Speedinvest

Speedinvest GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding for startup companies across various sectors, including fintech, insurtech, deep tech, consumer technology, and marketplaces. Speedinvest typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million, aiming for minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. The firm is particularly active in Central and Eastern Europe, with a focus on countries such as Austria, Germany, and the UK. Beyond financial support, Speedinvest emphasizes a hands-on approach, often taking on operational roles within its portfolio companies for six months to a year, to provide strategic guidance and expertise. With additional offices in Berlin, London, Paris, Munich, and San Francisco, Speedinvest leverages its diverse team and extensive networks to empower entrepreneurs through all stages of their business journey.

Marie-Helene Ametsreiter

Partner

Anthony Danon

Principal

Sophia Escheu

Associate

Felix Faltin

Principal

Joerg Floeck

Executive Chairman

Heinrich Gröller

Partner

Frederik Hagenauer

Partner

Oliver Holle

Founder, CEO and Managing Partner

Daniel Keiper-Knorr

General Partner and Founder

Stefan Klestil

Partner

Namratha Kothapalli

Principal

Markus Lang

Partner

Tom Filip Lesche

Partner

Enrique Martínez-Hausmann

Principal

Wissam Nadreddine

Principal

Florian Obst

Associate

Mathias Ockenfels

Partner

Alvaro Perezcano

Senior Associate

Magda Posluszny

Associate

Leonard Schmid

Senior Associate

Andreas Schwarzenbrunner

Principal

Olga Shikhantsova

Principal

Sameer Singh

Venture Partner

Evgeny Slavin

Senior Associate

Philip Specht

Senior Associate

Katharine Spooner

Senior Associate

Werner Zahnt

Founder and Partner

Past deals in Southern Europe

Revyze

Seed Round in 2024
Revyze is a community-powered app that develops short-form mobile video applications at the intersection of education for iOS and Android. The app intends to create an algorithm that will sort videos based on the level and learning style — an algorithm that will prioritize learning outcomes over watch time. Users will spend less time skipping videos to find relevant content this way. It also allows users can select a topic, such as math or literature, and even select a chapter in the syllabus. Revyze was launched in 2022 and is based in Paris, France.

One Trading

Venture Round in 2024
One Trading operates as an institutional-grade spot exchange for digital assets, catering to 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 regulated crypto derivatives. Its trading platform, developed in partnership with AWS, provides users with advanced features including market data, charting tools, and efficient order execution, enhancing the trading experience. As one of the fastest digital asset trading venues in the market, One Trading aims to facilitate effective trading for its clients.

Apiday

Venture Round in 2024
Apiday is a Paris-based company founded in 2021 that provides a platform for businesses to manage their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data effectively. The platform centralizes ESG data collection, automates reporting and certification processes, and facilitates collaboration with specialized ESG consultants. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Apiday enhances the data management experience, allowing companies to easily access expert advice and the necessary documentation to improve their ESG scores. The company's mission is to simplify sustainability, making it measurable and affordable for businesses seeking to enhance their ESG performance.

Flowdesk

Series B in 2024
Flowdesk is a regulated digital asset trading and technology firm based in France, offering a range of services including market making, over-the-counter trading, and treasury management. As a registered Digital Asset Service Provider, Flowdesk is authorized by the AMF to provide custody, facilitate the purchase and sale of digital assets for legal tender, and enable trading between different digital assets. The company focuses on developing compliant trading and liquidity infrastructure, leveraging expertise from traditional financial markets alongside a deep understanding of algorithmic trading in the cryptocurrency sector. Flowdesk's platform supports both spot and derivatives cryptocurrency markets, providing clients with access to institutional-grade trading infrastructure tailored for exchanges and digital asset projects.

Fairlyne

Seed Round in 2023
Fairlyne is a software company based in Paris, France, that focuses on resale software-as-a-service (SaaS) for the travel sector. Founded in 2021, Fairlyne has developed 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, and generate new leads. By providing contextualized data and monitoring analytics, Fairlyne enables clients to understand the true requirements of their customers. The platform also offers insights into why customers may leave the booking funnel, allowing businesses to respond promptly with personalized content to enhance customer engagement and improve conversion rates.

