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 Electric Vehicle

Cylib

Series A in 2024
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.

Necture

Series A in 2024
Necture is a software platform that helps businesses optimize fleets and transition to electric vehicles. The service provides data-driven insights and vehicle-specific recommendations for operations such as rebalancing, charging, and emissions reduction, enabling carbon-efficient miles and accelerated EV adoption. By combining analytics, automation, and user-focused tools, the platform supports fleet managers in managing energy, costs, and sustainability goals, with the aim of improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact as electric fleets scale.

Breathe Battery Technologies

Series A in 2023
Physics-based adaptive charging for software-defined batteries. We help the world’s leading automotive and consumer electronics brands deliver superior charging experiences. Our dream is that one day everyone will breathe clean air. That's why we make batteries better.

FERNRIDE

Series A in 2023
FERNRIDE specializes in scalable automation solutions for yard trucking. Their human-assisted autonomy approach enhances productivity, worker safety, and sustainability. With over a decade of research and prominent clients like Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE addresses industry challenges such as driver shortages and environmental impact.

FERNRIDE

Series A in 2023
FERNRIDE specializes in scalable automation solutions for yard trucking. Their human-assisted autonomy approach enhances productivity, worker safety, and sustainability. With over a decade of research and prominent clients like Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE addresses industry challenges such as driver shortages and environmental impact.

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.

Necture

Series A in 2023
Necture is a software platform that helps businesses optimize fleets and transition to electric vehicles. The service provides data-driven insights and vehicle-specific recommendations for operations such as rebalancing, charging, and emissions reduction, enabling carbon-efficient miles and accelerated EV adoption. By combining analytics, automation, and user-focused tools, the platform supports fleet managers in managing energy, costs, and sustainability goals, with the aim of improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact as electric fleets scale.

Cylib

Seed Round in 2023
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.

Cylib

Seed Round in 2022
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.

Breathe Battery Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Physics-based adaptive charging for software-defined batteries. We help the world’s leading automotive and consumer electronics brands deliver superior charging experiences. Our dream is that one day everyone will breathe clean air. That's why we make batteries better.

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.

FERNRIDE

Series A in 2021
FERNRIDE specializes in scalable automation solutions for yard trucking. Their human-assisted autonomy approach enhances productivity, worker safety, and sustainability. With over a decade of research and prominent clients like Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE addresses industry challenges such as driver shortages and environmental impact.

TWAICE

Series A in 2020
TWAICE is a technology company specializing in analytics software aimed at enhancing the transparency and predictability of lithium-ion batteries. It develops predictive analytics tools that optimize both the development and operational phases of battery systems, particularly in electric vehicles. Central to TWAICE's offerings is its digital twin technology, which integrates in-depth battery knowledge with artificial intelligence to assess battery condition and forecast aging and performance. This approach allows users to analyze the status of batteries in real-time, enabling battery manufacturers and integrators to refine system configurations and validate their battery systems for improved reliability and efficiency.

FERNRIDE

Seed Round in 2019
FERNRIDE specializes in scalable automation solutions for yard trucking. Their human-assisted autonomy approach enhances productivity, worker safety, and sustainability. With over a decade of research and prominent clients like Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE addresses industry challenges such as driver shortages and environmental impact.

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.

TWAICE

Seed Round in 2019
TWAICE is a technology company specializing in analytics software aimed at enhancing the transparency and predictability of lithium-ion batteries. It develops predictive analytics tools that optimize both the development and operational phases of battery systems, particularly in electric vehicles. Central to TWAICE's offerings is its digital twin technology, which integrates in-depth battery knowledge with artificial intelligence to assess battery condition and forecast aging and performance. This approach allows users to analyze the status of batteries in real-time, enabling battery manufacturers and integrators to refine system configurations and validate their battery systems for improved reliability and efficiency.

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.

TWAICE

Seed Round in 2018
TWAICE is a technology company specializing in analytics software aimed at enhancing the transparency and predictability of lithium-ion batteries. It develops predictive analytics tools that optimize both the development and operational phases of battery systems, particularly in electric vehicles. Central to TWAICE's offerings is its digital twin technology, which integrates in-depth battery knowledge with artificial intelligence to assess battery condition and forecast aging and performance. This approach allows users to analyze the status of batteries in real-time, enabling battery manufacturers and integrators to refine system configurations and validate their battery systems for improved reliability and efficiency.

Necture

Seed Round in 2016
Necture is a software platform that helps businesses optimize fleets and transition to electric vehicles. The service provides data-driven insights and vehicle-specific recommendations for operations such as rebalancing, charging, and emissions reduction, enabling carbon-efficient miles and accelerated EV adoption. By combining analytics, automation, and user-focused tools, the platform supports fleet managers in managing energy, costs, and sustainability goals, with the aim of improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact as electric fleets scale.
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