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Circus Group, founded in 2021 in Hamburg, Germany, is a kitchen intelligence startup that aims to transform food-service operations. The company leverages advanced artificial intelligence, robotics, and proprietary software solutions to enhance efficiency and streamline processes in the global food-service market. By integrating these technologies, Circus Group seeks to address the evolving needs of the industry and improve operational performance.

Lumiform is a Berlin-based company founded in March 2019 by Lukas Blasberg that specializes in digital solutions for quality and safety inspections. The company has developed a platform that allows users to conduct various inspections, from daily checks to comprehensive audits, in an efficient and organized manner. Lumiform's platform enables users to create smart checklists that facilitate observations and corrective actions, thereby simplifying the process of quality and safety assurance. With this digital approach, individuals can easily understand when and how to perform inspections and what steps to take when issues arise, ultimately enhancing the overall monitoring and compliance processes for organizations.

Climedo, founded in Munich in 2017, specializes in a clinical data collection platform that supports non-interventional studies and real-world evidence through a patient-centric approach. The platform integrates electronic Clinical Outcome Assessments (eCOA) and Electronic Data Capture (EDC) capabilities, allowing for the collection and analysis of medical research data in real time. By providing structured data storage and visualizations of study progress, Climedo enhances engagement between clients, healthcare professionals, and key opinion leaders, promoting scientific dialogue and increasing the likelihood of successful product launches. With over 1.7 million patients enrolled, Climedo serves as a valuable partner for pharmaceutical companies, medical technology firms, contract research organizations, and academic institutions, facilitating data-driven treatments and efficient validation of medical innovations.

Climedo, founded in Munich in 2017, specializes in a clinical data collection platform that supports non-interventional studies and real-world evidence through a patient-centric approach. The platform integrates electronic Clinical Outcome Assessments (eCOA) and Electronic Data Capture (EDC) capabilities, allowing for the collection and analysis of medical research data in real time. By providing structured data storage and visualizations of study progress, Climedo enhances engagement between clients, healthcare professionals, and key opinion leaders, promoting scientific dialogue and increasing the likelihood of successful product launches. With over 1.7 million patients enrolled, Climedo serves as a valuable partner for pharmaceutical companies, medical technology firms, contract research organizations, and academic institutions, facilitating data-driven treatments and efficient validation of medical innovations.

Lana Labs GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in process mining software through its flagship product, LANA. The company offers a platform that enables businesses to visualize and analyze their processes by utilizing an intelligent machine learning algorithm. This technology facilitates automated root cause analysis, allowing organizations to identify patterns and optimize their processes effectively. LANA provides customizable dashboards for continuous monitoring and improvement of value chains, enabling clients to uncover data-driven savings and enhance operational efficiency. By supporting automated analyses of business and production processes, Lana Labs aims to help companies become smarter, more efficient, and quicker in their operations.

Mobile Event Guide GmbH specializes in developing mobile applications designed for event organizers in Germany, including conferences, corporate meetings, and trade shows. The applications allow users to search and filter information about sessions, speakers, products, exhibitors, and attendees, while also providing features such as personal event agendas, networking tools, interactive maps, and real-time updates. Organizers can easily update session details, collect feedback, and facilitate live voting through in-app surveys. Founded in 2009 and based in Berlin, the company aims to enhance event experiences while reducing printing costs and environmental impact. Additionally, it offers advertising opportunities for exhibitors and sponsors, ensuring participants remain well-informed throughout the event. Mobile Event Guide GmbH operates as a subsidiary of esanum.

iversity GmbH operates an online learning platform focused on higher education and professional development, facilitating access to a diverse range of academic courses. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Neuenhagen, Germany, the platform allows universities, nonprofits, and knowledge-driven organizations to offer courses that provide recognized credentials to a global audience. Users can access a multitude of courses across various disciplines, including engineering, philosophy, design, and biology, at no cost, although a fee is required to obtain certificates and grades upon successful completion. Some courses on the platform also confer ECTS credits, which are recognized within traditional university systems. iversity primarily collaborates with European universities and professors, enabling instructors to create innovative learning experiences that include multimedia materials and direct student feedback. This approach enhances the accessibility and personalization of higher education, allowing learners to study from anywhere in the world. Since November 2017, iversity has been a subsidiary of Springer Nature.

