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 Recycling

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

one • fıve

Seed Round in 2022
one • fıve offers individualised, cleaner, and circular packaging solutions in a brisk amount of time in order to have a demonstrable, beneficial effect on the environment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GoFoxBox

Seed Round in 2017
GoFoxBox is a provider of rental plastic moving boxes designed to offer a secure and eco-friendly alternative to traditional cardboard boxes. The company focuses on sustainability by allowing its durable and recyclable plastic boxes to be reused up to 500 times, significantly reducing the ecological footprint associated with moving. GoFoxBox's services include the delivery of these boxes directly to customers' doors and their subsequent collection from the new location, making the relocation process simple, convenient, and cost-effective. By prioritizing environmental responsibility, GoFoxBox aims to transform the moving experience into a more sustainable practice.
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