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.
Sona is a developer of a workforce management application for various industries. Its workforce technology is designed to change how employees manage their work and interact with their employers. Its features include a live schedule view, absence management, instant messaging, and Open Shifts, a shift booking platform matching shift vacancies with employees willing to take on more hours.
Kema
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Kema is Fintech SaaS platform that aims to accelerate cashflow for B2B SMEs in MENA. Kema transforms how businesses sell to one another by digitizing, automating, and streamlining the invoice-to-cash process, also known as accounts receivable. Businesses benefit from shorter transactions cycles while saving both time and money.
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.
palm.hr
Seed Round in 2023
palm.hr is a revolutionary customer-focused company. They maintain sane working hours while still conducting business. They believe that great software should be available and affordable to everyone, not just large corporations and enterprises. They aim to solve administration and enable HR efficiency by providing frameworks, tools, and technology.
Lizee
Series A in 2023
LIZEE is a logistics and managed services solution to kick-start your rental business.
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.
Pemo
Seed Round in 2022
Pemo is a comprehensive spend management solution designed to streamline financial processes for small and medium enterprises in the MENAP region. The platform integrates smart corporate cards, invoice payment systems, and expense tracking features to provide businesses with complete visibility and control over their expenditures. With tools for accounting automation and real-time reporting, Pemo enables efficient management of employee expenses, allowing organizations to save time and reduce administrative burdens. By centralizing invoicing, approvals, and spending decisions, Pemo empowers businesses to focus on growth while maintaining financial oversight.
Meisterwerk
Seed Round in 2022
Meisterwerk is a provider of a SaaS operating system tailored for small and medium-sized field service and craftsman companies. The company's application enhances operational efficiency by automating planning and coordination processes between offices and job sites. It facilitates mobile time tracking, digital forms, and information exchange, enabling seamless communication between the office and the workforce. By allowing managers to oversee employee resource allocation and track job progress in real-time, Meisterwerk helps firms optimize their operations, improve profitability, and unlock growth potential.
Abhi
Series A in 2022
Abhi is a financial wellness platform based in Pakistan that offers employees the ability to access salary advances based on their accrued wages. Founded in 2021, the platform allows users to withdraw a portion of their earned income directly into their bank accounts, addressing immediate financial needs without hidden fees. In addition to salary advances, Abhi provides services such as invoice factoring and payroll processing, aimed at facilitating timely payments for employees. This solution not only supports individual financial health but also helps employers streamline processes within their HR and finance departments, ultimately improving overall workplace efficiency.
Sona
Seed Round in 2022
Sona is a developer of a workforce management application for various industries. Its workforce technology is designed to change how employees manage their work and interact with their employers. Its features include a live schedule view, absence management, instant messaging, and Open Shifts, a shift booking platform matching shift vacancies with employees willing to take on more hours.
+Simple
Private Equity Round in 2022
+Simple is an insurance Robo-Broker focused on providing tailored insurance solutions for freelancers and small to medium-sized enterprises. The company operates a technology platform that optimizes insurance coverage based on the duration of contracts and personalizes offers according to the specific activities of its clients and their evolving needs. Its secure online subscription service allows users to access their insurance contracts in a digital format, stored in a virtual safe. This approach enables clients to efficiently manage their insurance requirements and claims, ensuring they receive competitive and relevant coverage.
Oze
Seed Round in 2022
Oze is a digital platform designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa by providing tools for managing sales, expenses, and customer data. The app enables entrepreneurs to track their financial activities efficiently and offers tailored recommendations, reports, and business education to enhance their operations. Oze also provides access to coaching for users seeking additional guidance. By leveraging data and machine learning, Oze can assess credit risk and facilitate affordable financing options through banking partners. With a user base exceeding 150,000, Oze has established itself as the largest online community of SMEs in West Africa, demonstrating significant impact as 97% of businesses using Oze for over nine months have reported growth or profitability.
Nook
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Nook offering is geared towards delivering simplified SME payments and invoicing solutions.
Billie
Series C in 2021
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by businesses. Billie’s platform enables SMEs to manage their working capital more effectively through fully automated invoice financing. Additionally, the company provides a pay-after-delivery product for B2B online merchants, allowing them to secure better payment terms. By leveraging big data analytics and digital processes, Billie facilitates instant financing at the point of sale, helping SMEs streamline their invoicing and payment processes while avoiding hidden fees and excessive paperwork.
