solution that streamlines various aspects of medical practice management. Its platform enables digital booking, video conferencing, and the management of electronic health records, enhancing efficiency for doctors while improving patient engagement. Additionally, doctorly provides tools for patient health analysis and integrates with other health industry applications, facilitating seamless connections between healthcare providers and patients. By focusing on innovative digital solutions, doctorly aims to drive meaningful improvements in the healthcare sector on an international scale.
Cylib is a Greentech startup focused on transforming lithium-ion battery recycling in Europe. The company offers battery recycling services designed to support the green energy transition by efficiently recovering raw materials during the recycling process. This high-efficiency approach significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with the entire battery value chain. By enhancing the sustainability of electric vehicle manufacturing, Cylib aims to decrease reliance on mining new raw materials, thereby contributing to a more sustainable electric mobility industry.
Simbel is an edtech company founded in 2021 and based in Paris, France, that focuses on facilitating learning and development for small and medium-sized businesses. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that serves as a marketplace for training, connecting employees with curated training providers and a variety of courses tailored to their development needs. By integrating with existing HR systems, Simbel begins with performance reviews to identify individual learning requirements, promoting a culture of continuous improvement. The platform streamlines learning and development workflows, enhances employee engagement, and helps optimize training budgets, ultimately transforming organizations into environments that prioritize growth and skill enhancement.
Cobee is a Madrid-based company founded in 2018 that develops an online platform aimed at automating and simplifying employee benefits management. The platform provides a centralized solution for companies to manage employee benefits, enabling them to offer flexible compensation options without the need for intermediaries. Employees receive a VISA card linked to the platform, allowing them to pay for various expenses such as meals, transportation, daycare, training, and medical insurance. Cobee's application provides real-time visibility into expenditures and savings, enhancing user experience and fostering satisfaction among both companies and employees. By streamlining the benefits process and consolidating information, Cobee improves service quality and reduces costs associated with employee benefits management.
Five Lives
Seed Round in 2022
Five Lives is a London-based digital therapeutics company focused on enhancing brain health through its innovative mobile application, Sharp. The platform is designed to assist users in measuring and managing their cognitive health, ultimately aiming to reduce the risk of cognitive decline. By providing an engaging and user-friendly tool, Five Lives empowers individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles, thereby improving their overall well-being and extending their quality of life. This proactive approach aims to facilitate earlier detection of dementia and promote long-term cognitive health for users.
Bliq GmbH, established in 2019 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing application software for gig workers in the transport industry. Its flagship product, Bliq Ride, enables registered drivers to automate their daily tasks by accepting or rejecting orders from multiple platforms simultaneously. The company's mission is to streamline work organization for rideshare and delivery drivers using traffic data, technology, and collective intelligence. As of now, Bliq employs 25 people.
Cylib is a Greentech startup focused on transforming lithium-ion battery recycling in Europe. The company offers battery recycling services designed to support the green energy transition by efficiently recovering raw materials during the recycling process. This high-efficiency approach significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with the entire battery value chain. By enhancing the sustainability of electric vehicle manufacturing, Cylib aims to decrease reliance on mining new raw materials, thereby contributing to a more sustainable electric mobility industry.
Yardlink is a B2B procurement platform designed specifically for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, England. The platform facilitates contractors' access to essential resources, including tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management, and various service providers. By streamlining the procurement process, Yardlink enables contractors to find, book, and pay for necessary supplies efficiently. Additionally, the platform contributes to sustainability efforts by connecting contractors with approved local suppliers, thereby helping to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects. Yardlink's technology also optimizes equipment rental by aggregating supply and improving access to the closest rental options, making it easier for builders to manage their equipment needs.
Toqio is a technology company founded in 2019 by Eduardo Martinez and Michael Galvin, with offices in London, Madrid, and Nairobi. It specializes in providing a platform that enables organizations to develop customized fintech solutions, either as mobile applications or web-based services. Toqio offers software integration tools tailored for the financial industry, facilitating various functions such as digital banking, onboarding, transaction monitoring, and the distribution of financial products and services. Its platform includes a marketplace of partners and supports configuration and customization, allowing companies to rapidly deploy data-driven financial propositions to their customers.
Prewave GmbH is a technology company based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a data analytics platform that utilizes machine learning to predict risks in supply chain networks. By analyzing social media data, Prewave's solution monitors and communicates potential supply chain anomalies, allowing businesses to anticipate upcoming risk events and address sustainability challenges. The company's innovative approach enables organizations to enhance their logistics management and mitigate disruptions through timely and informed decision-making.
