Investment Team
Marketplaces & Consumer
We back startups who are shaping the future across B2B and B2C at the intersection of marketplaces, eCommerce 2.0 and consumer subscriptions. You really want our attention? Throw in some network effects - the driver behind the digital platforms that are redefining our everyday lives.
Every market requires its own approach. For some, a vertically integrated, direct-to-consumer subscription model is best. Others are better suited to a network effects-driven platform. What didn’t start as a platform may become one over time. That’s why we play the long game.
Our team’s knowledge, networks and operational expertise are yours to help you meet the moment and build the must-have technologies of tomorrow.
Initial ticket size
€200K - 2M
We invest in
Pre-Seed and Seed stage startups
Networks you need
Once a year, our renowned Marketplace Conference brings together hundreds of marketplace founders and leaders in one space. Meet the people with the know-how and networks needed to take your marketplace business to the next level.
Follow-on funding
Our support doesn't end with one investment – we follow on and introduce you to top-tier investors at Series A, B and beyond. Our portfolio has raised €1B+ in follow-on from the likes of KPCB, DST, Tencent, Northzone, Mubadala, Goldman Sachs and SoftBank.
Strength in numbers
Drawing on a strong entrepreneurial and investment track record of 30+ years and 80+ companies, we know how to build a successful marketplace. Our advisory board of seasoned investors, marketplace operators and founders are also on-hand to support you from day one.
“It was so clear and gratifying that Speedinvest had high conviction in Fertifa’s vision and team from the start. The firm's deep expertise and collective years' of experience in both health and fintech means they're the ideal fit for us and our ambitions. Additionally, their culture of "ride or die" support, hustle and no BS makes us incredibly grateful to count them as a partner.”
Director, Fertifa
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Our follow-on network
We partner with top international funds to help secure the capital you need to scale.
Venture Partners & Advisory Board
Industry experts at your disposal.
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The Marketplace Conference
Entrepreneurs, experts and investors unite to share insights into what it takes to build a successful marketplace business. The world's largest marketplace-focused conference attracts hundreds of attendees and dozens of top speakers to Berlin each year, and even more join us online.
“If you have any interest in marketplaces, this is hands-down the conference with the best attendees, content, and speakers in the world. I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”
Josh Breinlinger, Jackson Square Ventures
From The Blog
How To Evaluate Your Business Idea in Just Five Minutes
Speedinvest's Philip Specht and Sameer Singh share how to evaluate your marketplace business idea in just five minutes using their revamped network effects scorecard.
Full Stack Marketplace: Layers You Can Add On Top of Your Marketplace
Speedinvest's Maximilian Wilhelm discusses the full stack marketplace with exclusive insights from experts, like Pete Flint, Charlotte Cadé, Yann Ranchere, and more.
Discover more articles like these on the Speedinvest Blog
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“Using tech to disrupt the old school bulk supply chain isn’t an obvious VC case, but Speedinvest never shied away from the challenge. They were the first institutional VC to back us and have been instrumental in helping us secure the additional follow on we need to scale. Thanks to their support, we’re now working with more than 2,500 companies across Germany and planning our expansion across Europe.”
Founder & CEO, Schüttflix
"As one of our very first investors, Speedinvest has played a significant role in shaping our company’s growth path, from helping us hire top talent to being invaluable sparring partners. They have also actively introduced us to top-tier follow-on investors, helping us to successfully raise additional funding.”
Founder & Managing Director, CoachHub
“Since the early days of TIER, Mathias and the Marketplaces & Consumer team has been incredibly supportive and share our vision ‘To change mobility for good.’ Speedinvest has been instrumental in getting us in front of the right investors and helping us to secure significant follow-on funding quickly.”
CEO & Co-Founder, TIER Mobility
“When we raised our first, institutional Seed round, Speedinvest was a natural choice: Building a SaaS-enabled B2B marketplace, we couldn’t think of a better long-term, strategic partner. They believed in our vision before it was mainstream and share our belief that technology is the most powerful weapon we have in the fight for our planet’s future.”
Co-Founder, Planetly