Seafair
Venture Round in 2021
Seafair offers manning services and crewing software in one integrated platform, connecting seafarers with the best opportunities at sea and matching shipping companies with the most qualified seafarers.
Sona
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Sona is a developer of a workforce management application for various industries. Its workforce technology is designed to change how employees manage their work and interact with their employers. Its features include a live schedule view, absence management, instant messaging, and Open Shifts, a shift booking platform matching shift vacancies with employees willing to take on more hours.
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.
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.
Lizee
Seed Round in 2021
LIZEE is a logistics and managed services solution to kick-start your rental business.
Friday Finance
Seed Round in 2021
Friday Finance is a financial management platform tailored for startups and small to medium-sized businesses in Europe. Established in 2021 and based in Berlin, the company aims to simplify B2B finance by offering an integrated solution for collecting, paying, and financing invoices. By connecting with users' existing bank accounts, Friday Finance provides real-time insights into cash flow, enabling businesses to pay bills, create financial forecasts, and streamline month-end processes. The platform enhances control and visibility while automating various financial tasks, allowing modern finance teams to operate more efficiently from a single interface.
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.
receeve
Seed Round in 2021
Receeve is a customizable online platform designed for collections and recovery, aimed at simplifying the complexities of data and systems involved in credit management. The platform enables in-house teams to automate processes, engage customers, and leverage comprehensive insights to enhance debt recovery while minimizing risks. It supports all stages of credit management, from pre-delinquency to portfolio assignment and sale. Receeve's cloud-native, no-code solution is designed for quick deployment and easy management, allowing users to customize and expand functionalities as needed. By integrating intelligence, strategy, and operations into a single platform, receeve aims to improve operational effectiveness and transparency in debt servicing for companies, financial institutions, and funds of various sizes.
Friday Finance
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Friday Finance is a financial management platform tailored for startups and small to medium-sized businesses in Europe. Established in 2021 and based in Berlin, the company aims to simplify B2B finance by offering an integrated solution for collecting, paying, and financing invoices. By connecting with users' existing bank accounts, Friday Finance provides real-time insights into cash flow, enabling businesses to pay bills, create financial forecasts, and streamline month-end processes. The platform enhances control and visibility while automating various financial tasks, allowing modern finance teams to operate more efficiently from a single interface.
SwipeGuide
Venture Round in 2021
SwipeGuide B.V. is a company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for creating and sharing visual step-by-step instructions. Founded in 2015, the platform targets the manufacturing sector, providing mobile-first frontline training and job tools. Users can easily design, edit, and publish instructional content, which can be accessed through mobile apps and websites. This solution aims to enhance the instruction experience while reducing the reliance on paper and minimizing customer service costs, all without requiring extensive knowledge of instructional design or technical writing.
Elephant Healthcare
Series A in 2021
Elephant Healthcare Limited, founded in 2018 and based in London, develops a digital health system aimed at revolutionizing global healthcare. The company constructs a global digital health network that links various components of the healthcare ecosystem. Founded by medical professionals, Elephant leverages technological innovations to tackle significant challenges in healthcare, focusing on cost reduction and improving patient outcomes. Its software platform digitizes medical clinics, fostering connectivity and providing tools to enhance primary care. Additionally, the platform utilizes blockchain and decentralized infrastructure to integrate existing services and facilitate the development of new health applications, particularly benefiting hospitals serving low-income populations.
Wasmer
Seed Round in 2021
Wasmer was founded to solve problems we faced ourselves every day. Now, we strive to contribute to developers around the world so they can reach their full potential - and they do it with a smile :) Their team is distributed but connected by a culture of diligence, amplified by the passion we have for their shared mission. They care and value one another.
Factris
Series A in 2020
Factris is a fintech company established in 2017 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, that focuses on providing financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The firm specializes in working capital by purchasing unpaid invoices, allowing businesses to convert these invoices into cash within one business day. Factris aims to simplify and modernize the traditional factoring business model, offering a flexible credit line platform to help SMEs address their cash flow and financing needs. By facilitating quicker access to funds, Factris supports the growth of European companies in various sectors.
Bukukas
Seed Round in 2020
BukuKas is a neo-banking venture focused on integrating unbanked individuals in Southeast Asia into the financial ecosystem. Initially launched in Indonesia, the BukuKas app aims to support micro and small enterprises by digitizing traditional bookkeeping methods. The application allows business owners to easily record sales, expenses, and cash transactions using their smartphones. By simplifying cash management, BukuKas helps these enterprises enhance their profitability. Additionally, the app offers features such as transaction management, money transfer without bank fees, performance monitoring, automatic financial report generation, and stock management. Through these services, BukuKas seeks to improve cash flow management for small businesses in the region.
