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.
Flow48 is a platform that specializes in revenue-based financing, providing companies with access to capital to stabilize their cash flow. The platform offers upfront lump-sum investments that businesses can use for purposes such as inventory purchases or capital expenditures. This funding model allows companies to generate future revenues while benefiting from rapid access to funds and flexible repayment options. Flow48 aims to support businesses in their growth and operational needs through innovative financial solutions.
Vitt
Seed Round in 2023
Vitt is a financial payment platform that offers non-dilutive venture debt investment, primarily targeting SaaS companies. The platform facilitates the integration of billing systems and the management of subscriptions, allowing clients to verify potential payouts based on their monthly recurring revenues. By converting recurring revenues into upfront cash, Vitt enables businesses to enhance their cash flow without the burden of dilution. Additionally, the platform provides tools for clients to invest in treasuries, thereby supporting effective cash management and savings strategies.
Flow48
Seed Round in 2023
Flow48 is a platform that specializes in revenue-based financing, providing companies with access to capital to stabilize their cash flow. The platform offers upfront lump-sum investments that businesses can use for purposes such as inventory purchases or capital expenditures. This funding model allows companies to generate future revenues while benefiting from rapid access to funds and flexible repayment options. Flow48 aims to support businesses in their growth and operational needs through innovative financial solutions.
Morgana
Seed Round in 2022
Morgana is transforming the mortgage industry in Latin America by offering a streamlined digital mortgage platform that simplifies loan processes. The company provides a significantly faster application experience, enhancing customer satisfaction. By leveraging in-depth market knowledge and privileged access to data, Morgana effectively matches clients with a variety of mortgage options tailored to their specific needs, including credit size, property value, debt capacity, and risk profile. This innovative approach positions Morgana as a strong competitor to traditional banks in the mortgage sector.
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.
Julaya
Seed Round in 2022
Julaya is a fintech company focused on providing African businesses with digital financial solutions. The platform enables companies to manage payments efficiently through a digital account, facilitating mobile money transactions for employees and suppliers. Julaya's services include issuing virtual and physical prepaid cards, allowing businesses to streamline their financial operations. Additionally, the software supports utility bill payments, credit card reloading, and money transfers, enhancing accessibility to digital payment options. By digitizing their operations on the Julaya platform, businesses can also access digital loans, thereby improving their financial flexibility and operational efficiency. Julaya aims to empower businesses by offering a comprehensive suite of financial tools tailored to meet their specific needs.
Morgana
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Morgana is transforming the mortgage industry in Latin America by offering a streamlined digital mortgage platform that simplifies loan processes. The company provides a significantly faster application experience, enhancing customer satisfaction. By leveraging in-depth market knowledge and privileged access to data, Morgana effectively matches clients with a variety of mortgage options tailored to their specific needs, including credit size, property value, debt capacity, and risk profile. This innovative approach positions Morgana as a strong competitor to traditional banks in the mortgage sector.
Moove
Debt Financing in 2022
Moove is a mobility fintech company focused on providing revenue-based vehicle financing to entrepreneurs in the mobility sector across Africa. By utilizing embedded alternative credit-scoring technology within ride-hailing, logistics, and delivery platforms, Moove aims to democratize vehicle ownership and improve access to financial services for those previously excluded. The company's innovative approach leverages proprietary performance and revenue analytics to assess and underwrite loans, enabling mobility entrepreneurs to secure the financing needed to grow their businesses. Through this model, Moove addresses the financial barriers faced by individuals in the mobility industry, promoting economic empowerment and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurship.
Moove
Series A in 2022
Moove is a mobility fintech company focused on providing revenue-based vehicle financing to entrepreneurs in the mobility sector across Africa. By utilizing embedded alternative credit-scoring technology within ride-hailing, logistics, and delivery platforms, Moove aims to democratize vehicle ownership and improve access to financial services for those previously excluded. The company's innovative approach leverages proprietary performance and revenue analytics to assess and underwrite loans, enabling mobility entrepreneurs to secure the financing needed to grow their businesses. Through this model, Moove addresses the financial barriers faced by individuals in the mobility industry, promoting economic empowerment and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurship.
