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 GreenTech

Recyda

Series A in 2024
Recyda provides packaging sustainability software that helps multinational companies digitally manage their packaging portfolios and advance circular economy goals. The platform enables country-specific recyclability analysis, realistic EPR cost estimation, and comprehensive data management, giving users real-time visibility into environmental impact and compliance requirements. It supports optimized packaging designs, navigation of complex regulations, and forecasting of financial commitments tied to regulatory programs, enabling both brands and packaging producers to meet sustainability targets efficiently.

Purpose Green

Seed Round in 2024
Purpose Green is a climatetech company that operates a long-term ESG management platform. This platform transforms properties into sustainable assets by offering energy-efficient upgrades, green subsidies and financing, and comprehensive, ongoing ESG management. It helps property owners and asset managers reduce environmental impact, ensure lasting value, and achieve peace of mind.

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.

Apiday

Venture Round in 2024
Apiday is a Paris-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in providing a data collection platform aimed at simplifying sustainability for businesses. The platform allows organizations to gather all environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data in a centralized location, facilitating the automation of ESG reporting and certification processes. Additionally, Apiday enables collaboration with third-party ESG consultants to enhance ESG scores and implement specific improvements. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform streamlines the management of extra-financial data and simplifies access to specialist advice, making sustainability efforts more measurable and affordable for companies.

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.

Refurbed

Series C in 2023
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the distribution of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of products including phones, TVs, tablets, smart watches, laptops, desktops, headphones, consoles, cameras, and kitchen appliances. Refurbed devices undergo a rigorous 40-step renewal process to ensure they look new and function like new. Each device comes with at least a 12-month guarantee. The company aims to provide products that are up to 40% cheaper and 100% more environmentally friendly than brand-new counterparts, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious and eco-friendly consumers.

Purpose Green

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Purpose Green is a climatetech company that operates a long-term ESG management platform. This platform transforms properties into sustainable assets by offering energy-efficient upgrades, green subsidies and financing, and comprehensive, ongoing ESG management. It helps property owners and asset managers reduce environmental impact, ensure lasting value, and achieve peace of mind.

Resourcify

Series A in 2023
Resourcify GmbH, established in 2015 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing and operating a neutral cloud platform for waste management. This platform enables businesses to efficiently manage their waste and recycling operations online, reducing administrative tasks by up to 40% compared to conventional methods. Key features include container pick-up scheduling, real-time collection tracking, documentation management, and legally compliant reporting. Trusted by global corporations such as Cargill and McDonald's, Resourcify aims to facilitate a zero-waste future through digital transformation of recycling processes.

Sylvera

Series B in 2023
Sylvera is a carbon data provider based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2020. The company specializes in developing machine learning-based tools to monitor the performance of carbon offset projects. These tools enable remote tracking of project performance at intervals of up to a week, facilitating the integration of carbon data into both internal and external reporting frameworks. By offering enhanced transparency around carbon offsets, Sylvera aims to assist businesses and governments in reducing reputational risks associated with carbon emissions, ultimately promoting real-world climate action.

Apiday

Seed Round in 2023
Apiday is a Paris-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in providing a data collection platform aimed at simplifying sustainability for businesses. The platform allows organizations to gather all environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data in a centralized location, facilitating the automation of ESG reporting and certification processes. Additionally, Apiday enables collaboration with third-party ESG consultants to enhance ESG scores and implement specific improvements. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform streamlines the management of extra-financial data and simplifies access to specialist advice, making sustainability efforts more measurable and affordable for companies.

Riverse

Seed Round in 2023
Riverse facilitates European manufacturing companies' transition to green technology by enabling them to issue and sell carbon credits swiftly, generating substantial revenue.

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.

Recyda

Seed Round in 2023
Recyda provides packaging sustainability software that helps multinational companies digitally manage their packaging portfolios and advance circular economy goals. The platform enables country-specific recyclability analysis, realistic EPR cost estimation, and comprehensive data management, giving users real-time visibility into environmental impact and compliance requirements. It supports optimized packaging designs, navigation of complex regulations, and forecasting of financial commitments tied to regulatory programs, enabling both brands and packaging producers to meet sustainability targets efficiently.

