About Menden Ventures
Menden Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1999. It is primarily based out of Cologne, Germany. It primarily invests in Germany based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Consumer and HealthTech. Overall, Menden Ventures portfolio has seen 2 IPOs and 5 acquisitions including key companies like Arsipa, Styla and Bonrepublic.Key Metrics
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Menden Ventures' List of Top Investments
Menden Ventures has a portfolio of 35 companies. Their most notable investments include 1GLOBAL and Secret Escapes.Their portfolio spans across Germany, United Kingdom, Austria and 2 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, HealthTech and 11 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Menden Ventures:
1. 1GLOBAL
Provider of global connectivity, eSIM, IoT, and compliance solutions. The company offers solutions for enterprises, mobile operators, and the finance and technology sectors. It provides global communication, remote SIM provisioning, and regulatory compliance products. The business delivers connectivity plans and SIMs that can be managed remotely.
Key facts about 1GLOBAL
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Annual Revenue: £50M - £100M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $696M
- Employee Count: 623 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Wellington Partners Venture Capital, Emerson Collective and 39 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 01, 2021, $*****
Retailer of discounted travel packages for hotels and holiday stays. This business facilitates the booking of accommodation and travel arrangements by sourcing inventory from hospitality providers. It operates a membership model to provide access to reduced rates for various lodging options and vacation packages. The service includes options for flight-inclusive trips and additional amenities such as late checkouts or room upgrades. Financial protection is provided for specific travel services in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Key facts about Secret Escapes
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £100M - £500M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $333M
- Employee Count: 540 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Atlas Venture, Merian Global Investors and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, May 27, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

3. Kombo
Platform offering API integration solution. It offers an API that allows users to integrate and allow customers to connect all their tools. The platform allows users to access tools without writing custom code. It notifies users when the data of the integration changes.
Key facts about Kombo
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $3M
- Employee Count: 105 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Volition Capital, Y Combinator and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

4. Arsipa
Provider of occupational safety, health, and environmental protection consulting services. The company offers services such as risk assessment, safety concepts, and hazardous materials management. It provides support for fire protection, explosion protection, and construction site safety coordination. The company offers environmental protection, waste management, and hazardous goods handling. It also provides occupational health services, including medical examinations and workplace health promotion.
Key facts about Arsipa
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 107 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Tengelmann Ventures, Warburg Pincus and 1 Other
- Highlight: Acquired

5. YPO
Key facts about YPO
- Founded Year: 1950
- Location: Irving (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 5,000 - 9,999 as on Mar 01, 2026
- Investors: Percy Capital, Bread Ventures and 3 Others
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Menden Ventures' Portfolio
2 of Menden Ventures' portfolio companies have become public.Here are Menden Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Acquired companies in Menden Ventures' Portfolio
5 companies from Menden Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Arsipa in Jun 2024 by Warburg Pincus for $*****.Here are Menden Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 01, 2024 | - | - | 7567 | |
Feb 20, 2024 | - | - | 5336 | |
Feb 28, 2023 | - | - | 2129 | |
May 23, 2016 | - | - | 9183 | |
Jan 15, 2014 | - | - | 2154 |