Speed Invest

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

January, 2024

AUM

$775 M

Location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Speedinvest is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. The firm is led by a team of experienced investors and industry experts who focus on providing not just capital but also operational support to startups. Speedinvest differentiates itself by leveraging its deep industry knowledge and extensive network to help companies scale efficiently.

The firm invests in a variety of sectors including AI, ClimateTech, Fintech, HealthTech, and DeepTech. Speedinvest typically writes checks ranging from $200k to $3M, focusing on early-stage investments from Seed to Series B. The firm has a strong presence in Europe, with investments across multiple countries including Germany, France, and the UK. Notable funds include the Initial Factor Speed Invest Fund, which closed in 2023.

Speedinvest's portfolio includes companies like Bitpanda - a digital investment platform, Moove - a mobility fintech, and GoStudent - an online tutoring platform. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to supporting innovative solutions across various industries.

Industry

Consumer Products Fintech Marketing and Advertising Software Travel Consumer Services (B2C) Education Edtech Electronics Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Real Estate Robotics Security Sports/SportsTech Telecommunications Transportation Energy LegalTech HealthTech

Speed Invest Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Initial Factor Speed Invest Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Fintech Marketing and Advertising Software Travel Consumer Services (B2C) Education Edtech Electronics Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Real Estate Robotics Security Sports/SportsTech Telecommunications Transportation Energy LegalTech HealthTech	Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe	$1-5 m	—	January 2023

Contacts

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Stefan Klestil Partner

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FAQs about Speed Invest

Is Speed Invest a venture capital or private equity firm?

Speed Invest is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $5-10 m.

Where is Speed Invest located?

Speed Invest is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

When was Speed Invest founded?

Speed Invest was founded in 2024.

What sectors and industries does Speed Invest invest in?

Speed Invest invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Fintech, Marketing and Advertising, Software, Travel, Consumer Services (B2C), Education, Edtech, Electronics, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Robotics, Security, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Energy, LegalTech, HealthTech.

What is Speed Invest geographical focus of investments?

Speed Invest invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Speed Invest typically invest in?

Speed Invest invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Speed Invest investment?

Speed Invest usually invests $5-10 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Speed Invest?

Speed Invest has around $775m assets under management.

What are the contacts of Speed Invest?

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