THEY RAISED $20M IN 2016 (2024)

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Company NameDescription

Financing Size (millions of dollars)

Total Raised (millions of dollars)

Round DateLead/Sole InvestorsLead HQ Country

Lead HQ Zone

Other InvestorsCategory

B2B/B2C

Year Founded

CountryCityWebsitePrimary Contact TitlePrimary Contact

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Global Fashion GroupProvider an e-commerce shopping platform. The company has developed an online retail platform for fashion and lifestyle which operates in emerging markets through its subsidiaries.365,13565,3222/07/2016KinnevikSwedenEuropeAccess Industries, Kinnevik, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Rocket Internet, Summit Partners, Tengelmann Ventures, VerlinvestE-CommerceB2C2011Germany

Senningerberg

www.global-fashion-group.com

CEORomain Voog

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OVHAn independent French company that offers web, dedicated, and cloud hosting solutions279,0027931/08/2016KKR & TowerBrook Capital PartnersUnited KingdomEuropeN.AOtherB2B1999FranceIdahohttp://ovh.com/CEOLaurent Allard

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DeliverooProvider of an online food delivery platform to order restaurant meals. The company focuses on marketing, selling and delivering restaurant meals to the household or office. In addition it provides a technology platform to optimize food ordering and delivery by integrating web and mobile consumers with restaurant tablet-based point-of-sale order management terminals.275,00461,7605/08/2016BridgepointFinlandEuropeAccel Partners, Bridgepoint, DST Global, Entrée Capital, Felix Capital, General Catalyst Partners, Greenoaks Capital, Hoxton Ventures, Hummingbird Ventures, Index Ventures, JamJar Investments, Khaled Helioui, Nokia Growth PartnersMarketplaceB2C2012

United Kingdom

Londonwww.deliveroo.co.ukCEOWilliam Shu

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SigFoxOperator of a cellular network. The company specializes in narrowband software defined radio systems and enables the remote management of equipments and Machine-to-Machine communications.162,10311,9318/11/2016N.A.N.A.Air Liquide, Alto Invest, Bpifrance, Elaia Partners, Elliott Management, ENGIE New Ventures, Eutelsat Communications, Fonds Ambition Numerérique, Henri Seydoux, IDInvest Partners, Intel Capital, iXO Private Equity, NTT Docomo Ventures, Omnes Capital, Partech Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Samsung Electronics, SK Telecom, SWEN Capital Partners, Tamer Group, Telefónica Ventures, Total Energy Ventures, Zouk CapitalOtherB2B2009FranceLabègewww.sigfox.comCEOXavier Drilhon

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FarfetchProvider of an online marketplace for independent boutiques. The company offers users access to hundreds of fashion boutiques through an e-commerce platform.160,00360,5204/05/2016Eurazeo, IDG Capital Partners, Temasek HoldingsAsiaAdvance.net, Advent Venture Partners, Caixa Capital, DST Global, e.ventures, Eurazeo, Fabrice Grinda, Felix Capital, FJ Labs, Frederic Court, Greycroft Partners, IDG Capital Partners, Index Ventures, Infinity Venture Partners, James Bilefield, Peter Read, Richard Chen, Sandbridge Capital, Temasek Holdings, Vitruvian PartnersMarketplaceB2C2008

United Kingdom

Londonwww.farfetch.comCEOJosé Neves

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SkyscannerA global travel search website that provides a free flight search service as well as online comparisons for hotels and car hire.192,00197,201/01/2016N.A.N.A.Sequoia Capital, Yahoo! Japan, Scottish Equity PartnersMarketplaceB2C2003

United Kingdom

Edinburghttp://skyscanner.com/Co-founder and CEOGareth Williams

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CabifyProvider of a platform for on-demand transportation services. The company provides a web-based application for users to summon cars with drivers on the spot or book in advance.120,00149,9320/04/2016RakutenJapanAsiaWestern Technology Investment, Seaya Ventures, VARIV Capital

Consumer mobile

B2C2011SpainMadridwww.cabify.comCEOJuan Antonio

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DeezerAn online platform and app that provides songs from a variety of genres110,00217,520/01/2016Access IndustriesUnited StatesUSOrange, CM-CIC Capital Prive, Idinvest Partners

Consumer mobile

B2C2006FranceParishttp://www.deezer.com/

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DevialetManufacturer of audio equipment. The company is the creator of an amplifier for the consumer market that combines digital and analog technologies.108,07155,329/11/2016Ginko VenturesSwitzerlandEuropeBpifrance, CM-CIC Investissem*nt (Caroline Pasquet), Foxconn Technology Group (Terry Gou), Ginko Ventures (Jean-Francois Baril), Groupe Renault (Carlos Ghosn), Korelya Capital (Fleur Pellerin), Naver, Playground Global (Andy Rubin), Qatar Investment Authority, Roc Nation, SharpHardwareB2C2007FranceParisen.devialet.comCEOQuentin Sannié

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KreditechProvider of a big data credit-scoring platform. The company's technology identifies and scores individuals online, decides and instantly pays out loans, based on 15,000 data points. It uses this technology to provide banking products (installment loans, microloans, credit cards, electronic wallets) to customers in emerging markets.103,00374,424/03/2016J.C. Flowers & CompanyUnited StatesUSAmadeus Capital Partners, Blumberg Capital, Christoph Janz, Digital Pioneers, Felix Haas, Global Founders Capital, GreyCorp, H2 Investments, Heiko Hubertz, Heissam Hartmann, HPE Growth Capital, International Finance Corporation, J.C. Flowers & Company, Kreos Capital, Michael Brehm, Nils Holger Henning, Peter Thiel, Point Nine Capital, Robert Wuttke, Stefan Glaenzer, Valar Ventures, Värde Partners, YoungBrainsFintechB2B2012GermanyHamburgwww.kreditech.comCEO