Ledgy is a Zurich-based company founded in July 2017 by Ben Brandt, Timo Horstschaefer, and Yoko Spirig. It specializes in developing a valuation tracking platform that facilitates the management of equity capital and employee participation. The platform simplifies the overview of vesting plans, phantom programs, and numbered shares, effectively digitizing the equity management process. By providing clarity and insights into capital tables, funding rounds, and exit negotiations, Ledgy enhances the ability of entrepreneurs and shareholders to make informed decisions regarding their equity assets.
The Lowdown
Seed Round in 2022
The Lowdown is a London-based company that provides a comprehensive online platform focused on contraception and reproductive healthcare for women. Established in 2019, it enables users to share their experiences with various contraceptive methods, offering insights into their effects and side effects. By leveraging user-generated content alongside medical guidance, The Lowdown empowers women to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare. The platform allows women to report their personal experiences, check symptoms related to their contraceptive methods, and access practical advice to mitigate any negative emotional or mental impacts. This community-driven approach prioritizes women's autonomy in managing their reproductive health.
Flowdesk is a regulated digital asset trading and technology firm based in France, specializing in market making, over-the-counter (OTC) services, and treasury management. Registered as a Digital Asset Service Provider, the company is authorized by the French Financial Markets Authority for various digital asset services, including custody, trading, and the conversion of digital assets to legal tender. Flowdesk develops compliant trading and liquidity infrastructure that blends expertise from traditional financial markets with advanced knowledge of algorithmic trading and cryptocurrency. Its platform offers market-making technologies for both spot and derivatives markets, alongside liquidity solutions for exchanges and digital asset projects. This enables clients to access trading infrastructure tailored for institutional-grade operations.
Stotles
Seed Round in 2022
Stotles Ltd is a London-based company that operates a Software as a Service platform aimed at enhancing public-sector procurement accessibility for suppliers. Established in 2017, Stotles aggregates and standardizes extensive public sector data, enabling suppliers to track potential contracts, monitor competitors, and gain insights into government buyers. Its platform provides tools such as a tender inbox, market intelligence, and collaboration features, which help suppliers identify and engage with relevant opportunities in real time. By bringing transparency to the vast financial transactions between governments and businesses, Stotles facilitates better connections between suppliers and government entities, ultimately helping them secure more contracts.
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that facilitates wallet experiences for end users. The company enables decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services to integrate with major open-source protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and ERC20 tokens, with plans to expand to Stellar, EOS, and Tezos. Upvest's modular and scalable investment API allows financial institutions to create tailored investment products for their customers, enabling features such as portfolio creation, savings plans, and micro-investing through roundups. This comprehensive digital infrastructure supports seamless and secure investment experiences across international borders, backed by extensive support in areas such as licensing and vendor management.
Friday Finance
Series A in 2022
Friday Finance is a financial management platform based in Berlin, Germany, designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Europe. Established in 2021, the company aims to simplify B2B finance by offering tools that facilitate the collection, payment, and financing of invoices. Its platform integrates with users' existing bank accounts, providing real-time insights into cash flow while enabling businesses to pay bills, create financial forecasts, and streamline their month-end closing processes. By centralizing various financial functions, Friday Finance enhances control, visibility, and automation for finance teams, ultimately helping businesses save time and operate more efficiently.
CoachHub is a digital learning and coaching platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches, complemented by tailored micro-learning content. The platform is designed to facilitate coaching for employees across various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. CoachHub's offerings include AI-enabled coaching and data-driven insights that allow organizations to create scalable and measurable coaching programs for their workforce, regardless of department or seniority level. By enabling remote and online coaching, CoachHub ensures that employees can access development opportunities from any location, fostering growth and talent development within organizations.
Actiondesk
Seed Round in 2022
ActionDesk is a French software company based in Asnières-sur-Seine. It specializes in developing data management solutions that enable users to import, refresh, and synchronize data from various applications such as SQL, Stripe, Salesforce, and HubSpot directly into spreadsheets. The platform allows for automatic data importing, calculation, and manipulation, making it accessible for non-technical teams to build workflow automation using familiar spreadsheet tools.
Bliq GmbH, established in 2019 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing application software for gig workers in the transport industry. Its flagship product, Bliq Ride, enables registered drivers to automate their daily tasks by accepting or rejecting orders from multiple platforms simultaneously. The company's mission is to streamline work organization for rideshare and delivery drivers using traffic data, technology, and collective intelligence. As of now, Bliq employs 25 people.
KETS Quantum Security
Venture Round in 2022
KETS Quantum Security Ltd, established in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializes in creating secure communication solutions leveraging quantum technologies. The company offers quantum key distribution (QKD) for secure data transmission and a low-power footprint chip designed to ensure future-proof, quantum-safe communications. Additionally, KETS provides quantum random number generation (QRNG), which serves as a cryptographic entropy source.
