Speedinvest

Speedinvest is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, with offices in Berlin, Paris, London, Munich, and San Francisco, that focuses on early-stage technology investments across Europe, including Central and Eastern Europe. The firm backs seed to early growth rounds in areas including deep tech, fintech, health, industrial tech, marketplaces, consumer tech, software-as-a-service, and network effects, with a platform philosophy and hands-on support via an in-house Platform+ team that provides growth marketing, human resources, US business development, and networking assistance from day one. Typical investments range from a few hundred thousand euros up to about three million euros, with a preference for minority stakes up to around 20% and for taking co-entrepreneurial operational roles for six months to a year. Speedinvest was founded in 2011 and is known for combining capital with hands-on operational support to help portfolio companies scale.

Marie-Hélène Ametsreiter

General Partner, Portfolio Success

Jeroen Arts

Partner

Charlie Boles

Senior Associate

Eric Bovee

General Partner

Daniela Caserotto-Leibert

Venture Partner

Stephen Croome

Principal

Sophia Escheu

Associate

Sophia Escheu

Associate

Frederik Hagenauer

Principal

Audrey Handem

Associate

Rick Hao

Partner

Jingchun Hao

Partner

oliver holle

CEO, Managing Partner and Managing Director

Victor Huerbe

Principal

Lawrence Kilian

Principal, Corporate Development and M&A

Stefan Klestil

General Partner Sif

Markus Krainz

Venture Partner

Markus Lang

Partner

Tom Filip Lesche

Partner

Alexis Majos

Fintech and Software Investor

Enrique Martínez-Hausmann

Principal

Klaus Matzka

Partner

Wissam Nadreddine

Principal

Wissam Nasreddine

Principal

Florian Obst

Principal

Mathias Ockenfels

General Partner

Mariya Osadchaya-Isa

Principal

Alvaro Perezcano

Senior Associate

Konstantin Schmeisser

Associate

Leonard Schmid

Senior Associate

Andreas Schwarzenbrunner

Partner

Olga Shikhantsova

Partner

Michael Sieghart

CFO, Managing Partner and Managing Director

Evgeny Slavin

Senior Associate

Katharine Spooner

Principal

Katharine Spooner

Senior Associate

Philipp Stangl

Investment Manager

Yang Tran

Principal

Jürgen Wahl

Venture Partner

Maximilian Wilhelm

Senior Associate

Werner Zahnt

Founding Partner, Corporate Development

Andrea Zitna

Partner

Marcel van der Heijden

General Partner

Past deals in Business Development

Flow48

Series A in 2025
Flow48 is a company that specializes in revenue-based financing, providing businesses with access to capital to support their operations and growth. The platform offers upfront lump-sum investments that businesses can utilize for various purposes, such as investing in inventory or capital expenditures. By doing so, Flow48 helps stabilize cash flow and encourages future revenue generation. The company's model is designed to offer rapid funding solutions along with flexible repayment options, making it an attractive choice for companies seeking to enhance their financial stability and operational efficiency.

Oze

Venture Round in 2025
Oze empowers African small businesses by digitizing their operations. Its app enables tracking of sales, expenses, and customer data, with analysis providing tailored recommendations and business education. Users can access Oze Coaches for additional support. With over 150,000 registered users, Oze is West Africa's largest online SME community, with a proven track record of driving business growth.

Mundi

Seed Round in 2025
Mundi is a fintech company that transforms financial technology by offering access to capital market products and opportunities to businesses of all sizes.

Fifth Dimension AI

Seed Round in 2024
Fifth Dimension AI is a developer of artificial intelligence-powered solutions that focus on analyzing high-value data efficiently. The company's technology is designed to process unstructured data, facilitating investment analysis, asset management, and in-depth research. Additionally, Fifth Dimension AI aids in crafting effective marketing campaigns by ensuring clear data separation and defined ownership of data. This approach allows organizations to enhance their capabilities and significantly improve productivity, enabling them to generate better content and perform more effective marketing strategies.

Flow48

Seed Round in 2023
Flow48 is a company that specializes in revenue-based financing, providing businesses with access to capital to support their operations and growth. The platform offers upfront lump-sum investments that businesses can utilize for various purposes, such as investing in inventory or capital expenditures. By doing so, Flow48 helps stabilize cash flow and encourages future revenue generation. The company's model is designed to offer rapid funding solutions along with flexible repayment options, making it an attractive choice for companies seeking to enhance their financial stability and operational efficiency.

DRONAMICS

Seed Round in 2023
Dronamics is a developer of advanced unmanned aerial systems aimed at transforming airfreight logistics. By creating a new type of small, unmanned cargo airplane that is highly fuel-efficient, Dronamics aims to democratize shipping in emerging markets. The aircraft can transport payloads of 350 kilograms over distances of 2,500 kilometers at costs significantly lower than traditional air transport, reducing shipping expenses by over 50%. Designed for autonomous flight, the aircraft can be remotely monitored and managed via satellite, making it suitable for challenging delivery scenarios, including remote and mountainous regions. As the first and only Strategic Partner for drones recognized by IATA, Dronamics is positioned to make a substantial impact in the commercial logistics sector.

