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.
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.
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.
Smiler
Venture Round in 2023
Smiler is an innovative photography marketplace that connects photographers with consumers at popular tourist destinations and leisure sites. The company aims to make professional photography accessible to a wide audience, allowing customers to capture high-quality memories. By enabling photographers to sign up and work flexibly across various locations, Smiler not only supports the creative community but also enhances the experience of visitors seeking to document their adventures. Through its platform, Smiler facilitates the seamless exchange of photography services, ensuring that valuable moments can be preserved for everyone, everywhere.
Konfetti
Seed Round in 2023
Konfetti is a booking platform that connects individuals with local workshops, classes, and team-building experiences. The platform offers a diverse range of activities, including cooking, cocktail making, and various creative workshops. By facilitating access to these experiences, Konfetti enables users to learn new skills, enjoy engaging activities, and foster connections within their communities. Additionally, the company manages and publishes courses, further enriching the offerings available to customers.
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.
Yardlink
Series A in 2022
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.
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.
Timberhub
Seed Round in 2022
Timberhub is a digital marketplace of timber trading.
Smiler
Seed Round in 2022
Smiler is an innovative photography marketplace that connects photographers with consumers at popular tourist destinations and leisure sites. The company aims to make professional photography accessible to a wide audience, allowing customers to capture high-quality memories. By enabling photographers to sign up and work flexibly across various locations, Smiler not only supports the creative community but also enhances the experience of visitors seeking to document their adventures. Through its platform, Smiler facilitates the seamless exchange of photography services, ensuring that valuable moments can be preserved for everyone, everywhere.
Timberhub
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Timberhub is a digital marketplace of timber trading.
Saúde Bliss
Seed Round in 2022
Saúde Bliss is an online health insurance comparison platform designed to assist individuals and families in finding suitable and affordable coverage plans. The platform evaluates the unique needs of its users, enabling them to access healthcare options that align with their requirements. By simplifying the process of comparing health insurance plans, Saúde Bliss aims to make healthcare more accessible and manageable for its users.
Schüttflix
Venture Round in 2021
Schüttflix GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Gütersloh, Germany, operates a digital marketplace and delivery platform for bulk construction supplies, including sand, crushed rock, and gravel. The platform serves as a logistics hub for the construction industry, connecting construction companies with suppliers, waste disposal firms, and freight carriers. By facilitating the ordering, tracking, and management of construction materials through its application, Schüttflix aims to minimize downtime and enhance project efficiency for its users.
Agro.Club
Series A in 2021
Agro.Club operates a comprehensive B2B global marketplace focused on the agricultural sector, primarily serving Europe, South America, and North America. The company aims to enhance the grain supply chain by utilizing technology to connect farmers and grain companies, thereby making food supply more secure, efficient, and sustainable. With over 40,000 farmers and thousands of international and domestic grain businesses using its platform, Agro.Club employs analytics to provide market transparency and algorithms to quickly match supply with demand. Its custom-built platform facilitates the entire transaction process, including quality control, logistics, and financing. As a result, Agro.Club has established itself as a unique marketplace in the agricultural industry and has achieved operational profitability.
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.
byrd
Series B in 2021
Byrd operates a fulfillment network designed to connect online merchants with an international warehouse system, facilitating advanced shipping options for retailers without the need to establish their own logistics infrastructure. The company's platform integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce systems, such as Shopify, and collaborates with logistics partners across various countries to enhance retailers' reach. Byrd's technology-driven logistics solution features digital interfaces that link e-commerce platforms to its warehouse management system, utilized by partner warehouses globally. Additionally, Byrd offers real-time stock tracking and first-mile shipping services, including item pickup and packaging, which can be easily accessed via a mobile application. This comprehensive approach allows both private and business customers to efficiently manage their shipping needs.
Yolda
Seed Round in 2021
Yolda.com is a B2B freight forwarding company focused on automating and digitizing logistics operations to enhance the efficiency of transportation processes. By leveraging advanced technology and data analytics, Yolda.com offers a marketplace solution that connects various local forwarders and logistics companies, allowing small to medium-sized enterprises and corporate clients to obtain instant quotes for multiple shipment requests on a single platform. The company provides services for partial and full truckload shipments, along with shipment tracking, payment monitoring, and detailed reporting through its intelligent control panel. This integrated approach aims to deliver a high-quality logistics experience, making operations more paperless, faster, and transparent for its customers.
Yardlink
Seed Round in 2020
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.
byrd
Series A in 2020
Byrd operates a fulfillment network designed to connect online merchants with an international warehouse system, facilitating advanced shipping options for retailers without the need to establish their own logistics infrastructure. The company's platform integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce systems, such as Shopify, and collaborates with logistics partners across various countries to enhance retailers' reach. Byrd's technology-driven logistics solution features digital interfaces that link e-commerce platforms to its warehouse management system, utilized by partner warehouses globally. Additionally, Byrd offers real-time stock tracking and first-mile shipping services, including item pickup and packaging, which can be easily accessed via a mobile application. This comprehensive approach allows both private and business customers to efficiently manage their shipping needs.