NeoCarbon
Pre Seed Round in 2022
NeoCarbon is a climate technology firm focused on reversing climate change by significantly reducing the costs associated with Direct Air Capture. The company leverages existing infrastructure, specifically cooling towers across Europe, to implement carbon capture systems. By retrofitting these structures without disrupting their original functions, NeoCarbon enhances the efficiency of setting up carbon capture technology, achieving improvements in both time and cost by up to tenfold. This innovative approach positions NeoCarbon as a key player in making sustainable air purification solutions accessible to a broader market, ultimately contributing to a cleaner environment.
Apiday is a Paris-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in providing a data collection platform aimed at simplifying sustainability for businesses. The platform allows organizations to gather all environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data in a centralized location, facilitating the automation of ESG reporting and certification processes. Additionally, Apiday enables collaboration with third-party ESG consultants to enhance ESG scores and implement specific improvements. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform streamlines the management of extra-financial data and simplifies access to specialist advice, making sustainability efforts more measurable and affordable for companies.
Rollee is a developer of a secure platform that focuses on the verification of employment data in Europe. The company offers a range of services, including profile verification, claim verification, activity monitoring, and fleet management. By facilitating access to reliable data sourced from payroll, Rollee enables businesses to automate their verification processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.
Finary is a wealth management platform based in Paris, France, founded in 2020. The company provides users with tools to effectively track and manage their financial assets, including personal finance, real estate, cryptocurrencies, insurance, and other securities. Finary's platform is designed to offer a comprehensive overview of asset allocation, allowing users to monitor, analyze, and optimize their investments. By facilitating tailored management of diverse financial portfolios, Finary empowers individuals to make informed decisions regarding their wealth.
Resourcify
Venture Round in 2022
Resourcify GmbH, established in 2015 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing and operating a neutral cloud platform for waste management. This platform enables businesses to efficiently manage their waste and recycling operations online, reducing administrative tasks by up to 40% compared to conventional methods. Key features include container pick-up scheduling, real-time collection tracking, documentation management, and legally compliant reporting. Trusted by global corporations such as Cargill and McDonald's, Resourcify aims to facilitate a zero-waste future through digital transformation of recycling processes.
remberg GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, provides a cloud-based Asset-Relationship-Management System designed for manufacturers, service providers, and operators. The company's platform facilitates collaboration among industrial workers, AI systems, and agents throughout the entire lifecycle of assets. It optimizes maintenance processes for industrial machinery by managing the complete service lifecycle, from initial inquiries to work order completion. This integrated approach allows organizations to efficiently handle their systems and equipment in a single, cohesive platform.
Pimloc Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in deep learning technology for video security and data privacy. The company's flagship product, Secure Redact, is an automated platform designed to bulk redact personal data from video content, safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring visual privacy for both private businesses and public organizations. Pimloc's mission is to advance visual AI systems responsibly, protecting individuals' freedoms by enabling safe management of video surveillance data.
Blloc GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in manufacturing the BllocZero18, a minimalist smartphone designed to enhance user focus and productivity. The company also develops a mobile application that transforms the home screen experience, aiming to reduce screen time and encourage a more balanced relationship with technology. Through its intuitive design, native widgets, and unified messaging features, Blloc enables users to prioritize important tasks and optimize their digital interactions. Blloc's products are available for purchase online, reflecting its commitment to providing solutions that foster a more mindful and controlled digital life.
Fertifa
Seed Round in 2022
Fertifa Limited is a London-based company that develops and operates a digital platform focused on fertility-related workplace benefits. Founded in 2019, Fertifa provides U.K. employers with tailored reproductive health and fertility packages designed to support their employees' needs. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including fertility treatments, diagnostics, consultations, pregnancy support, and wellbeing services. By collaborating with employers, Fertifa aims to make fertility care more accessible and affordable, addressing the sensitive and private nature of reproductive issues faced by employees. The company also offers guidance on next-generation fertility treatments and access to holistic services, ensuring that employees receive the best possible support on their fertility journeys.
TIER Mobility
Series D in 2021
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup focused on reinventing working capital management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers innovative lending products, including pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services. Billie's platform leverages big data analytics and digitalized processes to provide instant financing at the point-of-sale and streamline invoice factoring, helping SMEs manage their outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork. Additionally, Billie assists B2B online merchants in securing better payment terms through a pay-after-delivery product.
Inkitt GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2013 that operates an online community for writers and readers. It provides a platform for authors to share, review, and promote their stories across various genres, including horror, fantasy, romance, sci-fi, and more. Inkitt utilizes a unique data-driven approach to publishing, leveraging crowd wisdom and an algorithm called ReadRank to identify potential bestsellers. The platform allows authors to post their works-in-progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. Inkitt also encompasses interconnected applications, including Galatea, which sells optimized stories chapter by chapter, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. This ecosystem aims to create engaging storytelling experiences across multiple media, with a focus on hyper-personalization through AI to tailor content to individual preferences.