CANDIS
Series B in 2020
CANDIS GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in automated accounting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline financial processes, including invoice collection, data capture, pre-accounting, and payment management. By integrating with bank accounts, credit cards, and online payment systems, CANDIS provides real-time insights into financial obligations and outstanding invoices, facilitating improved collaboration among finance teams and tax advisors. With a customer base comprising thousands of users, CANDIS is committed to advancing its technology to enhance the efficiency of financial workflows.
Lizee
Seed Round in 2020
LIZEE is a logistics and managed services solution to kick-start your rental business.
MindsDB
Seed Round in 2020
MindsDB Inc. is an automated machine learning platform that enables organizations to derive insights from their data through predictive analytics. Founded in 2017 by Adam Carrigan and Jorge Torres, the company offers a solution that allows users to pose predictive questions and receive accurate answers, thereby democratizing access to machine learning capabilities. The platform is versatile and applicable across various industries, including retail, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, addressing needs such as credit scoring, customer lifetime value optimization, fraud detection, and risk assessment. By automating the predictive modeling process, MindsDB allows businesses to achieve the functionalities of skilled data scientists at a reduced cost, thereby transforming databases into effective data science teams. The company, which is based in Berkeley, California, was a participant in YCombinator's Winter 2020 batch and has received recognition as one of America's promising AI companies.
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.
ready2order
Seed Round in 2020
ready2order was started as a hobby project with the main purpose to eliminate administrative overhead for entrepreneurs by providing a digital cash-register application. Since summer 2015 we have simplified the daily business of more than 10.000 entrepreneurs of small businesses with our Point of Sale. Additionally, we launch new verticals such as payment and banking. Currently, we open the German market which offers a huge growth opportunity to 10x. There are countless small businesses out there that we rely on every day. The cool new coffee shop, the hairdresser I trust or the kebab shop around the corner. All of them are lovely people, with great ideas, who love to go the extra mile for their customers and their passion. It is time to strengthen the small businesses and finally bring clarity into the jungle of self-employment, guidelines, and laws! That is why we have to push the boundaries of what is possible together. Because we do not accept that so many obstacles are put in the way of small businesses. Instead, we use smart software and thus take our fate into our own hands. We are building a tool with experts from tax consulting, business, compliance and law, which enables small businesses to have the freedom to make their own decisions and to do what is important to them and what makes their company what it is.
receeve
Seed Round in 2020
Receeve is a customizable online platform designed for collections and recovery, aimed at simplifying the complexities of data and systems involved in credit management. The platform enables in-house teams to automate processes, engage customers, and leverage comprehensive insights to enhance debt recovery while minimizing risks. It supports all stages of credit management, from pre-delinquency to portfolio assignment and sale. Receeve's cloud-native, no-code solution is designed for quick deployment and easy management, allowing users to customize and expand functionalities as needed. By integrating intelligence, strategy, and operations into a single platform, receeve aims to improve operational effectiveness and transparency in debt servicing for companies, financial institutions, and funds of various sizes.
Meisterwerk
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Meisterwerk is a provider of a SaaS operating system tailored for small and medium-sized field service and craftsman companies. The company's application enhances operational efficiency by automating planning and coordination processes between offices and job sites. It facilitates mobile time tracking, digital forms, and information exchange, enabling seamless communication between the office and the workforce. By allowing managers to oversee employee resource allocation and track job progress in real-time, Meisterwerk helps firms optimize their operations, improve profitability, and unlock growth potential.
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.
Billie
Series B in 2019
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by businesses. Billie’s platform enables SMEs to manage their working capital more effectively through fully automated invoice financing. Additionally, the company provides a pay-after-delivery product for B2B online merchants, allowing them to secure better payment terms. By leveraging big data analytics and digital processes, Billie facilitates instant financing at the point of sale, helping SMEs streamline their invoicing and payment processes while avoiding hidden fees and excessive paperwork.
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.
Open Financial Technologies
Series B in 2019
Open is Asia’s first neobanking platform for SMEs that is fast changing the way businesses bank & manage their finances. At Open, we help SMEs run everything right from their banking, payments to accounting, & expense management — together. This way they can focus on doing things that matter the most — grow their business. We’re home to some of the smartest & brightest 250+ minds in the fintech space. We’re a tight-knit tribe of creators and makers who are shaking up the way business banking rolls for over 10,00,000 businesses. We’re backed by some of the leading global VC firms like Tiger Global, Speedinvest, Beenext, AngelList, Recruit, Tanglin Venture Partners, 3one4 Capital, Unicorn India Ventures to name a few.
