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LeadX Capital Partners

Growth equity

Munich · Growth · 2 people tracked

Also known as LeadX Capital

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Investment thesis

The firm backs market-leading European companies delivering technology-enabled solutions to the industrial, health, and consumer sectors. It focuses on providing expansion capital and aims to add value beyond funding by leveraging specialist expertise and industry networks. This support is intended to help the entrepreneurs it backs scale their businesses faster and more efficiently.

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Stage
Growth
Check
$43.2M
HQ
Munich, DE
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
Tracked investments
61
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
1

Team · 2 people

from public directories

What they invest in

from 49 of 61 portfolio companies

SaaS ×28AI & Machine Learning ×18Retail Tech ×15FoodTech ×13Enterprise Software ×12Data & Infrastructure ×9IoT ×9Marketing Tech ×8

HQs:Germany×12United Kingdom×10United States×10France×4Portugal×3Israel×2

Who they back

founder profiles across 22 portfolio companies
59%
solo founders
13 of 22 mapped founding teams
35%
repeat founders
of 23 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×132 founders×73 founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 22 founders with education data

Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×3Tel Aviv University ×3

What their founders studiedfrom 23 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×6Business & Management ×5Engineering ×5Economics ×3Mathematics & Statistics ×3Finance & Accounting ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 23 founders with career history

IBM ×2Pixelz Inc ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×37

3 founders hold a PhD · 4 hold an MBA (of 25 with degree data)

Investments · 61 tracked

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By year:2021 · 12020 · 12017 · 12015 · 14 dated

Sezzlesezzle.comNASDAQ: SEZL

Sezzle is a buy-now-pay-later app that lets shoppers split purchases into interest-free installments or pay monthly anywhere Visa is accepted, online or in stores.

ConsumerE-commerceFintechMinneapolis, US

Charles Youakim(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Karen Hartje(Chief Financial Officer)inAmin Sabzivand(Chief Operating Officer)in

Afresh Technologiesafresh.comin

Afresh builds AI-based demand forecasting, inventory management, and ordering software for grocery retailers, focused on fresh and perishable categories.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechImpact & Social GoodRetail TechSaaS

Matt Schwartz(Founder)inNathan Fenner(Founder)in

Co-investorsBetter Food VenturesBlack Jays VenturesBright Pixel CapitalCaesar VenturesDesigner FundDoon Capital+14 more

Apparierapparier.comin𝕏

Apparier is a reservation management system for restaurants, offering a calendar, guest history, table and shift management, analytics, automated confirmation and reminder emails, and an embeddable booking widget.

FoodTechRetail TechSaaSLondon, GB

Co-investorsTechstars

ARpalusarpalus.comin

Arpalus provides computer vision software that enables brands and retailers to capture, measure, and analyze physical shelf data in real-time through a mobile app.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRetail Tech

Ofir Zilberberg(Founder)in

Co-investorsNielsen InnovateTrue.

BARRATIObarratio.frin

GamingParis, FR

Co-investorsTechstars

Bizaybizay.comDec 2020

Bizay is an online printing platform where businesses order customized marketing and promotional products including business cards, flyers, stickers, banners, packaging, branded clothing, and office supplies.

Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceMarketplaces

Co-investorsIndico Capital PartnersLince CapitalShilling VCEuropean Investment BankOmnes Capital

C B4cb4.comin

CB4 offers Spotlight, a patented AI software that runs machine learning on brick-and-mortar retailers' POS data to detect in-store physical issues holding back sales.

AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaSNew York City, US

Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalOctopus VenturesPereg VenturesSonae IMOurCrowd

Cheerfycheerfy.comin𝕏

Cheerfy offers self-service kiosks, online ordering, CRM and loyalty programs, and a multi-brand marketplace for restaurants and food service venues.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFoodTechMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSLondon, GB

Co-investorsTechstarsZintinus

Coffee Cloudcoffeecloud.coin𝕏

Coffee Cloud is an IoT and SaaS platform that retrofits existing espresso machines with sensors and cloud-based software to provide real-time monitoring, quality control, and operational insights for independent cafés, coffee chains, and machine manufacturers.

Cloud ComputingIoTSaaSLondon, GB

Co-investorsR/GA VenturesTechstarsXevin Investments Sp. z o.o.

