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 unicorn, 1 IPO and 4 acquisitions including key companies like Freetrade, JustPark and Veeqo.Key Metrics
Messebauer's List of Top Investments
Messebauer has a portfolio of 19 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. 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: 253 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Daintree.VC, Messebauer 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: £50M - £100M as on May 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $124M
- Employee Count: 495 as on May 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: 228 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: BMW i Ventures, Messebauer 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: £10M - £50M as on Dec 31, 2023
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $11.5M
- Employee Count: 68 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Messebauer, Octopus Investments and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 18, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Rovco
Provider of AI-driven ROVs and services for inspection of ships. Its product and service portfolio includes powerful electric work-class vehicles with e vectored thrust, compact inspection class ROV, a compact survey ROV, a workhorse of the Rovco fleet, and a compact ROV that comes with a manipulator, rear-facing camera, smart tether, sonar, blue view, HD or 4K camera. It also leverages AI technology for surveys and inspection.
Key facts about Rovco
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Bristol (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £10M - £50M as on Dec 31, 2022
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Deadpooled
- Total Funding till date: $38.5M
- Employee Count: 50 as on Dec 31, 2020
- Investors: Equinor, Messebauer and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 15, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Unicorns in Messebauer's Portfolio
Messebauer has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Moneybox. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Moneybox which became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Messebauer's portfolio:
Filter this listTracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 | App based platform for users to save, invest, buy a home, and plan for retirement | 2015 | London | Series D | mormnqf |
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:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
- | - | - | 4456 |
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 Group 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 | - | - | 4132 | |
Mar 21, 2024 | - | - | 5374 | |
Mar 16, 2023 | - | - | 2149 | |
Mar 07, 2022 | - | - | 5950 |