GoStudent
Convertible Note in 2019
GoStudent is an online tutoring platform that connects students with qualified tutors for personalized, one-to-one video lessons across more than 20 subjects. Utilizing a membership model, students can book sessions through the platform, which offers features like a virtual classroom, whiteboard, and document-sharing capabilities. The platform serves primary, secondary, and college-aged students, facilitating over 400,000 tutoring sessions monthly. GoStudent has a diverse network of approximately 15,000 customers and collaborates with around 5,500 international tutors. The company employs over 600 staff members and operates 12 international offices. Additionally, it incorporates artificial intelligence to enhance tutor selection and onboarding. GoStudent has successfully raised over €291 million in funding from various investors.
Koalaboox
Series A in 2019
Koalaboox, incorporated in 2004 and based in Evere, Belgium, specializes in cloud-based billing management software tailored for small businesses, particularly micro-companies. The company provides a user-friendly web-based platform that simplifies invoicing and cash collection processes through automation. Its unique "one-click" solution enables businesses to access receivables-based financing, or factoring, while employing credit risk algorithms and authentication systems to assess the creditworthiness of customers and debtors. As a subsidiary of Cegid Group SA since December 2020, Koalaboox aims to become a comprehensive resource for small businesses, streamlining their financial operations and enhancing overall efficiency.
Open Financial Technologies
Series A in 2019
Open is Asia’s first neobanking platform for SMEs that is fast changing the way businesses bank & manage their finances. At Open, we help SMEs run everything right from their banking, payments to accounting, & expense management — together. This way they can focus on doing things that matter the most — grow their business. We’re home to some of the smartest & brightest 250+ minds in the fintech space. We’re a tight-knit tribe of creators and makers who are shaking up the way business banking rolls for over 10,00,000 businesses. We’re backed by some of the leading global VC firms like Tiger Global, Speedinvest, Beenext, AngelList, Recruit, Tanglin Venture Partners, 3one4 Capital, Unicorn India Ventures to name a few.
Factris
Seed Round in 2018
Factris is a fintech company established in 2017 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, that focuses on providing financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The firm specializes in working capital by purchasing unpaid invoices, allowing businesses to convert these invoices into cash within one business day. Factris aims to simplify and modernize the traditional factoring business model, offering a flexible credit line platform to help SMEs address their cash flow and financing needs. By facilitating quicker access to funds, Factris supports the growth of European companies in various sectors.
MindsDB
Pre Seed Round in 2018
MindsDB Inc. is an automated machine learning platform that enables organizations to derive insights from their data through predictive analytics. Founded in 2017 by Adam Carrigan and Jorge Torres, the company offers a solution that allows users to pose predictive questions and receive accurate answers, thereby democratizing access to machine learning capabilities. The platform is versatile and applicable across various industries, including retail, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, addressing needs such as credit scoring, customer lifetime value optimization, fraud detection, and risk assessment. By automating the predictive modeling process, MindsDB allows businesses to achieve the functionalities of skilled data scientists at a reduced cost, thereby transforming databases into effective data science teams. The company, which is based in Berkeley, California, was a participant in YCombinator's Winter 2020 batch and has received recognition as one of America's promising AI companies.
GoStudent
Seed Round in 2018
GoStudent is an online tutoring platform that connects students with qualified tutors for personalized, one-to-one video lessons across more than 20 subjects. Utilizing a membership model, students can book sessions through the platform, which offers features like a virtual classroom, whiteboard, and document-sharing capabilities. The platform serves primary, secondary, and college-aged students, facilitating over 400,000 tutoring sessions monthly. GoStudent has a diverse network of approximately 15,000 customers and collaborates with around 5,500 international tutors. The company employs over 600 staff members and operates 12 international offices. Additionally, it incorporates artificial intelligence to enhance tutor selection and onboarding. GoStudent has successfully raised over €291 million in funding from various investors.
[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.
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.
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.
Billie
Series A in 2017
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by businesses. Billie’s platform enables SMEs to manage their working capital more effectively through fully automated invoice financing. Additionally, the company provides a pay-after-delivery product for B2B online merchants, allowing them to secure better payment terms. By leveraging big data analytics and digital processes, Billie facilitates instant financing at the point of sale, helping SMEs streamline their invoicing and payment processes while avoiding hidden fees and excessive paperwork.