Culinary Agentsculinaryagents.comApr 2015

New York, US

Alice Cheng(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsCorrelation VenturesFemale FoundersRunway Venture PartnersRRE Ventures

Discover Dollardiscoverdollar.comin𝕏

Discover Dollar offers an AI-powered platform that identifies hidden savings, overpayments, and process breakdowns across ERP systems and financial operations.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechBengaluru, IN

Dheemanth Rin

Co-investorsTechstars

EasyWay Technologieseasyway.aiin

Easyway, now part of Duve, provides generative AI agents for the hospitality industry that handle guest communications, reservations, check-ins, and personalized recommendations.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSTel Aviv, IL

Co-investorsTechstars

Epiniumepinium.comin𝕏

Epinium is an AI-powered SaaS platform for e-commerce brands that automates product listing optimization, ad campaign management, and seller growth across Amazon and other digital channels.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceSaaSCamberley, GB

CarlosMiquel

Co-investorsBStartupTechstars

Flowtifyflowtify.dein𝕏

flowtify is a digital quality management platform for multi-site food service, hospitality, and retail operations.

Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechIoTSaaSKöln, DE

Co-investorsHigh Tech GruenderfondsR/GA VenturesTechstarsZintinus

fragPaulfrag-paul.dein𝕏

Web-based HR administration software from Cologne for time tracking, shift and absence planning and payroll.

HR TechKöln, DE

Co-investorsTechstars

Fresh Indexfreshindex.euin

Tsenso develops FreshIndex, a platform for transparency and sustainability in the food sector.

FoodTechIoTSaaSStuttgart, DE

Co-investorsKickstart Innovation

Gofergofer.frinDefunct

Gofer runs a community of qualified temporary staff for kitchen, dining room, and hotel reception roles, with a mobile and web application for scheduling and administrative management of their shifts.

Future of WorkHealthtechHR TechMarketplacesSaaSSèvres, FR

Co-investorsTechstars

GroupRaisegroupraise.comin𝕏Mar 2017

GroupRaise operates an online platform that enables non-profit groups to organize restaurant fundraisers, connecting them with participating restaurants that donate a percentage of sales from group meals back to their causes.

B2B MarketplacesFintechImpact & Social GoodHouston, US

Devin Baptiste(Founder)inPaul Kwiatkowski(Founder)inOtto Valdez(Director)

Co-investorsKapor CapitalMagma PartnersR/GA VenturesTech WildcattersTechstarsZintinus

GuestUguestu.comin𝕏

Guestu is a mobile hotel app platform that enables guest communication with staff, digital check-in with AI-powered identity verification, room service ordering, and access to city guides and activity booking.

SaaSTravel & HospitalityLisbon, PT

Co-investorsTechstarsPortugal Ventures

HeyMojoheymojo.comin

Heymojo provides a curated database of venture capital firms, angels, and investment funds with detailed partner information, enabling founders to filter investors by stage, sector, and check size to improve fundraising outreach.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaSGurgaon, US

Co-investorsTechstars

Hotelherohotelhero.techin𝕏

HotelMinder helps independent and mid-sized hotels optimize their operations through technology solutions and expert guidance, reducing manual tasks and improving revenue management.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSTravel & HospitalityBerlin, DE

Benjamin Verot

Co-investorsTechstars

Hrmonyhrmony.dein𝕏

Hrmony provides a digital platform for managing employee benefits, enabling companies to offer modern compensation packages that integrate seamlessly with payroll and HR systems.

HR TechBerlin, DE

Dennis Ortmann(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstars

Hyrehyrestaff.comin𝕏

Hyre is a staffing platform that connects event organizers with event staff, offering features like online performance reviews and transparent wage rates.

B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSOttawa, CA

Eropa Stein(CEO)in

Co-investorsTechstars

IDEEgetidee.comin

Getidee offers a solution finder tool that recommends authentication approaches based on specific business requirements and use cases.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMunich, DE

Impalaimpala.travelin

The site is an affiliate review guide that ranks and reviews offshore and sweepstakes-model online casinos accepting US players, explaining how coin-based (Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins) gameplay and prize redemption work.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB

Co-investorsHOWZAT PartnersNewfund CapitalTechstarsViola VenturesNFXSpeedinvest

Justsnapjustsnap.coin𝕏

Justsnap provides marketing technology for campaign management and receipt-based proof of purchase validation using machine learning.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail TechBerlin, DE