Schüttflix
Venture Round in 2021
Schüttflix GmbH is a digital marketplace and delivery platform based in Gütersloh, Germany, specializing in the delivery of bulk construction materials such as sand, crushed rock, and gravel. Founded in 2018, the company serves as a logistics hub for the construction industry, connecting construction companies, building material suppliers, waste disposal firms, and freight forwarders through its application. The platform facilitates the ordering, tracking, and management of construction materials, allowing users to streamline their operations, reduce downtime, and enhance project efficiency.
Qovery is a Container as a Service (CaaS) platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company provides a solution that allows users to develop and deploy applications quickly and efficiently, without the need for infrastructure management. By offering various developer-based accounts fully integrated into the application, Qovery enhances the development experience, enabling developers to autonomously manage their applications. This approach accelerates the application development cycle, allowing teams to focus on coding and innovation rather than operational concerns.
CoachHub is a digital learning and coaching platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches, complemented by tailored micro-learning content. The platform is designed to facilitate coaching for employees across various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. CoachHub's offerings include AI-enabled coaching and data-driven insights that allow organizations to create scalable and measurable coaching programs for their workforce, regardless of department or seniority level. By enabling remote and online coaching, CoachHub ensures that employees can access development opportunities from any location, fostering growth and talent development within organizations.
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the distribution of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of products including phones, TVs, tablets, smart watches, laptops, desktops, headphones, consoles, cameras, and kitchen appliances. Refurbed devices undergo a rigorous 40-step renewal process to ensure they look new and function like new. Each device comes with at least a 12-month guarantee. The company aims to provide products that are up to 40% cheaper and 100% more environmentally friendly than brand-new counterparts, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious and eco-friendly consumers.
Cobee is a Madrid-based company founded in 2018 that develops an online platform aimed at automating and simplifying employee benefits management. The platform provides a centralized solution for companies to manage employee benefits, enabling them to offer flexible compensation options without the need for intermediaries. Employees receive a VISA card linked to the platform, allowing them to pay for various expenses such as meals, transportation, daycare, training, and medical insurance. Cobee's application provides real-time visibility into expenditures and savings, enhancing user experience and fostering satisfaction among both companies and employees. By streamlining the benefits process and consolidating information, Cobee improves service quality and reduces costs associated with employee benefits management.
Tide is a UK-based fintech company specializing in business banking services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its platform offers streamlined business accounts and administrative solutions, such as seamless integration with accounting systems, to help SMEs save time and money. Tide's advanced technology is tailored to the needs of SMEs, making it a leading challenger in the UK's SME banking sector. The company is committed to serving SMEs exclusively, focusing on their unique requirements.
Agro.Club
Series A in 2021
Agro.Club is a full-stack B2B global marketplace focused on the agricultural sector, operating primarily in Europe, South America, and North America. The company aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the food supply chain by leveraging technology to connect various stakeholders in the agriculture value chain. With a user base exceeding 40,000 farmers and thousands of grain companies, Agro.Club employs advanced analytics and algorithms to ensure transparency in the market and to rapidly match supply with demand. Its custom-built platform facilitates the entire transaction process, including quality control, KYC compliance, logistics, and financing, making it a unique player in the global grain marketplace. Agro.Club is already operationally profitable, reflecting its effective approach to addressing the complexities of the agricultural supply chain.
Toqio is a technology company founded in 2019 by Eduardo Martinez and Michael Galvin, with offices in London, Madrid, and Nairobi. It specializes in providing a platform that enables organizations to develop customized fintech solutions, either as mobile applications or web-based services. Toqio offers software integration tools tailored for the financial industry, facilitating various functions such as digital banking, onboarding, transaction monitoring, and the distribution of financial products and services. Its platform includes a marketplace of partners and supports configuration and customization, allowing companies to rapidly deploy data-driven financial propositions to their customers.
myclubs GmbH is a Vienna-based company that operates a subscription-based digital sports membership platform, launched in 2014. The company aggregates sports facilities and offers a wide range of fitness options, including access to over 1,200 exclusive partner gyms, boutique studios, and fitness classes in Austria and Switzerland. This innovative platform enables customers to book various fitness offerings at a fixed price, ensuring flexibility and convenience. Additionally, myclubs GmbH provides tailored corporate fitness solutions that encourage employee participation in fitness activities for clients such as IBM, Deloitte, and Danone. With a commitment to digitalizing the fitness market, myclubs GmbH aims to become a leading sports provider in the Alpine region, enhancing access to quality fitness resources for both individuals and organizations.
