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I'm thrilled to share that @Smart Reporting has successfully closed a financing round of 23 million euros, with TVM Capital Life Science leading this Series C funding. A warm welcome to our new investors, including Bayern Kapital, as we bolster our resources to expand further into #NorthAmerica and #Australia. This significant capital infusion will accelerate our #mission to revolutionize medical reporting with advanced, AI-supported products. As we step into the #future, our focus is clear: to enhance healthcare IT markets globally and introduce cutting-edge, AI-based solutions that transform radiological and pathological reporting. The power of #genAI and large language models (#LLMs) is redefining what's possible in the healthcare sector. At Smart Reporting, we're harnessing these advancements to provide crucial support to radiologists and pathologists, making their work not only faster but also more accurate. As we gear up for this growth phase, I'm also pleased to announce the expansion of our management team, welcoming Christian Matzen as our new CFO and COO, and recognizing Sigrid Auweter's expanded role as CPO. A big thank you to our existing #investors for continuing on this journey with us and to our new investors for believing in our #vision. The road ahead is exciting, and I look forward to what we will achieve together in making #healthcare more efficient and effective worldwide. #HealthTech #Investment #ArtificialIntelligence #MedicalReporting #Radiology #Pathology #GrowthStrategy #Innovation #AI

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Start-ups in Europe: a light at the end of the tunnel - finally!    This article by Nadine Schimroszik in Handelsblatt gives reason for hope for the tech ecosystem, as it summarises a development that has been tentatively emerging for some time: The number of new #start-ups in Germany is growing again, by 17 per cent, as shown by a comparison of the first quarter of 2024 with the same quarter of the previous year.   💡It is particularly interesting to see that most investments are being made in AI. An unmistakable sign that they continue to be a driver of innovation for the German startup ecosystem.   We recently came to a similar conclusion with my team, as part of our analysis of the German startup landscape. Our conclusion: more and more funding are being mobilised for ♻️ #Greentech business ideas that are based on AI-based technologies and have a positive impact on our planet. More info on our research at IRIS can be found in Startup Insider`s Investors Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/dU-5AMPz More info on Nadine’s insightful article here: https://lnkd.in/depicwGA

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To all founders, here's a very detailed overview and comparison of VC investors in Germany 💸 Who's your preferred VC, what should they bring to the table and what are their preferences? Also: Excellent portrait of First Momentum Ventures 😉

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🚀 Excited to share my recent experience at the AI Innovators meetup at KI Reply in Munich! 🧠✨ One standout session was “Human Emotions at Scale” by Stefan Dirnstorfer. He showcased how Paramojis analyze the emotional nuances in speeches, comparing the sentiments of leaders like Trump, Biden, Rishi, and Keir before and after key events. Inspired, I used ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Stefan's PHP code to create a Paramoji Speech Flow application. The insights are fascinating – from spotting happy and sad emotions every few sentences to detecting excitement through mouth and eye gestures. How do you analyze and learn from your speech insights? #AI #SpeechAnalysis #Innovation #PublicSpeaking #EmotionalIntelligence https://lnkd.in/dRd8TGSF

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💼 Looking to save up to 30% on your new office rent? 💼 For businesses and startups in Germany, the GRW subsidy can be a game-changer when it comes to reducing operational costs. In our latest guide, we walk you through everything you need to know about how to leverage this subsidy and save BIG on your workspace expenses. ✨ Why should you read it? - Step-by-step guidance to navigate the application process ✅ - Tips to optimize your workspace strategy 🏢 - Discover coworking solutions that can maximize your savings 💰 - Get a free consultation from One Coworking 🆓 👉 Take action now: Don't miss out on this opportunity to cut costs and grow smarter. Read our full guide here: https://lnkd.in/dyc-W_vG #businessgrowth #coworkingspace #officerent #costsaving #workspaceoptimization #GRWsubsidy #businessoffice #startup #grants #subsidy

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Join the soonami.io GmbH demo day, which starts in 45 minutes! Turning an idea into a startup is no small feat. But let me tell you, these past two weeks of Venturethon have been nothing short of extraordinary. We have seen teams hustling to turn their ideas into live products. At Venturethon, we are passionate about using the best technologies available to support early-stage ventures, no matter where they come from. And I have been watching our judges work closely with these entrepreneurs, offering insights that could take their projects to the next level. These participants have been working long hours and grinding away. Is it tough? Absolutely, but that is the essence of entrepreneurship. Now, after reviewing over 100+ submissions, we have narrowed it down to the top 12 teams. Today, these finalists will take center stage and showcase their Web3, AI, and Gaming ideas! I am beyond excited to see them in action - pitching their projects and gaining feedback from our mentors, judges, and jury. So, why should you join us for Demo Day? It is not just about witnessing cool projects. It is about being part of a global startup community. Trust me, it is going to be raw, inspiring, and unforgettable. Date: July 9 Time: 3 pm CET Sign Up: https://lu.ma/szzg0x8d