Sunhero

Series A in 2023
Sunhero is a company that specializes in providing custom-built solar panel solutions aimed at making solar energy accessible and affordable for consumers. It offers hassle-free options for installing personalized photovoltaic solar systems in homes, allowing customers to either purchase the systems outright or opt for a rental arrangement lasting 20 years. In addition to its service offerings, Sunhero is committed to developing technology and infrastructure that facilitate the global transition to green energy. By enabling individuals to adopt sustainable energy solutions, the company helps them reduce monthly electricity expenses while contributing to environmental sustainability.

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.

Liefergrün

Series A in 2022
Liefergrün is a technology platform striving for the most convenient and sustainable delivery experience in e-commerce.

Toucan

Seed Round in 2022
Toucan is a company focused on creating technology that facilitates large-scale climate action by enhancing the voluntary carbon market. It develops digital infrastructure aimed at improving transparency and integrity within this market, which is essential for directing funds to effective climate impact projects. By pioneering the use of tokenized carbon credits, Toucan aims to incorporate both established and emerging environmental assets onto the blockchain. The company's overarching goal is to establish a regenerative financial system that addresses climate change while promoting sustainable revenue flows to impactful initiatives.

Greyparrot

Series A in 2022
Greyparrot applies artificial intelligence to enhance global recycling efficiency. Its platform, Greyparrot Analyzer and Sync API, provides real-time insights on waste composition across multiple locations, enabling stakeholders to increase recycling rates, optimize resource recovery, and reduce environmental impact.

Apiday

Seed Round in 2022
Apiday is a Paris-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in providing a data collection platform aimed at simplifying sustainability for businesses. The platform allows organizations to gather all environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data in a centralized location, facilitating the automation of ESG reporting and certification processes. Additionally, Apiday enables collaboration with third-party ESG consultants to enhance ESG scores and implement specific improvements. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform streamlines the management of extra-financial data and simplifies access to specialist advice, making sustainability efforts more measurable and affordable for companies.

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.

Liefergrün

Seed Round in 2022
Liefergrün is a technology platform striving for the most convenient and sustainable delivery experience in e-commerce.

Sunhero

Seed Round in 2022
Sunhero is a company that specializes in providing custom-built solar panel solutions aimed at making solar energy accessible and affordable for consumers. It offers hassle-free options for installing personalized photovoltaic solar systems in homes, allowing customers to either purchase the systems outright or opt for a rental arrangement lasting 20 years. In addition to its service offerings, Sunhero is committed to developing technology and infrastructure that facilitate the global transition to green energy. By enabling individuals to adopt sustainable energy solutions, the company helps them reduce monthly electricity expenses while contributing to environmental sustainability.

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.

Refurbed

Series B in 2021
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the distribution of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of products including phones, TVs, tablets, smart watches, laptops, desktops, headphones, consoles, cameras, and kitchen appliances. Refurbed devices undergo a rigorous 40-step renewal process to ensure they look new and function like new. Each device comes with at least a 12-month guarantee. The company aims to provide products that are up to 40% cheaper and 100% more environmentally friendly than brand-new counterparts, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious and eco-friendly consumers.

Resourcify

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.

TurinTech

Seed Round in 2021
TurinTech is a leading provider of automated code optimization solutions designed for machine learning and data-intensive applications. The company leverages proprietary algorithms and advanced artificial intelligence techniques to enhance the performance of machine learning models, transforming raw data into efficient code. By optimizing existing code and improving the speed of generic programming, TurinTech enables businesses to accelerate their time-to-production, reduce development costs, and minimize computational expenses. This focus on efficiency not only boosts productivity but also contributes to sustainability by lowering carbon emissions associated with computing processes.

Sylvera

Seed Round in 2021
Sylvera is a carbon data provider based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2020. The company specializes in developing machine learning-based tools to monitor the performance of carbon offset projects. These tools enable remote tracking of project performance at intervals of up to a week, facilitating the integration of carbon data into both internal and external reporting frameworks. By offering enhanced transparency around carbon offsets, Sylvera aims to assist businesses and governments in reducing reputational risks associated with carbon emissions, ultimately promoting real-world climate action.

Greyparrot

Seed Round in 2020
Greyparrot applies artificial intelligence to enhance global recycling efficiency. Its platform, Greyparrot Analyzer and Sync API, provides real-time insights on waste composition across multiple locations, enabling stakeholders to increase recycling rates, optimize resource recovery, and reduce 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.

