# Fifth Force

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/fifth-force

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Vaduz, Liechtenstein
- Website: www.neufund.org
- Total disclosed funding: $7M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 14, 2020)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Fifth Force GmbH operates Neufund.org, a blockchain-based platform that facilitates the issuance and management of equity tokens, enhancing fundraising and liquidity solutions for startups and growth-stage companies in Europe.Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, Fifth Force GmbH has grown by providing a platform that allows companies to issue equity tokens. Zoe Adamovicz serves as both the CEO and founder, bringing her experience from previous ventures in the tech space. The company has raised a total of EUR 4.000 mn through its latest funding round, a Series A, which closed on January 10, 2022, with investors including Atlantic Labs and Freigeist. To date, Fifth Force GmbH has completed 5 deals.Neufund.org specializes in a blockchain-based platform designed to facilitate the issuance and management of equity tokens, which represent ownership stakes in private companies. This innovative service solves challenges of fundraising and liquidity for startups by providing a streamlined process for investors to acquire and trade these equity tokens. The platform fosters direct interaction between enterprises and their investors, allowing for a more transparent and efficient investment experience. Neufund targets a diverse client base that includes startups and growth-stage companies across Europe, enabling them to tap into a broader pool of potential investors and enhance capital accessibility. Additionally, the platform's user-friendly interface and robust security protocols cater to individual investors seeking exposure to private equity opportunities, significantly expanding the accessibility and democratization of investment in private markets.Neufund.org generates revenue through transaction fees associated with the issuance and trading of equity tokens on its platform. The company charges a percentage fee on the total funds raised by the companies utilizing its services and on secondary transactions involving the trading of these tokens. When a startup successfully raises capital through equity token offerings, Neufund collects a fee from the total amount raised, aligning its financial interests with those of the companies it serves. Neufund may also enter into partnerships with selected enterprises, offering tailored solutions for tokenization that could include additional consulting services or enhanced visibility within its ecosystem. This revenue model emphasizes a blend of B2B and direct-to-consumer transactions, ensuring that both companies and individual investors benefit from the platform's unique offerings.In January 2022, Fifth Force GmbH discontinued its operations, which marks the end of its current business strategy. As such, there are no upcoming products or expansions into new markets planned at this time.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 14, 2020, $4.8M — Freigeist, Atlantic Labs
- Seed, Jan 17, 2017, $2.1M — Freigeist, Atlantic Labs

## Investors

- Freigeist (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/freigeist) — Seed, Series A
- Atlantic Labs (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atlantic-labs) — Seed, Series A