Alexander Graubner-Müller

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Starling BankOperator of an online bank. The company operates a digital bank, offering commercial banking services that can be managed with a mobile device, including real-time spending intelligence and personalization of services, with cash transactions made via an ATM card.101,01105,9811/01/2016Harald McPikeBahamasOtherHarald McPikeFintechB2C2014

United Kingdom

Londonwww.starlingbank.co.ukCEOAnne Boden

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LetgoMobile marketplace to buy and sell locally.100,0020030/05/2016NaspersSouth AfricaOtherAccel Partners, 8 Roads Ventures, Insight Venture Partners, Northzone, NEAMarketplaceB2C2015SpainBarcelonahttp://www.letgo.com/CEOJordi Costello

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MindMazeDeveloper of a virtual reality (VR), augmented reality and motion capture game system. The company develops a product that combines immersive virtual reality, motion capture and neurophysiological recording technologies to build novel interfaces for neurorehabilitation, game training and three dimensional imaging in real time.100,0011017/02/2016Hinduja GroupUnited KingdomEuropeEPFL Innovation Park, Hinduja Group, Venture kickSoftwareB2B2012SwitzerlandEcublenswww.mindmaze.chCEOTej Tadi

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HelloFreshSubscription service providing cooking recipes and pre-measured ingredients92,0036420/12/2016Baillie GiffordUnited KingdomEuropeInsight Venture Partners, Holtzbrinck Ventures, Rocket InternetE-CommerceB2C2012GermanyBerlin

http://www.hellofreshgroup.com/

CEODominik Richter

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AnaplanProvider of cloud-based business planning software90,00234,431/01/2016PremjiInvestIndiaAsiaShasta Ventures, DFJ Growth, Salesforce Ventures, Meritech Capital PartnersSoftwareB2B2006

United Kingdom

Yorkhttp://www.anaplan.com/Founder and CTOMichael Gould

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BlipparProvider of augmented reality software for smartphones. The company offers a platform that enables users to turn images into interactive Web experiences, through image-recognition technology.78,27150,6102/03/2016Khazanah NasionalMalaysiaAsiaideafather, Imperial Create Lab, Khazanah Nasional, Lansdowne Partners, Qualcomm Ventures, RocketSpaceAdtechB2C2010

United Kingdom

Londonwww.blippar.comCEOAmbarish Mitra

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TradeshiftTradeshift brings all companies, big and small, together to transact, connect and collaborate with each other.75,00190,730/06/2016Data CollectiveUnited StatesUSPaypal, Notion Capital, Santander InnoVenturesSoftwareB2B2009DenmarkCopenhagenhttp://tradeshift.com/CEO, co-founder and ChairmanChristian Lanng

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Sirin Mobile Technologies

Manufacturer of smartphones. The company engages in designing and developing mobile phones with various features and hardware technologies.72,007225/04/2016N.A.N.A.Kenges Rakishev (Kenges Rakishev), Renren, Singulariteam (Moshe Hogeg)HardwareB2C2013

United Kingdom

Londonwww.sirinmobile.comCEOTal Cohen

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GoEuroA multi-mode search tool that compares and combines rail, air, bus, and car for European destinations70,0014603/10/2016KPCBUnited StatesUSGoldman Sachs, NEA, Battery VenturesMarketplaceB2C2012GermanyBerlinhttp://www.goeuro.com/CEONaren Shaam

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SoundCloudProvider of an social music platform. The company offers a web portal that enables anyone to upload, record, promote and share their originally created sounds. Users have the ability to share music privately with their friends or publicly to blogs, sites and social networks.70,00220,6315/06/2016Twitter VenturesUnited StatesUSTwitter Ventures

Consumer mobile

B2C2007GermanyBerlinwww.soundcloud.comCEOAlexander Ljung

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DarktraceProvider of cybersecurity technology services. The company addresses the challenge of detecting previously unidentified cyber threats, irrespective of their origin by using new machine learning techniques based on the biological principles of the human immune system.65,00108,0906/07/2016Kohlberg Kravis RobertsUnited StatesUSHoxton Ventures, Invoke Capital, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Samsung SDS Company, Softbank, Summit Partners, Talis Capital, Ten Eleven VenturesSoftwareB2B2013

United Kingdom

Cambridgewww.darktrace.comCEONicole Eagan

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CircleBlockchain-based social payment app60,0013622/06/2016IDG Capital PartnersChinaAsiaGoldman Sachs, Breyer Capital, Baidu, General Catalyst PartnersFintechB2C2013IrelandDublinhttps://www.circle.com/CEOJeremy Allaire

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Student.comOperator of an online marketplace for student housing. The company offers an online platform that matches students with professional landlords and recommends rental properties.60,006011/02/2016Vy CapitalDubaiOtherChrysi Philalithes (Chrysi Philalithes), Daniel Ek (Daniel Ek), Expa, Horizons Ventures (Bart Swanson), Hugo Barra (Hugo Barra), Vy Capital (Alexander Tamas)MarketplaceB2C2011

United Kingdom

Londonwww.student.comCEOLuke Nolan

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HawkersDesigner and seller of sunglasses. The company manufactures and designs sunglasses and sells it through its online platform.55,2255,2203/10/2016Felix Ruiz Hernandez, Hugo ArevaloSpainEuropeFelix Ruiz Hernandez, Hugo Arevalo, O'Hara FinancialE-CommerceB2C2013SpainAlicantewww.hawkersco.comCo-Founder, General Manager & Head of Business DevelopmentFrancisco Pérez Falcó