Remerge GmbH operates a specialized application retargeting platform designed for mobile marketers and users, both in Germany and internationally. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Berlin with an additional office in San Francisco. Remerge's platform utilizes real-time user insights to optimize performance campaigns, focusing on audience segmentation, bidding algorithms, and product recommendations. It analyzes various data types, including behavioral, demographic, and device location, to predict purchase intent and deliver relevant advertisements. Additionally, the platform enables application developers to access mobile application publishers for user retargeting and offers an SDK-less solution for real-time data transfer. Custom support services are also provided to assist developers in creating effective messaging and visual content, ultimately helping clients enhance user engagement and in-app revenues.

Familonet GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany, develops the FAMILO smartphone application, which enables users to share their location with family and friends. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on enhancing communication within families and small groups through intelligent geolocation features. The app offers tools for emergency alerts, real-time location sharing, and the ability to send messages and photos among group members, all while ensuring user privacy through voluntary location sharing. FAMILO is designed to be user-friendly for all age groups and operates efficiently with low battery consumption. The app has gained significant traction, with over 900,000 users globally, particularly in markets such as Brazil, India, Germany, Turkey, and the USA. Familonet has received recognition for its innovation, winning awards like the MobileTech Award and the Webfuture Award, and was part of the European Space Agency's Business Incubator Centre in 2015. As of August 2019, Familonet operates as a subsidiary of FamiloApp GmbH.

iversity GmbH operates an online learning platform focused on higher education and professional development, facilitating access to a diverse range of academic courses. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Neuenhagen, Germany, the platform allows universities, nonprofits, and knowledge-driven organizations to offer courses that provide recognized credentials to a global audience. Users can access a multitude of courses across various disciplines, including engineering, philosophy, design, and biology, at no cost, although a fee is required to obtain certificates and grades upon successful completion. Some courses on the platform also confer ECTS credits, which are recognized within traditional university systems. iversity primarily collaborates with European universities and professors, enabling instructors to create innovative learning experiences that include multimedia materials and direct student feedback. This approach enhances the accessibility and personalization of higher education, allowing learners to study from anywhere in the world. Since November 2017, iversity has been a subsidiary of Springer Nature.

Remerge GmbH operates a specialized application retargeting platform designed for mobile marketers and users, both in Germany and internationally. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Berlin with an additional office in San Francisco. Remerge's platform utilizes real-time user insights to optimize performance campaigns, focusing on audience segmentation, bidding algorithms, and product recommendations. It analyzes various data types, including behavioral, demographic, and device location, to predict purchase intent and deliver relevant advertisements. Additionally, the platform enables application developers to access mobile application publishers for user retargeting and offers an SDK-less solution for real-time data transfer. Custom support services are also provided to assist developers in creating effective messaging and visual content, ultimately helping clients enhance user engagement and in-app revenues.

EDITION F GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates online magazines and periodicals specifically for women. The company focuses on providing a range of content that includes business insights, lifestyle articles, job opportunities, and fashion trends. In addition to its editorial offerings, EDITION F fosters a strong community that supports women in building their careers and achieving their professional goals.

Wunderdata GmbH specializes in providing SaaS business intelligence solutions tailored for eCommerce companies. Founded in 2013 in Berlin, Germany, by industry veterans Richard Neb, Stefan Ladenthin, and Mike Rötgers, the company offers a range of tools designed to enhance data utilization. Its flagship product integrates various data sources, such as shop databases, Google Analytics, and Excel files, into a single platform, allowing users to track customer metrics and generate comprehensive KPI reports. Additionally, Wunderdata provides online analytical processing tools that facilitate data analysis through functions like filtering and sorting. The company aims to empower users to make informed, data-driven decisions, thereby supporting the growth of online businesses.

