About Speedinvest
Speedinvest is a venture capital firm founded in 2011. It is primarily based out of Vienna, Austria. As of Oct 2026, Speedinvest is an active investor, having invested in 371 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 FinTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Vocca Overall, Speedinvest portfolio has seen 11 unicorns, 2 IPOs and 54 acquisitions including key companies like PensionBee, Wayflyer and Pleo. A lot of funds co-invest with Speedinvest, with names like Seedcamp sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Speedinvest has team of 47 people including 23 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 6 more
Portfolio IPOs
Speedinvest's List of Top Investments
Speedinvest has a portfolio of 371 companies, including 11 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in TourRadar and Boltzbit.Their portfolio spans across Germany, United Kingdom, Austria and 40 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, FinTech and 35 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 6 more. Here is the list of top investments by Speedinvest:1. PensionBee
Digital pension provider helping people consolidate, manage, and grow savings. It allows users to consolidate multiple pensions into one plan, track their savings, and invest through a range of ethically and performance-focused funds. By offering a fully digital experience, the platform provides transparency, easy-to-understand fees, and real-time access to retirement savings. It combines modern technology with financial expertise to help users grow their pension pot efficiently. It also aims to improve financial literacy around retirement planning, encouraging proactive management of long-term savings.
Key facts about PensionBee
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $70.7M
- Employee Count: 171 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: State Street Global Advisors, Speedinvest and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Oct 05, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Wayflyer
Provider of working capital financing for businesses through data analysis. This entity assesses growth potential by connecting to digital platforms to evaluate performance metrics. It delivers funding offers based on revenue and operational data to support inventory purchases and cash flow management. The process involves automated application and review procedures to determine eligibility for capital deployment.
Key facts about Wayflyer
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Dublin (Ireland)
- Annual Revenue: €50M - €100M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $236M
- Employee Count: 447 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Neuberger Berman, QED Investors and 30 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Feb 18, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Pleo
Provider of spend management platform with virtual and physical card options. The platform offers tools for business cards, expense management, accounts payable, and reimbursements. It provides features such as spend limitations and vendor cards for managing recurring payments. The platform also integrates with other business tools to streamline workflows.
Key facts about Pleo
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Annual Revenue: $50M - $100M as on Dec 31, 2023
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $434M
- Employee Count: 923 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Kinnevik, Alkeon Capital Management and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, May 02, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Tide
Digital business banking platform. It provides entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small companies with a digital business account and a suite of financial tools. It enables users to manage payments, issue invoices, track expenses, and access bookkeeping and tax filing features designed to support compliance with local regulations such as Making Tax Digital. It also offers additional services including business loans, payroll tools, card readers, savings accounts, and company registration support, aiming to simplify day-to-day financial operations and reduce administrative overhead for small businesses.
Key facts about Tide
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £0 - £1M as on Dec 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $181M
- Employee Count: 3,462 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: TriplePoint Capital, MS&AD Ventures and 46 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 22, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Inkitt
AI-based self-publishing platform for writers. The platform helps writers and book enthusiasts to publish, share, and discover stories on the platform. Uses algorithms to predict future bestsellers based on the reading list of users. Works with publishing houses to print top picks identified. The mobile application is available for Android users.
Key facts about Inkitt
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $117M
- Employee Count: 345 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Earlybird, HV Capital and 29 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Feb 27, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Speedinvest's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Speedinvest has invested in 371 companies over the last 15 years, with an average of 30 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 55 investments, while as of Oct 2026, it has made 26 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Spiko and most recent follow-on round was in Vocca.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 14 | 12 | 26 |
2025 | 37 | 18 | 55 |
2024 | 23 | 18 | 41 |
2023 | 33 | 22 | 55 |
2022 | 58 | 31 | 89 |
2021 | 39 | 23 | 62 |
2020 | 31 | 14 | 45 |
2019 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
2018 | 22 | 6 | 28 |
2017 | 28 | 7 | 35 |
Speedinvest's Investments by Stage
Speedinvest has made 259 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.78M, 63 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $11.3M and 9 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $58.7M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 259 |