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🎙️I recently had the pleasure of joining Max Ostermeier on his podcast, the Startcast Podcast. Max invited me to share my journey as a founder – from the very beginning to where we are today with MVP Factory. In our conversation, we delved into the lessons I've learned along the way, my perspective on startups and the mindset shift of Zebras vs Unicorns, founding in times of crisis, and some of the incredible projects like Yarded we're working on at MVP Factory.
 Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just curious about our journey with MVP Factory, listen in and share your thoughts with me. We covered a lot of ground, from the early challenges to the innovative solutions we're bringing to life today:
 🔹 The pivotal moments in my entrepreneurial journey 🔹 Insights on building and scaling startups  🔹 Behind-the-scenes stories from MVP Factory projects  🔹 How joining Ness Digital Engineering enables us to drive more innovation A big thank you to Max for the invitation, the great conversation, and your patience (it took us a while to find an appointment). I'm looking forward to part two ;) I hope you all enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it! 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: ▶️Spotify | https://lnkd.in/ddhf9ywf ▶️Apple I https://lnkd.in/dFmBuVG5 #Startcast #Startups #MVPFactory #Innovation 

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Very nuanced, deep and well thought-through article on the use/assistance of #genai in #softwareengineering by Alexander Pretschner on the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung this morning. Key message: it needs (now & in the future) human insight to perform the many decisions involved in going from user needs to requirements to code. This in turn means that the education of software engineers doesn’t need to change much: in order to judge modelling and design decisions in software development, the young engineer needs to be able to do it. Otherwise he or she cannot prompt. Only then, prompting and AI-assisted programming should be taught and used. Alexander Pretschner hypothesizes that these ideas transfer also to other domains. I very much agree. cc Patrick Feisthammel , ZHAW Institut für Informatik (InIT) , Marcela Ruiz

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Germany's startup ecosystem is a powerhouse waiting to fully unleash its potential in driving digital and sustainable transformation. But how do we make sure this happens? The Startup-Verband, the voice of German startups, addresses this head-on with their bold new initiative, "Innovationsagenda 2030: Weltklasse Made in Germany" (link in comments). Here’s what resonates most with me: 🚀 A Regulatory Framework Built for the Future To foster real innovation, we need policies that allow startups to experiment, iterate, and scale swiftly. Flexible, forward-thinking regulations in areas like AI and Climate Tech could be the catalyst for Germany’s long-term global leadership. 🌟 Stronger Leadership & Collaboration The future of innovation depends on tighter collaboration between government, industry, and startups. Building partnerships that connect research with industry can ignite sustainable growth and cement Germany’s place as a global innovation hub. 💬 What do you think is the most crucial next step in shaping Germany's innovation landscape? Let’s discuss in the comments below! #Innovationsagenda2030 #Startups #DigitalTransformation #Germany2030

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The best part of work is always at the terminals. Yesterday at the HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Container Terminal Tollerort. Supporting the incredible works of founders Marcel Wiegand and Nico Marks and their exciting venture passify that secures and automates gate processes. The roll-out was a blast. Speaking with hundreds of truck drivers all day long and showing them the easiness of the gate process via smartphone App. This is another great example why founders who have years of terminal work experiences make the difference when it comes to gate integration, process knowledge and smooth software roll-outs. And this is just the start. passify simplifies and streamlines the access management process for both truck drivers and facility operators, while providing real-time information on pick-up and delivery availability. Definitely a startup to watch on an exciting growth path. #smartport #terminalaccess #startup #truck #gateprocess

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🚀 Exciting times ahead! 🌟 Discover the key milestones for the EXIST Business Startup Grant in Berlin. Whether you're an aspiring founder or simply curious about the journey after the EXIST approval, this video breaks it down step by step. Ready to turn ideas into action? Let's go! 💼✨ HTW Startup #EXIST #StartupSuccess #InnovationJourney

