Where is WERK1's headquarters located?

WERK1's headquarters is located in Munich (Germany).

How many companies has WERK1 invested in?

WERK1 has invested in 132 companies, including Epic Games & Limehome.

How many exits has WERK1 been involved in?

WERK1's portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 11 acquisitions.

WERK1 - 2026 Investor Profile & Portfolio

1. Epic Games

Digital distribution platform for desktop PC games. It offers a range of titles, including free games, mods, and DLC content. The platform features a user-friendly interface for accessing and downloading games. The company also provides online services, such as account management and support, for users and game developers.

Key facts about Epic Games

Founded Year: 1991
Location: Cary (United States)
Valuation: $*****
Stage: Series F
Total Funding till date: $8.13B
Employee Count: 12,144 as on Mar 31, 2026
Investors: Fidelity Investments, AllianceBernstein and 79 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series F, Feb 07, 2024, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

2. Limehome

Online platform that provides managed vacation rentals for travelers. It operates, manages, and rents out luxury apartments managed and marketed under its own brand. It provides digital check-in and check-out, contactless access, cleaning services, and short and long-term stays.

Key facts about Limehome

Founded Year: 2018
Location: Munich (Germany)
Stage: Series D
Total Funding till date: $173M
Employee Count: 88 as on Dec 31, 2020
Investors: Lakestar, Bauwens and 12 Others
Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Dec 11, 2025, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

3. Cartken Robotics

Manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots for indoor and outdoor material handling. The company's robots facilitate movement of materials between buildings, production zones, and warehouses. These robots navigate indoors and outdoors, self-charge, and integrate with doors, gates, and elevators. The robots are designed for use in manufacturing sites, warehouses, and research and development centers.

Key facts about Cartken Robotics

Founded Year: 2019
Location: Tempe (United States)
Stage: Series A
Total Funding till date: $22.5M
Employee Count: 8 as on Dec 31, 2024
Investors: Shell, LDV Partners and 9 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 04, 2024, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

4. Build38

Key facts about Build38

Founded Year: 2018
Location: Munich (Germany)
Stage: Acquired
Total Funding till date: $17.6M
Employee Count: 37 as on Dec 31, 2024
Investors: Giesecke+Devrient, Tikehau Capital and 5 Others
Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 01, 2024, $*****
Highlight: Acquired

5. Daedalic Entertainment

Daedalic Entertainment is a German video game developer and publisher. It has developed "The Whispered World", "Goodbye Deponia" and "Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes". The games are available on Steam, Apple App Store, and GOG. It has also published "Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun" game for its client "Mimimi Productions". It has won "Best German Game of the Year 2009" and "Best Story 2009" for its game "The Whispered World". It also offers a merchandising store. It generates revenue through paid games.