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🕚Here’s a flashback to an exciting and bold VC fund launch from 2023. 💸 In Q3 2023, TVF Management GmbH (TVF | TechVision Fonds) launch its fourth startup fund, TechVision Fonds II (TVF II), with backing from NRW.BANK, Sparkasse Aachen and a number of private investors. The fund initially has capital of €42m which is expected to expand over the coming months. 🌍 ‘#Rhineland area (#Germany) and neighbouring #Netherlands and #Belgium.’ 💡 ‘Technology-oriented start-ups in the #preseed to #SeriesA phases with investments of up to €6m, with an initial ticket size of €500k to €2m.’ 📈 ‘The VC has over €100 million in assets under management. The fund already has companies such as Hemovent GmbH, Silexica and Taxy.io in its portfolio.’ 💭 “The entire Rhineland has gained strength as a start-up ecosystem. As soon as the economic conditions improve, it will become more dynamic.” - Dr. Ansgar Schleicher, Managing Partner TVF Management GmbH 🗞️by TVG https://lnkd.in/eKVWkNgx. 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Dr. Ansgar Schleicher I Bernhard Kugel I Björn Lang I Christopher Jahn I Pascal Bless I Dr. Lars Gussen I Lamyaa Genaid I Günther Bogenrieder I Sabine Biergans I Team TVF | TechVision Fonds … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #fund #venture #europe

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After 7 incredible years of helping startups, scale-ups, and corporate ventures scale with best-in-class marketing services, the time has come for us to close this chapter. Together with our founding team — Speedinvest, Dieter Rappold, Bernhard Grabner, and Thomas Rosenmayr — we’ve made the tough but strategic decision to close Speedinvest Pirates.  This is a very sad day for the Pirates team and hasn’t been a light-hearted decision. At the same time, it’s also a possibility to look with a positive attitude into the future and reflect on all our accomplishments over the past years: 💡 We have executed more than 250+ growth projects with early-stage startups across Europe 🤝 We contributed majorly to both the Austrian and Swiss startup scenes, thanks to our VC partnerships with Speedinvest and QBIT Capital 🎯 We have built our legacy of impact, innovation, and success in the startup community While we’re closing our doors, this isn’t goodbye: ✅ The founding team has moved on to building new exciting ventures themselves ✅ Four senior freelancers from the Pirates team will continue to offer their expertise and marketing services under the new name The Collective ✅ Speedinvest remains committed to its portfolio companies and will provide continued access to its extensive European network of professionals (including the freelancers from Pirates) We want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us over the last 7 years: Our employees, partners, clients, and collaborators who embarked with us on this exciting journey and made it all possible. 🙏 As our Managing Director Jule Wilhelm says: “While it is bittersweet to sail the Pirates’ ship into its final port, we are filled with gratitude for this unbelievable journey we had - helping startups across Europe achieve their growth goals. We look with positivity at what is in front of us and are happy to stay connected to the startup ecosystem also in the future!” Here’s to new adventures ahead! 🚀 #startupcommunity #entrepreneurship #growth #marketing #farewell #newbeginnings #startups Nataša Vukobratović, David Katic, Roman Leeb

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The latest #YPOPresents explored the evolving landscape of angel investing with YPO members Daniel Dubois and Oskar Hartmann. They discussed what they looked for in founders and companies, how they approached decision-making, finding a work/life balance, and more. Whether you were an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned investor, you found valuable insights from these investors in-the-know. Watch the replay now. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gmpPGiiy #venturecapital #angelinvesting #entrepreneurship #businessleadership YPO Canada #YPOEurope

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#fundingalert 💼Company: Langdock 💰Funding: $3Million ⚡Round: Seed 👥Investors: General Catalyst and La Famiglia, Y Combinator, Rolf Schroemgens, Hanno Renner, Johannes Reck, Erik Muttersbach Langdock, Maintain complete control on your data while enabling your staff with LLMs. Build personalised assistants, automate whole workflows, and have conversations with your internal experts. The money will be used by the business to grow both its operations and growth initiatives. Under the direction of CEO Lennard Schmidt, Langdock offers a platform with enterprise-grade security, on-premises and cloud-based solutions, and a chat interface that lets coworkers access LLMs from different departments. Tobias Kemkes, Nono Konopka, Niklas Hoelterhoff, Justus Tölle, Thomas Plattner, Karl Richter   Read more - https://lnkd.in/gaHs-B6f To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #Langdock #security #business #growth #funding #fundingnews #startupnews #news #startuprise

