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Start-ups
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MEINE ERDE
MEINE ERDENatural burial technology
In the cycle of life, our planet has been transforming organisms into soil for millions of years, creating new life. Thanks to green technology and with the help of microorganisms, MEINE ERDE transforms the human body into soil in 40 days, making it part of the natural cycle.
Industry
Funeral ServicesIn the HGDF portfolio since
2024Management
Pablo Metz, Max Hüsch -
StrollMe
StrollMeThe flexible subscription for strollers & children’s bikes
Not every newborn needs a new stroller. It doesn’t take long for strollers to fall into disuse. For parents who only want to use a stroller as long as they need it, StrollMe offers a resource-saving sharing and recycling system.
Industry
Circular EconomyIn the HGDF portfolio since
2023Management
Sebastian Reichelt, Timon Beutel -
Blue Farm
Blue FarmThe new world of plant-based drinks
Blue Farm offers plant-based milk powder with little packaging on a flexible subscription basis for a vegan diet.
Industry
Vegan foodIn the HGDF portfolio since
2022Management
Katia Pott, Phillip von Have -
Jobmatch.me
Jobmatch.meRapid job placement without the red tape
Jobmatch quickly and easily arranges jobs for everyone from truck drivers to logistics, care and service personnel. No need for CVs, paperwork or time-consuming red tape. That way jobs and job seekers are matched within a few minutes.
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vetevo
vetevoBetter health care for animals
vetevo helps pet owners provide daily health care for their pets through a variety of products plus the advice features on the vetevo app. Vetevo's in-house laboratory specializes in worm and parasite testing.
Industry
Veterinary medicineIn the HGDF portfolio since
2019Management
Felix Röllecke, Mareile Wölwer -
Wellster
WellsterPreventive health care without seeing a doctor
Emotional obstacles prevent many patients from seeing their doctors. Wellster deals with men and women’s taboo problems, as well as mental and dermatological health problems, through medication and OTC products not requiring a visit to the doctor.
Industry
HealthcareIn the HGDF portfolio since
2020Management
Nico Hribernik, Dr. Manuel Nothelfer -
Heartbeat
HeartbeatEfficient treatment ensures satisfied patients
Heartbeat enables healthcare institutions, funding bodies, medical technology and pharmaceutical companies to evaluate how treatments affect people's quality of life. The system is based on digitized questionnaires filled in by patients.
Industry
HealthcareIn the HGDF portfolio since
2020Management
Yannik Schreckenberger, Dr. med. Valerie Kirchberger -
Wunderflats
WunderflatsPlatform for temporary stays in furnished accommodation
Wunderflats is a platform for temporary furnished accommodation in cities including Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf and Paris. For living, working or studying, at Wunderflats accommodation seekers will find a range of offers in contemporary digital form, backed up by quick and easy processes.
Industry
Apartment rentalIn the HGDF portfolio since
2020Management
Jan Hase, Arkadi Jampolski -
Amperecloud
AmperecloudPlatform for solar plant operation
ampere.cloud provides operators with software and also, if required, their own Amperecloud hardware. Automated business processes ensure greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Industry
Renewable energiesIn the HGDF portfolio since
2021Management
Florian Strunck, Erik Nitschke, Frederik Merz -
Lendis
LendisFlexible renting of office equipment
Lendis supplies offices and home offices with modern office equipment. As well as furniture, the range includes technical equipment such as laptops, smart phones and monitors.
Industry
Office equipmentIn the HGDF portfolio since
2021Management
Julius Bolz, Stavros Papadopoulos -
Mimi
MimiHearing means quality of life
Mimi offers hearing tests plus a B2B app for audio devices to adapt people’s individual listening experience to their own hearing ability, especially designed for those with (slight) hearing impairment.
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