// Schöne Töchter Investment track record
Our Track Record
Schöne Töchter GmbH has a long-standing history of investing in innovation and actively guiding companies along their growth path. Our extensive exit and divestment history showcases a diverse portfolio: from software and tech services to marketing agencies and cutting-edge startups. Each venture has enriched our ecosystem, driving an ongoing exchange of know-how and building lasting synergies. Our commitment to partnership remains central to our approach—often lasting well beyond the successful completion of an exit.
Multimedia.de (1995) - Reutlingen
Multimedia.de: A premier portal and directory for internet, technology, and media offerings within the German-speaking region. It consolidated news, services, freelancer opportunities, and insights on digital topics, serving as a central information hub and platform for the early German-speaking internet scene and online world. Through this approach, Multimedia.de established itself as one of the first industry-specific platforms for the German digital economy.
Webchat.de (1996) - Reutlingen
Webchat.de: A central chat directory and portal for German-speaking communities, providing users with a clear overview and direct access to topic-specific channels and groups. Webchat.de established itself as the leading directory for chat communities across the German-speaking web
Metropolis (1996) - Tübingen
Founded in August 1996, Metropolis was a German-speaking online community and one of the earliest attempts to build a social platform in the burgeoning DACH internet scene—long before the era of Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.
The platform aimed to fuse communication, creativity, and culture in a digital environment. Featuring chats with integrated group discussions and visual elements, it served as a pioneer for today’s messaging apps and community platforms like Discord.
Another standout feature of the online community was 'Meinewelt' (MyWorld), which allowed users to design their own homepages without any prior technical knowledge. This was an early iteration of the personalized profiles now standard on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or LinkedIn.
With over 1.5 million registered members, Metropolis.de was one of the largest German online communities of the late 1990s. As a social media and online community pioneer at the turn of the millennium, the platform anticipated many ideas and features that have since become industry standards.
RRsoft Systemhaus (1999) - Reutlingen
RRsoff GmbH specialized in the development of bespoke software for business processes, information processing, and system integration within the SME sector, with an early focus on web technologies. Products such as CyberOffice and CyberDesk supported clients in HR, finance, sales, field service, communication, and data management (PIM).
21TORR Archives (2007) - Reutlingen
21TORR Archives was established as a spin-off to connect illustrators, photographers, and videographers with leading content stock platforms such as iStockphoto and Getty Images. The company distributed photos, illustrations, and videos as stock content on a global scale. Its business model was built on the emerging microstock market, offering licensable content at highly competitive prices for a worldwide audience.
Independent Collectors (2008) - Berlin
Independent Collectors is a global community and online platform dedicated to collectors of contemporary art. With over 6,000 members across more than 50 countries, it provides an exclusive space for the exchange, presentation, and discovery of private collections. A cornerstone of the platform is the annual BMW Art Guide, which features over 300 publicly accessible private collections worldwide. Since late 2023, Independent Collectors has been part of the NZZ media group, further strengthening its position within a growing international art network.
Dorten Studios (2009) - Berlin
Dorten Studios is an independent creative agency with offices in Stuttgart and Berlin. For over 20 years, the agency has guided brands through cultural and economic transformations to create authentic, sustainable, and impactful communication. Their focus lies on cultural branding, bridging the gap between brands, societal relevance, and long-term impact. Dorten Studios collaborates with prestigious clients such as Daimler Truck, ProWST, and Tricolage, providing creative, conceptual, and strategic advisory support for their projects.
Commerce21 (2009) - Reutlingen
Commerce21 is a German agency specializing in B2B2C e-commerce solutions. The company supports businesses in designing, optimizing, and operating online stores, with a clear focus on building and scaling efficient direct digital sales channels.
Divello (2010) - Frankfurt
Divello is a specialized company in the field of travel web development and technology. In addition to providing booking platforms such as Urlaubskapitaen.de and Hotel-Lobby.de, Divello offers bespoke solutions for tour operators, including backend data processing integration and user-friendly dashboards. A key example of their expertise is the development of Gravity, an API-based tool designed to visualize sales and commission reports for users of the WBS Blank software.
Agenturwerft (2010) - Hamburg
Agenturwerft was a Hamburg-based digital agency specializing in bespoke web solutions for corporate clients. The agency provided strategic consulting, software development, and web design focused on enhancing their clients' digital presence and overall performance.
Polysounds (2010) - Reutlingen
Polysounds.de is a German platform specializing in royalty-free music for media productions. It offers an extensive catalog of GEMA-free music (performance rights-free), specifically designed for film, advertising, and multimedia projects. The platform is operated by Soundarchive Vertriebs- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, based in Reutlingen. In addition to Polysounds, the company manages SCORBE, an online shop for rights-managed works by renowned artists.