Friday Finance
Seed Round in 2021
Friday Finance is a financial management platform based in Berlin, Germany, designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Europe. Established in 2021, the company aims to simplify B2B finance by offering tools that facilitate the collection, payment, and financing of invoices. Its platform integrates with users' existing bank accounts, providing real-time insights into cash flow while enabling businesses to pay bills, create financial forecasts, and streamline their month-end closing processes. By centralizing various financial functions, Friday Finance enhances control, visibility, and automation for finance teams, ultimately helping businesses save time and operate more efficiently.
Resourcify
Venture Round in 2021
Resourcify GmbH, established in 2015 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing and operating a neutral cloud platform for waste management. This platform enables businesses to efficiently manage their waste and recycling operations online, reducing administrative tasks by up to 40% compared to conventional methods. Key features include container pick-up scheduling, real-time collection tracking, documentation management, and legally compliant reporting. Trusted by global corporations such as Cargill and McDonald's, Resourcify aims to facilitate a zero-waste future through digital transformation of recycling processes.
KETS Quantum Security
Series A in 2021
KETS Quantum Security Ltd, established in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializes in creating secure communication solutions leveraging quantum technologies. The company offers quantum key distribution (QKD) for secure data transmission and a low-power footprint chip designed to ensure future-proof, quantum-safe communications. Additionally, KETS provides quantum random number generation (QRNG), which serves as a cryptographic entropy source.
Finary is a wealth management platform based in Paris, France, founded in 2020. The company provides users with tools to effectively track and manage their financial assets, including personal finance, real estate, cryptocurrencies, insurance, and other securities. Finary's platform is designed to offer a comprehensive overview of asset allocation, allowing users to monitor, analyze, and optimize their investments. By facilitating tailored management of diverse financial portfolios, Finary empowers individuals to make informed decisions regarding their wealth.
Sylvera
Seed Round in 2021
Sylvera is a carbon data provider based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2020. The company specializes in developing machine learning-based tools to monitor the performance of carbon offset projects. These tools enable remote tracking of project performance at intervals of up to a week, facilitating the integration of carbon data into both internal and external reporting frameworks. By offering enhanced transparency around carbon offsets, Sylvera aims to assist businesses and governments in reducing reputational risks associated with carbon emissions, ultimately promoting real-world climate action.
Friday Finance
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Friday Finance is a financial management platform based in Berlin, Germany, designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Europe. Established in 2021, the company aims to simplify B2B finance by offering tools that facilitate the collection, payment, and financing of invoices. Its platform integrates with users' existing bank accounts, providing real-time insights into cash flow while enabling businesses to pay bills, create financial forecasts, and streamline their month-end closing processes. By centralizing various financial functions, Friday Finance enhances control, visibility, and automation for finance teams, ultimately helping businesses save time and operate more efficiently.
SwipeGuide
Venture Round in 2021
SwipeGuide B.V., founded in 2015 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in developing a cloud platform that allows users to create, edit, publish, and share visual step-by-step instructions through mobile apps and websites. The company's software is designed for the manufacturing sector, focusing on mobile-first frontline training and visual job tools. SwipeGuide enables users to design their own instructions without needing extensive knowledge in instructional design or technical writing, thereby improving instruction experiences and reducing customer service costs and paper waste.
Elephant Healthcare
Series A in 2021
Elephant Healthcare Limited is a technology company established in 2018 and located in London, United Kingdom. The company focuses on designing and developing a digital health system aimed at addressing critical challenges in global healthcare. Founded by medical professionals, Elephant Healthcare leverages extensive medical knowledge to create a global digital health network that connects various components of the healthcare ecosystem. Its software platform digitizes medical clinics, enabling enhanced connectivity and offering tools that can transform primary care. By utilizing blockchain and decentralized infrastructure, the platform links existing healthcare services and facilitates the development of new health applications, ultimately aiming to improve patient care and reduce costs, particularly in low-income regions.
CoachHub is a digital learning and coaching platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches, complemented by tailored micro-learning content. The platform is designed to facilitate coaching for employees across various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. CoachHub's offerings include AI-enabled coaching and data-driven insights that allow organizations to create scalable and measurable coaching programs for their workforce, regardless of department or seniority level. By enabling remote and online coaching, CoachHub ensures that employees can access development opportunities from any location, fostering growth and talent development within organizations.
