# STARFACE

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/starface

- Industry: Telecoms
- Headquarters: Karlsruhe, Germany
- Website: www.starface.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.6M
- Latest round: Series A (Nov 27, 2006)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in Germany, STARFACE GmbH provides advanced cloud-based communication solutions, focusing on software-driven Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems designed to enhance digital communication for businesses.Founded in 2005 in Karlsruhe, Germany, STARFACE GmbH specializes in VoIP telephone systems. The company has successfully closed 3 deals, with a notable Trade Sale in January 2025, raising EUR 196.000 mn from Gamma Telecom. The founders include Amir Yaari and Volker Ruitinga, with Caylum Woods and Florian Buzin currently serving as CEO.STARFACE specializes in software-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone systems designed for digital communication. The core offerings include a GDPR-compliant, highly reliable hosted cloud telephone system, a virtual machine (VM) edition for self-hosting, and various hardware appliances. These solutions enable businesses to perform more than traditional telephony, fostering seamless integration with existing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Targeted primarily at small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), STARFACE facilitates mobile office solutions, ensuring effective communication regardless of location—be it in a home office, on the go, or in a corporate setting. STARFACE's products are available in multiple geographical markets, focusing on regions with a robust demand for innovative communication solutions.STARFACE generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models and direct sales of its VoIP telephone systems and related services. The revenue structure typically involves business-to-business (B2B) transactions, where enterprises subscribe to STARFACE solutions based on their specific communication needs. Customers may opt for different service tiers that include features such as cloud hosting, hardware appliances, and software integrations, which are tailored to enhance operational efficiency. The flexible licensing model allows businesses to scale their services as they grow, ensuring that STARFACE can accommodate a variety of client configurations and requirements. Revenue is derived not only from initial sales but also from ongoing service subscriptions, which foster long-term customer relationships and recurring income streams. For the most recent year, STARFACE reported an EBITDA of EUR 10,071,980.5.In January 2025, Gamma Communications Plc agreed to fully acquire STARFACE GmbH from Maxburg Capital Partners for EUR 196 million on a debt-free cash-free basis. This acquisition aims to support STARFACE GmbH's next phase of growth and drive innovation. Future initiatives include the development of new products designed to enhance communication capabilities, while also expanding into new geographic regions to capture a broader market share. Specific markets targeted for expansion are yet to be disclosed, but the strategic direction suggests a focus on areas exhibiting significant growth potential.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Nov 27, 2006, $2.6M — First Ventury

## Investors

- First Ventury (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/first-ventury) — Series A