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IntercomProvider of a communication and messaging platform between business and customer for internet businesses50,00115,7507/04/2016Index VenturesUnited KingdomEuropeBessemer Venture Partners, Iconiq Capital, Social CapitalSoftwareB2B2011IrelandDublinhttp://www.intercom.com/CEOEoghan McCabe

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HighQEnterprise collaboration and content management software50,005027/01/2016N.A.N.A.Goldman Sachs Private Capital, Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, One Peak PartnersSoftwareB2B2001

United Kingdom

Londonhttp://www.highq.com/CEOAjay Patel

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Silent CircleDeveloper of a private, proprietary communication network and privacy-focused smartphone. The company has developed Blackphone, a phone specifically designed with a secure network to protect users' information from hackers and intelligence agencies. Additionally, the company has developed an encrypted peer-to-peer service for mobile devices.50,0013015/07/2016Banco SantanderSpainEuropeBanco Santander, Cain Capital, Ross PerotHardwareB2C2011SwitzerlandGenevawww.silentcircle.comChief Financial Officer & Board AdvisorTom Wilkas

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MUBIA curated online cinema and community that offers a subscription-based video on demand service.50,0074,714/01/2016Huanxi MediaHong KongAsiaC4 Ventures, Felicis VenturesE-CommerceB2C2007

United Kingdom

Londonhttp://mubi.com/Founder & CEOEfe Cakarel

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ShowpadPlatform for managing, sharing and delivering marketing content to sales representatives50,0060,531/05/2016Insight Venture PartnersUnited StatesUSHummingbird Ventures, Dawn CapitalSoftwareB2B2011BelgiumGhenthttp://www.showpad.com/Co-Founder & CEOPieterjan Bouten

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Brillen.deManufacturer and online seller of prescription eyewear50,005007/07/2016TCVUnited StatesUSE-CommerceB2C2012GermanyWildauhttps://www.brillen.de/Founder & CEOMatthias Kamppeter

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eGymProvider of cloud-connected gym equipment and supporting cloud software.45,006021/03/2016HPE Growth CapitalNetherlandsEuropeHighland Capital Europe, Bayern KapitalHardwareB2C2011GermanyMunichhttps://www.egym.com/CEO

Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer

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SonarSourceProvider of products for code quality of applications. The company offers open source and commercial products for code quality management in different programming languages.45,004529/11/2016N.A.N.A.Insight Venture PartnersSoftwareB2B2008SwitzerlandGenevawww.sonarsource.comChief Executive Officer & Co-FounderOlivier Gaudin

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JobandtalentProvider of social job-recruitment platform. The company provides a mobile based software platform that matches employment opportunities with users' individual profiles, based on their work experience, location and desired salary. Its users receive automatic notifications when their criteria fits a job listing.42,0085,9114/06/2016AtomicoUnited KingdomEuropeAdeyemi Ajao, Alfonso Villanueva, Atomico, Felix Ruiz Hernandez, FJ Labs, Fundacion Jose Manuel Entrecanales, Kibo Ventures Partners, Nicolas Luca de Tena, Pelayo Cortina Koplowitz, Qualitas Equity PartnersMarketplaceB2C2009

United Kingdom

Londonwww.jobandtalent.comCo-Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Board MemberJuan Urdiales

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N26Provider of banking services to customers in Berlin, Germany. The company offers consumer banking services including current accounts, MasterCard and MaestroCard and enables them to manage and control their banking details via a smartphone application.40,0053,221/06/2016Horizons VenturesHong KongAsiaBattery Ventures, David Schneider (David Schneider), Earlybird Venture Capital, Horizons Ventures, Redalpine Venture Partners, Robert Gentz (Robert Gentz), Rubin Ritter (Rubin Ritter), Valar Ventures (Peter Thiel)FintechB2C2013GermanyBerlinwww.n26.comCEOValentin Stalf

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CitymapperProvider of a route-planning software that uses real-time traffic information. The company provides a mobile transport application enabling A-to-B trip-planning on multiple transportation modes, along with real-time data on weather, alerts and disruptions.40,0051,0320/01/2016N.A.N.A.Arjuna Fernando, Balderton Capital, Benchmark Capital, Connect Ventures, Greylock Partners, Index Ventures, Individual Investor, Limvirak Chea, LocalGlobe, M&C Saatchi, Michael Lynton, Peter Read, Robin Klein, SaatchInvest, The Accelerator Group (London), Tom Stafford, Yuri Milner

Consumer mobile

B2C2010

United Kingdom

Londonwww.citymapper.comFounder, Board Member & Chief Executive OfficerAzmat Yusuf

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Qubit DigitalDeveloper of website-optimization software. The company provides a software platform designed for online retailers and marketers with tools for assessing visitor analytics, customer relationship management (CRM), web personalization, A/B testing and data management.40,0074,922/02/2016The Goldman Sachs GroupUnited KingddomEuropeAccel Partners, Balderton Capital, Daniel Cobley, Individual Investor, Kreos Capital, Salesforce Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, The Goldman Sachs Group, Westminster Growth CapitalSoftwareB2B2010

United Kingdom

Londonwww.qubit.comCEOGraham Cooke

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NEXThinkDeveloper of a software tool to measure and manage information security programs. The company's platform provides visibility and insight to optimize IT operations and security.40,006913/04/2016Highland Capital Partners EuropeUnited KingdomEuropeAuriga Partners, Daniel Gutenberg, Galeo-Ventures, Gilles Queru, Highland Capital Partners Europe, Individual Investor, Mannai Corporation, VI Partners, Waypoint Capital (Geneva)SoftwareB2B2004SwitzerlandPrillywww.nexthink.comCo-Founder & Chief Executive OfficerPedro Bados

