# aufinity Group

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/aufinity-group

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Köln, Germany
- Website: www.bezahl.de/
- Total disclosed funding: $67M
- Latest round: Series C (May 8, 2025)
- Investors on record: 15

## About

Based in Germany, NX Technologies GmbH specializes in providing a comprehensive digital payment management solution specifically designed for the automotive trade, enhancing efficiency in payment processes for dealerships.Founded in 2018 in Köln, Germany, NX Technologies GmbH focuses on automating payment management solutions for the automotive sector. The company has successfully completed 4 deals since inception. The latest funding round, a Series C in May 2025, raised EUR 23 million led by BlackFin Capital Partners, with participation from notable investors including PayPal Ventures and Gerresheimer AG. The CEO is Lasse Diener, who co-founded the company alongside Tim Hülsbeck and Ulrich Schmidt.bezahl.de offers a comprehensive digital payment management solution tailored specifically for the automotive trade. The platform automates and simplifies the entire accounts receivable process, from invoicing to the integration of payment data into financial accounting systems. This service aims to streamline internal payment processes for automotive dealers, ultimately saving them significant time in back-office operations—averaging 20 minutes of manual work per transaction. With over 1,500 automotive dealerships across Germany and Europe utilizing bezahl.de, including notable clients such as the Moll Group and Nord-Ostsee Automobile, the platform supports a transaction volume exceeding EUR 8 bn annually. The product suite allows end customers to choose from various payment methods, enabling convenience through payment via smartphone or in-person card transactions.bezahl.de generates revenue through its subscription-based model, primarily catering to automotive dealerships and service providers. The company’s clients engage with the platform for seamless payment processing, automation of payment reminders, and real-time transaction updates, enhancing operational efficiency. Revenue is derived from partnerships with over 1,500 dealerships that utilize bezahl.de's services, facilitating streamlined payment transactions for service invoices. The pricing structure involves monthly or annual subscription fees, which provide access to bezahl.de's core functionalities, including automated invoicing and payment confirmations. The platform's ability to reduce cash handling and streamline transactions positions it as a crucial asset in the payment management landscape for the automotive industry.In May 2025, NX Technologies GmbH raised EUR 23 million in Series C funding, which will be utilized to expand the growth of its operations across Europe. The company plans to enhance its product offerings with new features aimed at improving payment efficiency and is targeting specific European markets for further expansion.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, May 8, 2025, $26M — Wessel Management, BlackFin Capital Partners, Gerresheimer AG, Seaya Ventures, PayPal Ventures, Carcharodon Capital GmbH, KaSi Invest GmbH, car-lotta GmbH, NXT Beteiligungs IV GbR
- Series B, Mar 5, 2024, $24M — Seaya Ventures, Motive Partners, PayPal Ventures, Walter Ventures
- Series A, Feb 22, 2023, $12M — Motive Partners, Wessel Management, Carcharodon Capital GmbH, Nirvage GmbH, KaSi Invest GmbH, car-lotta GmbH, NXT Beteiligungs IV GbR, Digital Invest GmbH, Glinicke Invest GmbH & Co. KG 7
- Seed, Sep 28, 2021, $5.8M — Wessel Management, embedded / capital, Carcharodon Capital GmbH, Nirvage GmbH, KaSi Invest GmbH, car-lotta GmbH

## Investors

- Wessel Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wessel-management) — Seed, Series A, Series C
- embedded / capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/embedded-capital) — Seed
- Carcharodon Capital GmbH — Seed, Series A, Series C
- Nirvage GmbH — Seed, Series A
- KaSi Invest GmbH — Seed, Series A, Series C
- car-lotta GmbH — Seed, Series A, Series C
- Motive Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/motive-partners) — Series A, Series B
- NXT Beteiligungs IV GbR — Series A, Series C
- Digital Invest GmbH — Series A
- Glinicke Invest GmbH & Co. KG 7 — Series A
- Seaya Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seaya-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- PayPal Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/paypal-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Walter Ventures — Series B
- BlackFin Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blackfin-capital-partners) — Series C
- Gerresheimer AG — Series C