Refurbed

Seed Round in 2019
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the distribution of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of products including phones, TVs, tablets, smart watches, laptops, desktops, headphones, consoles, cameras, and kitchen appliances. Refurbed devices undergo a rigorous 40-step renewal process to ensure they look new and function like new. Each device comes with at least a 12-month guarantee. The company aims to provide products that are up to 40% cheaper and 100% more environmentally friendly than brand-new counterparts, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious and eco-friendly consumers.

Conundrum

Seed Round in 2019
Conundrum specializes in Industrial AI software for metal, mining, and steel industries. Its platform offers tools for building efficient enterprise-scale AI applications, simplifying data science, and enhancing sustainability.

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.

Metis Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Metis Labs Limited, established in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence software tailored for complex industrial systems within the manufacturing sector. The company focuses on enhancing production efficiency through AI-driven Process Control and Quality Assurance systems. Metis Labs has distinguished itself as a pioneer in deploying Generative AI technologies, achieving significant milestones such as reducing waste by over 80% for major global brands. Their innovative approach includes creating safe methodologies for implementing AI control on substantial production lines and miniaturizing AI solutions to operate efficiently on legacy Programmable Logic Controllers. Through its technology, Metis Labs aims to minimize the environmental impact of large-scale manufacturing while boosting profitability for its clients.

TourRadar

Series C in 2018
TourRadar GmbH, established in 2010 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, operates an online marketplace specializing in multi-day group tours. It connects travelers worldwide with over 2,500 operators, offering more than 50,000 adventures across 160 countries. The platform enables users to filter, compare, and book tours, read reviews, and engage with a community of guides and fellow travelers. TourRadar also provides 24/7 customer service, flexible booking conditions, extensive insurance options, and a best price guarantee. Committed to sustainability, the company allows travelers to view and offset their adventure's carbon impact and works with local operators to protect communities.

Refurbed

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the distribution of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of products including phones, TVs, tablets, smart watches, laptops, desktops, headphones, consoles, cameras, and kitchen appliances. Refurbed devices undergo a rigorous 40-step renewal process to ensure they look new and function like new. Each device comes with at least a 12-month guarantee. The company aims to provide products that are up to 40% cheaper and 100% more environmentally friendly than brand-new counterparts, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious and eco-friendly consumers.

TourRadar

Series A in 2016
TourRadar GmbH, established in 2010 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, operates an online marketplace specializing in multi-day group tours. It connects travelers worldwide with over 2,500 operators, offering more than 50,000 adventures across 160 countries. The platform enables users to filter, compare, and book tours, read reviews, and engage with a community of guides and fellow travelers. TourRadar also provides 24/7 customer service, flexible booking conditions, extensive insurance options, and a best price guarantee. Committed to sustainability, the company allows travelers to view and offset their adventure's carbon impact and works with local operators to protect communities.

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.

TourRadar

Angel Round in 2014
TourRadar GmbH, established in 2010 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, operates an online marketplace specializing in multi-day group tours. It connects travelers worldwide with over 2,500 operators, offering more than 50,000 adventures across 160 countries. The platform enables users to filter, compare, and book tours, read reviews, and engage with a community of guides and fellow travelers. TourRadar also provides 24/7 customer service, flexible booking conditions, extensive insurance options, and a best price guarantee. Committed to sustainability, the company allows travelers to view and offset their adventure's carbon impact and works with local operators to protect communities.

TourRadar

Angel Round in 2013
TourRadar GmbH, established in 2010 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, operates an online marketplace specializing in multi-day group tours. It connects travelers worldwide with over 2,500 operators, offering more than 50,000 adventures across 160 countries. The platform enables users to filter, compare, and book tours, read reviews, and engage with a community of guides and fellow travelers. TourRadar also provides 24/7 customer service, flexible booking conditions, extensive insurance options, and a best price guarantee. Committed to sustainability, the company allows travelers to view and offset their adventure's carbon impact and works with local operators to protect communities.

Riverse

Riverse facilitates European manufacturing companies' transition to green technology by enabling them to issue and sell carbon credits swiftly, generating substantial revenue.
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