Pliant is a European fintech that specializes in B2B payment solutions through an API-first platform designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and embed payments into financial workflows. It serves industries with complex payment needs, such as travel and fleet, by enabling greater efficiency, control, and profitability. The company targets two primary segments: businesses seeking operational automation and extended credit lines, and financial software platforms, ERP providers, and banks seeking to offer embedded finance and white-label credit card solutions. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant supports over 3,500 businesses and more than 20 partners, and operates as a licensed e-money institution issuing Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries. The platform provides customizable credit card management, automated transaction tracking, and real-time spending control to enhance financial oversight, reduce administrative workload, and optimize cash flow while maintaining security compliance.
Inkitt operates an online community for writers and readers, offering a platform where authors can share and refine their work while gaining insights from readers. The company uses data-driven approaches to identify popular stories and publishes them across various media, aiming to create blockbuster franchises similar to Disney's model.
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.
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.
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.
Doctorly is a health tech company that provides a cloud-based practice management platform for doctors to run their entire practice in one system. The platform includes digital booking, video conferencing, electronic health records, and patient health analysis, and offers a connected patient app along with an integration platform to natively connect tools and workflows within the healthcare ecosystem. The goal is to save doctors time, reduce costs, and increase efficiency while enabling broader connectivity with partners and services. Founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Founded in Munich, Germany in 2018, remberg provides a cloud-based Asset Relationship Management System. This platform facilitates collaboration among industrial workers, AI copilots, and agents across organizations throughout the lifecycle of assets. It streamlines maintenance processes for industrial machinery by managing service lifecycles, enhancing productivity, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance.
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.
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 operates an online community for writers and readers, offering a platform where authors can share and refine their work while gaining insights from readers. The company uses data-driven approaches to identify popular stories and publishes them across various media, aiming to create blockbuster franchises similar to Disney's model.
Schüttflix
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Schüttflix is a digital platform that facilitates the delivery of bulk construction materials such as sand, crushed rock, and gravel. It connects suppliers, customers, truckers, waste disposal companies, and freight forwarders within the construction industry.
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.
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.
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.
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 is a data and analytics platform for enterprise developers and e-commerce brands, enabling discovery, integration, and management of data and services from multiple providers. The platform consolidates data endpoints into a single API, maps data across formats, and supports API-based product distribution. It provides centralized analytics and brand insights, with AI-powered recommendations and automated actions to optimize performance. For e-commerce brands, Xapix offers SaaS infrastructure to acquire, manage, and scale portfolios across marketplaces, enabling automated product portfolio management and ongoing performance insights to measure, scale, and act to stay ahead of the competition and grow sales. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, with an additional office in Berlin, Xapix focuses on helping brands and digital-first businesses integrate diverse data sources, improve operational visibility, and accelerate monetization of data-driven offerings.
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 is a health tech company that provides a cloud-based practice management platform for doctors to run their entire practice in one system. The platform includes digital booking, video conferencing, electronic health records, and patient health analysis, and offers a connected patient app along with an integration platform to natively connect tools and workflows within the healthcare ecosystem. The goal is to save doctors time, reduce costs, and increase efficiency while enabling broader connectivity with partners and services. Founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany.
Schüttflix
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, Schüttflix is a digital platform that facilitates the delivery of bulk construction materials such as sand, crushed rock, and gravel. It connects suppliers, customers, truckers, waste disposal companies, and freight forwarders within the construction industry.
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.
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 is a platform and mobile app that connects professionals in gastronomy, hospitality, and catering to share, organize, and monetize culinary knowledge. Originating in 2015 and based in Wattens, Austria, the company operates across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. It serves chefs, waiters, baristas, and other industry practitioners by providing features such as chef portfolios and recipe sharing, enabling users to publish creations, build their presence, and connect with clients or collaborators. By fostering a global online community, Gronda aims to preserve culinary knowledge, encourage creativity, and drive innovation in the culinary world, appealing to both industry professionals and food enthusiasts who explore, learn from, and be inspired by professional recipes and expertise.
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
Founded in Munich, Germany in 2018, remberg provides a cloud-based Asset Relationship Management System. This platform facilitates collaboration among industrial workers, AI copilots, and agents across organizations throughout the lifecycle of assets. It streamlines maintenance processes for industrial machinery by managing service lifecycles, enhancing productivity, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance.
TIER Mobility
Series B in 2019
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.
Inkitt operates an online community for writers and readers, offering a platform where authors can share and refine their work while gaining insights from readers. The company uses data-driven approaches to identify popular stories and publishes them across various media, aiming to create blockbuster franchises similar to Disney's model.
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.