Ahmet Ünver(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstars

KITROkitro.chin𝕏

KITRO provides an AI-powered food waste tracking system for professional kitchens that automatically measures and reduces food waste without manual logging.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureFoodTechImpact & Social GoodRenens, CH

Naomi MacKenzie(Founder)in

Co-investorsKickstart InnovationSICTICTechstarsZiano VenturesZintinus

KptnCookkptncook.comin

Kptn Cook is a digital platform that provides recipes and cooking guidance to home cooks, helping them prepare healthy meals through visual instructions and tips.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFoodTechBerlin, DE

Alexander Reeg(Founder)inEva Hoefer(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstars

LISNRlisnr.comin𝕏

LISNR is an ultrasonic proximity platform that enables contactless commerce and customer engagement through presence detection, secure authentication, targeted promotions, and gamified loyalty experiences across retail, finance, mobility, and education sectors.

AdTechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechCincinnati, US

Rodney Williams(Founder & CEO)inChris Ridenour(Director)in

BoardNick MacShane(Director)inMonique Idlett(Director)Michael Venerable(Director)

Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalCincyTechCollectivCourtside VenturesJumpstart VenturesMercury Fund+12 more

Matsmartmatsmart.sein

Matsmart is a Swedish online store that sells surplus and short-dated food, beverages, and household and beauty products at discounted prices to consumers.

Circular EconomyE-commerceFoodTech

Karl Andersson(Founder)Ulf Skagerström(Founder)

Co-investorsBlume EquityImpact EngineNorthzone

Optiopayoptiopay.comin

OptioPay offers plug-and-play solutions that let companies reward their existing customers for sharing data and engaging with data-driven, personalized deals.

FintechMarketing TechSaaS

Marcus Börner(Founder & Executive Chairman)in

Co-investorsDvH VenturesRheingau FoundersSeed X

Ordercubeordercube.dein𝕏

Ordercube provides a smart waiter call system for restaurants to improve service quality, optimize revenue, and reduce the impact of staff shortages.

Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechIoTSaaSGrafing b. München, DE

Igor Suslov(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstars

Oriientoriient.mein𝕏

Oriient provides indoor location technology that enables retailers, hospitals, and smart buildings to measure and navigate indoor spaces without requiring dedicated hardware.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTRetail TechTel Aviv, IL

Mickey Balter(CEO, Co-Founder)inAmiram Frish(CTO, Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsF2 Venture CapitalTechstarsFuture Energy VenturesOurCrowd

PAZOgopazo.comin𝕏

Pazo builds mobile-first task management and verification software for frontline workers in retail, facilities, security, and hospitality.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechIoTPropTechRetail TechSaaSDelaware, US

Co-investorsTechstars

Plandayplanday.comin

Planday is a workforce management platform that handles scheduling, employee management, payroll tracking, and team communication for businesses across hospitality, healthcare, retail, and other sectors.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaSLondon, GB

Mikkel Lomholt(Founder)inAnders Frederiksen(Founder)inChristian Brøndum(Founder)

Co-investorsEmblemCreandumIdinvest PartnersMetro GroupRECAPEX

ProtoPixelprotopixel.ioin𝕏

Protopixel provides universal tools and software for multi-protocol lighting control, enabling users to design and integrate lighting systems across wired and wireless platforms.

Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTBarcelona, ES

Daniel Gallardo Grassot(Founder)inSebastian Mealla C.in

Co-investorsTechstars

Reputizereputize.coin𝕏

Reputize is a London-based SaaS platform for hotel online reputation management, guest surveys and review analytics.

Data & InfrastructureLondon, GB

Co-investorsTechstars

RetailQuantretailquant.comin

Munich, DE

Co-investorsTechstars

Sellarsellar.ioin𝕏

Sellar provides a platform for the drinks industry to buy, sell, and distribute beverages without traditional middleman markups.

B2B MarketplacesSaaSLondon, GB

Julian Bourne(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstars

Sensefinitysensefinity.comin𝕏

Sensefinity provides IoT sensors and software analytics for supply chain and logistics visibility, enabling companies to track physical assets, monitor environmental conditions, and prevent losses through real-time monitoring of containers, warehouse materials, and temperature-sensitive goods.