One Trading

Series A in 2023
One Trading operates as an institutional-grade spot exchange for digital assets, catering to 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 regulated crypto derivatives. Its trading platform, developed in partnership with AWS, provides users with advanced features including market data, charting tools, and efficient order execution, enhancing the trading experience. As one of the fastest digital asset trading venues in the market, One Trading aims to facilitate effective trading for its clients.

Simbel

Seed Round in 2022
Simbel is an edtech company based in Paris, France, that focuses on assisting small and medium-sized businesses in enhancing their learning and development (L&D) practices. Founded in 2021, Simbel provides a SaaS-enabled marketplace that connects employees with curated training courses tailored to their individual development needs. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing HR systems, beginning with performance reviews to identify areas for improvement. By streamlining L&D workflows and optimizing training budgets, Simbel aims to create a culture of continuous learning within organizations. Its services not only enhance employee engagement but also support career progression and personal enrichment, ultimately transforming companies into more effective learning environments.

Cobee

Series B in 2022
Cobee is a Madrid-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in automating and simplifying employee benefits management. Its online platform allows businesses to streamline the administration of employee benefits and flexible compensation. Cobee provides each employee with a VISA card linked to a digital application, enabling them to pay for various expenses such as meals, transportation, daycare, training, and medical insurance. This approach not only enhances employee satisfaction but also reduces costs for companies by eliminating intermediaries and external suppliers. The platform centralizes information, improving the management and visibility of benefits, while also offering real-time insights into savings. Cobee aims to create a seamless experience for both employers and employees, allowing organizations to focus on their core operations.

Toqio

Series A in 2022
Toqio is a company that provides a platform for organizations to develop their own fintech solutions, either as mobile applications or web-based services. Founded in 2019 by Eduardo Martinez and Michael Galvin, with offices in London, Madrid, and Nairobi, Toqio offers a configuration and customization platform supported by a marketplace of partners. The company specializes in software integration tools tailored for the financial industry, facilitating various services such as digital consumer and business banking, onboarding, transaction monitoring, and the distribution of financial products. By enabling companies to create data-driven financial propositions, Toqio helps them rapidly deploy solutions to meet the needs of their customers effectively.

Apiday

Seed Round in 2022
Apiday is a Paris-based company founded in 2021 that provides a platform for businesses to manage their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data effectively. The platform centralizes ESG data collection, automates reporting and certification processes, and facilitates collaboration with specialized ESG consultants. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Apiday enhances the data management experience, allowing companies to easily access expert advice and the necessary documentation to improve their ESG scores. The company's mission is to simplify sustainability, making it measurable and affordable for businesses seeking to enhance their ESG performance.

Finary

Series A in 2022
Finary is a financial technology company established in 2020 and based in Paris, France. It provides a platform that enables individuals to effectively track and manage their wealth by offering a clear overview of their asset allocation. The platform supports personalized management of various financial elements, including personal finance, real estate, cryptocurrencies, insurance, and other securities. By allowing users to monitor and analyze their assets, Finary aims to facilitate informed decision-making and optimize investment strategies.

Cobee

Series A in 2021
Cobee is a Madrid-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in automating and simplifying employee benefits management. Its online platform allows businesses to streamline the administration of employee benefits and flexible compensation. Cobee provides each employee with a VISA card linked to a digital application, enabling them to pay for various expenses such as meals, transportation, daycare, training, and medical insurance. This approach not only enhances employee satisfaction but also reduces costs for companies by eliminating intermediaries and external suppliers. The platform centralizes information, improving the management and visibility of benefits, while also offering real-time insights into savings. Cobee aims to create a seamless experience for both employers and employees, allowing organizations to focus on their core operations.

