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Speedinvest News
In 2011, Steve Jobs walked off stage for the last time, Netflix fumbled its initial pivot from DVDs to streaming, social media was a fresh force for good in politics, Google+ was ready to take on Facebook (hehe)… and Speedinvest was born in Vienna.
Wow, have things changed!
Austria’s startup ecosystem is now on fire. Specialization is the future of VC in Europe. And early-stage funding cycles continue to evolve. Through all the changes, we’ve managed to survive and thrive… together! But it’s only our relationships with YOU - our founders, friends and partners - that have made this crazy ride possible.
What’s next? Keep reading… and let’s keep kicking a$$!

Austria’s first unicorns hint at a bright future for startups
Austria’s first unicorns hint at a bright future for startups
In this Financial Times special report on the Austrian startup scene, Oliver Holle talks about how, even though local funding remains limited, the ecosystem is growing and attracting more international investment.
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Specialization is becoming the key to VC
Specialization is becoming the key to VC
Our sector-focused investment strategy is at the core of how we operate. Now, increased competition is driving many European VCs to adopt a similar specialization model.
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The new early-stage funding cycle
The new early-stage funding cycle
At the end of 2020, we shared how Europe’s early-stage funding cycle was changing and predicted what might happen next. A year later, were we right?
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Portfolio News
Bitpanda triples valuation in five months to $4.1 billion
Bitpanda triples valuation in five months to $4.1 billion
Cryptocurrency trading platform Bitpanda raised $263 million in a fresh round of funding, valuing the company at $4.1 billion.
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Adverity closes $120 million to continue targeting post-cookie data
Adverity closes $120 million to continue targeting post-cookie data
Vienna-based marketing analytics startup Adverity has raised $120 million in an equity funding round led by SoftBank Group Corp.’s Vision Fund 2, helping it to tap growing demand for consumer data.
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CoachHub secures $80 million to democratize coaching
CoachHub secures $80 million to democratize coaching
CoachHub – the world’s leading digital coaching platform – has raised $80 million in Series B2 funding, increasing total Series B capital to $110 million.
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ShopUp raises $75 million in Bangladesh’s largest funding
ShopUp raises $75 million in Bangladesh’s largest funding
ShopUp, a startup that is digitizing neighborhood stores in Bangladesh, has raised $75 million in a new financing round that is also the largest in the South Asian market.
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New Investments
Tulipshare is turning investors into changemakers
Tulipshare is turning investors into changemakers
Tulipshare is a brand new activist investment platform that empowers individuals to make a positive change within some of the biggest household-name companies in the world like Apple, Amazon and Coca-Cola.
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From our Blog
Building Your First Growth Model
Building Your First Growth Model
Growth models allow you to predict user behavior and growth, as well as prioritize your product and marketing roadmaps.
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Athletes often have coaches guiding them on their journey to become better versions of themselves and making them more successful. Who’s your coach?
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Partner Events
21 September, 15:00 CEST Everything about why you should work with corporates by Female Founders
21 September, 15:00 CEST Everything about why you should work with corporates by Female Founders
You’re the founder of a tech startup and thinking about collaborating with a corporate or you have started targeting enterprises but feel like you want to know how to get past the gatekeepers? Then this session is perfect for you!
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Including a talk from our Taylor Anderson on “Redefining the Diversity Hire,” this full day of talks, panels and workshops offers an opportunity to expand your knowledge, learn from the experts in your industry and network with other tech professionals in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Careers in Tech
Portfolio & Speedinvest Jobs Board
Portfolio & Speedinvest Jobs Board
Speedinvest and our portfolio of startups are always hiring exceptional talent! Browse open jobs to find your next career move.
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Spotlight Open Positions
See you next month!
Speedinvest is one of Europe’s most active early-stage investors, with more than €500m+ AUM and offices in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, Vienna and San Francisco. Our focused investment teams partner with founders building Consumer Tech, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Fintech, Industrial Tech, Marketplaces, and SaaS startups. 
Each of our portfolio companies also has full access to our in-house Platform+ team of operational experts who provide tailored growth marketing, people (HR), US business development, and networking support throughout every stage of their journeys.
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