When was weXelerate founded?

weXelerate was founded in 2017.

Where is weXelerate's headquarters located?

weXelerate's headquarters is located in Vienna (Austria).

How many companies has weXelerate invested in?

weXelerate has invested in 139 companies, including Evrotrust & Refurbed.

Which companies has weXelerate invested in lately?

DAGOPT & Naoris Protocol are the latest investments by weXelerate.

How many exits has weXelerate been involved in?

weXelerate's portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 18 acquisitions.

weXelerate - 2026 Investor Profile, Portfolio, Team & Investment Trends

weXelerate, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2017, is based in Vienna, Austria. With a presence in 28 countries, it has supported around 139 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of Aug 2026, weXelerate has witnessed 19 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in its portfolio include Evrotrust, Refurbed and Import.io. The program is backed by a team of 2 people who primarily support Seed startups based in Austria. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in DAGOPT on Feb 13, 2019.

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2017

Location

Vienna, Austria

Portfolio Companies

Evrotrust, Refurbed & 137 more

Sectors of Investment

Enterprise Applications, High Tech & 26 more

Stages of Investment

Seed

Locations of Investment

Austria, Germany & 26 more

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weXelerate has a portfolio of 139 companies. Their most notable investments are in AllBlock and Liimtec.Their portfolio spans across Austria, Germany, United Kingdom and 25 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, FinTech and 25 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by weXelerate:

1. Evrotrust

AI based identity verification platform for businesses. The platform offers a mobile application for the electronic identification of persons and the electronic signing of documents. The platform uses machine learning technology for automated face recognition and processing of identity documents. It enables users to digitally sign documents or contracts, store in the cloud, and send to counterparties. It allows users to sign personal documents and by enterprises for remote contract signing and client onboarding.

Key facts about Evrotrust

Founded Year: 2015
Location: Sofia (Bulgaria)
Stage: Series B
Total Funding till date: $13.8M
Employee Count: 96 as on Jul 31, 2026
Investors: 3TS Capital Partners, Elevator Lab and 6 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 04, 2025, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

2. Refurbed

Retailer of refurbished electronic devices including mobile phones and laptops. This business sells restored consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and household appliances. Each item undergoes a technical inspection and restoration process before being offered for sale. The inventory includes various hardware categories such as audio equipment, smartwatches, and gaming consoles. Customers purchase these items as alternatives to new products.

Key facts about Refurbed

Founded Year: 2017
Location: Vienna (Austria)
Stage: Series C
Total Funding till date: $189M
Employee Count: 277 as on Mar 31, 2026
Investors: Kreos Capital, Alisio DWC and 29 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 22, 2025, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

3. Import.io

Import.io's structure the web data and allows users to extract unstructured data from websites without writing any computer code. Users simply navigate to a website and teach the browser to extract data by showing it examples of where the data is, learning algorithms then generalize from these examples to work out how to get all the data on the website. The data that users collect is stored on import.io’s cloud servers to be downloaded and shared. Users can also generate an API from the data allowing them to easily integrate live web data into their own applications or third-party analytics and visualization software. The import.io data browser is free to download from the website. Clients include P&G, Amway and Accenture.

Key facts about Import.io

Founded Year: 2012
Location: London (United Kingdom)
Stage: Acquired
Total Funding till date: $38M
Employee Count: 82 as on Jul 31, 2026
Investors: AME Cloud Ventures, Wellington Partners Venture Capital and 28 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 18, 2018, $*****
Highlight: Acquired

4. Sumsub

Provider of a platform for identity verification, regulatory compliance, and fraud prevention. The platform offers tools for user and business verification, transaction monitoring, and fraud prevention. It facilitates identity verification checks at various stages. The platform supports integrations via API, web, and mobile SDK.

Key facts about Sumsub

Founded Year: 2015
Location: London (United Kingdom)
Stage: Series A
Total Funding till date: $7.5M
Employee Count: 1,048 as on May 31, 2026
Investors: Flint Capital, UCP Investment Group and 6 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 08, 2020, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

5. dacadoo

Provider of digital health engagement and risk quantification platforms. The platforms help businesses engage customers in health and wellness programs. The technology uses self-reported data to calculate health risks, providing personalized insights and recommendations. Solutions are offered as SaaS, API, and white-label options, adaptable to various industries including insurance, banking, and retail. The core offering is a health scoring system integrated into digital health apps and existing ecosystems. This allows for proactive health promotion, improved customer retention, and increased sales opportunities through personalized engagement.

Key facts about dacadoo

Founded Year: 2010
Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
Annual Revenue: €1M - €10M as on Dec 31, 2024
Stage: Series C
Total Funding till date: $71.1M
Employee Count: 51 as on Jul 31, 2026
Investors: TempoCap, Rakuten Capital and 2 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 12, 2019, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

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Its most recent first time investment was in DAGOPT.

Here are weXelerate's Year-on-Year Investment Trends:

Year	No. of Investments
Year	1^st Round	Follow-on	Total
2026 (YTD)	0	0	0
2025	0	0	0
2024	0	0	0
2023	0	0	0
2022	0	0	0
2021	0	0	0
2020	0	0	0
2019	2	0	2
2018	6	0	6
2017	5	0	5

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weXelerate has made 13 investments in Seed stage.

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weXelerate has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Infrastructure, High Tech, Business Services and Industrial Goods and Manufacturing. Notably, it has invested in 126 Tech companies, 111 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 102 Software companies and at least 52 companies focusing on Saas.

Here are weXelerate's investments by sector:

Sector	No. of Investments
Enterprise Applications	7
Enterprise Infrastructure	5
High Tech	5
Business Services	2
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing	2
Others	10

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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weXelerate has made most investments in Austria (7), followed by Czech Republic where it has made 1 investment.

Here are weXelerate's investments by geography:

Country	No. of Investments
Austria	7
Czech Republic	1
Germany	1
Luxembourg	1
Poland	1
Others	2

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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weXelerate has not made any investment in 2026 so far.

Here are the most recent investments by weXelerate:

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Date	Company	Location	Round Details	Round Amount	Co-Investors
Feb 13, 2019	DAGOPT	Austria	Seed	1188	-
Feb 13, 2019	Naoris Protocol	United States	Seed	2588	-
Sep 20, 2018	Janus	Austria	Seed	6755	-
Sep 20, 2018	Quantego	Luxembourg	Seed	9832	-
Feb 14, 2018	SkAD Labs	Switzerland	Seed	8311	-

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1 of weXelerate's portfolio company became public - Xplore.

Here are weXelerate's portfolio companies that went public:

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Company	IPO Date	First Invested on	First Round of Investment	Round Size
Xplore	-	-	-	9788

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18 companies from weXelerate's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Omnius in Aug 2026 by Adesso for $*****.

Here are weXelerate's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:

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Company	Acquisition Date	First Invested on	First Round of Investment	Round Size
Omnius	Aug 14, 2026	-	-	5182
Gini	Feb 03, 2026	-	-	9369
Txture	Oct 31, 2025	-	-	1814
Import.io	Oct 14, 2025	-	-	5926
Finmatics	Apr 11, 2025	-	-	8453

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weXelerate has a team of 2 members including 2 Partners located in Austria. weXelerate's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.

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Over the past 9 years, 25 investors have co-invested in weXelerate's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.

Invested before weXelerate: Kern Sibbald, H-FARM and 1 other have invested in rounds before weXelerate. There is 1 company where Kern Sibbald has invested before weXelerate and 1 company where H-FARM has invested before weXelerate.
Invested after weXelerate: A total of 22 investors have invested in weXelerate's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Tim Draper (1 company) and The Holt Xchange (1 company).