Vitt
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Vitt is a financial payment platform that offers non-dilutive venture debt investment, primarily targeting SaaS companies. The platform facilitates the integration of billing systems and the management of subscriptions, allowing clients to verify potential payouts based on their monthly recurring revenues. By converting recurring revenues into upfront cash, Vitt enables businesses to enhance their cash flow without the burden of dilution. Additionally, the platform provides tools for clients to invest in treasuries, thereby supporting effective cash management and savings strategies.
Moove
Series A in 2021
Moove is a mobility fintech company focused on providing revenue-based vehicle financing to entrepreneurs in the mobility sector across Africa. By utilizing embedded alternative credit-scoring technology within ride-hailing, logistics, and delivery platforms, Moove aims to democratize vehicle ownership and improve access to financial services for those previously excluded. The company's innovative approach leverages proprietary performance and revenue analytics to assess and underwrite loans, enabling mobility entrepreneurs to secure the financing needed to grow their businesses. Through this model, Moove addresses the financial barriers faced by individuals in the mobility industry, promoting economic empowerment and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurship.
Tide
Series C in 2021
Tide is a business banking platform focused exclusively on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its mission is to streamline banking and administrative tasks for business owners, enabling them to save time and money. The platform allows users to open accounts quickly and provides a range of tools designed to automate essential activities, such as invoicing and expense management. Additionally, Tide offers integrations with accounting software, auto-categorization of transactions, payroll services, and credit options. By focusing solely on the needs of SMEs, Tide aims to deliver tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support the growth of small businesses. As a result, Tide is emerging as a leader in the UK’s SME challenger banking sector.
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.
Lizza
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Lizza GmbH is a subsidiary of Peter Cremer Holding GmbH & Co. KG that operates as a marketplace for e-commerce brands and content creators. The company aims to promote healthy food options and contribute positively to societal well-being. Additionally, Lizza has developed a financial application that provides short-term cash loans, allowing users to access personal loans online without requiring a credit history. The application is designed for ease of use, featuring a fast and straightforward application process with no hidden fees or paperwork, thereby enabling users to quickly obtain credit when needed.
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.
Curve
Series B in 2019
Curve is a digital wallet that consolidates multiple payment cards and accounts into a single, user-friendly platform, enhancing the way individuals manage their finances. Established in London in 2015, Curve allows users to store their cards digitally while providing features that actively save money during transactions. Its technology eliminates hidden foreign transaction fees, enables card switching even after a purchase, and allows users to earn rewards in addition to their existing card benefits. With authorization from financial regulators in the UK, EEA, and US, Curve has gained over 6 million customers worldwide and processes significant annual payment volumes. By merging traditional and digital banking functionalities, Curve positions itself as a leader in financial innovation, offering unique advantages that distinguish it from conventional digital wallets.
Estateguru
Venture Round in 2019
Estateguru is a leading Pan-European marketplace that facilitates property-backed loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while providing investment opportunities for a global investor base. The platform creates a digital and borderless ecosystem for real estate financing, connecting various service providers, SMEs, and investors in a single marketplace. By doing so, it offers a unique service that bypasses traditional banks and financial institutions, allowing for seamless cross-border transactions. Estateguru enhances returns for investors and expands borrowing options for businesses by managing short-term asset-backed property finance. With a team of 117 professionals from 21 nationalities, the company operates from locations including Berlin, Manchester, Helsinki, Yerevan, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius.
Tide
Convertible Note in 2018
Tide is a business banking platform focused exclusively on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its mission is to streamline banking and administrative tasks for business owners, enabling them to save time and money. The platform allows users to open accounts quickly and provides a range of tools designed to automate essential activities, such as invoicing and expense management. Additionally, Tide offers integrations with accounting software, auto-categorization of transactions, payroll services, and credit options. By focusing solely on the needs of SMEs, Tide aims to deliver tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support the growth of small businesses. As a result, Tide is emerging as a leader in the UK’s SME challenger banking sector.
[credi2]
Series A in 2018
Credi2 develops and operates modern payment and financing solutions for banks, financial service providers, and trading companies. The company utilizes a proven technology platform that automates all processes, from initial customer engagement to the collection of outstanding claims. Credi2 collaborates with various institutions, including Volkswagen Bank, Deutsche Handelsbank, BLSK, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Erste Bank. A notable product offered to end customers is cashpresso, an app that allows users to pay expenses in flexible installments, enhancing the accessibility of credit options.