The platform was designed for professional users, including film producers, advertising agencies, and media companies seeking streamlined music and sound licensing for their projects. Beyond its music library, the company provides bespoke audio production, music consulting, and rights clearing services.
TD Software.Systems (2012) - Jena
Founded in Jena in 2007, TDSoftware is a software and app development firm specializing in bespoke mobile and web solutions, particularly for digital health and regulated environments. The company covers the entire lifecycle—from initial concept and UI/UX design to backend development, QA, and operations. A flagship project is the collaboration on the DENT app, an international eSIM and mobile data platform. This solution enables eSIM installations in over 150 countries, features a marketplace for trading unused data, and leverages blockchain technology for enhanced transparency and security. TDSoftware is responsible for the design, cross-platform development, and testing, as well as the ongoing support and maintenance for such high-scale products, serving clients ranging from municipalities to health insurance providers.
InteriorPark (2013) - Stuttgart
InteriorPark is a Stuttgart-based architecture and design studio specializing in sustainable interior design. The studio develops bespoke concepts for healthy and functional living environments, placing a strong emphasis on natural and recyclable materials.
brickfox (2013) - Stuttgart
brickfox is a German multi-channel e-commerce software that enables companies to centrally manage their sales processes across various online channels. The platform offers comprehensive solutions for Product Information Management (PIM), inventory and order management, and seamless integration with marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, OTTO, and Kaufland. Featuring the AI-powered PIMspire, a flexible middleware hub, and the brickfox Bridge for system integration, the software empowers businesses to efficiently scale their e-commerce operations.
The software is designed for manufacturers, retailers, and platform operators looking to distribute their products across multiple sales channels. Strongly established within the DACH region, it offers bespoke solutions for various business models, including B2B, B2C, dropshipping, and franchise systems.
KlickPiloten (2014) - Stuttgart
KlickPiloten GmbH is a digital marketing agency with offices in Stuttgart, Hamburg, and Berlin. Since its founding in 2014, the agency has provided comprehensive online marketing services for both B2B and B2C companies. Its service portfolio includes Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Advertising (SEA), social media marketing, Amazon marketing, and performance display advertising, as well as marketing automation and web design.
bölb (2014) - Stuttgart
Bölb was a Stuttgart-based design agency specializing in visual communication and branding. In 2017, the agency underwent a strategic realignmnet and was rebranded as Ranking Köche GmbH. Since then, the company has offered a comprehensive suite of services, including web development, SEO, social media, photography, video production, and marketing automation. With a team of experts in every field, the agency pursues a holistic approach, custom-tailored to the individual needs of its clients.
myActivities (2014) - Stuttgart
MyActivities was a leisure platform that enabled users to discover and participate in activities in their local area. It featured a user-friendly interface designed for finding events, networking with others, and experiencing new recreational opportunities.
Netformic (2015) - Stuttgart
Netformic GmbH is an international e-commerce agency based in Stuttgart, specializing in digital transformation and sustainable growth. Since its inception in 2002, the agency has supported companies in developing scalable e-commerce platforms, Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Experience Platforms (DXP), and the automation of business processes.
SKEND (2019) - Metzingen
SKEND GmbH & Co. KG was a Reutlingen-based digital agency specializing in web development, online marketing, and bespoke digital solutions. The company focused on amplifying its clients' strengths by leveraging individual strategies tailored to their specific business models, goals, and ideas. SKEND’s core services included WordPress development and comprehensive online marketing solutions.
wewave (2020) - Hamburg
wewave is a platform that enables users to receive personalized video messages from celebrities for various occasions. Similar to other platforms in the industry, wewave offers a wide selection of personalities—including actors, musicians, influencers, and athletes—who record individual greetings. Users can submit a request with details about the occasion and the desired content to receive a bespoke video to give as a gift or share online. Many reviews highlight the platform's quick turnaround times and user-friendly experience.
Gastro 3000 (2021) - Reutlingen
Gastro 3000 GmbH specializes in professional services for the gastronomy sector. At the heart of Reutlingen's city center, the company founded and operated Cafe-Bar 9005, which evolved into today’s Nullsechs Ristobar in 2024. True to its motto, 'From friends for friends,' it has become the premier hotspot and meeting point on Reutlingen's Oberamteistraße.
NextDBI/SMI (2021) - Nürtingen
NextDBI AG – Digital Business Institute is a consulting firm that has been guiding companies through digital transformation since 2003. The institute offers practice-oriented seminars, workshops, and studies on topics such as digital strategy, social media, GDPR, and ISO/IEC 27001. The firm relies on the expertise of seasoned Senior Partners who are actively engaged in various digital business sectors.
A particular highlight is the regularly held Social Media Nights Stuttgart. These events provide up-to-date insights into key topics such as social recruiting and employer branding.
pinsl (2022) - Stuttgart