Toqio

Seed Round in 2021
Toqio is a company that provides a platform for organizations to develop their own fintech solutions, either as mobile applications or web-based services. Founded in 2019 by Eduardo Martinez and Michael Galvin, with offices in London, Madrid, and Nairobi, Toqio offers a configuration and customization platform supported by a marketplace of partners. The company specializes in software integration tools tailored for the financial industry, facilitating various services such as digital consumer and business banking, onboarding, transaction monitoring, and the distribution of financial products. By enabling companies to create data-driven financial propositions, Toqio helps them rapidly deploy solutions to meet the needs of their customers effectively.

FairMoney

Series B in 2021
FairMoney is a mobile banking platform founded in 2017, operating from Paris, France, and Lagos, Nigeria. The platform specializes in providing credit to private and business borrowers, particularly targeting underbanked populations in emerging markets. By leveraging smartphone data, FairMoney develops an instant credit score for users, facilitating access to various loan types, including personal, business, medical, and car loans. The company has disbursed over 350,000 loans and aims to make financial services more accessible and affordable for millions in Africa and South-East Asia. With a team of 45 professionals and backing from European and American investors, FairMoney is committed to transforming the financial landscape for underserved communities.

Finary

Seed Round in 2021
Finary is a financial technology company established in 2020 and based in Paris, France. It provides a platform that enables individuals to effectively track and manage their wealth by offering a clear overview of their asset allocation. The platform supports personalized management of various financial elements, including personal finance, real estate, cryptocurrencies, insurance, and other securities. By allowing users to monitor and analyze their assets, Finary aims to facilitate informed decision-making and optimize investment strategies.

IOMED

Venture Round in 2020
IOMED Medical Solutions, founded in 2016 in Barcelona, develops medical record management software that leverages artificial intelligence and Natural Language Processing to structure clinical data. This technology enables the extraction of reusable data from hospital clinical notes, facilitating the creation of predictive medical models. By organizing and visualizing medical records, IOMED's solutions enhance data management, integration, and interoperability, ultimately providing clinicians with the information necessary for informed decision-making. The software aims to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs in healthcare settings, thereby improving overall efficiency in clinical operations.

Cobee

Seed Round in 2020
Cobee is a Madrid-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in automating and simplifying employee benefits management. Its online platform allows businesses to streamline the administration of employee benefits and flexible compensation. Cobee provides each employee with a VISA card linked to a digital application, enabling them to pay for various expenses such as meals, transportation, daycare, training, and medical insurance. This approach not only enhances employee satisfaction but also reduces costs for companies by eliminating intermediaries and external suppliers. The platform centralizes information, improving the management and visibility of benefits, while also offering real-time insights into savings. Cobee aims to create a seamless experience for both employers and employees, allowing organizations to focus on their core operations.

Gronda

Venture Round in 2020
Gronda GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Wattens, Austria, operates the world's largest online community for culinary professionals, including chefs, waiters, and baristas. The platform, which serves users in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, empowers chefs to showcase their culinary creations, connect with a global audience, and monetize their recipes. Gronda aims to preserve culinary knowledge by enabling chefs to document and share their work, inspiring future generations and fostering innovation within the culinary industry. Key features of the platform include chef portfolios for building an online presence, recipe sharing to inspire millions, and community-building tools that connect chefs and food enthusiasts. With over 1.1 million chefs worldwide and more than 170,000 creations shared, Gronda has established itself as a vital resource in the culinary landscape, receiving high ratings from its users.

Bnext

Series A in 2019
Bnext is a fintech platform based in Madrid, Spain, that functions as a supermarket for financial products. It offers users the ability to create a current account quickly, providing nearly all the functionalities of a traditional bank without the need to engage with one. Users can consolidate their financial information by linking external accounts on the platform. The core innovation of Bnext is its Marketplace, where users can explore a diverse range of financial products from various fintechs and banks, all selected to meet their specific needs. This platform allows users to purchase and manage these products seamlessly within the app, without incurring excessive fees. Rather than focusing on selling numerous products, Bnext collaborates with fintechs to present the best available offers, encompassing services such as real estate investments, mutual funds, loans, and crowdfunding. By progressively integrating leading market products, Bnext aims to redefine banking by becoming a comprehensive financial service provider without the limitations of a traditional bank.