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DrivyProvider of peer-to-peer, car-rental platform. The company enables private car owners to rent out their cars, as well as offering a rental alternative to would-be users.39,6859,6728/04/2016Cathay Capital Private Equity, Nokia Growth PartnersFranceEuropeAlven Capital Partners, Bpifrance, Cathay Capital Private Equity, Didier Kuhn, Index Ventures, LocalGlobe, Nokia Growth Partners, Robin Klein, Via-ID, Xavier GuryMarketplaceB2C2010FrancePariswww.drivy.comCEOPaulin Dementhon

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SETLOwner and operator of bitcoin blockchain development company. The company designs and develops a multi-asset, multi-currency institutional payment and settlements infrastructure based on blockchain technology.39,4639,4615/07/2016N.A.N.A.N.A N.AFintechB2B2015

United Kingdom

Londonwww.setl.ioCEOPeter Randall

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Finanzcheck.deProvider of consumer loan technology platform. The company offers an online B2C marketplace where German consumers can compare loan bank products in real-time as well as B2B2C white label and B2B consumer financing technology services for brokers and banks.37,4152,4506/04/2016HarbourVest PartnersUnited StatesUSActon Capital Partners, Blue Fund Consulting & Invest, b-to-v, ECONA, HarbourVest Partners, Highland Capital Partners Europe, TA VenturesFintechB2C2010GermanyHamburgwww.finanzcheck.deFounder, Chief Executive Officer & Managing DirectorMoritz Thiele

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NutmegOperator of digital wealth management services. The company provides online investment management services to its clients which consists of investment decision making and transactions.37,3084,914/11/2016Convoy Global HoldingsHong KongAsiaArmada Investment, Balderton Capital, Charles Dunstone, Convoy Global Holdings, Daniel Aegerter, Draper Associates, eFolio, Gil Penchina, Jag Singh, John Kay, Klaus Hommels, Nigel Wray, NKM Capital, Oliver Thylmann, Pentech Ventures, R. Todd Ruppert, Saad AlSogair, Schroders, Sohin Shah, Timothy DraperFintechB2C2011

United Kingdom

Londonwww.nutmeg.comCEOMartin Stead

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M-FilesProvider of cloud-based document management software36,8044,717/03/2016Partech VenturesFranceEuropeDraper Esprit, Finnish Industry InvestmentSoftwareB2B2001FinlandTamperehttp://www.m-files.com/CEOMiika Mäkitalo

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BillFrontA technology-enabled finance provider dedicated to global digital media companies.35,0036,314/12/2016N.A.N.A.4finance, FinLeap, NIBC BankFintechB2B2015

United Kingdom

Londonhttps://www.billfront.com/

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Gregor Dimitriou

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SpotcapProvider of an online credit platform. The company offers an online platform to provide loans for small and medium enterprises.34,9756,8602/02/2016Finstar Financial GroupRussiaEuropeAccess Industries, Finstar Financial Group, Holtzbrinck Ventures, Kreos Capital, Rocket InternetFintechB2B2014GermanyBerlinwww.spotcap.es

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Jens Woloszczak

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SmavaProvider of an online peer-to-peer lending marketplace. The company provides an online comparison site for personal loans where participant receives loan online and investors provide funds to borrowers and lend money.34,005,3430/09/2016Runa CapitalUnited StatesUSBanca Sella, Earlybird Venture Capital, Joerg Rheinboldt, Kreos Capital, Lukasz Gadowski, M10, Mojo Capital, Oliver Jung, Peter Schuepbach, Phenomen Ventures, Runa Capital, Stefan Glaenzer, Stephan Schwahlen, Tiburon (Munich), Tim Schwenke, Verdane CapitalFintechB2C2005GermanyBerlinwww.smava.deCEOAlexander Artope

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AlphaSenseProvider of financial search engine for equity investors33,003506/03/2016Tribeca Venture Partners, Quantum Strategic PartnersUnited StatesUSTriangle Peak Partners, VendepFintechB2B2010FinlandHelsinkihttp://www.alpha-sense.com/CEOJack Kokko

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Tandem (Retail Bank)Provider of mobile retail banking services. The company offers a range of banking products, including current accounts, loans, savings and credit cards, all within a mobile application that allows customers to see financial information and deliver smart notifications and guidance.31,9448,2712/05/2016Omidyar NetworkUnited StatesUSe.ventures, Nigel Morris, Omidyar Network (Tilman Ehrbeck), Route 66 Ventures, TA VenturesFintechB2C2013

United Kingdom

Londonwww.tandem.co.ukCEOFrederick Knox

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EcoVadisOffers a collaborative platform that allows companies to assess the environmental and social performance of their suppliers31,8033,213/12/2016Partech VenturesFranceEuropeSoftwareB2B2007FranceParishttp://www.ecovadis.com/CEOPierre-François Thaler

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WyndPOS solution31,7041,524/11/2016Orange Digital Ventures, Sodexo VenturesFranceEuropeAlven Capital Partners, BpifranceSoftwareB2B2013FranceParishttp://www.wynd.eu/CEO & FounderIsmael Ould

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LamudiProvider of an online real estate marketplace31,4056,428/02/2016Asia Pacific Internet GroupSingaporeAsiaHoltzbrinck Ventures, Tengelmann VenturesMarketplaceB2C2012GermanyBerlinhttp://www.lamudi.com/

Co-Founder / Managing Director - Global

Dr. Paul Philipp Hermann

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CondecoCloud-based workplace and office real estate management solution30,003024/06/2016Highland Capital Partners EuropeUnited KingdomEuropeSoftwareB2B2005