Familonet GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany, develops the FAMILO smartphone application, which enables users to share their location with family and friends. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on enhancing communication within families and small groups through intelligent geolocation features. The app offers tools for emergency alerts, real-time location sharing, and the ability to send messages and photos among group members, all while ensuring user privacy through voluntary location sharing. FAMILO is designed to be user-friendly for all age groups and operates efficiently with low battery consumption. The app has gained significant traction, with over 900,000 users globally, particularly in markets such as Brazil, India, Germany, Turkey, and the USA. Familonet has received recognition for its innovation, winning awards like the MobileTech Award and the Webfuture Award, and was part of the European Space Agency's Business Incubator Centre in 2015. As of August 2019, Familonet operates as a subsidiary of FamiloApp GmbH.

9Cookies POS is a complete point-of-sale and delivery management system that caters to restaurants. The system enables restaurant management to make data-driven decisions; accept table orders, deliveries, and payments online; edit their menus; access vital statistics on revenue, bestselling items, and more; and free up staff by automating routine tasks. With intelligent routing facilities, customers too can track their deliveries in real time on their iPads or PCs. 9Cookies was launched by Marcus Ross and Ian Formanek in 2012 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

TestObject GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, offers a cloud-based platform designed for the automated testing of Android applications. The service allows users to upload their applications and execute tests across a variety of devices remotely, facilitating the quality assurance (QA) process for app developers, project managers, and testers. TestObject’s platform records user interactions, tracks testing steps, and alerts users when bugs are detected, enabling efficient pre-release testing and ongoing monitoring. In December 2016, TestObject became a subsidiary of Sauce Labs Inc., further expanding its capabilities in mobile application testing.

iversity GmbH operates an online learning platform focused on higher education and professional development, facilitating access to a diverse range of academic courses. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Neuenhagen, Germany, the platform allows universities, nonprofits, and knowledge-driven organizations to offer courses that provide recognized credentials to a global audience. Users can access a multitude of courses across various disciplines, including engineering, philosophy, design, and biology, at no cost, although a fee is required to obtain certificates and grades upon successful completion. Some courses on the platform also confer ECTS credits, which are recognized within traditional university systems. iversity primarily collaborates with European universities and professors, enabling instructors to create innovative learning experiences that include multimedia materials and direct student feedback. This approach enhances the accessibility and personalization of higher education, allowing learners to study from anywhere in the world. Since November 2017, iversity has been a subsidiary of Springer Nature.

SOFTGAMES Mobile Entertainment Services GmbH is an HTML5 games platform that develops, aggregates, and distributes quality mobile entertainment content. Through an extensive partner network and own portals and apps, SOFTGAMES Mobile Entertainment Services GmbH distributes over 300 online games optimized for smartphones, tablets, and desktop. It entertains more than 10 million unique visitors each month across six continents. Its customizable solution is the industry standard and has been adopted by some of the world's innovative corporations, including [Amazon](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/amazon), [Mozilla](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mozilla), SpilGames, [KIK Messenger](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/kik-interactive), and many more. SOFTGAMES Mobile Entertainment Services GmbH was launched in 2006 and is based in Berlin.

Delivery Hero is a global network of online food ordering platforms, operating in 21 countries and partnering with over 73,000 restaurants. The company has a significant presence in various markets, including Germany, the UK, South Korea, and several Latin American countries. With a workforce of more than 1,000 employees, around 400 of whom are based at its headquarters in Berlin, Delivery Hero has established itself as a key player in the food delivery industry. The company has attracted substantial investment, securing $523 million in 2014 from various investors, which has helped it expand its reach and capabilities in the competitive online food delivery market.