FairMoney

Series A in 2019
FairMoney is a mobile banking platform founded in 2017, operating from Paris, France, and Lagos, Nigeria. The platform specializes in providing credit to private and business borrowers, particularly targeting underbanked populations in emerging markets. By leveraging smartphone data, FairMoney develops an instant credit score for users, facilitating access to various loan types, including personal, business, medical, and car loans. The company has disbursed over 350,000 loans and aims to make financial services more accessible and affordable for millions in Africa and South-East Asia. With a team of 45 professionals and backing from European and American investors, FairMoney is committed to transforming the financial landscape for underserved communities.

Rive

Series A in 2019
Rive is redefining how people buy, sell, and rent homes. Rive brings simplicity to switching homes by providing liquidity to sellers and fully renovated, move-in-ready homes for buyers while providing real estate agents with a unique combination of tech tools and products to give superior service to their customers. As a result, our customers have access to everything they need for a successful real estate transaction, from cutting-edge real-time market insights to renovation services delivered by local real estate professionals who guide them at every step. ‘Rive’ means leading edge and groundbreaking, just like the idea Rive was founded on: that selling homes should be simple and stress-free. To make this a reality, the Rive platform brings together all the different solutions that you need to change your life and property. Since we started in 2017, we have grown from a local iBuyer into a team of more than 300 real estate professionals in Finland, Spain, and Poland, and expanded our offering into a full-service real estate platform that provides a range of solutions for selling, buying, renovating, and financing your home. Rive is headquartered in Helsinki and is operating in all the major cities in Finland as well as Warsaw, Poland, and Madrid and Barcelona, Spain. Rive service concept is developed by Homerun Technologies Ltd. You can find more about us: www.rivehomes.com

ActionDesk

Pre Seed Round in 2018
ActionDesk is a company based in Asnières-sur-Seine, France, specializing in data management solutions. It offers a user-friendly spreadsheet software that allows users to import and refresh data from various sources, such as SQL, Stripe, Salesforce, and Hubspot. The platform enables automatic data importing and facilitates predefined calculations and data manipulation, making it accessible for non-technical teams. This helps organizations streamline their workflow automation using spreadsheets, enhancing their data visualization and management capabilities.

Rive

Seed Round in 2018
Rive is redefining how people buy, sell, and rent homes. Rive brings simplicity to switching homes by providing liquidity to sellers and fully renovated, move-in-ready homes for buyers while providing real estate agents with a unique combination of tech tools and products to give superior service to their customers. As a result, our customers have access to everything they need for a successful real estate transaction, from cutting-edge real-time market insights to renovation services delivered by local real estate professionals who guide them at every step. ‘Rive’ means leading edge and groundbreaking, just like the idea Rive was founded on: that selling homes should be simple and stress-free. To make this a reality, the Rive platform brings together all the different solutions that you need to change your life and property. Since we started in 2017, we have grown from a local iBuyer into a team of more than 300 real estate professionals in Finland, Spain, and Poland, and expanded our offering into a full-service real estate platform that provides a range of solutions for selling, buying, renovating, and financing your home. Rive is headquartered in Helsinki and is operating in all the major cities in Finland as well as Warsaw, Poland, and Madrid and Barcelona, Spain. Rive service concept is developed by Homerun Technologies Ltd. You can find more about us: www.rivehomes.com

Lemonway

Venture Round in 2018
Lemonway is a pan-European payment institution that specializes in providing payment processing, wallet management, and third-party payment solutions for B2B, B2C, C2C marketplaces, and alternative finance platforms. Headquartered in Paris and with an office in Hamburg, the company is authorized and regulated by the ACPR, allowing it to operate across 28 European countries through the "EU financial passport." Lemonway offers a secure payment platform that facilitates real-time cost accounting and transaction export, as well as services such as escrow account management and advanced anti-fraud measures. Trusted by 400 platforms, including 200 in the alternative finance sector, the company has successfully opened 12 million e-wallets for its clients and has raised €50 million from notable investment funds.