United Kingdom

London

http://www.condecosoftware.com/

CEOPaul Statham

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NewVoiceMediaDeveloper of cloud-based contact centre solutions30,00141,328/01/2016Business Growth FundUnited KingdomEuropeBessemer Venture Partners, Highland Capital Partners Europe, Notion Capital, TCV, MMC Ventures, Eden VenturesSoftwareB2B2000

United Kingdom

Basingtoke

http://www.newvoicemedia.com/

CEOJonathan Gale

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GraphcoreDeveloper of technology to accelerate machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. The company develops semiconductor based processor and IPU technology system to accelerate the full range of training, inference and prediction approaches of both current and next generation embedded Consumer mobilelications including autonomous cars, collaborative robots and intelligent mobile devices.30,003031/10/2016Robert Bosch Venture CapitalGermanyEuropeAmadeus Capital Partners, C4 Ventures, Draper Esprit, Foundation Capital, Pitango Venture Capital, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center, Wyvern FundHardwareB2B2016

United Kingdom

Bristolwww.graphcore.ai

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Nigel Toon

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Auro TechnologiesDeveloper of next generation audio technology for entertainment industry28,002809/06/2016Beijing Jetsen TechnologyChinaAsiaOtherB2B2010BelgiumWisconsinhttp://www.auro-3d.com/CEOWilfried Van Baelen

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FinanceFoxDeveloper of an online application for insurance brokerage. The company provides a Web-based service platform that combines insurance expertise with digital technology to enable consumers, brokers and insurance companies to manage their insurance products and processes.28,0033,521/09/2016Horizons Ventures, Target GlobalHong Kong/BerlinAsiaAngelList, Horizons Ventures, IDInvest Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Samuel Skoblo, Seedcamp, Speedinvest, Target Global, Victory Park CapitalFintechB2C2014SwitzerlandZürichwww.financefox.chCEOJulian Teicke

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Notonthehighstreet.com

Provider of an online retail platform for small businesses. The company provides a curated marketplace of household items, jewelry, apparel, art and gifts from creative independent U.K. businesses.27,5067,3728/08/2016Hubert Burda MediaGermanyEurope83North, Eight Roads Ventures, Hubert Burda Media, Index Ventures, Industry Ventures, Venrex Investment ManagementE-CommerceB2C2006

United Kingdom

Richmondwww.notonthehighstreet.com

Board Member & Chief Executive Officer

Simon Belsham

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CelonisDeveloper of a process mining software. The company develops a big data software which allows analysis and optimization of information technology related business processes.27,5027,507/06/201683North, Accel PartnersUnited KingdomEurope83North, Accel Partners, Exist Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy, German Accelerator, Technical University of Munich FoundationSoftwareB2B2011GermanyMunichwww.celonis.comCEOAlexander Rinke

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Future FinancePlatform providing loan facilities for students27,2253,7214/03/2016N.A.N.A.1/0 Capital, Blackstone, Colchis Capital Management, DW Healthcare Partners, Fenway Summer Ventures, Invus Opportunities, KCK, QED Investors, Ridge Road PartnersFintechB2C2013IrelandDublin

https://www.futurefinance.com/

CEOBrian Norton

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iWocaiwoca provides short-term finance to SMEs based in the U.K., Poland, Spain, and Germany.27,1058,604/10/2016Prime VenturesNetherlandsEuropeGlobal Founders Capital, Redline Capital, CommerzVentures, Acton Capital PartnersFintechB2B2011

United Kingdom

Londonhttps://www.iwoca.co.uk/CEOChristoph Rieche

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RoliProvider of music hardware and software27,0043,501/05/2016Foundry GroupUnited StatesUSHorizons Ventures, Balderton Capital, FirstMark Capital, Founders Fund, Index Ventures, Universal Music GroupHardwareB2C2009

United Kingdom

Londonhttp://roli.com/CEORoland Lamb

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ThermondoProvider of an online platform for heating solutions. The company engages in digitizing the process of the HVAC exchange from lead generation, sales, installation to after-sales.26,5833,0530/05/2016N.A.N.A.Climate-KIC, E.ON Strategic Co-Investments, Global Founders Capital, GreyCorp, Holtzbrinck Ventures, IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft, Leverate Media, Picus Capital, Rocket InternetSoftwareB2C2012GermanyBerlinwww.thermondo.de

Co-Founder, Managing Director & Board Member

Philipp Pausder

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TransferWiseProvider of currency-transfer services. The company enables consumers to send money between United Kingdom and European accounts using a peer-to-peer, crowdsourced model to get the best rate on the exchange.26,00117,8125/05/2016Baillie GiffordUnited KingdomEuropeACE & Company, Andreessen Horowitz, Anil Hansjee, Baillie Gifford, Benjamin Horowitz, Carlos Eduardo Espinal, Daydreamer Fund, Firestartr, IA Ventures, Index Ventures, Jared Hecht, Jérémie Berrebi, Kima Ventures, LocalGlobe, Max Levchin, Meyer Malka, Ott Kaukver, Passion Capital, Richard Branson, Robin Klein, Roger Ehrenberg, Saul Klein, Seedcamp, Steve Martocci, SV Angel, The Acceleration Group (Virginia), The International Conclave of Entrepreneurs, Valar Ventures, Vikram PanditFintechB2C2010

United Kingdom

Londonwww.transferwise.comCEOTaavet Hinrikus

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VivinoDeveloper of mobile application for wine labels via image recognition. The company's platform lets users scan the label on a bottle of wine using their smartphones and access user-generated ratings and reviews of it.25,0937,4912/01/2016SCP Neptune InternationalUnited KingdomEuropeBalderton Capital, Christian Wylonis, Creandum, Gustaf Alstromer, Henrik Rosendahl, James Wise, Janus Friis, Jesper Buch, Johan Brenner, Melo7 Tech Partners, Pre-Seed Innovation, Roberto Bonanzinga, SCP Neptune International, SEED Capital Denmark, Vækstfonden