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#startups - Diversity: Your Startup's Innovation Engine! Homogeneous teams risk: 🔄 Echo chamber thinking 👥 Limited problem-solving approaches 📉 Reduced creativity and innovation deeproot.io fuels your innovation engine: Build diverse teams effortlessly! Spark creativity with global perspectives. #startups #futureofwork #diversitydrivesinnovation #globalminds #deeproot #eor #creativityboost #innovationengine

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2024's VC navigator for startups is here! Startup Insider's Investor Report covers over 100 of the most engaged and dynamic venture capitalists from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇨🇭 Get a comprehensive overview of each VC, including: - the number of deals from 2022 & 2023 - how many of them were initial and follow-up investments - maximum investment amounts - focus areas and preferred startup stages - exclusive VC interviews, and more! The report features reputable VCs like Creandum, Cavalry Ventures, Lakestar, Cherry Ventures, hubraum and many more. We're delighted to be featured - thank you, Startup Insider! 🚀 Download the report here: https://bit.ly/441FEMl #Investors #VC #Startup

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Europe Founder Compensation Report: Key takeaways for European Founders A recent report by Creandum surveyed over 500 founders across Europe to understand founder compensation trends. Here are some of the key takeaways for European founders: Founder salaries are flat for early-stage companies. There has been a stagnation in founder salaries, especially for those in the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey. This could be due to the current economic climate or a shift in investor priorities. Bonuses are on pause for most founders. With the exception of bootstrapped companies (companies financed by the founders' own funds), bonuses are being paused for most founders. This suggests a tightening of belts as companies navigate the current economic landscape. UK founders have the highest salaries in Europe. The report found that founders in the UK continue to command the highest salaries in Europe. This could be due to a number of factors, such as the larger pool of venture capital funding in the UK or the higher cost of living. What does this mean for you? If you are a founder in Europe, it is important to be aware of these trends when considering your own compensation. It is also important to remember that compensation is just one factor to consider when building a startup. Other factors, such as equity ownership and the potential for long-term growth, are also important. **For more details and insights, please refer to the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eREuWSxP #founders #europe #startup #compensation #entrepreneurship #JetVentures

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Y-Combinator Guide: How to Split Equity between Cofounders & When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Split…

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M. ROSENFELD: "From Startup to Leader in the Hookah Market" In 2017, Michael Rosenfeld, inspired by the desire to create a high-quality and affordable premium product for hookah enthusiasts, founded a company that has now become one of the leaders on Amazon in Germany. The journey from the first sales in January 2017 to becoming one of the top three hookah brands in Germany has been challenging but highly impressive. Today, the company, which started as a small startup, offers its products in the markets of Europe, the USA, Canada, Japan, and the UAE. We have not only achieved success in the hookah product niche but have also become leaders in the plumbing category in Europe. Our Achievements: Over the years, we have not only expanded our product lines but also strengthened our market position. Our product range includes: Hookahs, plumbing, home goods, coals, tobacco, vapes, supplements, etc. This assortment reflects our commitment to innovation and quality, allowing us to meet the needs of our customers and provide them with top-class products. Looking to the Future: By 2025, we have set ambitious goals. We plan to grow our revenue and profits by 1.5 times, launch two new brands, expand our current product lines by 20%, and become the dominant player in our existing markets. We also aim to increase our presence on other continents, both within Amazon and through major retail chains. Our Mission: We strive to create a well-known and high-quality hookah brand with our own hookah products, offering affordable premium products for all hookah enthusiasts. Our Vision: We believe that improving the quality of hookah smoking is possible through accessible quality products and services. Our company is built on three key values: Lean Manufacturing. We strive for efficiency through sorting, shine, and standardization. Responsibility and Reliability. We take pride in offering products that our customers can rely on. Innovation. We are always seeking new ways and solutions to improve our products and services. Over the years, we have not only grown but have also established ourselves as leaders in our categories. The future promises to be even more exciting, and we eagerly anticipate new challenges and achievements. Join Us: If you want to be part of a team that is shaping the future in all our industries and are ready to reach new heights with us — we would love to have you on board! Contact our CHRO (Daria Kolesnikova), and maybe you will be the next star in our team. #ecommerce #mrosenfeld #Amazon #hookah #mission #team #job #vacancy