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.
Agro.Club
Seed Round in 2020
Agro.Club operates a comprehensive B2B global marketplace focused on the agricultural sector, primarily serving Europe, South America, and North America. The company aims to enhance the grain supply chain by utilizing technology to connect farmers and grain companies, thereby making food supply more secure, efficient, and sustainable. With over 40,000 farmers and thousands of international and domestic grain businesses using its platform, Agro.Club employs analytics to provide market transparency and algorithms to quickly match supply with demand. Its custom-built platform facilitates the entire transaction process, including quality control, logistics, and financing. As a result, Agro.Club has established itself as a unique marketplace in the agricultural industry and has achieved operational profitability.
Schüttflix
Venture Round in 2020
Schüttflix GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Gütersloh, Germany, operates a digital marketplace and delivery platform for bulk construction supplies, including sand, crushed rock, and gravel. The platform serves as a logistics hub for the construction industry, connecting construction companies with suppliers, waste disposal firms, and freight carriers. By facilitating the ordering, tracking, and management of construction materials through its application, Schüttflix aims to minimize downtime and enhance project efficiency for its users.
FinCompare - Smarter Business Finance
Series A in 2020
FinCompare was founded by Stephan Heller and is a fintech startup that helps businesses to find, compare, and close the financing solutions. Via the online platform, companies can access a wide range of financing options. They can independently compare offers from well-known banks, fintechs, and alternative financial services providers in Germany and close the financing. The company also offers a convenient one-stop destination for all financing questions relating to the company. FinCompare financing solutions including corporate loan, factoring, company leasing/hire purchase, warehouse financing, fine trading/purchase financing, and mezzanine capital. It simplifies the financing process with its digital application process and can thus provide your company financing. The company allows SMEs to receive and compare various offers for loans. FinCompare was founded in October 2016 by Stephan Heller and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
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.
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.
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.
TourRadar
Series C in 2018
TourRadar is an online marketplace specializing in multi-day organized adventures, offering a vast selection of over 50,000 tours in more than 160 countries. The platform connects travelers and travel agents with over 2,500 operators, enabling users to easily search, compare, and book tours tailored to their needs. TourRadar emphasizes customer satisfaction through features such as 24/7 support, flexible booking options, and a Best Price Guarantee, ensuring travelers receive the best value for their experiences. The company is also committed to sustainability, having signed the Glasgow Declaration to promote positive change in the tourism industry. TourRadar allows travelers to view and offset the carbon impact of their trips while collaborating with local operators to support and strengthen the communities involved in adventure tourism.
FinCompare - Smarter Business Finance
Series A in 2018
FinCompare was founded by Stephan Heller and is a fintech startup that helps businesses to find, compare, and close the financing solutions. Via the online platform, companies can access a wide range of financing options. They can independently compare offers from well-known banks, fintechs, and alternative financial services providers in Germany and close the financing. The company also offers a convenient one-stop destination for all financing questions relating to the company. FinCompare financing solutions including corporate loan, factoring, company leasing/hire purchase, warehouse financing, fine trading/purchase financing, and mezzanine capital. It simplifies the financing process with its digital application process and can thus provide your company financing. The company allows SMEs to receive and compare various offers for loans. FinCompare was founded in October 2016 by Stephan Heller and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
byrd
Seed Round in 2018
Byrd operates a fulfillment network designed to connect online merchants with an international warehouse system, facilitating advanced shipping options for retailers without the need to establish their own logistics infrastructure. The company's platform integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce systems, such as Shopify, and collaborates with logistics partners across various countries to enhance retailers' reach. Byrd's technology-driven logistics solution features digital interfaces that link e-commerce platforms to its warehouse management system, utilized by partner warehouses globally. Additionally, Byrd offers real-time stock tracking and first-mile shipping services, including item pickup and packaging, which can be easily accessed via a mobile application. This comprehensive approach allows both private and business customers to efficiently manage their shipping needs.
Stowga
Seed Round in 2017
Stowga is an on-demand marketplace for buying and selling warehousing and logistics services. Its goal is to remove the inefficiencies in warehousing and create a network of spaces across the globe where inventory is not constrained by static space, and is instead stored in exactly the right place, at the right time. The company optimizes warehouse space, generating more money for their operators whilst providing a better service and reducing costs for their customers. Currently, Stowga has more than 4,000 warehouses listed in the UK and connects companies and logistics and delivery firms that need the space, including on-demand insurance. Stogwa was established in 2016 and is located in London, England.
