Speedinvest
European venture capital manager investing in technology companies.
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Company facts
- Official name
- Speedinvest GmbH
- Entity type
- COMPANY
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Austria
- Company size
- 50–200
- Market role
- Private Equity, VC & Investor
- Official website
- speedinvest.com
What Speedinvest does
The firm raises closed-end alternative investment funds from qualified limited partners, deploys this capital into technology companies, supports portfolio growth and realises value through exits, secondary transactions and continuation vehicles. It creates value through investment selection, portfolio construction, follow-on capital and an international operating footprint. Revenue derives from fund-management fees and performance-linked carried interest.
Category differentiation
Speedinvest is a regulated venture-capital fund manager, not a technology software vendor or a startup accelerator. It invests in portfolio companies rather than selling technology products to consumers.
Strategic context
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Speedinvest GmbH is a Vienna-headquartered venture-capital firm and licensed alternative investment fund manager founded in 2011. It invests in technology companies across Europe and operates from offices in Vienna, Berlin, London, Paris, Munich and Abu Dhabi. The firm manages flagship venture funds, follow-on co-investment capital and continuation vehicles. Speedinvest earns recurring fund-management fees from limited-partner commitments and carried interest from realised portfolio gains. Its customers are institutional and corporate limited partners, family-office and other qualified investors allocating capital to European technology venture funds; its portfolio companies receive investment capital and operating support.
Company news briefing
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Vienna-based venture capital firm Speedinvest has capitalised on the European AI sector, securing major exits with the acquisition of its portfolio company Ona by OpenAI and the sale of Emmi AI to Mistral. Expanding its early-stage investments, the firm also led a €3.1 million pre-seed funding round for Berlin-based industrial AI startup Kyrok.
Business model & monetisation
The firm monetises through recurring management fees charged to alternative investment funds and performance-based carried interest on realised investment gains. It also manages follow-on co-investment pools and continuation vehicles, which extend fee-bearing assets under management and provide liquidity pathways for mature portfolio holdings.
- Flagship venture fund management
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- Investment performance participation
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- Follow-on co-investment capital management
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- Continuation-vehicle management
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Products & capabilities
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Recent recorded signals
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Berlin VC Investors Flock to Gipsdreieck for Informal Networking
Venture Capital · Recorded impact score: 1/5
This article explores why the Gipsdreieck (Gips Triangle) in Berlin-Mitte has become a popular hangout for venture capital investors and startup founders. It describes the area's relaxed, neighborhood atmosphere, with cafes, restaurants, and bars like Contadino, Milch Halle, and Hackbarth's, where informal networking and deal-making happen naturally. The article features quotes from investors like Christoph Klink (Antler), Franziska Oschmann (Speedinvest), and Elisabeth Ziv (Hightech-Gründerfonds), who appreciate the mix of work and leisure, the low-key vibe, and the sense of community. It highlights that despite its growing popularity, the area retains a bohemian charm, attracting both wealthy professionals and those seeking alternative culture. The piece also notes the high rents and the shift towards a more affluent crowd, but maintains that the Gipsdreieck still offers a unique blend of business and counterculture, making it a prime spot for venture capital networking in Berlin.
- The Gipsdreieck is a popular networking spot for Berlin's VC community.
- VC firms like Antler, Hightech-Gründerfonds, and Cherry Ventures have offices near the Gipsdreieck.
ARX Robotics expands to Poland and Austria
Defense Technology · Recorded impact score: 2/5
The Munich-based defense-tech company ARX Robotics announced its expansion into Poland during the MSPO defense fair in Kielce. The company has established a Polish entity and plans to build a permanent headquarters with training, maintenance, and technical support facilities. Investments in the double-digit millions are planned, along with the creation of highly qualified jobs. This marks Poland as ARX Robotics' fourth market, making it active in three of Europe's top five defense markets. Additionally, the company founded ARX Robotics Austria in Innsbruck to handle local business and administrative processes. The company operates in Ukraine, where its GEREON unmanned ground vehicles are deployed. ARX Robotics employs around 300 people in Munich, Berlin, London, and Kyiv.
- ARX Robotics announced expansion into Poland at the MSPO defense fair.
- A Polish subsidiary has been founded with plans for a permanent headquarters.
Berlin AI Startup Kyrok Raises €3.1M Pre-Seed for Supply Chain OS
Enterprise AI · Recorded impact score: 2/5
Kyrok, a Berlin-based industrial AI startup, has secured €3.1 million in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Speedinvest, with participation from Arve Capital and several angel investors. Founded in 2025 by Daniel Hofinger and Lukas Bierfreund, Kyrok develops an AI operating system for supply chain management in the European pharmaceutical and chemical mid-market. The platform overlays existing ERP systems to streamline processes like customer service and order capture, with plans for production planning and procurement. The company claims it captures over 80% of complex orders error-free and provides significant time savings. The funding will be used to expand the platform, develop new modules, and grow the Berlin team.
- Kyrok raised €3.1 million in a pre-seed round led by Speedinvest.
- Kyrok develops an AI operating system for supply chain management in pharma and chemical industries.
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Questions about Speedinvest
What is Speedinvest?
Speedinvest is an Austrian venture-capital firm and licensed alternative investment fund manager investing in technology companies.
Who uses Speedinvest?
Qualified limited partners invest through its funds, while technology founders and portfolio companies receive investment capital and support.
How does Speedinvest make money?
It earns fund-management fees and carried interest from realised gains on portfolio investments.
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