About KI capital
KI capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. It is primarily based out of Cologne, Germany. As of Oct 2020, KI capital has invested in 44 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in United Kingdom based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Lozi.vn Overall, KI capital portfolio has seen 8 unicorns, 1 IPO and 7 acquisitions including key companies like Xendit, Jobandtalent and Einride. A lot of funds co-invest with KI capital, with names like Wealth Well sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. KI capital has team of 2 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
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KI capital's List of Top Investments
KI capital has a portfolio of 44 companies, including 8 unicorns. Their most notable investments include Xendit and Jobandtalent.Their portfolio spans across United States, Germany, United Kingdom and 12 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 23 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of top investments by KI capital:
1. Xendit
Online payment and money transfer platform for businesses. The company serves commerce startups to large enterprises enabling businesses to accept payments, disburse payroll, run marketplaces, and more. Payments can be accepted via multiple channels including direct debit, virtual accounts, credit and debit cards, e-wallets, retail outlets, online installments, and more. Application is made available on Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about Xendit
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Jakarta (Indonesia)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $554M
- Employee Count: 621 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Toba Capital, LionRock Capital and 28 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Sep 07, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Jobandtalent
Provider of an AI-powered platform connecting companies with frontline workers. The platform offers recruitment, planning, time and attendance tracking, performance management, and communication tools. It aims to improve workforce fulfillment, attendance, retention, and overall quality. The platform focuses on providing tools for deskless workers in essential industries.
Key facts about Jobandtalent
3. Einride
Provider of electric and autonomous freight transportation solutions. It integrate smart vehicles, AI-powered logistics software, and charging infrastructure for sustainable road freight operations. It combines autonomous vehicles, electric trucking operations, intelligent charging infrastructure, and AI-powered fleet management software into a unified logistics ecosystem. Its solutions optimize freight movement through real-time data analysis, route management, energy optimization, and operational automation, enabling businesses to reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and transition toward sustainable transportation at scale across global markets.
Key facts about Einride
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Stockholm (Sweden)
- Annual Revenue: $10M - $50M as on Dec 31, 2022
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $865M
- Employee Count: 446 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: EQT, Ericsson and 37 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Feb 26, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. ChargePoint
Manufacturer of electric vehicle charging hardware and provider of software. This business produces alternating current and direct current charging stations for residential and commercial use. The software platform enables station management, monitoring of vehicle health, and automated workflows for charging operations. Integration tools allow for data sharing and connectivity with various vehicle systems. Support services include project management, site planning, and maintenance for charging infrastructure.
Key facts about ChargePoint
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Campbell (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Jan 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $554M
- Employee Count: 1,482 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: EG Capital Advisors, Advantas Capital Ventures and 50 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 04, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Wayve
Platform offering AI-enabled software for autonomous driving. The company develops systems that integrate artificial intelligence with cloud-based tools to support vehicle automation. AI Driver uses neural networks to enable adaptive driving, supporting features like intelligent speed assist, lane keeping, and emergency braking in a hardware-agnostic platform.
Key facts about Wayve
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $2.61B
- Employee Count: 978 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Qualcomm Ventures, Baillie Gifford and 59 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Apr 15, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
KI capital's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
KI capital has invested in 44 companies over the last 10 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Lozi.vn.KI capital's Investments by Stage
KI capital has made 1 investment in Seed stage with an average round size of $3M and 1 investment in Series A stage.KI capital's Investments by Sector
KI capital has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Auto, Auto Tech, Consumer, Enterprise Applications and FinTech. Notably, it has invested in 37 Tech companies, 24 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 23 Software companies and at least 19 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Auto | 1 |
Auto Tech | 1 |
Consumer | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
FinTech | 1 |
Others | 6 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
KI capital's Investments by Geography
KI capital has made most investments in United Kingdom (1), followed by Vietnam where it has made 1 investment.KI capital's recent investments
KI capital has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by KI capital:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 2020 | Vietnam | Series A | 9737 | ||
May 20, 2016 | United Kingdom | Seed | 4665 | [+7] |
Unicorns in KI capital's Portfolio
KI capital has 8 unicorns in its portfolio - Wayve, Redaptive, Einride and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Wayve. It became a unicorn in 2024, 2 years before KI capital first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in KI capital's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 | Platform offering AI-enabled software for autonomous driving | 2017 | London | Series D | phmerox | ||
63 | Provider of Energy-as-a-Service solutions that finances, deploys, and manages energy infrastructure | 2015 | San Francisco | Series E | z{tkwkx | ||
74 | Provider of electric and autonomous freight transportation solutions | 2016 | Stockholm | Series E | oobaar{ | ||
79 | Provider of an AI-powered platform connecting companies with frontline workers | 2008 | Madrid | Series F | f{oijgl | ||
67 | Operator of shared electric scooters and bicycles for urban transit | 2018 | Berlin | Series D | ljlzzbb |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in KI capital's Portfolio
1 of KI capital's portfolio company became public - ChargePoint. It got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Sep 2019 at marketcap of undefinedHere are KI capital's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 20, 2019 | - | - | 9104 |
Acquired companies in KI capital's Portfolio
7 companies from KI capital's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Etepetete in Mar 2026 by afreshed for $*****.Here are KI capital's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 31, 2026 | - | - | 3846 | |
Mar 14, 2025 | - | - | 1754 | |
Oct 05, 2023 | - | - | 9971 | |
Jun 06, 2023 | - | - | 4445 | |
Jun 02, 2022 | - | - | 9817 |
Team profile of KI capital
KI capital has a team of 2 members including 2 Partners located in Germany. KI capital's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of KI capital
Over the past 10 years, 46 investors have co-invested in KI capital's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before KI capital: Nexus FrontierTech, Smilegate and 7 others have invested in rounds before KI capital. There is 1 company where Nexus FrontierTech has invested before KI capital and 1 company where Smilegate has invested before KI capital.
- Top Co-investors of KI capital: 12 investors entered a company along with KI capital. These include investors like Wealth Well (1 company).
- Invested after KI capital: A total of 25 investors have invested in KI capital's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include BAce Capital (1 company), Sun Hung Kai & Co (1 company) and Metaplanet (1 company).
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