Participated · Equity · Dec 2018

YayPay provides a software-as-a-service platform focused on collecting outstanding invoices for large companies and accounting teams. The product analyzes previous invoices to predict when customers will pay based on client and invoice characteristics, surfacing accounts that need attention. Teams can collaborate on collections, create automated workflows and gentle email reminders, and receive notifications to prompt follow-ups. YayPay integrates with CRM and ERP systems and enables customers to pay invoices directly via ACH and credit card. The company serves 480 clients managing more than $7 billion in accounts receivables and reported a 500% user-base increase over the past 12 months. YayPay previously participated in TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield. YayPay offers an accounts-receivable management service that helps mid-sized companies track invoices, send reminders and collaborate across finance teams. The platform integrates with existing ERP solutions and centralizes historical invoice data. The company recently introduced cash-flow forecasting that analyzes past invoices to predict payment dates and expected bank balances. YayPay aims to reduce the time companies spend chasing unpaid invoices by surfacing neglected clients and showing who is handling collections. Operationally, the service has processed more than 150,000 invoices representing over $100 million in receivables. YayPay offers a software-as-a-service platform that automates accounts receivable workflows and collections. The company launched version two of its platform and has shifted focus to large companies with dedicated accounts receivable teams. YayPay integrates with existing ERP systems and centralizes notes, records, and communications so teams can email and call clients directly from the platform. It provides historical customer payment behavior and analytics to assess customer payment reliability, monitor overdue invoices, and help forecast cash flow. The service is positioned to accelerate collections and improve cash visibility for finance teams. YayPay has raised $1 million from various business angels and is currently raising an additional round.

Participated · Equity · Jun 2017

Make.TV's core product is the Live Video Cloud (LVC), a cloud-based live video acquisition and management platform that ingests and curates unlimited live and near-live sources including mobile devices and social platforms. The platform enables broadcasters and publishers to monitor incoming feeds, communicate with contributors, and route programming to broadcast channels, social networks and OTT endpoints. Make.TV cites customers across media and technology—including ESL, BAMTech/MLB, Viacom, FOX Sports Brasil, RTL2, SWR, BR and Swiss public broadcaster SRF—using LVC for eSports, mobile and traditional live video. The company positions LVC as a solution for acquiring and circulating user-generated content as well as professionally produced streams. Proceeds from the financing will be used to accelerate product development, marketing and global sales efforts. Make.TV maintains offices in Seattle and Cologne and is expanding its U.S. and engineering/customer-support footprint.

Participated · Series A · Aug 2015

Spotted is a social discovery app that applies a hyperlocal approach to bring together people who cross paths every day using anonymous and flirt messages to initiate contact. The iOS and Android app is free to download and the service is reaching over a million people globally. Founded in 2013 by Nik Myftari and based in Mannheim, Germany, the company offers a mobile-first product focused on real-life encounters. Spotted intends to use the new funds for further development of the app and for international expansion. Financially, the company completed a second growth capital and media services financing round totaling USD 14.5m. The round and the stated plans signal a push to scale both product and geographic reach.

Led · Equity · Mar 2014

Hoccer, founded in July 2010 by Jérôme Glozbach de Cabarrus, is a Berlin-based developer of consumer messaging products. Its flagship apps are Hoccer XO, which enables users to share text, photos, videos, contacts and places, and Hoccer Classic, which transmits data via a secure wireless connection. The company focuses on secure, local and multimedia data exchange between users. In March 2014 Hoccer completed a major financing that changed its ownership structure and valuation. Following the transaction the company is valued at €100m. The articles do not disclose revenue, user counts, or explicit future product plans.

Led · Equity · Jan 2012

ZAPITANO is a Social TV platform that combines television with internet interactivity on a second screen (laptop, smartphone or tablet). The service allows users to check in to individual TV shows, discuss with each other, post comments and vote for their favorite programs. The company intends to use the funding to establish the platform in the market. ZAPITANO has raised more than €1.7m in funding led by Media Ventures with participation from international private investors. Investitionsbank Berlin has supported the company under its ProFit program. The company was co-founded in 2011 by Gunnar Gläser, Jens Hegenberger, Dr. Marc Mogalle and Dr. Hans-Detlef Schulz.