Cyberwrite
Seed Round in 2017
Cyberwrite specializes in cyber insurance and technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company utilizes its patented 4SEEN algorithms for underwriting and risk management, providing a comprehensive platform that enables real-time cyber risk assessments. This technology supports brokers in selling, underwriting, and managing cyber insurance policies effectively. Founded by experienced professionals from the insurance industry, Cyberwrite serves carriers and brokers in over 20 countries and in seven languages, enhancing their ability to address cyber risks and improve profitability in the cyber insurance market.
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.
[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.
CANDIS
Venture Round in 2017
CANDIS GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in automated accounting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline financial processes, including invoice collection, data capture, pre-accounting, and payment management. By integrating with bank accounts, credit cards, and online payment systems, CANDIS provides real-time insights into financial obligations and outstanding invoices, facilitating improved collaboration among finance teams and tax advisors. With a customer base comprising thousands of users, CANDIS is committed to advancing its technology to enhance the efficiency of financial workflows.
Billie
Seed Round in 2016
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by businesses. Billie’s platform enables SMEs to manage their working capital more effectively through fully automated invoice financing. Additionally, the company provides a pay-after-delivery product for B2B online merchants, allowing them to secure better payment terms. By leveraging big data analytics and digital processes, Billie facilitates instant financing at the point of sale, helping SMEs streamline their invoicing and payment processes while avoiding hidden fees and excessive paperwork.
Telleroo
Seed Round in 2016
Telleroo is a financial software platform founded on June 1, 2016, by Andrew Cookson, Fabian Flatz, Michael Riedler, and Miguel Castro, with its headquarters in London, United Kingdom. The platform is designed to facilitate automated bulk payments, allowing businesses to efficiently manage payroll, supplier payments, and other financial transactions without relying on traditional bank services. It integrates seamlessly with various accounting systems and payment applications, enabling users to import payment files and streamline their financial processes. Through its innovative approach, Telleroo aims to simplify the payment experience for businesses and financial professionals.
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.
Pleo
Seed Round in 2016
Pleo is a Copenhagen-based company founded in 2015 by Jeppe Rindom and Niccolo Perra, focused on transforming business spending for modern teams. The company offers an all-in-one platform that simplifies expense management through smart company cards and a user-friendly mobile application. This platform automatically tracks work-related spending, matches receipts, and provides real-time analytics, eliminating the need for traditional expense reports. Additionally, Pleo integrates with various accounting software, allowing businesses to gain comprehensive visibility over their expenditures and streamline bookkeeping tasks. Through its innovative approach, Pleo aims to enhance the spending experience and empower employees at work.
Speedstartstudio
Seed Round in 2015
Speedstartstudio is an incubator focused on fostering innovation and digital entrepreneurship by collaborating with a select group of corporate partners. Based in Lake, the studio aims to bridge the gap between traditional industries and the digital realm, helping to identify opportunities for growth and the creation of new companies. Founders Michael Breidenbrücker and Christoph Böckle leverage their expertise to provide guidance and financial assistance, equipping emerging businesses with the necessary entrepreneurial knowledge and operational experience. This approach not only accelerates corporate innovation but also enhances revenue and profitability for the companies involved.
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.
Holvi
Seed Round in 2014
Holvi is a digital banking service tailored for small businesses, including solopreneurs, freelancers, micro businesses, and startups across Europe. It provides a comprehensive platform that combines business accounts with invoicing and bookkeeping tools, streamlining financial administration for its users. By offering services such as sales tracking, cash flow management, and a Mastercard®, Holvi aims to simplify the financial tasks that often distract business owners from their core activities. As a licensed Payment Institution authorized by the Financial Supervisory Authority of Finland, Holvi operates within the EU, distinguishing itself from traditional banks by focusing specifically on the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Open Publishing
Seed Round in 2012
Open Publishing is an online based publishing software which already manages over 200,000 books. They provide an easy way for publishers to publish digital and print on demand books and distribute them in all relevant online bookstores and e-readers worldwide. Open Publishing offers a variety of basic and advanced features for publishers (like a web presence, e-commerce solution, multi-channel distribution and royalty payments) and makes them accessible both to small publishers and publishing startups trough automation and a competitive price point. Their platform uses an open API and encourages other systems and web applications to integrate with its publishing engine. Currently they offer integration with systems such as PayPal, Google Analytics and several other services.
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