Minimist raises €350k in a pre-seed funding round led by Hanno Lippitsch and Michael Pötscher to enhance their machine-learning platform for second-hand e-commerce.
Amount Raised
€350,000
Round Type
Pre-Seed
ViennaE CommerceRetailMachine LearningInvestors
Description
Minimist, a Vienna-based machine-learning startup, has raised €350k in a pre-seed funding round aimed at transforming second-hand e-commerce. The funds will be used to further develop their platform and partner with more retailers across Europe.
Quick answer
Minimist raised €350,000 in a Pre-Seed round, dated January 15, 2025. Investors: Matthias Heimbeck, Sebastian Sessler, Duit Family Office, Vienna Planet Fund, Hanno Lippitsch and Michael Pötscher. Minimist is based in Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
- How much did Minimist raise?
- Minimist raised €350,000 in a Pre-Seed round on January 15, 2025.
- Who invested in Minimist?
- Matthias Heimbeck, Sebastian Sessler, Duit Family Office, Vienna Planet Fund, Hanno Lippitsch and Michael Pötscher are named as investors in this round.
- What does Minimist do?
- Minimist is a Vienna-based machine-learning startup co-founded in 2024 by Stephan Hofmann and Henrik Feldt.
- Where is Minimist based and how big is it?
- Minimist is based in Vienna, Vienna, Austria. Fundz records about 5 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Minimist?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Minimist. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in E Commerce and Retail around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Minimist that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Package.ai raised $14M (Series A) on January 21, 2025.
- Metric raised $8.4M (Series A) on February 27, 2025.
- Fibbl raised $3.1M (Seed) on February 26, 2025.
- Perfect raised $23M (Seed) on February 25, 2025.
- HanesBrands raised $1.1B (Debt Financing) on February 21, 2025.
- Rare Rabbit raised $6M (Funding Round) on February 17, 2025.
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