About Catagonia Capital
Catagonia Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2009. It is primarily based out of Berlin, Germany. As of Nov 2016, Catagonia Capital has invested in 18 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in Germany based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Consumer and Enterprise Applications. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Firmen-KFZ Overall, Catagonia Capital portfolio has seen 4 acquisitions, namely Seniovo, MeinAuto and LegalThings. A lot of funds co-invest with Catagonia Capital, with names like Atlantic Labs sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Catagonia Capital has team of 5 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
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Catagonia Capital's List of Top Investments
Catagonia Capital has a portfolio of 18 companies. Their most notable investmentis in TesthubTheir portfolio spans across Germany, Austria, Netherlands and 1 more locations. They have invested in High Tech, Consumer, Enterprise Applications and 16 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by Catagonia Capital:
1. Tandem
App-based language learning platform. Language learning services are provided via online text-based and video-based tutoring. Users can browse, select, take a sample lesson, and then schedule tutorial sessions with language tutors. Tutors are selected through a structured application process and can create their own profile on the website mentioning linguistic expertise and availability.
Key facts about Tandem
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $8.66M
- Employee Count: 56 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Atlantic Labs, Rubylight and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Oct 01, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Organizer of international trade fairs and events. This company facilitates business connections and provides venues for various industries to showcase products and services. It offers event planning and management services, including logistical support and marketing assistance. The company also provides accommodation options for attendees. Its focus is on creating successful and engaging experiences for participants.
Key facts about Deutsche Messe
- Founded Year: 1947
- Location: Hannover (Germany)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 560 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Catagonia Capital and Europa
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Mar 20, 2017, $*****
Provider of business travel and expense management solutions for companies. It offers tools for booking flights, trains, hotels, and rental cars. The platform provides features for managing travel policies, approvals, and reporting. It also automates expense tracking, receipt scanning, and reimbursement processes.
Key facts about Lanes & Planes
4. Tyntec
Mobile interaction service provider. It offers high-quality mobile messaging services. It helps in collaboration between enterprises and customers connecting the network operators. It helps customers to store their phone contact numbers in the cloud to make them more secure.
Key facts about Tyntec
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Douglas (United Kingdom)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $17M
- Employee Count: 116 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: HarbourVest Partners, Cipio Partners and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 01, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Seniovo
Provider of accessible bathroom renovations and home modification support services. The company offers assistance with converting bathtubs to showers and installing accessible showers. Support includes guidance on funding applications and obtaining necessary approvals for modifications. The company also facilitates home emergency systems, care equipment, and daily living aids.
Key facts about Seniovo
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $9.66M
- Employee Count: 31 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: IBB Ventures, German Media Pool and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Oct 20, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Catagonia Capital's Investments by Stage
Catagonia Capital has made 6 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $914K.Catagonia Capital's Investments by Sector
Catagonia Capital has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Mobile, EdTech, Enterprise Infrastructure and Gaming. Notably, it has invested in 14 Tech companies, 9 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 7 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 4 companies focusing on Blockchain.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 3 |
Mobile | 2 |
EdTech | 1 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 1 |
Gaming | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Catagonia Capital's Investments by Geography
Catagonia Capital has made most investments in Germany (6).Catagonia Capital's recent investments
Catagonia Capital has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Catagonia Capital:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 22, 2016 | Germany | Seed | 8506 | [+2] | |
Feb 14, 2016 | Germany | Seed | 6715 | ||
2015 | Germany | Seed | 1286 | [+5] | |
Oct 16, 2014 | Germany | Seed | 9776 | ||
Feb 28, 2013 | Germany | Seed | 8977 | [+1] |
Acquired companies in Catagonia Capital's Portfolio
4 companies from Catagonia Capital's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Seniovo in Nov 2023 by Hornbach for $*****.Here are Catagonia Capital's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 27, 2023 | - | - | 3484 | |
Jul 13, 2023 | - | - | 3955 | |
Feb 17, 2021 | - | - | 5626 | |
May 05, 2014 | Feb 28, 2013 | Seed | 3076 |
Team profile of Catagonia Capital
Catagonia Capital has a team of 5 members including 1 Partner and 3 Venture Partners located in United States and Germany. Catagonia Capital's team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of all team members in Catagonia Capital:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Berlin | - | ||
Venture Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Venture Partner | Berlin | - | - | |
Venture Partner | San Francisco | - | - |
Co-investors of Catagonia Capital
Over the past 14 years, 26 investors have co-invested in Catagonia Capital's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of Catagonia Capital: 14 investors entered a company along with Catagonia Capital. These include investors like Atlantic Labs (1 company).
- Invested after Catagonia Capital: A total of 12 investors have invested in Catagonia Capital's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Rubylight (1 company), Faber (1 company) and Brighteye Ventures (1 company).
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