Speedinvest
Speedinvest, established in 2011, is a European venture capital firm headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, San Francisco, and a focus on Central and Eastern Europe. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, typically providing between €0.25 million to €3 million, and takes minority stakes, usually up to 20%. Speedinvest invests in sectors such as deep tech, fintech, industrial tech, marketplaces, consumer tech, and digital health, with a hands-on approach, often taking operational roles in portfolio companies for up to a year. The firm aims to provide more than just capital, offering operational support, growth marketing, HR, US business development, and networking assistance through its in-house Platform+ team.
Top Stages
Past deals in Photography
Lapse
Series A in 2024
Lapse is a social disposable camera application that allows users to capture and share photos in a nostalgic format reminiscent of traditional disposable cameras. The app facilitates private group chats where users can take up to 36 snapshots, creating a "roll" that is only accessible to group members for a limited time after the first image is taken. This design encourages spontaneity and a sense of shared experience among friends, promoting an engaging way to document moments together while maintaining privacy.
Smiler
Venture Round in 2023
Smiler is a pioneering company in the field of on-the-spot photography, aiming to make professional photography accessible to a broad audience. It connects photographers with consumers at popular tourist attractions and leisure locations, facilitating the capture of high-quality memories. By allowing photographers to sign up and work flexibly in various settings, Smiler not only provides consumers with memorable experiences but also offers photographers opportunities to earn income. The company's mission is to ensure that valuable moments can be captured and cherished by everyone, regardless of location.
Smiler
Seed Round in 2022
Smiler is a pioneering company in the field of on-the-spot photography, aiming to make professional photography accessible to a broad audience. It connects photographers with consumers at popular tourist attractions and leisure locations, facilitating the capture of high-quality memories. By allowing photographers to sign up and work flexibly in various settings, Smiler not only provides consumers with memorable experiences but also offers photographers opportunities to earn income. The company's mission is to ensure that valuable moments can be captured and cherished by everyone, regardless of location.
Lapse
Seed Round in 2021
Lapse is a social disposable camera application that allows users to capture and share photos in a nostalgic format reminiscent of traditional disposable cameras. The app facilitates private group chats where users can take up to 36 snapshots, creating a "roll" that is only accessible to group members for a limited time after the first image is taken. This design encourages spontaneity and a sense of shared experience among friends, promoting an engaging way to document moments together while maintaining privacy.
Lapse
Seed Round in 2021
Lapse is a social disposable camera application that allows users to capture and share photos in a nostalgic format reminiscent of traditional disposable cameras. The app facilitates private group chats where users can take up to 36 snapshots, creating a "roll" that is only accessible to group members for a limited time after the first image is taken. This design encourages spontaneity and a sense of shared experience among friends, promoting an engaging way to document moments together while maintaining privacy.
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