FinCompare - Smarter Business Finance
Seed Round in 2017
FinCompare was founded by Stephan Heller and is a fintech startup that helps businesses to find, compare, and close the financing solutions. Via the online platform, companies can access a wide range of financing options. They can independently compare offers from well-known banks, fintechs, and alternative financial services providers in Germany and close the financing. The company also offers a convenient one-stop destination for all financing questions relating to the company. FinCompare financing solutions including corporate loan, factoring, company leasing/hire purchase, warehouse financing, fine trading/purchase financing, and mezzanine capital. It simplifies the financing process with its digital application process and can thus provide your company financing. The company allows SMEs to receive and compare various offers for loans. FinCompare was founded in October 2016 by Stephan Heller and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
TourRadar
Series A in 2016
TourRadar is an online marketplace specializing in multi-day organized adventures, offering a vast selection of over 50,000 tours in more than 160 countries. The platform connects travelers and travel agents with over 2,500 operators, enabling users to easily search, compare, and book tours tailored to their needs. TourRadar emphasizes customer satisfaction through features such as 24/7 support, flexible booking options, and a Best Price Guarantee, ensuring travelers receive the best value for their experiences. The company is also committed to sustainability, having signed the Glasgow Declaration to promote positive change in the tourism industry. TourRadar allows travelers to view and offset the carbon impact of their trips while collaborating with local operators to support and strengthen the communities involved in adventure tourism.
Iyzico
Series B in 2015
Iyzico is a payment management platform founded to provide secure payment solutions for online businesses across various industries. The platform offers a range of services including iyziPos, a secure virtual POS solution that features automated fraud prevention and strong bank integrations; iyziBazaar, which facilitates marketplace payments; iyziLink, allowing payments via links without the need for a shopping site; and Buyer Protection, ensuring a secure shopping experience. Additionally, Iyzico supports multiple payment options such as recurring payments, bin control, one-click payments, installment payments, and bank transfers, enabling e-commerce companies to accept payments quickly, often within the same day of integration.
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.
Iyzico
Series B in 2014
Iyzico is a payment management platform founded to provide secure payment solutions for online businesses across various industries. The platform offers a range of services including iyziPos, a secure virtual POS solution that features automated fraud prevention and strong bank integrations; iyziBazaar, which facilitates marketplace payments; iyziLink, allowing payments via links without the need for a shopping site; and Buyer Protection, ensuring a secure shopping experience. Additionally, Iyzico supports multiple payment options such as recurring payments, bin control, one-click payments, installment payments, and bank transfers, enabling e-commerce companies to accept payments quickly, often within the same day of integration.
TourRadar
Angel Round in 2014
TourRadar is an online marketplace specializing in multi-day organized adventures, offering a vast selection of over 50,000 tours in more than 160 countries. The platform connects travelers and travel agents with over 2,500 operators, enabling users to easily search, compare, and book tours tailored to their needs. TourRadar emphasizes customer satisfaction through features such as 24/7 support, flexible booking options, and a Best Price Guarantee, ensuring travelers receive the best value for their experiences. The company is also committed to sustainability, having signed the Glasgow Declaration to promote positive change in the tourism industry. TourRadar allows travelers to view and offset the carbon impact of their trips while collaborating with local operators to support and strengthen the communities involved in adventure tourism.
Iyzico
Series A in 2013
Iyzico is a payment management platform founded to provide secure payment solutions for online businesses across various industries. The platform offers a range of services including iyziPos, a secure virtual POS solution that features automated fraud prevention and strong bank integrations; iyziBazaar, which facilitates marketplace payments; iyziLink, allowing payments via links without the need for a shopping site; and Buyer Protection, ensuring a secure shopping experience. Additionally, Iyzico supports multiple payment options such as recurring payments, bin control, one-click payments, installment payments, and bank transfers, enabling e-commerce companies to accept payments quickly, often within the same day of integration.
TourRadar
Angel Round in 2013
TourRadar is an online marketplace specializing in multi-day organized adventures, offering a vast selection of over 50,000 tours in more than 160 countries. The platform connects travelers and travel agents with over 2,500 operators, enabling users to easily search, compare, and book tours tailored to their needs. TourRadar emphasizes customer satisfaction through features such as 24/7 support, flexible booking options, and a Best Price Guarantee, ensuring travelers receive the best value for their experiences. The company is also committed to sustainability, having signed the Glasgow Declaration to promote positive change in the tourism industry. TourRadar allows travelers to view and offset the carbon impact of their trips while collaborating with local operators to support and strengthen the communities involved in adventure tourism.
Shpock
Seed Round in 2012
Shpock is a marketplace and classifieds platform that facilitates the buying and selling of both used and new items across various categories. The platform connects private buyers and sellers, allowing users to quickly sell their belongings and discover a range of products in their local neighborhoods. Shpock offers a diverse selection of categories, including electronics, fashion, baby and children's items, furniture, and specialized interests such as cars and property. The app aims to create an accessible and user-friendly experience for individuals looking to find and exchange beautiful things within their community.
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