

Backing outstanding founders and non-obvious opportunities
We are the first backer of outstanding entrepreneurs and non-obvious opportunities in Europe. We support you with our own expertise and the continent’s strongest network of entrepreneurial private investors.
Invested in DeepL
Invested in Jaroslaw
DeepL is a technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence for languages. Based in Cologne, Germany, the company was founded by the team who started Linguee. Under the leadership of Yaroslaw Kutylowski, DeepL developed a new translation engine based on neural networks and has since become the undisputed global leader in language translation, servicing 24 languages, including many European languages, as well as Japanese and Chinese (Mandarin). To date more than a billion people have used the services of DeepL.
Invested in SumUp
Invested in Marc-Alexander
Since 2012, SumUp has worked towards its vision of a world where independent small business owners can take the hassle out of getting paid, and focus on doing what they love. We at btov Partners have backed Marc-Alexander and the other co-founders from the earliest stages and share their vision of providing powerful and affordable tools to businesses of all sizes. In 2020 SumUp further expanded its full product suite and payment solution by launching Invoicing, Gift Cards, and Mobile Payments, offering even more ways for small businesses to engage with and delight their customers.
Invested in Ledgy
Invested in Ben, Yoko & Timo
Ledgy believes that entrepreneurship is the main driver of positive change in the world. That is why they build beautiful and intuitive software for startups, helping them be more successful.
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