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"Mut statt Angst" was the inofficial motto of the CONTACT Software #OpenWorld24 conference. I liked the positive vibes and enjoyed some key takeaways regarding the current state of AI in engineering: We need strong leadership to succeed: Nor more "analysis, analysis, paralysis" as Dr. Siegmar Haasis elegantly put it. We need technologically apt leadership that helps to set clear goals for implementing AI assistants and to avoid ending up in the PoC trap. We need better education around the technology: Many people still don't know that implementing an industrial AI assistant normally does not require model training. It is important to understand the basics of #RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) in order to create good entry-level use cases. We can get started today: Feasibility studies for many use cases can be run in days and implementing a solution that already serves real user needs only takes weeks. There is no excuse not to start right now! Thank you Udo Göbel, Christian Groh and Michael Krause for the interesting discussions and Maximilian Abenthum for hosting the great session. #FFWDX #AI #PLM #Innvoation

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🚀 UVC Partners: Driving Europe's Leading Deeptech Startup Ecosystem 🌍 Munich’s UnternehmerTUM stands out as a powerhouse in Europe’s startup scene, largely thanks to UVC Partners, a key player providing vital early-stage funding for B2B deeptech, climate tech, software, and mobility startups. 🚗 A Hub for Innovation and Growth📈 Founded within UnternehmerTUM in 2011, UVC Partners has grown significantly, helping to transform the funding landscape for European startups. 💰Initially starting with a modest €25 million fund, UVC Partners now manages around €400 million in assets and is currently raising its fourth fund, targeting €200-250 million. This impressive growth reflects the firm’s success in identifying and nurturing startups with the potential for world-changing innovations, such as space technology platforms and flying taxis. A Changing Funding Landscape💰 The shift in funding dynamics is stark. In 2012, deeptech companies across Europe received a mere €400 million. Fast forward to 2023, and German deeptech startups alone secured €1.6 billion, with the German government announcing a €1 billion fund for deeptech and climate tech growth-stage companies. UVC Partners has been at the forefront of this evolution, closing its third fund generation in 2021 with €260 million raised across two funds. Strategic Connections and Deep Expertise🤝 UVC Partners benefits from its close ties to UnternehmerTUM, leveraging a vast network of corporates, Mittelstand companies, universities, and government figures. This network provides startups with unparalleled access to industry leaders and policymakers, a significant advantage highlighted by many portfolio companies. “We have a unit called Value Creation that focuses on customer creation and knowledge,” explains UVC partner Benjamin Erhart. This unit taps into UnternehmerTUM’s business relations, offering startups tailored introductions to industry heavyweights when needed. Success Stories and Flagship Investments UVC Partners has a strong track record of successful investments and exits. Notable investments include: Flix, Isar Aerospace, Vimcar, FAZUA, Aleph Alpha, Reel The Future of European Deeptech🤖 UVC Partners' commitment to fostering innovation and connecting startups with essential resources has solidified its role in Europe’s leading startup ecosystem as an early-stage backer of B2B deeptech, climate tech, software, and mobility startups that are working on potentially world-changing innovations, reported Sifted. ✅ Looking to raise capital for your #fund and increase the international pool of your LP #investors?   🤝 Need warm #LP introductions?   📝 Selling #secondaries to increase liquidity?   🧐 Looking for co-investments?   ▶ G+QUANT's link for inquiries and fund decks: https://lnkd.in/gjC_EuTE 🌟 #VentureCapital #Startups #Deeptech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #UVCPartners #TechFunding #MunichTech #ClimateTech #EuropeanStartups

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𝗜𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗖? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂. Michael Treskow from Eight Roads Ventures said recently on #startupland powered by deutsche-startups.de that we're already playing in the big leagues. But are we? Let's dive into some numbers. Germany's venture capital scene is booming, but how do we compare globally? 1. In 2022, Germany attracted €11.3 billion in VC investments. Impressive, right? 2. Yet, the US still leads with €150 billion. The gap is significant. 3. But here's a twist: Germany is closing the distance fast. Growth rates are higher than many expect. So, what's behind this momentum? → A strong startup ecosystem that fosters innovation. → Government initiatives supporting tech ventures. → A cultural shift towards embracing entrepreneurship. But challenges remain. The focus is now on creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices, especially from the HR sector, can thrive. To truly lead, we must leverage untapped potential, like the 50+ generation and women in STEM. Germany's VC landscape is evolving, and the future looks promising. Yet, we must continue pushing boundaries to maintain our upward trajectory. What are your thoughts on Germany's VC potential? Are we ready to lead globally?