Series A | 63 |
Series B | 9 |
Angel | 3 |
Series C | 2 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Speedinvest's Investments by Sector
Speedinvest has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Consumer, High Tech and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 337 Tech companies, 260 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 225 Software companies and at least 119 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 179 |
FinTech | 95 |
Consumer | 68 |
High Tech | 63 |
Vertical SaaS | 49 |
Others | 415 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Speedinvest's Investments by Geography
Speedinvest has made most investments in Germany (75), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 70 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Germany | 75 |
United Kingdom | 70 |
Austria | 42 |
United States | 37 |
France | 29 |
Others | 88 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Speedinvest's recent investments
Speedinvest has made 26 investments in 2026 so far. Vocca and hexafarms are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Speedinvest:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Oct 06, 2026 | France | Series A | 7835 | [+2] | |
Oct 06, 2026 | Germany | Seed | 1144 | ||
Oct 06, 2026 | France | Series B | 5021 | ||
Sep 03, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Seed | 1723 | ||
Aug 24, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Series C | 3139 |
Unicorns in Speedinvest's Portfolio
Speedinvest has 11 unicorns in its portfolio - Fasset, Moove, Kraken Technology Group and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Fasset. It became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Speedinvest's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 | Blockchain-based platform to buy and sell crypto assets and tokens | 2019 | Dubai | Series C | tqamfxw | ||
70 | Provider of revenue-based vehicle financing to mobility entrepreneurs | 2020 | Lagos | Series C | xaukbnf | ||
58 | Developer of autonomous maritime platforms for defense and commercial operations | 2021 | London | Series B | woojdwv | ||
76 | Provider of digital financial management tools for small business owners | 2015 | London | Series C | hqtodhm | ||
55 | Provider of a platform for business payments and connected banking | 2017 | Bengaluru | Series D | mjgkhuq |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Speedinvest's Portfolio
2 of Speedinvest's portfolio companies have become public. PensionBee got listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), in Apr 2021 at marketcap of $520M.Here are Speedinvest's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21, 2021 | - | - | 4573 | |
- | - | - | 3989 |
Acquired companies in Speedinvest's Portfolio
54 companies from Speedinvest's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Vaayu in Jun 2026 by Carbonfact for $*****.Here are Speedinvest's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 02, 2026 | - | - | 8827 | |
May 19, 2026 | Apr 25, 2025 | Seed | 1711 | |
Jan 20, 2026 | May 19, 2016 | Seed | 1736 | |
Dec 17, 2025 | Jul 07, 2021 | Series A | 9447 | |
Nov 19, 2025 | Oct 2015 | Seed | 8825 |
Team profile of Speedinvest
Speedinvest has a team of 47 members including 23 Partners, 2 Venture Partners and 17 Principals located in United Kingdom, Germany and 5 more locations. Speedinvest's team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in Speedinvest:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Vienna | - | ||
Partner | Vienna | - | ||
Partner | Berlin | - | - | |
Partner | Munich | - | - | |
Partner | France | - | ||
Partner | Vienna | - | - | |
Partner | Vienna | - | ||
Partner | Vienna | - | - | |
Partner | Berlin | - | ||
Partner | Berlin | - | ||
Partner | Vienna | - |
Co-investors of Speedinvest
Over the past 15 years, 1870 investors have co-invested in Speedinvest's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Speedinvest: Y Combinator, Seedcamp and 330 others have invested in rounds before Speedinvest. There are 8 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Speedinvest and 8 companies where Seedcamp has invested before Speedinvest.
- Top Co-investors of Speedinvest: 770 investors entered a company along with Speedinvest. These include investors like Seedcamp (16 companies).
- Invested after Speedinvest: A total of 768 investors have invested in Speedinvest's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Europa (7 companies), Creandum (6 companies) and HV Capital (6 companies).
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Kraken Technology Group Secures €152.9M Series B, Becomes Maritime Defence UnicornEU-Startups•Jul 10, 2026•NIF, Kraken Technology Group, SmartCap, Speedinvest and 8 others
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UAE Proptech Startup Keyper Secures $11M Series A FundingThe SaaS News•Jul 09, 2026•Speedinvest, Keyper, Middle East Venture Partners, Abbey Road Investment Group and 2 others
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Gyre Energy Secures Over $1.3M for Cold Chain RolloutDataCenterNews•Jul 08, 2026•Gyre Energy, Speedinvest
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Seltz raises $12.5 million Seed round for AI web retrieval technologyTeleborsa•Jun 24, 2026•Speedinvest, B Capital, B Capital, Seltz
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Astral Systems Raises €26 Mn in Series A Round led by Mercia VenturesStartup Rise EU•Jun 23, 2026•Astral Systems, Mercia Ventures, Tees River, Speedinvest and 3 others
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Kyrok Secures 3.1 Million Euros in Pre-Seed Funding for Industrial AI Operating SystemTrending Topics•Jun 23, 2026•Speedinvest, Gyre Energy, Plug and Play Tech Center
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Primer raises £75m to accelerate US expansionUKTN•May 20, 2026•Peak XV Partners, Primer, Sofina, IconiQ and 4 others
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Fifth Dimension Secures €22 Million Series A Funding for AI Decision Intelligence in Real AssetsEU-Startups•May 11, 2026•Fifth Dimension AI, HV Capital, Mercia Group, Prudence and 4 others