Aucobo provides smart collaboration software and industrial smartwatches that connect shop floor workers with digital workflows. The system integrates wearable devices with machine operation and monitoring, enabling real-time communication, data capture, and task coordination to improve process efficiency and productivity. The software consolidates information across devices and applications, reduces media discontinuity, and simplifies receiving and sending information on the shop floor. Its solutions support immediate pick-up instructions, task confirmation, and feedback, helping manufacturers generate high-quality process data and optimize machine and personnel performance across sites. Aucobo focuses on enhancing collaboration, data insights, and operational effectiveness in industrial environments.
Estateguru
Venture Round in 2019
Estateguru is a Pan-European marketplace facilitating property-backed loans for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), connecting them with global investors. It offers a seamless, cross-border digital service, bypassing traditional financial institutions.
Xapix is a data and analytics platform for enterprise developers and e-commerce brands, enabling discovery, integration, and management of data and services from multiple providers. The platform consolidates data endpoints into a single API, maps data across formats, and supports API-based product distribution. It provides centralized analytics and brand insights, with AI-powered recommendations and automated actions to optimize performance. For e-commerce brands, Xapix offers SaaS infrastructure to acquire, manage, and scale portfolios across marketplaces, enabling automated product portfolio management and ongoing performance insights to measure, scale, and act to stay ahead of the competition and grow sales. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, with an additional office in Berlin, Xapix focuses on helping brands and digital-first businesses integrate diverse data sources, improve operational visibility, and accelerate monetization of data-driven offerings.
CoachHub
Seed Round in 2018
CoachHub is a digital learning and coaching platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches, complemented by tailored micro-learning content. The platform is designed to facilitate coaching for employees across various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. CoachHub's offerings include AI-enabled coaching and data-driven insights that allow organizations to create scalable and measurable coaching programs for their workforce, regardless of department or seniority level. By enabling remote and online coaching, CoachHub ensures that employees can access development opportunities from any location, fostering growth and talent development within organizations.
Fraugster
Series B in 2018
Founded in 2014, Fraugster is a German-Israeli company specializing in anti-fraud technology. It offers an artificial intelligence-based system that anticipates and prevents fraudulent attacks, helping businesses minimize cyber threats and maximize revenues.
TIER Mobility
Series A in 2018
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.
TIER Mobility
Seed Round in 2018
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.
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.
Credi2 is a company that develops and operates modern payment and financing solutions for banks, financial service providers, and trading companies. Utilizing a proven technology platform, Credi2 automates all processes, from initial customer contact to the management of outstanding claims. The company collaborates with several notable financial institutions, including Volkswagen Bank, Deutsche Handelsbank, BLSK, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Erste Bank. Among its well-known offerings is cashpresso, an app that allows users to manage expenses through flexible credit lines and pay in adjustable installments. Credi2 aims to enhance the financial services landscape by providing innovative and efficient solutions tailored to customer needs.
FinCompare - Smarter Business Finance
Series A in 2018
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.
Habitalix
Seed Round in 2018
Habitalix develops real estate management software. Through its platform, it offers services such as rental and tax control, cost monitoring, construction measure support, monthly billing, and analysis of legal provisions for the real estate sector.
Tripmakery
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Vienna in 2015 by Robert Sasse and Ajmal Said, Tripmakery is a leading online platform for group accommodation bookings across Europe. With a database of over 60,000 group hotels, it simplifies large group bookings, whether for 10 people in Berlin or 50 in Barcelona.
Payworks is a technology company specializing in next-generation Point of Sale payment gateway solutions. Headquartered in Germany, with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Poland, Payworks offers a cloud-based platform that enables developers to seamlessly integrate card payment functionality into their applications. This technology allows businesses to securely process EMV, contactless, and mobile wallet transactions efficiently at the Point of Sale. By providing its services to leading acquirers and payment providers worldwide, Payworks aims to enhance the payment experience for merchants and customers alike. The company was acquired by Visa in July 2019, further solidifying its position in the payment technology landscape.
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.
Aircloak
Venture Round in 2017
Aircloak GmbH is a technology company that specializes in data protection solutions, primarily focusing on fidelity analytics and data masking. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company develops software that allows for the safe and legal sharing or monetization of sensitive datasets while ensuring compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Aircloak's applications are utilized in various sectors, including urban planning, medical research, and the monetization of geological data. The company's technology features automatic, on-demand anonymization, enabling organizations in financial services and communications to gain flexible and secure insights from sensitive data while maintaining user privacy.
Inkitt operates an online community for writers and readers, offering a platform where authors can share and refine their work while gaining insights from readers. The company uses data-driven approaches to identify popular stories and publishes them across various media, aiming to create blockbuster franchises similar to Disney's model.
Tripmakery
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in Vienna in 2015 by Robert Sasse and Ajmal Said, Tripmakery is a leading online platform for group accommodation bookings across Europe. With a database of over 60,000 group hotels, it simplifies large group bookings, whether for 10 people in Berlin or 50 in Barcelona.
FinCompare - Smarter Business Finance
Seed Round in 2017
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.