Consumer mobile

B2C2010DenmarkCopenhagenwww.vivino.com

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Heini Zachariassen

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MovingaProvider of an online platform for removal and logistics services25,0050.0704/01/2016Index VenturesUnited KingdomEuropeEarlybird Venture Capital, Global Founders Capital, Heilemann VenturesMarketplaceB2C2015GermanyBerlinhttp://www.movinga.de/Managing DirectorFinn Age Haensel

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CornerJobDeveloper of a mobile recruiting platform for blue-collar and service jobs. The company provides an employment platform focused on non-executive positions in the markets of Italy, France, Spain and Mexico. The application includes tools for communication between employers and candidates, job filters and location-based capabilities.25,002511/07/2016Northzone VenturesSwedenEurope5M Ventures, Antai Venture Builder, Banco Sabadell Foundation, Bonsai Venture Capital, Caixa Capital Risc, Cube Investments, e.ventures, Ithaca Investments, Media Digital Ventures, Mediaset, Northzone Ventures, Samaipata Ventures, Television Francaise 1, Tv Azteca, Variv CapitalMarketplaceB2C2015SpainBarcelonawww.cornerjob.comCEODavid Rodriguez

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Babylon HealthDeveloper of a healthcare based mobile application. The company's application provides healthcare services where users can make doctor's appointment, access clinical records and avail health monitoring system.25,002513/01/2016KinnevikSwedenEuropeAdam Balon, Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind, Hoxton Ventures, JamJar Investments, Jon Wright, Kinnevik, Mustafa Suleyman, Richard Reed

Consumer mobile

B2C2013

United Kingdom

Londonwww.babylonhealth.comCEOAli Parsa

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LendInvestProvider of an online lending platform for property. The company matches investors looking for competitive returns with property entrepreneurs seeking finance to buy, build or refurbish properties around the UK.25,00151,8314/03/2016AtomicoUnited KingdomEuropeAtomico, Beijing Kunlun Technology CompanyFintechB2B2012

United Kingdom

Londonwww.lendinvest.com

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member

Christian Faes

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Blis MediaProvider of an online platform for Internet advertising. The company provides media buyers with one platform to access inventory from multiple sources, all optimized in real time. The company’s software integrates data from mobile operators, publishers and ISPs. The company has more than 150,000 locations indexed, generating impressions from more than 60,000 applications and sites, which are grouped into 20 highly targeted packs.25,0027,3512/04/2016N.A.N.A.Ballpark Ventures, Beringea, Endeit Capital, Meridian Growth Capital, Miroma Ventures, Unilever VenturesAdtechB2B2004

United Kingdom

Londonwww.blis.com

Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member

Gregor Isbister

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OnfidoProvider of an identity verification and background check platform. The company utilizes machine learning to automate the background checking process. Their product is a data-driven platform that enables background checks for identity, documents, national criminal checking, county criminal checks, sex offender and terrorist checks.25,0030,314/04/2016Idinvest PartnersFranceEuropeCrunchFund, Idinvest Partners, Wellington PartnersSoftwareB2B2012

United Kingdom

Londonwww.onfido.comCEOHusayn Kassai

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BlablacarA long distance ridesharing platform that connects drivers with empty seats and passengers to share travel costs23,5033006/09/2016Baring Vostok InvestmentRussiaEuropeAccel Partners, Index Partners, Isai, Insight Venture Partners, Lead Edge CapitalMarketplaceB2C2006FranceParishttp://www.blablacar.com/CEOFrédéric Mazzella

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MolotovOffers a completely new way to access programs and channels and reinvents how audiences watch television23,3034,508/12/2016SkyUnited KingdomEuropeIdinvest Partners

Consumer mobile

B2C2015FranceParishttp://www.molotov.tv/CEOJean-David Blanc

73

RelayrProvider of a cloud platform for application developers. The company provides a device, hardware and sensor-agnostic enterprise platform and tools which enable development of new systems, equipment and services for the Internet of Things.23,003720/10/2016Munich Re/HSB VenturesGermanyEuropeCisco Investments, Hubraum, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Munich Re/HSB Ventures, Munich Venture Partners, Startupbootcamp, Thomas NoonanSoftwareB2B2012GermanyBerlinwww.relayr.ioCEOJosef Brunner

74

MisterFlyOnline travel agency22,6922,6924/06/2016Vente Privée, Montefiore InvestmentFranceEuropeMarketplaceB2C2014FranceParishttps://www.misterfly.com/Co-Founder & PresidentNicolas Brumelot

75

Property PartnerOperator of a online crowdfunding platform for investments in residential properties. The company provides services that includes investments in property, rental income service & management, list of various property with photos, third party reports & financial data. It also allows users to exit their investment and realize their capital gains.22,6332,7107/03/2016Octopus InvestmentsUnited KingdomEuropeAndrew Griffith, Carlos Eduardo Espinal, Daniel Quai, Dawn Capital, Edward Wray, Index Ventures, Jonathan Moulton, Octopus Investments, Seedcamp, Will NealeFintechB2C2014

United Kingdom

Londonwww.propertypartner.co

Founder, Board Member & Chief Executive Officer

Daniel Gandesha

76

OrderBirdProvider of Point of Sale (POS) systems for the catering industry. The company's platform enables users to do mobile ordering, real-time data analysis, cashless payment acceptance and accounting ready reporting.22,6237,3511/05/2016Digital+ Partners, MetroGermanyEuropeAlexandre Massart, ALSTIN - Alternative Strategic Investments, ConCardis, Digital+ Partners, European Regional Development Fund, Hasso Plattner Ventures, Lars Kamp, Metro (Germany), Patrick MielmannSoftwareB2B2011GermanyBerlinwww.orderbird.comCEOJakob Schreyer

