Participated · Series B · Jan 2019

Horizn Studios is a Berlin-based smart luggage company that sells the M5 hard-shell cabin suitcase, which includes a front pocket for laptops and a removable power bench that can charge smartphones and tablets up to six times. In 2018 the company launched Horizn GO, a free concierge service in partnership with Quintessentially that offers curated travel plans, bookings, insider tips and discounts or upgrades at over 2,000 hotels. Horizn intends to use new capital to further international expansion and to develop additional products and services for travelers. The company has raised a total of €25m since its foundation about 3.5 years ago. Horizn now employs around 70 people, including engineers, designers, IT developers and digital marketing experts. Founders are Stefan Holwe and Jan Roosen. Horizn Studios is a Berlin, Germany–based smart luggage company that makes technology-enabled luggage, bags and accessories for tech-savvy digital nomads. The company is led by Stefan Holwe and Jan Roosen. In January 2018 Horizn Studios raised €12m in a Series A financing. The round was led by Perpetual Ventures with participation from existing investors Project A, Vorwerk Ventures, Monkfish Equity and U-Start. Horizn intends to use the funds for product development and international expansion. Horizn Studios is a vertical commerce smart luggage brand founded in 2015 by CEO Stefan Holwe and Jan Roosen. The company develops smart luggage, highlighted by its recently launched Cabin Trolley that combines travel and tech. Horizn is distributing more than 10,000 suitcases and travel bags this year. It expects first-quarter 2017 revenue of €10M. The company intends to use the funds for internationalization, naming the UK as its next focal market, and for further product development. Horizn pairs fashion and technology in its product approach for digital nomads.

Participated · Equity · Dec 2018

reINVENT provides a centralized construction software platform offering 15 features that connect all stakeholders across the entire lifecycle of construction projects. The solution targets large-scale residential construction companies, property owners, project developers, architects, contractors, planners and partners, facilitating communication, collaboration and data exchange. The company has now over 15 employees. reINVENT plans to use the €1m raised to expand its sales team and develop new software features. It is also planning to increase sales activities and market presence and to adapt its software to other construction areas such as office, retail and hotel projects. The company was co-founded by Prof. Dr. David Uhde, Valentin Rüchardt, Christian Brachert and Julian Stieghorst and is based in Munich, Germany.

Participated · Series A · Jan 2018

Asana Rebel offers a yoga-inspired health and fitness app that provides daily health and fitness experiences. The app is downloadable for free with a premium subscription that unlocks collections such as Fatburn, Strength, Flexibility, Balance & Focus and Breathe & Relax. The company reported more than 3 million users. Founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Asana Rebel has previously invested in product and R&D, including a fitness lab for video content. The startup intends to use its new funding to expand into the US market and to grow the team with a focus on product, data and tech roles. Its recent financing activity indicates an active growth and product-improvement strategy. Asana Rebel builds a mobile app that blends yoga and fitness into a product the company calls "Yoga Inspired Fitness," avoiding traditional yoga styles and spirituality. The app is free to download with paid subscriptions unlocking structured workout programs targeting specific goals. Co‑founders include Pascal Klein and CEO Robin Pratap; the company has been operating since 2015 and is based in Berlin. New funding will be used to improve product and R&D, including starting a fitness lab to produce video content and enhance the workout experience. Operational metrics reported: more than 1.5M workouts completed per month, over 150k paying subscribers, and 600% year‑over‑year revenue growth; the company says it is close to profitability and was a 2017 category leader by revenue and downloads. Asana Yoga offers an integrated package including yoga e-commerce (mats, fashion and retreats), an online magazine, and the Asana Rebel mobile app. The online magazine reaches more than 100,000 monthly readers and is integrated with a large community answering yoga-related questions. The Asana Rebel app functions as a personal yoga studio, providing more than 120 HD videos with guidance from experienced teachers for beginners and advanced users. Sessions are tailored to users' personal goals such as relaxation, health, flexibility, happiness and fitness. The company was founded in 2015 by CEO Pascal Klein and took part in the ProSiebenSat1 Accelerator in summer 2015. As reported, Asana Yoga has raised a seed funding round (amount undisclosed).

Participated · Series A · Aug 2015

StyleLounge operates a metasearch engine for clothing and lifestyle products that compares prices, availability and factors like vouchers, discounts, shipping and returns. The Hamburg-based startup works with 100+ partners and provides an assortment of over 1.2 million products. It recently launched in France and the Netherlands and plans to add another five European countries by the end of the year. The company says the product reduces the need to browse individual retailers by aggregating price and availability across stores (including sizes and colours). StyleLounge monetizes by receiving kickbacks for leads: partner shops pay a cost-per-click (CPC) that is optimized based on traffic performance. Founder and CEO Johannes Heinen leads the business, which also counts Felix Jahn as a co-founder.

Participated · Equity · Feb 2011

Luxury Fashion Trade GmbH operates fashionette.de, an online retailer offering luxury handbags, evening gowns, jewelry and sunglasses from a selection of over 60 top designers. The site features new and classic articles available each week through its e-commerce platform. Founded in 2008 by Fabio Labriola, Ronald Reschke and Dr. Sebastian Siebert and based in Germany, the company focuses on the luxury accessories market. It raised €1.5m in equity funding to support growth and platform improvements. The funds are intended to finance international expansion—especially into the UK and Switzerland—enhancements to the buyer online experience, and a comprehensive website relaunch planned shortly.