Speedinvest

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.

Marie-Helene Ametsreiter

Partner

Anthony Danon

Principal

Sophia Escheu

Associate

Felix Faltin

Principal

Joerg Floeck

Executive Chairman

Heinrich Gröller

Partner

Frederik Hagenauer

Partner

Oliver Holle

Founder, CEO and Managing Partner

Daniel Keiper-Knorr

General Partner and Founder

Stefan Klestil

Partner

Namratha Kothapalli

Principal

Markus Lang

Partner

Tom Filip Lesche

Partner

Enrique Martínez-Hausmann

Principal

Wissam Nadreddine

Principal

Florian Obst

Associate

Mathias Ockenfels

Partner

Alvaro Perezcano

Senior Associate

Magda Posluszny

Associate

Leonard Schmid

Senior Associate

Andreas Schwarzenbrunner

Principal

Olga Shikhantsova

Principal

Sameer Singh

Venture Partner

Evgeny Slavin

Senior Associate

Philip Specht

Senior Associate

Katharine Spooner

Senior Associate

Werner Zahnt

Founder and Partner

Past deals in Recycling

Cylib

Series A in 2024
Cylib is a Greentech startup focused on transforming the recycling of lithium-ion batteries in Europe. The company aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of battery recycling services, playing a crucial role in the green energy transition. By specializing in the recovery of raw materials during the recycling process, Cylib significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with the entire battery value chain. This approach not only supports electric vehicle manufacturers in minimizing their reliance on newly mined raw materials but also contributes to the overall sustainability of the electric mobility sector.

Resourcify

Series A in 2023
Resourcify GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, operates a comprehensive cloud platform designed to streamline waste management and recycling operations for businesses. The platform offers features such as container pick-up and exchange services, waste collection information, and documentation generation, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. By digitizing waste management processes, Resourcify enables organizations to efficiently manage, track, and enhance their recycling efforts while significantly reducing administrative burdens and costs—reportedly by up to 40% compared to traditional methods. Trusted by leading companies across various sectors, Resourcify aims to foster a zero-waste future and improve sustainability practices through its innovative solutions, ultimately enhancing recycling rates and revenue from recyclable materials.

Recyda

Seed Round in 2023
Recyda provides software solutions that help multinational companies manage their packaging portfolios and meet circular economy objectives. The software centralizes information on the collection, sorting, and recycling of materials, facilitating compliance with country-specific legislation and waste management systems. It enables brand owners, retailers, and packaging producers to assess the recyclability of their packaging efficiently, incorporating insights on eco-modulated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees and other critical factors. By offering an all-in-one platform for project management and analysis, Recyda simplifies the complexities of packaging recyclability and supports companies in their sustainability efforts.

Cylib

Seed Round in 2023
Cylib is a Greentech startup focused on transforming the recycling of lithium-ion batteries in Europe. The company aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of battery recycling services, playing a crucial role in the green energy transition. By specializing in the recovery of raw materials during the recycling process, Cylib significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with the entire battery value chain. This approach not only supports electric vehicle manufacturers in minimizing their reliance on newly mined raw materials but also contributes to the overall sustainability of the electric mobility sector.

Cylib

Seed Round in 2022
Cylib is a Greentech startup focused on transforming the recycling of lithium-ion batteries in Europe. The company aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of battery recycling services, playing a crucial role in the green energy transition. By specializing in the recovery of raw materials during the recycling process, Cylib significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with the entire battery value chain. This approach not only supports electric vehicle manufacturers in minimizing their reliance on newly mined raw materials but also contributes to the overall sustainability of the electric mobility sector.

Greyparrot

Series A in 2022
Greyparrot is a leader in AI waste analytics, focusing on enhancing recycling efforts and minimizing waste sent to landfills and incinerators. The company offers a waste intelligence platform that provides real-time insights into over 89 waste categories, analyzing data related to financial value, brand, and greenhouse gas emissions across various locations in recycling facilities. In 2024, Greyparrot processed data from over 40 billion waste objects, significantly improving operational efficiency and enabling facilities to save substantial amounts of money while diverting millions of tonnes of waste. The insights generated by Greyparrot assist recycling professionals, plant builders, packaging producers, and fast-moving consumer goods brands in enhancing recycling efficiency, adhering to regulations, and refining recyclable packaging design. Recognized for its innovative contributions, Greyparrot has received accolades including inclusion in the Global Cleantech 100 and recognition as a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.

Resourcify

Venture Round in 2022
Resourcify GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, operates a comprehensive cloud platform designed to streamline waste management and recycling operations for businesses. The platform offers features such as container pick-up and exchange services, waste collection information, and documentation generation, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. By digitizing waste management processes, Resourcify enables organizations to efficiently manage, track, and enhance their recycling efforts while significantly reducing administrative burdens and costs—reportedly by up to 40% compared to traditional methods. Trusted by leading companies across various sectors, Resourcify aims to foster a zero-waste future and improve sustainability practices through its innovative solutions, ultimately enhancing recycling rates and revenue from recyclable materials.

Resourcify

Venture Round in 2021
Resourcify GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, operates a comprehensive cloud platform designed to streamline waste management and recycling operations for businesses. The platform offers features such as container pick-up and exchange services, waste collection information, and documentation generation, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. By digitizing waste management processes, Resourcify enables organizations to efficiently manage, track, and enhance their recycling efforts while significantly reducing administrative burdens and costs—reportedly by up to 40% compared to traditional methods. Trusted by leading companies across various sectors, Resourcify aims to foster a zero-waste future and improve sustainability practices through its innovative solutions, ultimately enhancing recycling rates and revenue from recyclable materials.

Greyparrot

Seed Round in 2020
Greyparrot is a leader in AI waste analytics, focusing on enhancing recycling efforts and minimizing waste sent to landfills and incinerators. The company offers a waste intelligence platform that provides real-time insights into over 89 waste categories, analyzing data related to financial value, brand, and greenhouse gas emissions across various locations in recycling facilities. In 2024, Greyparrot processed data from over 40 billion waste objects, significantly improving operational efficiency and enabling facilities to save substantial amounts of money while diverting millions of tonnes of waste. The insights generated by Greyparrot assist recycling professionals, plant builders, packaging producers, and fast-moving consumer goods brands in enhancing recycling efficiency, adhering to regulations, and refining recyclable packaging design. Recognized for its innovative contributions, Greyparrot has received accolades including inclusion in the Global Cleantech 100 and recognition as a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.
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