About Messebauer
Messebauer is a venture capital firm located in Berlin, Germany. It primarily invests in United Kingdom based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Food and Agriculture Tech to High Tech and Consumer. Overall, Messebauer portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 4 acquisitions including key companies like Freetrade, JustPark and Veeqo.Messebauer's List of Top Investments
Messebauer has a portfolio of 19 companies. Their most notable investments include Freetrade and Moneybox.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom, Kenya, Netherlands and 2 more locations. They have invested in Food and Agriculture Tech, High Tech, Consumer and 15 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Messebauer:1. Freetrade
App-based stock market trading platform. It allows users to invest in shares, ETFs, SIPs, and investment trusts. It also offers investments in fractional shares and tax-efficient pension savings. Its application is available for Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about Freetrade
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $165M
- Employee Count: 246 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: L Catterton, Left Lane and 79 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 26, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Moneybox
App based platform for users to save, invest, buy a home, and plan for retirement. It is designed to make financial planning accessible and straightforward, catering to both beginners and those looking to manage multiple aspects of their finances in one place. The app is available on both iOS and Android platforms.
Key facts about Moneybox
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £77.2M as on May 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $124M
- Employee Count: 496 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Amundi and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Apr 13, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. JustPark
Platform offering parking space discovery and booking for various vehicle types. It enables users to find available parking spots, compare options, reserve spaces, and manage bookings for short-term or long-term use. The platform supports both private and commercial listings, providing structured information about access, availability, and vehicle suitability.
Key facts about JustPark
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $10.6M
- Employee Count: 86 as on Sep 30, 2020
- Investors: Index Ventures, FTV Capital and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 19, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Veeqo
Provider of multichannel ecommerce shipping software with order and inventory management. The platform offers label purchasing, rate comparison, and shipping integrations. It provides tools for order management, inventory level automation, and reporting. The software also includes features for digital picking and real-time inventory synchronization across sales channels.
Key facts about Veeqo
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Swansea (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £12.8M as on Dec 31, 2023
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $11.5M
- Employee Count: 87 as on Dec 31, 2023
- Investors: Messebauer, Octopus Investments and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 18, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Adzuna
Aggregator of job postings and provider of job search tools. It offers a comprehensive search engine for various job types and industries, allowing users to find employment opportunities across diverse sectors. The platform also provides resources such as salary data and resume evaluation tools to assist job seekers in their search. Advanced search functionalities enable users to refine their searches based on specific criteria. A mobile application extends the service's accessibility.
Key facts about Adzuna
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £16.5M as on Jun 30, 2019
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $283K
- Investors: Index Ventures, Messebauer and 29 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jul 04, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Messebauer's Portfolio
1 of Messebauer's portfolio company became public - Festicket.Here are Messebauer's portfolio companies that went public:
Filter this listCompany | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
- | - | - | 5588 |
Acquired companies in Messebauer's Portfolio
4 companies from Messebauer's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Freetrade in Jan 2025 by IG for $*****.Here are Messebauer's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 16, 2025 | - | - | 5390 | |
Mar 21, 2024 | - | - | 6754 | |
Mar 16, 2023 | - | - | 3320 | |
Mar 07, 2022 | - | - | 4095 |