IOMED

Seed Round in 2018
IOMED Medical Solutions, founded in 2016 in Barcelona, develops medical record management software that leverages artificial intelligence and Natural Language Processing to structure clinical data. This technology enables the extraction of reusable data from hospital clinical notes, facilitating the creation of predictive medical models. By organizing and visualizing medical records, IOMED's solutions enhance data management, integration, and interoperability, ultimately providing clinicians with the information necessary for informed decision-making. The software aims to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs in healthcare settings, thereby improving overall efficiency in clinical operations.

FairMoney

Seed Round in 2018
FairMoney is a mobile banking platform founded in 2017, operating from Paris, France, and Lagos, Nigeria. The platform specializes in providing credit to private and business borrowers, particularly targeting underbanked populations in emerging markets. By leveraging smartphone data, FairMoney develops an instant credit score for users, facilitating access to various loan types, including personal, business, medical, and car loans. The company has disbursed over 350,000 loans and aims to make financial services more accessible and affordable for millions in Africa and South-East Asia. With a team of 45 professionals and backing from European and American investors, FairMoney is committed to transforming the financial landscape for underserved communities.

Tripmakery

Venture Round in 2018
Tripmakery is an online booking platform that specializes in group accommodations across Europe. Founded in 2015 by Robert Sasse and Ajmal Said in Vienna, it provides an easy-to-use web application for users seeking to book large group stays, with a database of 60,000 group hotels. The platform is designed to automate the booking process for groups of various sizes, from ten to fifty travelers, facilitating seamless arrangements for destinations such as Berlin and Barcelona. Tripmakery also offers quotes from multiple accommodation providers, allowing users to compare options and access detailed information about various travel destinations. The company is supported by venture capital firms and industry veterans, including the founders of one of Germany's largest hotel booking platforms.

Rive

Angel Round in 2017
Rive is redefining how people buy, sell, and rent homes. Rive brings simplicity to switching homes by providing liquidity to sellers and fully renovated, move-in-ready homes for buyers while providing real estate agents with a unique combination of tech tools and products to give superior service to their customers. As a result, our customers have access to everything they need for a successful real estate transaction, from cutting-edge real-time market insights to renovation services delivered by local real estate professionals who guide them at every step. ‘Rive’ means leading edge and groundbreaking, just like the idea Rive was founded on: that selling homes should be simple and stress-free. To make this a reality, the Rive platform brings together all the different solutions that you need to change your life and property. Since we started in 2017, we have grown from a local iBuyer into a team of more than 300 real estate professionals in Finland, Spain, and Poland, and expanded our offering into a full-service real estate platform that provides a range of solutions for selling, buying, renovating, and financing your home. Rive is headquartered in Helsinki and is operating in all the major cities in Finland as well as Warsaw, Poland, and Madrid and Barcelona, Spain. Rive service concept is developed by Homerun Technologies Ltd. You can find more about us: www.rivehomes.com

Tripmakery

Seed Round in 2017
Tripmakery is an online booking platform that specializes in group accommodations across Europe. Founded in 2015 by Robert Sasse and Ajmal Said in Vienna, it provides an easy-to-use web application for users seeking to book large group stays, with a database of 60,000 group hotels. The platform is designed to automate the booking process for groups of various sizes, from ten to fifty travelers, facilitating seamless arrangements for destinations such as Berlin and Barcelona. Tripmakery also offers quotes from multiple accommodation providers, allowing users to compare options and access detailed information about various travel destinations. The company is supported by venture capital firms and industry veterans, including the founders of one of Germany's largest hotel booking platforms.

Tripmakery

Seed Round in 2016
Tripmakery is an online booking platform that specializes in group accommodations across Europe. Founded in 2015 by Robert Sasse and Ajmal Said in Vienna, it provides an easy-to-use web application for users seeking to book large group stays, with a database of 60,000 group hotels. The platform is designed to automate the booking process for groups of various sizes, from ten to fifty travelers, facilitating seamless arrangements for destinations such as Berlin and Barcelona. Tripmakery also offers quotes from multiple accommodation providers, allowing users to compare options and access detailed information about various travel destinations. The company is supported by venture capital firms and industry veterans, including the founders of one of Germany's largest hotel booking platforms.
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