77

Samlino.dkProvider and operator of a price comparison online portal, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company provides information on broadband and mobile, credit card, deposit account and unemployment funds.22,5924,9930/08/2016N.A.N.A.ACE & Company, Lars Christensen, Nova Founders Capital, Peter Thiel, Thorleif Krarup, Waldemar SchmidtFintechB2C2013DenmarkCopenhagenwww.samlino.dk

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Kristian Pitzner-Jorgensen

78

ZenlyProvider of a mobile-based, location-sharing platform. The company has developed a mobile application that leverages users' sensor & location data to enable them to meet up with friends in real time.22,5033,726/09/2016Benchmark CapitalUnited StatesUSBastien Cadeac, Benchmark Capital, Damien Morin, Edward Bouygues, IDInvest Partners, Insight Venture Partners, Jerry Murdock, Kima Ventures, Maxime Prades, Olivier Thomas, Romain Cottard, Solomon Hykes, Tony Jamous, Xavier Niel

Consumer mobile

B2C2010FrancePariswww.zen.ly

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Antoine Martin

79

Velocity (Hospitality)Provider of a Web-based application for dining and hospitality experiences. The company offers digital hospitality service that helps diners to pay their bills, book restaurants and earn rewards through mobile phones.22,5039,7529/08/2016DIG InvestmentsUnited StatesUSAlex Macdonald, Barry Sternlicht, Crystal Stream Capital, DIG Investments, Force Over Mass Capital, Initial Capital (London), John Paul, Lars Christensen, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures, Saavan Shah, Shukri Shammas, Spark Capital, Thomas Glocer, Zia YusufMarketplaceB2C2014

United Kingdom

Londonwww.velocityapp.com

Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer

Zia Yusuf

80

AlkemicsProvider of an online marketing platform for retail grocery stores. The company provides provides the collaborative intelligence network which facilitates product data exchange between brands and retailers in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.22,4127,8307/09/2016Cathay Capital Private Equity, Serena CapitalFranceEuropeCathay Capital Private Equity, Index Ventures, Paris Incubateurs, Partech Ventures, Renaud Visage, Scientipole Initiative, SEB Alliance, Serena CapitalSoftwareB2B2011FrancePariswww.alkemics.comCEOAntoine Durieux

81

BynderProvider of an online brand portal and asset management platform. The company provides a branding automation platform that allow users to send, manage, create and edit marketing and branding materials. It also offers a media asset bank, workflow management, brand identity, publishing on demand and product information management system.22,4122,4111/08/2016N.A.N.A.CNBB Venture, Insight Venture PartnersSoftwareB2B2013NetherlandsAmsterdamwww.bynder.com

Co-Founder & Group Chief Executive Officer

Chris Hall

82

Home24Provider of an online shopping platform for furniture, interior decorating, lighting and other home accessories. The company offers loungers, bedding, chairs, cabinets and all household appliances. It also offers blog to keep informed about the design world and new designer trends.22,22176,3731/03/2016N.A.N.A.Acton Capital Partners, Baillie Gifford, Felix Jahn, Florian Heinemann, Holtzbrinck Ventures, J.P. Morgan, Kinnevik, REWE Group, Rocket Internet, Zimmermann InvestmentE-CommerceB2C2009GermanyBerlinwww.home24.de

Chief Executive Officer & Chairman

Domenico Cipolla

83

FinalcadDeveloper of construction and site management software. The company provides a mobile application that allows architects, contractors and subcontractors to collaborate every step for construction projects.22,1324,9913/07/2016Aster Capital Partners, CapHorn Invest, Serena CapitalFranceEuropeAster Capital Partners, CapHorn Invest, Nicolas Louvet, Serena CapitalSoftwareB2B2007France

Gometz-la-Ville

www.finalcad.com

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & President

Jimmy Louchart

84

SmartFrogProvider of home-security systems. The company offers home and small business surveillance products, including a high-definition video camera, as well as a smartphone application that enables users to access the video data.22,0932,0918/10/2016N.A.N.A.e.ventures, Jean-Pierre Wyss, Target GlobalHardwareB2C2015IrelandDublinwww.smartfrog.com

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Andreas Rudyk

85

OutfitteryOperator of a personal shopping platform for men. The company operates a tailored personal service for men to shop for fashion online by interacting with the customers about their clothing style and sizes.22,0059,7915/08/2016Octopus InvestmentsUnited KingdomEuropeHarbert Management, Highland Capital Partners Europe, High-Tech Gründerfonds, Holtzbrinck Ventures, IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft, Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg, Mangrove Capital Partners, Mangrove Systems, Northzone Ventures, Octopus Investments, Raffay, U-Start, VC Fonds Kreativwirtschaft BerlinE-CommerceB2C2012GermanyBerlinwww.outfittery.deCEOAnna Alex

86

VeniamBuilds city-scale networks of connected vehicles that expand wireless coverage and bring terabytes of physical data to the cloud22,0026,911/02/2016Verizon VenturesUnited StatesUSCisco Investments, Orange Digital Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Liberty Global Ventures, Yamaha Motor Ventures, True VenturesOtherB2B2012PortugalPortohttp://veniam.com/CEOJoão Barros

87

Staff FinderOnline staffing agency that brokers temporary jobs between temporary employees and registered employers21,9821,9807/03/2016Goldman Sachs, One PeakUnited KingdomEuropeMarketplaceB2C2011SwitzerlandZürichhttps://www.staff-finder.jobs/CEOViktor Calabro