[credi2]
Seed Round in 2017
Credi2 is a company that develops and operates modern payment and financing solutions for banks, financial service providers, and trading companies. Utilizing a proven technology platform, Credi2 automates all processes, from initial customer contact to the management of outstanding claims. The company collaborates with several notable financial institutions, including Volkswagen Bank, Deutsche Handelsbank, BLSK, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Erste Bank. Among its well-known offerings is cashpresso, an app that allows users to manage expenses through flexible credit lines and pay in adjustable installments. Credi2 aims to enhance the financial services landscape by providing innovative and efficient solutions tailored to customer needs.
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
Founded in 2014, Fraugster is a German-Israeli company specializing in anti-fraud technology. It offers an artificial intelligence-based system that anticipates and prevents fraudulent attacks, helping businesses minimize cyber threats and maximize revenues.
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.
Payworks is a technology company specializing in next-generation Point of Sale payment gateway solutions. Headquartered in Germany, with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Poland, Payworks offers a cloud-based platform that enables developers to seamlessly integrate card payment functionality into their applications. This technology allows businesses to securely process EMV, contactless, and mobile wallet transactions efficiently at the Point of Sale. By providing its services to leading acquirers and payment providers worldwide, Payworks aims to enhance the payment experience for merchants and customers alike. The company was acquired by Visa in July 2019, further solidifying its position in the payment technology landscape.
[credi2]
Seed Round in 2016
Credi2 is a company that develops and operates modern payment and financing solutions for banks, financial service providers, and trading companies. Utilizing a proven technology platform, Credi2 automates all processes, from initial customer contact to the management of outstanding claims. The company collaborates with several notable financial institutions, including Volkswagen Bank, Deutsche Handelsbank, BLSK, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Erste Bank. Among its well-known offerings is cashpresso, an app that allows users to manage expenses through flexible credit lines and pay in adjustable installments. Credi2 aims to enhance the financial services landscape by providing innovative and efficient solutions tailored to customer needs.
Tripmakery
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in Vienna in 2015 by Robert Sasse and Ajmal Said, Tripmakery is a leading online platform for group accommodation bookings across Europe. With a database of over 60,000 group hotels, it simplifies large group bookings, whether for 10 people in Berlin or 50 in Barcelona.
Inkitt operates an online community for writers and readers, offering a platform where authors can share and refine their work while gaining insights from readers. The company uses data-driven approaches to identify popular stories and publishes them across various media, aiming to create blockbuster franchises similar to Disney's model.
Estateguru
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Estateguru is a Pan-European marketplace facilitating property-backed loans for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), connecting them with global investors. It offers a seamless, cross-border digital service, bypassing traditional financial institutions.
Payworks
Seed Round in 2013
Payworks is a technology company specializing in next-generation Point of Sale payment gateway solutions. Headquartered in Germany, with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Poland, Payworks offers a cloud-based platform that enables developers to seamlessly integrate card payment functionality into their applications. This technology allows businesses to securely process EMV, contactless, and mobile wallet transactions efficiently at the Point of Sale. By providing its services to leading acquirers and payment providers worldwide, Payworks aims to enhance the payment experience for merchants and customers alike. The company was acquired by Visa in July 2019, further solidifying its position in the payment technology landscape.
Open Publishing
Seed Round in 2012
Open Publishing GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, is a digital publishing solutions provider. The company offers a range of services including publishing software, eBook production and distribution, and consultancy services. Its product portfolio includes the digitization of printed books and print-on-demand issues, as well as marketing solutions such as temporary price campaigns, dealer newsletters, metadata optimization, SEO, and online marketing campaigns. Open Publishing also provides web design solutions for publishers and authors, including websites, apps, and individual platforms, and operates a self-publishing platform. The company manages over 200,000 books and offers an easy way for publishers to publish digital and print-on-demand books, distributing them across various online bookstores and e-readers worldwide. Open Publishing's platform is designed to be accessible to small publishers and startups through automation and competitive pricing, with integration capabilities via an open API.
Joblocal
Seed Round in 2012
Joblocal is a pioneering network of regional job fairs in Germany, designed to connect job seekers with employment opportunities in their local areas. Unlike large national job platforms, Joblocal focuses on providing candidates with relevant job offers that span the entire regional job market, catering to a diverse range of positions, including specialists, managers, temporary workers, and trainees. The company operates an online staffing and recruiting platform that serves as a comprehensive marketing and human resources tool. Its features include a job board, online job markets, recruiting services, employer branding, and HR consulting, all aimed at enhancing the recruitment experience for both job seekers and employers in Germany.
Founded in Munich, Germany in 2018, remberg provides a cloud-based Asset Relationship Management System. This platform facilitates collaboration among industrial workers, AI copilots, and agents across organizations throughout the lifecycle of assets. It streamlines maintenance processes for industrial machinery by managing service lifecycles, enhancing productivity, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance.