Speedinvest
Vienna · Pre-Seed–Growth · 64 people tracked
Investment thesis
Speedinvest backs visionary companies across multiple investment verticals with deep sector expertise. The firm leads the majority of initial investments with long-term capital commitment and provides comprehensive growth support through an extensive global network. The investment approach emphasizes early conviction, follow-on capacity, and sustained backing from seed through pre-IPO stages.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 64 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 17 of 60 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×10Enterprise Software ×10SaaS ×7Developer Tools ×4Cloud Computing ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3Fintech ×3HR Tech ×3
HQs:United States×3France×2United Kingdom×2Germany×1Estonia×1Pakistan×1
Investments · 60 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCandidately is a software platform providing AI-powered tools and infrastructure for staffing agencies, including an AI resume builder, candidate search, talent marketplace, and client portal. The company serves staffing firms and recruiters seeking to modernize workflows beyond traditional email and spreadsheet-based processes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSNew York City, US
Jan Alexander Jedlinski(Founder/CEO)inBenjamin Bartakovics(Co-founder & CPO)inJan Jedlinski(Co-founder & CEO)Daniel-Phillip Bartakovics(Co-founder & CMO/CDO)
Actiondesk provides a platform that combines spreadsheet-like ease of use with business intelligence capabilities, allowing users to centralize and analyze live data.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Jonathan Parisot(Founder)in
Qovery provides a Kubernetes platform that runs in customers' own cloud environments, allowing engineering teams to manage infrastructure through policy-based controls rather than manual administration. The platform enables both human engineers and AI agents to deploy applications with consistent RBAC, compliance, and audit capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareParis, FR
Romaric PhilogeneMorgan Perry
Forward Earth develops embedded software that enables partners to offer carbon management solutions to their customers, helping them measure, report, and reduce emissions in products and supply chains using AI technologies.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechSaaS
Mimic provides enterprise ransomware and cyber extortion defense software for large organizations. The platform detects and deflects ransomware attacks earlier than traditional security approaches.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
MindsDB builds open-source infrastructure for AI-augmented analytics and data work, enabling users to interact with their data through natural language. The platform serves data engineers, analysts, and SQL users who want to leverage AI as a collaborative partner without moving their data.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Adam Carrigan(Co-founder & COO)inJorge Torres(Co-founder & CEO)in
Packhelp is a B2B platform for designing and ordering custom sustainable packaging with 3D design tools, supplier vetting, and flexible fulfillment options including warehousing and pay-later financing. The company serves e-commerce brands, DTC businesses, and product companies across various industries.
Circular EconomyDirect to ConsumerE-commerce<UNKNOWN>
Planetly provides a platform for managing data governance, consent, and compliance across global privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and others. The platform helps organizations collect, govern, and use data while maintaining regulatory compliance and demonstrating accountability to customers and authorities.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Runware provides a unified API platform that aggregates AI models across image, video, audio, 3D, and language tasks from multiple providers, offering lower-cost inference through custom hardware and billing infrastructure. The service targets developers and teams building AI features who need simple model switching and pay-as-you-go pricing without long-term commitments.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper Tools
Simbel provides an administration and management system for corporate training programs, covering request handling, scheduling, delivery, and compliance reporting. It serves HR and learning teams to automate training operations and track organizational learning impact.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Solvo is an AI-powered platform for freight forwarding and logistics operations. The company applies artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize logistics processes and deliver measurable business impact for freight operators.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainLondon, GB
Tenyks develops a Visual Intelligence Platform that processes and extracts actionable insights from large collections of visual data and assets. The platform serves organizations seeking to convert visual data into strategic assets for decision-making and competitive advantage.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechCambridge, GB
Botty Dimanov(Founder)in<UNKNOWN>
AI-powered image generation platform that learns a brand's visual style from sample images and generates on-brand illustrations, variations, and animated assets. Serves creative teams, designers, and companies seeking to scale visual content production while maintaining style consistency.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
Tranched provides on-chain securitisation infrastructure that enables loan originators to tokenise and distribute loans to institutional investors through smart contracts. The platform automates regulatory reporting, loan assignment, and payment waterfall management for fintech originators and institutional investors in credit markets.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Tuum provides a modular, API-first core banking platform that enables financial institutions and fintechs to launch digital financial services rapidly and with high flexibility. The platform serves large multinational banks, emerging fintech companies, and SMEs seeking to modernize their banking technology infrastructure.
Cloud ComputingFintechSaaSTallinn, EE
Ove Kreison(Chief Product & Technology Officer & Co-founder)Rivo Uibo(Chief Business Officer & Co-founder)Jan Lakspere(Lending Product Manager & Co-founder)Jüri Kirme(Core Banking Product Manager & Co-founder)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Speedinvest invest at?
- Speedinvest invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What is Speedinvest's typical check size?
- Speedinvest typically writes checks of $5.7M – $34.2M.
- What sectors does Speedinvest focus on?
- Speedinvest focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Fintech, Healthtech, Marketplaces.
- Where is Speedinvest located?
- Speedinvest is headquartered in Vienna, AT.
- Does Speedinvest lead rounds?
- Yes, Speedinvest leads investment rounds.
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