Xapix, Inc. is a technology company that develops an online platform designed for enterprise developers to seamlessly discover, integrate, and manage data and services from various providers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Xapix enables the combination of data endpoints into a unified application programming interface (API) while facilitating data mapping across different formats. The platform also supports e-commerce brand leaders by offering tools such as a personal Amazon AI Operations Assistant, which leverages advanced financial and operational analysis to enhance sales and profitability. Additionally, Xapix provides an analytics and brand insights platform that centralizes key data from multiple sources, delivering artificial intelligence-driven recommendations to help digital-first retailers effectively manage and scale their brands across various marketplaces. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to access performance insights and optimize their operations to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Yardlink
Seed Round in 2020
Yardlink is a B2B procurement platform designed specifically for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, England. The platform facilitates contractors' access to essential resources, including tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management, and various service providers. By streamlining the procurement process, Yardlink enables contractors to find, book, and pay for necessary supplies efficiently. Additionally, the platform contributes to sustainability efforts by connecting contractors with approved local suppliers, thereby helping to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects. Yardlink's technology also optimizes equipment rental by aggregating supply and improving access to the closest rental options, making it easier for builders to manage their equipment needs.
Sense Street
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Sense Street Ltd. is a company based in Sevenoaks, United Kingdom, that specializes in capital market communications. Established in 2019, it focuses on transforming unstructured market conversations into a detailed understanding of liquidity in over-the-counter (OTC) capital markets. The company employs supervised learning algorithms to train neural networks, aiming to exceed the performance of traditional heuristic and unsupervised methods. By carefully annotating market conversations and structuring datasets, Sense Street enables investment banks and capital markets to effectively manage complex interactions with asset managers, facilitating the development of data-driven business models.
Pimloc Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in deep learning technology for video security and data privacy. The company's flagship product, Secure Redact, is an automated platform designed to bulk redact personal data from video content, safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring visual privacy for both private businesses and public organizations. Pimloc's mission is to advance visual AI systems responsibly, protecting individuals' freedoms by enabling safe management of video surveillance data.
Stotles
Seed Round in 2020
Stotles Ltd is a London-based company that operates a Software as a Service platform aimed at enhancing public-sector procurement accessibility for suppliers. Established in 2017, Stotles aggregates and standardizes extensive public sector data, enabling suppliers to track potential contracts, monitor competitors, and gain insights into government buyers. Its platform provides tools such as a tender inbox, market intelligence, and collaboration features, which help suppliers identify and engage with relevant opportunities in real time. By bringing transparency to the vast financial transactions between governments and businesses, Stotles facilitates better connections between suppliers and government entities, ultimately helping them secure more contracts.
Bitpanda GmbH is a digital assets platform based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2014. The company facilitates the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, fractional stocks, and precious metals, aiming to simplify access to financial markets for users. Its platform offers features such as low fees, 24/7 trading, real-time settlement, and various payment options, allowing users to manage their investments conveniently. Bitpanda also provides a debit card that enables users to spend their investments like cash, further enhancing the accessibility and usability of digital assets.
Factris is a fintech company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, that focuses on providing financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company specializes in factoring, debt management, debtor insurance, and invoice finance by purchasing unpaid invoices to provide immediate working capital. Its platform allows businesses to convert their outstanding invoices into cash within one business day, thereby addressing their cash flow needs efficiently. By modernizing the traditional factoring model, Factris enables SMEs across Europe to access flexible credit lines that support their growth and operational requirements.
IOMED
Venture Round in 2020
IOMED Medical Solutions is a technology company based in Barcelona, Catalonia, founded in 2016 by Alvaro Abella, Gabriel de Maeztu, and Javier Oca. The company specializes in medical record management software that utilizes artificial intelligence and Natural Language Processing to structure clinical data. By extracting insights from clinical notes, IOMED's software helps hospitals save costs and allocate resources more effectively. The platform enhances data structuring, integration, and interoperability, enabling clinicians to access organized and visualized medical information. This technology ultimately supports healthcare professionals in making informed decisions, improving efficiency and operational savings within medical environments.
Bnext is a fintech platform based in Madrid, Spain, that redefines banking by offering a comprehensive digital banking experience without the need for traditional banks. It allows users to establish current accounts quickly, providing nearly all the functionalities of conventional banking. A key feature of Bnext is its Marketplace, which grants users access to a curated selection of financial products from various fintechs and banks, tailored to meet individual needs. Users can manage their existing bank accounts alongside Bnext's offerings, enabling them to oversee their entire financial landscape in one place. The platform emphasizes collaboration with financial service providers to present the best available options, rather than relying on commission-based sales of products. Bnext's diverse portfolio includes offerings such as loans, real estate investments, and crowdfunding opportunities, positioning it as a pioneering force in the emerging landscape of digital banking.
TaxScouts
Series A in 2020
TaxScouts is a London-based tax preparation platform founded in 2017 by Mart Abramov, Kaupo Kõrv, and Daniel Karger. The company aims to simplify the tax filing process for individuals by offering an online service that connects users with certified accountants. Its platform features a tax bot that assists users in understanding their personal income tax situations and provides suggestions for reducing their tax liabilities. Additionally, TaxScouts integrates with financial institutions to automatically import relevant tax data, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the tax filing experience.
zerolens
Seed Round in 2020
Zerolens GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in developing a virtual 3D photo studio accessible via web and mobile applications. The company’s platform provides a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface that enables brands, creatives, and businesses to design, arrange, and export professional-quality product images. Zerolens helps its users create compelling marketing visuals, including images for bundles, banners, advertisements, and social media, while also allowing the generation of GIFs for products. Its innovative solution streamlines the photo shooting process, making it easier for users to achieve optimal results for their marketing initiatives.
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 technology company based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in a cloud-based practice management platform for healthcare professionals. Founded in 2017, the company offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service solution that streamlines various aspects of medical practice management. Its platform enables digital booking, video conferencing, and the management of electronic health records, enhancing efficiency for doctors while improving patient engagement. Additionally, doctorly provides tools for patient health analysis and integrates with other health industry applications, facilitating seamless connections between healthcare providers and patients. By focusing on innovative digital solutions, doctorly aims to drive meaningful improvements in the healthcare sector on an international scale.
Agro.Club
Seed Round in 2020
Agro.Club is a full-stack B2B global marketplace focused on the agricultural sector, operating primarily in Europe, South America, and North America. The company aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the food supply chain by leveraging technology to connect various stakeholders in the agriculture value chain. With a user base exceeding 40,000 farmers and thousands of grain companies, Agro.Club employs advanced analytics and algorithms to ensure transparency in the market and to rapidly match supply with demand. Its custom-built platform facilitates the entire transaction process, including quality control, KYC compliance, logistics, and financing, making it a unique player in the global grain marketplace. Agro.Club is already operationally profitable, reflecting its effective approach to addressing the complexities of the agricultural supply chain.
Bloom Diagnostics
Series B in 2020
Bloom Diagnostics AG is a Swiss company headquartered in Zurich, with additional offices in Vienna and New York. It specializes in developing innovative diagnostic devices that empower users to monitor, maintain, and enhance their health. The company has created a software-based home test kit that utilizes a small blood sample to provide insights into various health metrics. This tool leverages advanced algorithms and machine learning to deliver real-time feedback on health and blood markers, allowing users to gain valuable information about their well-being. By offering anonymized medical data through its analytics platform, Bloom Diagnostics aims to facilitate personal health management and inform users about their future health trajectories, including fertility projections.
Sense Street
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Sense Street Ltd. is a company based in Sevenoaks, United Kingdom, that specializes in capital market communications. Established in 2019, it focuses on transforming unstructured market conversations into a detailed understanding of liquidity in over-the-counter (OTC) capital markets. The company employs supervised learning algorithms to train neural networks, aiming to exceed the performance of traditional heuristic and unsupervised methods. By carefully annotating market conversations and structuring datasets, Sense Street enables investment banks and capital markets to effectively manage complex interactions with asset managers, facilitating the development of data-driven business models.
Deep Render
Seed Round in 2020
Deep Render Ltd. is a London-based AI startup that specializes in developing advanced media compression algorithms. Originating as a spin-out from the Department of Computing at Imperial College London, the company focuses on leveraging proprietary and patented technology to enhance media compression through deep learning techniques. Its innovative approach includes the application of density estimation, unsupervised learning, and quantum methods, resulting in state-of-the-art Biological Image Compression that achieves a minimum of 50% efficiency improvement over existing standards. Additionally, Deep Render is recognized for creating the first AI codec capable of real-time video playback, which allows for enhanced market opportunities and significant cost reductions for users.
Schüttflix
Venture Round in 2020
Schüttflix GmbH is a digital marketplace and delivery platform based in Gütersloh, Germany, specializing in the delivery of bulk construction materials such as sand, crushed rock, and gravel. Founded in 2018, the company serves as a logistics hub for the construction industry, connecting construction companies, building material suppliers, waste disposal firms, and freight forwarders through its application. The platform facilitates the ordering, tracking, and management of construction materials, allowing users to streamline their operations, reduce downtime, and enhance project efficiency.
Bitpanda
Venture Round in 2020
Bitpanda GmbH is a digital assets platform based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2014. The company facilitates the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, fractional stocks, and precious metals, aiming to simplify access to financial markets for users. Its platform offers features such as low fees, 24/7 trading, real-time settlement, and various payment options, allowing users to manage their investments conveniently. Bitpanda also provides a debit card that enables users to spend their investments like cash, further enhancing the accessibility and usability of digital assets.
Planetly
Seed Round in 2020
Planetly is a Berlin-based software company specializing in intelligent carbon management. It provides a platform that automates the process from data collection to reduction strategies and offsetting measures, helping businesses gain transparency into their carbon footprint and take pragmatic action against climate change. Planetly serves various sectors including banking, insurance, manufacturing, retail, and IT, assisting them in analyzing, reducing, and offsetting their organizational carbon footprints.
