simpleshow GmbH
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simpleshow GmbH - overview
Established
2008
Location
Berlin, -, Germany
Primary Industry
Software
About
simpleshow GmbH offers an innovative AI-powered platform for creating animated explainer videos, enabling users to effectively visualize complex information across various sectors. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, simpleshow GmbH specializes in the development of a video creation platform that converts text into engaging animated content. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Karsten Boehrs, the company has completed three funding rounds, with the most recent round in October 2017 raising USD 15. 00 mn from BIP Investment Partners, bringing the total amount raised to USD 15.
00 mn. The Simpleshow Company S. A. specializes in an AI-powered video creation platform that allows clients to produce animated explainer videos efficiently.
This platform supports various animation styles, including AI avatars and custom graphics, catering to sectors such as Learning & Development, Internal Communications, Sales & Marketing, and Human Resources. The company serves a diverse customer base, including enterprises, educational institutions, and small to medium businesses, enhancing their communication strategies by transforming complex information into easily digestible formats. The company operates on a subscription-based revenue model, offering tailored pricing plans for business clients. These plans accommodate a range of services, from individual licenses for small teams to enterprise-level solutions for larger organizations.
The flagship offerings include custom explainer videos and interactive formats, all designed to meet specific client requirements and support effective communication and training. In September 2025, De-Identification Ltd, a portfolio company of Foundation Capital, Maverick Ventures Israel, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Pitango, Y Combinator, Hyundai Motor Company, Mindset Ventures, OMRON, European Innovation Council, EASME, AI Alliance, AXA Venture Partners, Macquarie Capital, Marubeni Corporation, OIF Ventures, and OurCrowd acquired simpleshow GmbH from Scentan Ventures, Black Swan Venture Capital, AYTK Limited, Franger Investment. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition aims to support strengthens De-Identification Ltd’s market expansion plans initiatives by integrating simpleshow GmbH capabilities.
Current Investors
Black Swan Venture Capital, Scentan Ventures, Franger Investment
Primary Industry
Software
Sub Industries
Web Applications, Multimedia & Graphics
Website
www.simpleshow.com
Verticals
Artificial Intelligence
Company Stage
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