Crypto & Web3IoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLisbon, PT

Co-investorsREDangelsTechstars

Senseisenseirobotics.com

Sensei connects robotics companies with human operators to collect real-world training data at scale.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketplacesRoboticsBoston, US

Anubhav Guha(Founder)inJohn Piotti(Founder)inJoana Rafael(Founder)Nuno Moutinho(Founder)Paulo Carreira(Founder)Vasco Portugal(Founder)

Co-investorsCalibrate VenturesLotus Venture PartnersY CombinatorAlpha Square GroupBright Pixel CapitalNetwork VC+2 more

Senseisensei.techin𝕏Jan 2021

SENSEIDATA develops retail technologies including autonomous and hybrid stores, pods, zero-waste vending cabinets, and AI-driven data systems for the next generation of retail.

AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaSLisbon, PT

Co-investorsBlueCrow CapitalBright Pixel CapitalChamaeleonLince CapitalSonae IMTechstars+3 more

Sentiment Searchsentimentsearch.comin𝕏

Sentiment Search aggregates and analyzes feedback from reviews, social platforms, and delivery platforms to provide competitive benchmarking insights for marketing, operations, and guest experience teams.

Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSLondon, GB

Prithvi Dhanda(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstars

Shopestshopestapp.comin𝕏

Shopest is a Manchester-based location-based shopping app.

Manchester, GB

Co-investorsTechstars

Shoreshore.comin

Shore provides digital process and business management solutions for service providers and retailers, helping them streamline operations and improve efficiency.

Enterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS

Co-investorsBayern KapitalcoparionSenovoTiburon

SOMM'ITsomm-it.comin𝕏

SOMM'IT provides inventory management and stock tracking software for wine and beverage establishments, helping restaurants, bars, and wine caves reduce manual data entry errors and streamline inventory operations through a dedicated mobile app integrated with point-of-sale systems.

FoodTechRetail TechSaaSBordeaux, FR

Co-investorsTechstars

TrakBartrakbar.comin𝕏

Trakbar is a business intelligence platform for bar and hospitality operators that provides real-time analytics, inventory forecasting, and staff performance monitoring.

Data & InfrastructureRetail TechSaaSZagreb, HR

Co-investorsTechstars

tsensotsenso.comin𝕏

tsenso develops FreshIndex, a platform that uses spectroscopy and data analysis to increase transparency and sustainability in the food sector.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureFoodTechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSStuttgart, DE

Dr. Matthias Brunner(Founder, Managing Partner)inProf. Dr. Christian Fleck(Founder, Head of R&D)in

Co-investorsTechstars

Untienotsuntienots.comin𝕏acquired by Eagle Eye

Eagle Eye provides an AI-powered platform for retailers to run loyalty programs, promotions, and 1-to-1 personalization by capturing and using first-party customer data.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail Tech

Whole Surpluswholesurplus.comin𝕏

WholeSurplus provides AI-powered waste management and circular economy solutions for producers, distributors, retailers, and consumers.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyClimate TechIstanbul, TR

Co-investorsTechstars2.12 AngelsMetro Group

Yoyo Walletyoyowallet.com

Mobile payment and loyalty platform, powering apps such as the Caffe Nero app in the UK and Ireland.

Co-investorsFirestartrMetro GroupWoodford Investment Management

zenchefzenchef.comin𝕏

Zenchef operates a hospitality technology platform that helps restaurants manage reservations and guest relationships.

Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSParis, FR

Co-investorsEdenred VenturesKima VenturesTechstarsXAngeElaiaPSG Equity

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Exits · 2

1 IPOs · 1 acquisitions

SezzleNASDAQ: SEZLUntienotsacq. by Eagle Eye

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has LeadX Capital Partners made?
LeadX Capital Partners has 61 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
What stage does LeadX Capital Partners invest at?
LeadX Capital Partners invests at the Growth stage.
What is LeadX Capital Partners's typical check size?
LeadX Capital Partners typically writes checks of $43.2M.
What sectors does LeadX Capital Partners focus on?
LeadX Capital Partners focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, HR Tech, IoT, Marketplaces, Retail Tech, Robotics, SaaS.
Where is LeadX Capital Partners located?
LeadX Capital Partners is headquartered in Munich, DE.
Who does LeadX Capital Partners co-invest with?
LeadX Capital Partners most often shares deals with Techstars, R/GA Ventures, Bright Pixel Capital, among 64 tracked co-investors.

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