88

Netwatch SystemProvider and developer of security technologies. The company develops protection technologies including GPS tracking, audio visual detection, personal protector equipment and wireless perimeter security cordons to protect individuals and premises.21,5828,3706/07/2016N.A.N.A.BDO Development Capital, CorkBIC, Enterprise IrelandSoftwareB2B2003IrelandCarlownetwatchsystem.comCEODavid Walsh

89

EvaneosProvider of an online travel platform. The company provides a web platform through which tourists are directly connected to local travel agents.21,0027,9812/05/2016N.A.N.A.Bpifrance, ISAI, Paris Incubateurs, Serena Capital, Siparex Group, XAnge Private EquityMarketplaceB2C2009FrancePariswww.evaneos.com

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & President

Eric La Bonnardiere

90

MidokuraProvider of cloud enabling technologies for network infrastructure. The company provides software to solve networking problems for infrastructure as a service (IaaS) clouds. It also provides customizable network infrastructure for companies worldwide through network virtualization.20,403908/06/2016N.A.N.A.Allen Miner, Bit-Isle, Innovation Network Corporation of Japan, NEC Corporation, NTT Docomo Ventures, Richard Chen, Shogo Kawada, Simplex (Japan), WingArc1stSoftwareB2B2010SwitzerlandLausannewww.midokura.com

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member

Dan Dumitriu

91

Global-eEnables retailers to transact locally with over one billion online shoppers in more than 200 markets worldwide20,002009/05/2016Red Dot Capital PartnersIsraelOtherE-CommerceB2B2013

United Kingdom

Londonhttp://www.global-e.com/CEOAmir Schlachet

92

Job TodayHiring app that matches job seekers and employers by location and other work criteria through its mobile messaging interface20,003010/11/2016Flint CapitalUnited StatesUSAccel Partners, Felix Capital, Mangrove Capital PartnersMarketplaceB2C2015LuxembourgLuxembourghttp://jobtoday.com/CEOEugene Mizin

93

DocPlannerOnline healthcare platform enabling patients to find local physicians online and book appointments20,003401/06/2016Target GlobalGermanyEuropeEBRD, FJ Labs, Piton Capital, Point Nine CapitalMarketplaceB2C2011PolandWarsawhttp://docplanner.com/CEOMariusz Gralewski

94

Culture TripProvider of a personalized content and recommendation platform. The company provides content on travel, art, countries, food and culture.20,002326/10/2016PPF GroupNetherlandsEuropeCon Gornell, Eros International, Gordon Crawford, Mark Denning, Nigel Foster, Pierre Barbe, PPF Group, Richard Lampert, Sarah Allen, Sarah Shirley, Wim Bushell

Consumer mobile

B2C2011

United Kingdom

Londontheculturetrip.com

Co-Founder, Board Member & Chief Executive Officer

Kris Naudts

95

The Future GroupProvider of an interactive mixed reality technology for television, mobile devices and desktop. The company's platform enables users to play in a fully-rendered three dimensional (3D) environment.20,003203/11/2016FerdNorwayEuropeAker, Ferd, Ross VideoSoftwareB2C2013NorwayOslowww.futureuniverse.comCEOBård Kasin

96

HomeToGoProvider of a metasearch engine for vacation rentals. The company's platform enables users to find their rental by sorting according to their preferred destination, travel dates, budget and amenities.20,0028,7715/04/2016Insight Venture PartnersUnited StatesUSActon Capital Partners, DN Capital, EMH Partners, Felix Jahn, Insight Venture PartnersSoftwareB2C2014GermanyBerlinwww.hometogo.de

Managing Director & Co-Founder

Patrick Andrae

97

Invest.comProvider of an alternative investment platform. The company's platform offers access to our customized portfolio management services, range of automated investment strategies and a choice of trading platforms.20,0023/05/2016N.A.N.A.Renren, SingulariteamFintechB2C2014CyprusLimassolwww.invest.comFounderOphir Gertner

98

BusforDeveloper of inventory distribution system for the transport market. The company provides customers services related to searching and buying bus tickets around the world.20,002326/10/2016Baring Vostok Capital Partners, Elbrus Capital, InVenture PartnersRussiaEuropeBaring Vostok Capital Partners, Chernovetskyi Investment Group, Elbrus Capital, FINAM Global, Finsight Ventures, Intel Capital, InVenture PartnersMarketplaceB2C2010RussiaMoscowcorp.busfor.comCEOAlexander Pavlovitch

99

ClueDeveloper of a mobile application for tracking female health. The company enables women users to track their monthly cycle by entering data on various segments.20,0030,3530/11/2016Nokia Growth PartnersUnited StatesUSAndreas Ehn, Arndt Kwiatkowski, Atlantic Labs, Aydogan Ali Schosswald, Brigitte Mohn, Christophe Maire, Dr. Kade Pharmazeutische Fabrik, Eric Wahlforss, Fabrice Grinda, Giving Wings, Groupe Arnault, Hampus Jakobsson, Hoxton Ventures, Joanne Wilson, Luminary Labs, Marianne Voigt, Mosaic Ventures, Niko Waesche, Nokia Growth Partners, Sriram Krishnan, Thomas Madsen-Mygdal, Tigerlabs Health, Union Square Ventures

Consumer mobile

B2C2013GermanyBerlinwww.helloclue.com

Chief Executive Officer, Managing Directors & Co-Founder

Ida Tin

100

ContentSquareContentSquare is the specialist for optimizing Web and mobile sites.20,002018/10/2016Highland Capital Partners EuropeUnited KingdomEuropeSoftwareB2B2012FranceParis

http://www.contentsquare.com/

CEOJonathan Cherki
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