About Redstone
Redstone is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. It is primarily based out of Berlin, Germany. As of Jun 2026, Redstone is an active investor, having invested in 185 companies, with 21 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in Germany 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 $***** Seed round of Nomerra Overall, Redstone portfolio has seen 5 unicorns, 3 IPOs and 18 acquisitions including key companies like Qonto, SpaceX and Marshmallow. A lot of funds co-invest with Redstone, with names like Helen Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Redstone has team of 25 people including 5 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 5 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Redstone's List of Top Investments
Redstone has a portfolio of 185 companies, including 5 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in nuwo and Annette.Their portfolio spans across Germany, Finland, France and 18 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 34 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 5 more. Here is the list of top investments by Redstone:
1. Qonto
Provider of business account, payment cards, and financial management solutions. The company offers tools for customer and supplier invoicing, team expense management, and accounting and bookkeeping. It provides integrations to boost productivity, along with resources such as a resource hub, blog, and finance glossary. The company also provides payment terminals and payment links.
Key facts about Qonto
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Paris (France)
- Annual Revenue: €100M - €500M as on Dec 31, 2023
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $717M
- Employee Count: 2,447 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: TCV, Insight Partners and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Apr 21, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. SpaceX
Provider of advanced aerospace and space transportation services. It delivers advanced launch services using reusable rocket systems designed to transport crew and cargo for missions to orbit, the Moon, Mars, and deep space exploration. It also develops and operates large-scale satellite networks that provide high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity across the globe, including remote and underserved regions. It supports human spaceflight programs aimed at expanding long-duration space exploration and increasing access to space for both commercial and governmental missions.
Key facts about SpaceX
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Hawthorne (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $11.9B
- Employee Count: 20,561 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, equitywestsecurities.com and 268 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, Mar 17, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Marshmallow
Provider of motor vehicle insurance policies for car and van. These insurance products offer financial protection against damage to vehicles and liability for injury or property damage caused to others. The policies include coverage for fire, theft, and vandalism. Customers manage their insurance documentation and policy details through a digital interface. The business provides support for claims and accident reporting.
Key facts about Marshmallow
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £100M - £500M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $161M
- Employee Count: 656 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Sagard, BlackRock and 56 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Apr 14, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Yoto
Online retailer of audio players, cards, and related accessories. The company provides screen-free entertainment and educational content for children of various age groups. Offerings include audiobooks, music, activities, and make-your-own card options. The business also provides accessories such as headphones, travel cases, and gift cards.
Key facts about Yoto
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $59.4M
- Employee Count: 326 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: JamJar Investments, DNS Capital and 41 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Oct 15, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Kadmos
Provider of a platform for managing and automating international salary payments. The platform offers tools for employers to streamline payroll processes and reduce administrative costs. It facilitates instant salary payments to employees through a mobile application. The application allows employees to manage their money, transfer funds, and use a debit card.
Key facts about Kadmos
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Germany
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $38.9M
- Employee Count: 30 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Addition, Atlantic Labs and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 11, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Redstone's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Redstone has invested in 185 companies over the last 13 years, with an average of 14 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 26 investments, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 13 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Nomerra and most recent follow-on round was in Kertos.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 13 | 0 | 13 |
2025 | 24 | 2 | 26 |
2024 | 22 | 2 | 24 |
2023 | 29 | 2 | 31 |
2022 | 25 | 3 | 28 |
2021 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2017 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Redstone's Investments by Stage
Redstone has made 101 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $23.5M, 29 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $16.3M and 7 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $1.02B.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 101 |
Series A | 29 |
Series B | 7 |
Venture Debt | 2 |
Series C | 1 |
Others | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Redstone's Investments by Sector
Redstone has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Sustainability Tech, High Tech, Environment Tech and FinTech. Notably, it has invested in 153 Tech companies, 120 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 91 Software companies and at least 58 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 58 |
Sustainability Tech | 30 |
High Tech | 27 |
Environment Tech | 24 |
FinTech | 24 |
Others | 199 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Redstone's Investments by Geography
Redstone has made most investments in Germany (39), followed by Finland where it has made 35 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Germany | 39 |
Finland | 35 |
United States | 11 |
France | 8 |
United Kingdom | 8 |
Others | 38 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Redstone's recent investments
Redstone has made 13 investments in 2026 so far. Nomerra and Talentir are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Redstone:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 30, 2026 | Germany | Seed | 6008 | [+2] | |
Jun 25, 2026 | Austria | Seed | 1011 | [+6] | |
Jun 15, 2026 | United States | Seed | 9327 | [+2] | |
Jun 03, 2026 | Germany | Seed | 3021 | [+2] | |
Jun 01, 2026 | - | Seed | 5853 | [+8] |
Unicorns in Redstone's Portfolio
Redstone has 5 unicorns in its portfolio - Multiverse Computing, Ami Labs, Branch and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Multiverse Computing. It became a unicorn in 2026, 2 years after Redstone first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Redstone's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 | Developer of software for compressing artificial intelligence model data structures | 2019 | San Sebastian | Series C | njbyjfy | ||
58 | Developer of action conditioned world models for autonomous agentic systems | 2026 | Paris | Seed | npwushm | ||
63 | Provider of auto and home insurance solutions | 2017 | Columbus | Series D | sxbglti | ||
82 | Provider of business account, payment cards, and financial management solutions | 2017 | Paris | Series D | klnhrqz | ||
77 | Provider of motor vehicle insurance policies for car and van | 2017 | London | Series C | anceolw |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Redstone's Portfolio
3 of Redstone's portfolio companies have become public. SpaceX got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jun 2026 at marketcap of $996B.Here are Redstone's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2026 | 2024 | Series J | 5859 | |
- | 2024 | Seed | 2427 | |
- | - | - | 3722 |
Acquired companies in Redstone's Portfolio
18 companies from Redstone's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was xAI in Feb 2026 by SpaceX for $*****.Here are Redstone's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 02, 2026 | May 10, 2024 | Series B | 8618 | |
Oct 30, 2025 | - | - | 1467 | |
Oct 07, 2025 | Jul 06, 2023 | Seed | 3045 | |
Oct 07, 2025 | Mar 28, 2023 | Seed | 8286 | |
Jun 12, 2025 | Jul 11, 2022 | Series A | 9045 |
Team profile of Redstone
Redstone has a team of 25 members including 5 Partners and 9 Principals located in Germany, Switzerland and 1 more location. Redstone's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Redstone:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Berlin | - | - | |
Partner | Zurich | - | ||
Partner | Zurich | - | ||
Partner | Thalwil | - | ||
Partner | Berlin | - | - | |
Principal | Berlin | - | ||
Principal | Finland | - | - | |
Principal | Berlin | - | ||
Principal | Berlin | - | ||
Principal | Berlin | - | ||
Principal | Helsinki | - | - |
Co-investors of Redstone
Over the past 13 years, 746 investors have co-invested in Redstone's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Redstone: Europa, HTGF and 209 others have invested in rounds before Redstone. There are 10 companies where Europa has invested before Redstone and 3 companies where HTGF has invested before Redstone.
- Top Co-investors of Redstone: 327 investors entered a company along with Redstone. These include investors like Helen Ventures (11 companies).
- Invested after Redstone: A total of 208 investors have invested in Redstone's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include SCOR (4 companies), Helen Ventures (3 companies) and MS&AD Ventures (3 companies).
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