Company profile
In 1999, Norbert Stangl founded FIRSTGATE Internet AG in Cologne with just three employees. The Internet payment system ClickandBuy, a full-service solution for e-payment and billing was launched in Germany in the summer of 2000. After a successful start - ClickandBuy saw numerous launches in other markets - ClickandBuy is now available all over Europe, in the US and in Asia.
At the beginning of 2007 Intel Capital invested venture capital funds into ClickandBuy, creating a global partnership between the two companies. The partnership strengthens ClickandBuy’s international expansion into new markets.
In 2006, ClickandBuy had two major investments. First, 3i, a leading global venture capital fund, invested 20 million euros in a joint venture with ClickandBuy. The second investment came from, T-Online Venture Fund, which made a 10% investment in ClickandBuy. The T-Online partnership will enable ClickandBuy to make its telecom offerings more attractive.
ClickandBuy has more than 220 employees worldwide.
In 2006, ClickandBuy had two major investments. First, 3i, a leading global venture capital fund, invested 20 million euros in a joint venture with ClickandBuy. The second investment came from, T-Online Venture Fund, which made a 10% investment in ClickandBuy. The T-Online partnership will enable ClickandBuy to make its telecom offerings more attractive.
ClickandBuy has more than 220 employees worldwide.