YardLink

Series A in 2022
YardLink is a B2B platform for the construction industry that enables contractors to find, book, and pay for tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management, and other services from approved suppliers. The platform aggregates supply and connects builders with equipment rental companies, optimizing distance to rental locations to streamline procurement and support a more sustainable construction supply chain. By prioritizing local suppliers, YardLink helps reduce project carbon footprints and accelerate procurement workflows. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London.

Julaya

Seed Round in 2022
Julaya is a fintech company empowering African businesses with digital financial solutions. It offers services such as mobile money transactions for employees and suppliers, virtual and physical prepaid cards, utility bill payments, and access to digital loans.

Rollee

Seed Round in 2022
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.

Oze

Seed Round in 2022
Oze empowers African small businesses by digitizing their operations. Its app enables tracking of sales, expenses, and customer data, with analysis providing tailored recommendations and business education. Users can access Oze Coaches for additional support. With over 150,000 registered users, Oze is West Africa's largest online SME community, with a proven track record of driving business growth.

Xapix

Seed Round in 2020
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.

YardLink

Seed Round in 2020
YardLink is a B2B platform for the construction industry that enables contractors to find, book, and pay for tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management, and other services from approved suppliers. The platform aggregates supply and connects builders with equipment rental companies, optimizing distance to rental locations to streamline procurement and support a more sustainable construction supply chain. By prioritizing local suppliers, YardLink helps reduce project carbon footprints and accelerate procurement workflows. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London.

ShopUp

Series A in 2020
ShopUp is a Bangladesh-based technology company that operates a full-stack B2B commerce platform, designed specifically for small businesses. The platform provides these businesses with easy access to B2B sourcing, last-mile logistics, and buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) solutions. Headquartered in Dhaka, ShopUp aims to empower small businesses by offering them digital credit and business management tools, enabling them to access a wide range of products and services tailored to their needs.

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.

Impala

Series A in 2019
Impala Enterprise Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing cloud-based software tailored for the management of small and medium-sized hotels. Its platform streamlines various operational aspects, including bookings, staff management, finance, and task coordination. Additionally, Impala offers a secure and user-friendly universal REST API that allows for seamless integration with multiple hotel systems, ensuring bank-grade security and full compliance with GDPR regulations. The company's infrastructure is designed to be robust, utilizing geographically diverse hosting to enhance reliability and performance.

Kerala Startup Mission

Venture Round in 2019
Established in 2015, Kerala Startup Mission is a government agency based in Trivandrum, India. It supports entrepreneurs through funding, mentorship, incubation, and policy support, fostering innovation and growth within the state's startup ecosystem.

Xapix

Seed Round in 2019
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.

LAMA

Seed Round in 2019
LAMA is providing video interviews as a service. We help businesses produce personalized video interviews in minutes, for a fraction of the cost of a professional video team. Users can conduct an interview directly through our app, and seamlessly integrate the video on their websites, blogs etc. We also have our own magazine, where we help entrepreneurs promote themselves and learn from each other.

Impala

Seed Round in 2018
Impala Enterprise Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing cloud-based software tailored for the management of small and medium-sized hotels. Its platform streamlines various operational aspects, including bookings, staff management, finance, and task coordination. Additionally, Impala offers a secure and user-friendly universal REST API that allows for seamless integration with multiple hotel systems, ensuring bank-grade security and full compliance with GDPR regulations. The company's infrastructure is designed to be robust, utilizing geographically diverse hosting to enhance reliability and performance.

DRONAMICS

Convertible Note in 2015
Dronamics is a developer of advanced unmanned aerial systems aimed at transforming airfreight logistics. By creating a new type of small, unmanned cargo airplane that is highly fuel-efficient, Dronamics aims to democratize shipping in emerging markets. The aircraft can transport payloads of 350 kilograms over distances of 2,500 kilometers at costs significantly lower than traditional air transport, reducing shipping expenses by over 50%. Designed for autonomous flight, the aircraft can be remotely monitored and managed via satellite, making it suitable for challenging delivery scenarios, including remote and mountainous regions. As the first and only Strategic Partner for drones recognized by IATA, Dronamics is positioned to make a substantial impact in the commercial logistics sector.

Speedstartstudio

Seed Round in 2015
Speedstartstudio is an incubator focused on fostering innovation in the digital and online sectors by collaborating with a select group of corporate partners. Headquartered in Lake, the company aims to bridge the gap between traditional industries and the digital landscape, identifying opportunities to create new and exciting ventures. Founded by Michael Breidenbrücker and Christoph Böckle, Speedstartstudio emphasizes innovative ideas and supports young entrepreneurs. The organization provides guidance and financial assistance to accelerate corporate innovation, leveraging its expertise to help businesses grow in revenue and profitability. By combining entrepreneurial know-how with operational experience, Speedstartstudio is dedicated to building successful digital companies that meet the evolving demands of the market.

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.

GAMINSIDE

Seed Round in 2012
GAMINSIDE GmbH, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, specializes in providing loyalty and status programs for online games. The company serves game publishers by offering tailored solutions, services, and software designed to enhance customer engagement and influence behavior, ultimately aimed at maximizing revenue. As a comprehensive service provider in the European market, GAMINSIDE integrates innovative gamification concepts with customer loyalty strategies, enabling businesses to effectively meet their commercial objectives while fostering stronger relationships with their customers.
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