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Jonas Andrulis, CEO and founder of Aleph Alpha, is often celebrated as #Germany's #AI hope who will save German #companies and #administration from AI dependence on OpenAI, Google and Microsoft. This has been followed by doubt, criticism and the question of whether he had promised too much. But maybe that’s just Germans in their typical “yes, but….” mode? In conversation with Handelsblatt’s AI chief Larissa Holzki Holzki for our #podcast #HandelsblattDisrupt, Jonas describes how AI works, what he has learned from past mistakes, why it is still difficult to get the #capital required for #scaling up, whom of the great players in Germany he is partnering with - such as the Schwarz Gruppe's IPAI - and how he sees the future of AI in Germany.    Well worth listening to to understand the background of the technology that will dramatically change our lives and our work in the coming years…and where Germany has a lot of catching up to do!   We help produce great podcasts! https://lnkd.in/ddSmdETi Handelsblatt Disrupt #AI #tech #founder

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Thank you, ZyCrypto and Krypto News Deutschland, for including us in your recent list of "10 Fast-Rising Crypto VCs Shaping the World of Web3" together with our esteemed VC colleagues from all around the world. And yes, "it does take a village to raise a startup" but nothing beats working with obsessed founders on a mission! Recall, Trever, River Platform Company, OpenQ, KINO https://lnkd.in/en3SvQ5t #blockchainfounderscapital #zycrypto #venturecapital #blockchain #crypto #startups

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I have recently had multiple discussions within my network involving startups and investors who are eager to gain a better understanding of the hospital and practice software market in Germany. This post should be a good starting point to understand the key players and the key dynamics. I wrote down a few additional thoughts. 1️⃣ 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬' 𝐄𝐇𝐑/𝐄𝐌𝐑 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 In Germany, patient portals are being implemented, enabled by the "future hospital act". These patient portals are building patient pathways on top of EHR/EMR, capturing most of the value in the new digital value chain. The 15 BG clinics are implementing a "vendor-neutral, API-first interoperability layer" on top of their EHR/EMR systems and MedTech devices, effectively reducing EHR/EMR to the role of mere back-office databases. 2️⃣ 𝐈𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐕𝐙 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 Medical Care Centers (MVZ) are independent facilities where multiple outpatient doctors collaboratively work under one roof, often owned or financed by private investors. In 2020, Medical Care Centers (MVZs) accounted for 15% of ambulatory care practices in Germany. If current trends persist, MVZs are projected to represent 33% of all ambulatory care practices in Germany. This represents a significant portion of the market. MVZs are organized into an association. There is a scenario in which they could choose to promote a specific practice software in the market, or even develop or customize their own. This would structurally change the landscape of practice software in Germany. 3️⃣ 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐲... Traditional PE players are looking at a "buy & build" scenario for the practice software market in outpatient care. VCs have invested in new players such as Doctorly (cloud-based practice software), Eterno (co-working space for HCPs with its own Tech stack) and Doctolib (the #1 HealthTech in Europe bringing its own practice software early 2025). Corporate investors, like Mehiläinen, a leading Finish health system, has already acquired 50+ practices in Germany in the last months and is rolling out its own Tech Tech. 4️⃣ ... 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐲 The current German Health Minister has labeled external investors in healthcare as "locusts" and wants to stop the rising trend of Medical Care Centers (MVZs). Policymakers are exerting significant pressure on both hospital EHR/EMR systems and practice software in outpatient care to adopt the "open" FHIR standard. The market will also be redesigned by policy markers. #healthcare #healthtech #ehr #hospital #software

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Ep.17 Drop #20Angel 🎙 The one & only Philipp Moehring, Co-Founder of Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company, joined me in the hot seat for a rare public appearance 🔥 👉 Introducing Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company FUND III ✍ 👉 Higher valuations = higher expectations 💣 👉 Giving Founders the freedom to be extreme 🤪 👉 Your access gives you your price 💰 Some Founder References on Philipp: dennis müller (Amie): "More than most, pmoe is a cheerleader. The journey is already hard enough, some VC's make it harder by sending unsolicited articles with "seen this?". He's the opposite. always fun to brainstorm ideas with him. Differentiated intros relative to others." David Budde (trawa): “He‘s been a great sparring partner and has a ton of experience. I remember, the night before our Pre-Seed closing, we found a minor but important error in our cap table. Unsure what to do, we called Phil late that evening for guidance. To me, it‘s super important to know that I can reach my investors, if it actually matters, and that they‘ll be able to help! + he’s just a really nice guy.” Milos Rusic (deepset): “Phil is amazing! He was actively involved in assembling each of our funding rounds - even in the first round where he committed before we had settled for a lead investor. He actively helped to construct our favourite setup of lead investors for that initial round. He knows everyone and his support is not limited to great intros - he really helps founders to assess and identify which investor could be a right fit for them. 100% reliable, massive value for every company. What they do is really unique.” This was a special one to do, hope you enjoy 🍿 https://lnkd.in/gTRT_SmJ 20VC, #AngelInvesting, #technology, #podcast, #entrepreneurship, #VC, #Founder, #Investing

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