FinCompare - Smarter Business Finance
Series A in 2020
FinCompare GmbH is a fintech startup based in Berlin, Germany, that provides a financing platform tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in October 2016 by Stephan Heller, the company enables businesses to access a wide array of financing options, including corporate loans, factoring, leasing, warehouse financing, and mezzanine capital. Through its online platform, FinCompare allows users to independently compare offers from various banks, fintechs, and alternative financial services providers, simplifying the financing process with a digital application system. This one-stop destination for financing questions empowers SMEs to make informed decisions, facilitating their ability to secure loans from reliable lenders while enhancing risk management.
Cobee is a Madrid-based company founded in 2018 that develops an online platform aimed at automating and simplifying employee benefits management. The platform provides a centralized solution for companies to manage employee benefits, enabling them to offer flexible compensation options without the need for intermediaries. Employees receive a VISA card linked to the platform, allowing them to pay for various expenses such as meals, transportation, daycare, training, and medical insurance. Cobee's application provides real-time visibility into expenditures and savings, enhancing user experience and fostering satisfaction among both companies and employees. By streamlining the benefits process and consolidating information, Cobee improves service quality and reduces costs associated with employee benefits management.
Second Nature
Series A in 2020
Second Nature is a London-based company that offers online behavioral change programs designed to help individuals manage their health, particularly those at risk of type 2 diabetes. Founded in 2013, the company provides a smartphone application that coaches and motivates users to adopt healthier lifestyles. Through its platform, users can sign up for various programs, track their progress, and ultimately graduate to maintain their health improvements. Formerly known as Our Path Ltd, the company rebranded to Second Nature in February 2020, reflecting its commitment to fostering lasting lifestyle changes for its users.
ready2order
Seed Round in 2020
ready2order is a fintech company that specializes in developing a digital cash-register application aimed at reducing administrative burdens for small and medium-sized businesses. Launched in 2015 as a hobby project, the platform has since streamlined operations for over 10,000 entrepreneurs by offering a comprehensive Point of Sale system. The company is focused on expanding its services to include payment solutions and banking, with particular emphasis on the German market, which presents significant growth potential. By integrating features such as cash book management, data security, employee management, and inventory control, ready2order empowers small businesses to optimize their operations and make informed decisions. The company strives to support entrepreneurs in navigating the complexities of self-employment, allowing them to concentrate on what matters most—their passion and customer service.
Gronda
Venture Round in 2020
Gronda GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Wattens, Austria, operates the world's largest online community dedicated to professionals in the gastronomy, hotel, and catering industries. The platform serves chefs, waiters, baristas, and other industry professionals across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. Gronda empowers chefs by providing a space to showcase their culinary creations, connect with a global audience, and monetize their recipes. The platform not only facilitates recipe sharing and knowledge exchange but also aims to preserve culinary traditions for future generations. With over 1.1 million chefs engaged, Gronda has established itself as a vital hub for culinary innovation, allowing members to build portfolios, share diverse recipes, and foster connections within a vibrant community. The platform features a vast collection of more than 170,000 shared creations and enjoys a high user satisfaction rating, reflecting its significance in enriching the global culinary landscape.
Invesdor
Venture Round in 2020
Invesdor is a fintech platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. It operates an equity crowdfunding platform that facilitates investments in ambitious growth companies across Northern Europe, enabling investors from over 70 countries to participate in equity and bond offerings. Invesdor aims to streamline the fundraising process and make investment opportunities accessible to both large and small investors. The company's client base includes private and publicly traded firms from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and the UK, supported by its offices in Helsinki and Stockholm. Through its innovative services, Invesdor contributes to the next generation of financial solutions for emerging businesses in the region.
Ecotag
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Payments and Loyalty Interfaces for Hospitality Sector in EU
CoachHub is a digital learning and coaching platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches, complemented by tailored micro-learning content. The platform is designed to facilitate coaching for employees across various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. CoachHub's offerings include AI-enabled coaching and data-driven insights that allow organizations to create scalable and measurable coaching programs for their workforce, regardless of department or seniority level. By enabling remote and online coaching, CoachHub ensures that employees can access development opportunities from any location, fostering growth and talent development within organizations.
remberg
Seed Round in 2019
remberg GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, provides a cloud-based Asset-Relationship-Management System designed for manufacturers, service providers, and operators. The company's platform facilitates collaboration among industrial workers, AI systems, and agents throughout the entire lifecycle of assets. It optimizes maintenance processes for industrial machinery by managing the complete service lifecycle, from initial inquiries to work order completion. This integrated approach allows organizations to efficiently handle their systems and equipment in a single, cohesive platform.