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.
Curve
Series A in 2017
Curve is a digital wallet that consolidates multiple payment cards and accounts into a single, user-friendly platform, enhancing the way individuals manage their finances. Established in London in 2015, Curve allows users to store their cards digitally while providing features that actively save money during transactions. Its technology eliminates hidden foreign transaction fees, enables card switching even after a purchase, and allows users to earn rewards in addition to their existing card benefits. With authorization from financial regulators in the UK, EEA, and US, Curve has gained over 6 million customers worldwide and processes significant annual payment volumes. By merging traditional and digital banking functionalities, Curve positions itself as a leader in financial innovation, offering unique advantages that distinguish it from conventional digital wallets.
[credi2]
Seed Round in 2017
Credi2 develops and operates modern payment and financing solutions for banks, financial service providers, and trading companies. The company utilizes a proven technology platform that automates all processes, from initial customer engagement to the collection of outstanding claims. Credi2 collaborates with various institutions, including Volkswagen Bank, Deutsche Handelsbank, BLSK, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Erste Bank. A notable product offered to end customers is cashpresso, an app that allows users to pay expenses in flexible installments, enhancing the accessibility of credit options.
Tradico
Seed Round in 2016
Tradico AG, based in Ruggell, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing bank-independent financial services that facilitate working capital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in global trade. The company operates an online platform that allows clients to quickly assess payment terms, finance their inventory, and settle supplier invoices without the need for traditional banking processes. By leveraging a straightforward registration process and an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Tradico enables suppliers and buyers to complete transactions efficiently and reliably. This approach allows buyers to extend their payment timelines while ensuring suppliers receive prompt payments, thus streamlining the financing of trade transactions. As of June 2019, Tradico operates as a subsidiary of Bank Frick & Co. Aktiengesellschaft.
[credi2]
Seed Round in 2016
Credi2 develops and operates modern payment and financing solutions for banks, financial service providers, and trading companies. The company utilizes a proven technology platform that automates all processes, from initial customer engagement to the collection of outstanding claims. Credi2 collaborates with various institutions, including Volkswagen Bank, Deutsche Handelsbank, BLSK, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Erste Bank. A notable product offered to end customers is cashpresso, an app that allows users to pay expenses in flexible installments, enhancing the accessibility of credit options.
Curve
Seed Round in 2015
Curve is a digital wallet that consolidates multiple payment cards and accounts into a single, user-friendly platform, enhancing the way individuals manage their finances. Established in London in 2015, Curve allows users to store their cards digitally while providing features that actively save money during transactions. Its technology eliminates hidden foreign transaction fees, enables card switching even after a purchase, and allows users to earn rewards in addition to their existing card benefits. With authorization from financial regulators in the UK, EEA, and US, Curve has gained over 6 million customers worldwide and processes significant annual payment volumes. By merging traditional and digital banking functionalities, Curve positions itself as a leader in financial innovation, offering unique advantages that distinguish it from conventional digital wallets.
Estateguru
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Estateguru is a leading Pan-European marketplace that facilitates property-backed loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while providing investment opportunities for a global investor base. The platform creates a digital and borderless ecosystem for real estate financing, connecting various service providers, SMEs, and investors in a single marketplace. By doing so, it offers a unique service that bypasses traditional banks and financial institutions, allowing for seamless cross-border transactions. Estateguru enhances returns for investors and expands borrowing options for businesses by managing short-term asset-backed property finance. With a team of 117 professionals from 21 nationalities, the company operates from locations including Berlin, Manchester, Helsinki, Yerevan, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius.
Invesdor Österreich (Finnest GmbH)
Seed Round in 2015
Finnest is a corporate finance platform which provides established SMEs with an alternative access to the capital market and offers investors a key to private placements of financially sound enterprises. The company has developed a unique combination of corporate financing and crowd-investing. The system is derived from book-building mechanisms known from corporate bonds and combines them with marketing and loyalty effects found in the crowd. Via a reverse blind auction, investors offer corporations an investment and fix the annual interest rates themselves. At the end of the bookbuilding phase, the companies select the most attractive offers with 1 click. Finnest was founded by ex-banker Günther Lindenlaub and ex-eBay manager Joerg Bartussek in 2014. It is currently headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
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