sproof earns Recognition at the EY Scale-Up Award 2025

We’re excited to share that sproof, a valued portfolio company of the European Super Angels Club (ESAC), reached a significant milestone at this year’s prestigious EY Scale-Up Award. The company received special recognition in the “Software & Digital Transformation” category. Additionally, it was named a finalist in the highly sought-after “Spin-Off of the Year 2025” category.
Blockpit wins EY Scale-Up Award 2025

Blockpit wins EY Scale-Up of the Year 2025

On Wednesday, June 4th, the renowned auditing and consulting organization EY awarded the EY Scale-Up Award in Austria for the fourth time. This prestigious award, alongside the associated program, supports and promotes promising Austrian startup and scale-up companies on their growth journey. This year, Blockpit took home the overall victory and won "Scale-Up of the Year 2025," while Ribbon Bio was named "Rising Star of the Year 2025." 
Blockpit in the Startup Report 2025 Fundraising Wisdom from the Crypto Frontier

Blockpit in the Startup Report 2025: Fundraising Wisdom from the Crypto Frontier 

After raising over €3 million in 2023, the sproof has now secured a new growth-oriented loan from aws, supported by Raiffeisen Salzburg. This strategic financing move effectively doubles the company’s equity base, allowing sproof to scale faster and strengthen its market position both domestically and abroad. 
sproof Secures Growth Funding – On Track to Become a European Leader in Digital Signatures Featured Image

sproof secures funding from aws supported by Raiffeisen Salzburg

After raising over €3 million in 2023, the sproof has now secured a new growth-oriented loan from aws, supported by Raiffeisen Salzburg. This strategic financing move effectively doubles the company’s equity base, allowing sproof to scale faster and strengthen its market position both domestically and abroad. 
Monkee Featured in Forbes Pioneering the Save Now, Buy Later Movement Featured Image

Monkee Featured in Forbes: Pioneering the Save Now, Buy Later Movement

Monkee has been featured in Forbes as a pioneer of the Save Now, Buy Later (SNBL) movement. A powerful and timely response to the growing concerns around credit-fueled consumption.
Ahoi Kapptn! Accelerates Innovation in Racing with ROTAX TRAX

Ahoi Kapptn! Accelerates Innovation in Racing with ROTAX TRAX

One of our esteemed portfolio companies, Ahoi Kapptn!, has once again demonstrated its commitment to technological innovation. This time, the Salzburg-based digital studio has entered the world of motorsport data with ROTAX TRAX, a powerful new mobile platform developed in partnership with ROTAX.
Monkee SaveSmart – Monkee partners with VVRB

Monkee SaveSmart – Monkee partners with VVRB

Monkee and the Vereinigte Volksbank Raiffeisenbank eG launch Monkee SaveSmart – a savings solution with interest that promotes conscious consumption and financial independence as an alternative to credit.

Blockpit: Elevator Ventures Investment and the Path to Expansion

The European Super Angels Club is excited to highlight the latest achievement of Blockpit, one of our portfolio companies specializing in cryptocurrency tax compliance. The Austrian startup, founded by Florian Wimmer, Gerd Karlhuber, Magnus Berchtold, Vladimir Tosovic and Tom Buchsteiner has successfully secured a multi-million investment from Elevator Ventures, the venture capital fund of Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI).

Blockpit Wins BTC Echo Community Award 2025 for Taxation Software

The BTC Echo Community Award is a significant industry recognition, highlighting excellence in cryptocurrency-related services. This year, Blockpit, a portfolio company of the European Super Angels Club (ESAC), secured first place in the Taxation Software category for the second consecutive year.

Fretello Achieves New 12-Month Record in Trials

Fretello, one of our valued portfolio companies, has achieved a new 12-month record in trials! The innovative guitar learning app is demonstrating its growing appeal and effectiveness along their way after its restructuring efforts. This milestone showcases the resilience of the company and indicates a promising future ahead for Fretello. 

Ahoi Kapptn! Welcomes Sulejman Ganibegovic – A Gamechanger for the Future of Digital Product Development

As part of the European Super Angels Club (ESAC) portfolio, Ahoi Kapptn! is making waves in the world of digital product development. We are excited to announce that the innovative company has brought a new strategic partner on board: Sulejman "Sule" Ganibegovic.

Homeppl’s Acquisition by Thirdfort: Celebrating a Significant Exit for ESAC

At the European Super Angels Club (ESAC), we are excited to announce a major milestone for one of our portfolio companies. Homeppl has joined Thirdfort, a leader in client due diligence (CDD) solutions. This acquisition is a proud exit for ESAC but opens a new chapter. ESAC will be part of the journey as the remaining part of Homeppl’s business will rebrand as Fraud Finder.