How Speedinvest Portfolio Companies are Responding to COVID-19
Many companies are offering customers free access to their services and support, as well as free benefits to help customers cope with self-isolation.
As the world continues to cope with the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, many of our companies have chosen to use their products, services and teams to support their customers and communities. This, despite facing challenging and uncertain economic conditions themselves.
We applaud their efforts and will continue to share their initiatives (in alphabetical order) below.
Celus
From now until the end of July, Celus is offering its game-changing Celus Engineering Platform free of charge to all companies working on electronic devices to fight Covid-19. They are also offering 1:1 knowledge sharing and support.
CEO Tobias Pohl says, “It was always in our spirit at Celus to take action and move quickly. Engineering electronics as fast as possible has never been more important.”
To learn more about Celus and request free access visit celus.io or send an email to demo@celus.io.
CoachHub
CoachHub is a talent development platform that enables organisations to create personalized, measurable and scalable coaching programs for employees.
In response to COVID-19, they are now offering short-term, intensive coaching programs (3 months) to help managers and employees better cope with increased stress, economic uncertainty and new remote working conditions.
To take advantage of the 3-month offer and access CoachHub’s global pool of + 600 certified business coaches in 42 countries across six continents, request a demo HERE.
Cobee
Cobee is redefining employee benefits, so it’s no surprise that they are offering employees of their current customers incredible benefits and support during this time. As part of the COVID-19 free employee package, employees are now receiving free meal delivery, access to telemedicine and e-learning opportunities. The Madrid-based startup is currently expanding the program to offer free mental well-being apps, free video calling subscriptions and more.
To learn more about Cobee, which will be expanding outside of Spain soon, visit their website HERE.
GoStudent
GoStudent is Vienna-based online tutoring website and app designed to help students get answers to their questions via the GoStudent community or by scheduling 1:1 online lessons with teachers. Since schools across the globe are closed as a result of COVID-19, GoStudent is now offering free access to all teachers — allowing them to continue teaching their classes virtually from home.
Teachers can sign up for the free service HERE and students can learn more about GoStudent tutoring services HERE.
Meisterwerk
The Berlin-based startup offers an all-in-one online employee, appointment and order management platform for tradespeople in Germany. In response to COVID-19, they are now offering all German companies engaged in emergency service coordination their app free for three months.
The reason? By making the entire operational organization mobile, those on the front lines of fighting the pandemic can coordinate their people and efforts anywhere — reducing physical meetings and preventing the spread of the virus.
You can learn more about Meisterwerk on their website and request your three-month free subscription via email at info@meisterwerk-app.de.
MyClubs
MyClubs, a sports club operating in Austria and Switzerland, is offering its popular fitness classes free online for anyone to join. From yoga to intense full body HIIT workouts, MyClubs has something for everyone to stay fit and healthy despite the current health crisis. And they are adding more classes daily.
You can join live or participate in a a previous, prerecorded workout whenever it suits your schedule via their YouTube channel. There are classes conducted in both German and English, so everyone can get a great sweat no matter the language they speak!
Re:ceeve
Securing cash flow will become a primary focus for many businesses in the months ahead as a result of COVID-19. The resulting economic impact is forcing many companies to rethink how they handle credit and debt due to late payments.
To help mitigate potential risks and liabilities, and ensure fair treatment of customers in the process, Re:ceeve is offering its digital debt collection platform free for the first three months. They have also written an in-depth blog post HERE to help companies better navigate “The New Normal for Your Customers.”
To take advantage of the three-month offer, download their 1-page flyer click here. No email required.
Tide
Tide is an online bank catering to SME’s (small and medium-sized enterprises) that offers business accounts and related banking services, along with a comprehensive set of highly connected admin tools for businesses, such as full integration with accounting systems.
COVID-19 has hit small businesses around the world hard. In response, Tide has taken multiple measures to help its clients navigate the economic downturn. The company has created an online knowledge and resource center that is filled with information and advice to help impacted businesses apply for financial assistance and more. It has also applied to be an accredited lender with the UK government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme.
You can learn more about Tide’s services and the ongoing assistance and initiatives for small business clients HERE.
TIER Mobility
TIER Mobility is offering free e-scooter rides across Europe to emergency services workers and those on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. To show their gratitude for their selfless hard work and service, TIER launched the ‘Heroes’ program — helping those putting their community first get to and from work safely.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR FREE RIDES?
- Hospital staff and health care workers
- Supermarket and pharmacy staff
- Police
- Fire brigade
- Employees of local public transportation
You can learn more about the #TIERheroes program and sign up for free vouchers HERE.
Usersnap
The Austrian-based company simplifies website and web application testing by letting teams and testers report errors, suggestions or feedback from home using a one-click solution built into the application. In response to COVID-19, and long-term stay-at-home orders in their home country, Usersnap is giving all new Austria customers three free months of service.
Easily integrated into 30+ apps and programs, including Jira, Asana, Spendesk, Slack and more, it’s the perfect tool for those forced to work remotely during the pandemic.
You can request your free three month subscription HERE.