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Quick commerce company Zepto has raised $665 million in its Series F round from new investors Avenir, Lightspeed, and Avra (Anu Hariharan’s new fund), among others. Existing investors Glade Brook, Nexus, and StepStone co-led the round with Goodwater and Lachy Groom doubling down their stakes as well. The Mumbai-based company turned unicorn in August last year after raising $200 million in a Series E round led by venture capital firm StepStone. It also raised $35 million more in the same round. As per the company, it has been valued at $3.6 billion (post-money) in the fresh round, up from $1.4 billion during the last round. The firm has raised more than $1.2 billion to date. The mammoth funding will help Zepto compete with other two deep-pocketed players, BlinkIt and Swiggy Instamart. Unlike the West, quick commerce operators in India claim to have found a sustainable model. 🚀 Join the startup revolution! Follow StartupTrak for the latest and hottest startup news, inspiring stories, and game-changing innovations! 💯❤️🔥 . . #Zepto #SeriesFRound #QuickCommerce #Unicorn #StartupFunding #Avenir #Lightspeed #Avra #StepStone #Nexus #GladeBrook #Goodwater #LachyGroom #BlinkIt #SwiggyInstamart #FundingNews #TechStartups #BusinessGrowth #MumbaiStartups #IndiaStartups #InvestmentNews #SustainableModel #Ecommerce #VentureCapital #BusinessExpansion #TechInnovation #StartupNews #StartupTrak

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🚀 Exciting News Alert! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the latest innovation from Tokenize.it! 🎉 📢 Breaking ground in startup financing, Tokenize.it unveils its revolutionary platform feature: CROWDINVESTING. 🌟 🇩🇪 Based in Mittweida, Germany, Tokenize.it is shaking up the status quo with a platform designed to empower companies to streamline their financing processes. 💼 💡 "𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞.𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬," says Christoph Jentzsch, Founder and CEO at Tokenize.it. 🌐 💰 Offering up to 8M EUR in GmbH-tokens to professional and retail investors, Tokenize.it eliminates the constraints of traditional shares, opening up a world of possibilities for fundraising. 🚀 🔍 The standout feature? A standardised contract framework tailored specifically to German GmbHs, coupled with digital contracting and investor onboarding processes in compliance with applicable German laws. No more cumbersome notarization! 📝 🔄 Bid farewell to inflexible shares and rigid financing rounds! Tokenize.it offers continuous, public fundraising opportunities, fostering greater engagement with investors. 💼 🖥️ Intuitive interface? Check. Shareable public links? Check. GmbH-tokens? Check. Enhanced transferability, improved liquidity, and heightened transparency? Check, check, and check! 📈 🤝 Investors benefit from streamlined processes, automated payments, and a direct stake in the startup's success. Win-win! 💰 🌱 Tokenize.it CROWDINVESTING marks a significant milestone in the evolution of security token-based fundraising in Germany. It's time to embrace a dynamic alternative to traditional financing methods and propel your growth trajectory! 🚀 Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to revolutionize your fundraising journey with Tokenize.it! 🌟 📧 Do you want to start? Awesome, get in touch: https://lnkd.in/eY9xMDw7 #TokenizeIt #Crowdinvesting #Launch

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🔥 Founders Forum Group's latest report on #BigTech is hot off the press. Innovation Drivers: Tracking Big Tech's Support for European Startups, dives into how Big Tech is shaping the European startup ecosystem. Key insights: 💥 Big Tech has stepped up investments - $3.1 billion in VC rounds in H1 2024 💡 Founders want more collaboration opportunities for proofs of concept 💸 Less than 5% of surveyed founders have received Big Tech funding 🤝🏽 70% of founders want more investment support 🧠 66% are keen to co-develop with tech giants 👑 Google and Microsoft are crowned innovation leaders Key contributors: Daniel Ek (Spotify) | David Benigson (Signal AI) | Angie Ma (Faculty) Carmen Palacios-Berraquero (Nu Quantum ) | Enass Abo-Hamed MBE (H2GO Power) | Matthew Moulding (THG) | Niklas Zennström (Atomico) Peter Leek (Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)) | Rishi Khosla (OakNorth) Explore the full report and key recommendations for BigTech here: https://lnkd.in/e4MgvtYm Marco De Novellis | Francesca Arese Lucini | Brent Hoberman #WeAreTechNation #BigTech #FoundersInsights #Startups #Innovation #Tech #Europe

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44% of startups score their investors a “1 out of 5” on helpfulness - Sifted 🎲 If you want to improve the relationship with your board, join "The Board Game": a half-day bite-sized entrepreneurial leadership course, available to you and your team, in person or online. "Horizon37 expertly facilitated a highly interactive Board workshop in which we critically challenged our objectives and vision. In 3 hours we generated fresh ideas and reprioritised our key goals." - Simon Thorpe, Former Chair, Cambridge Angels This course offers a comprehensive exploration of board leadership and governance, focusing on aligning the board's direction with the organisation's goals. Participants will learn to articulate a clear vision that the board can champion and lead effectively. Through assessment exercises, they'll evaluate the current performance and identify areas for improvement, while also understanding the positive value the board can contribute. Book now on our website (https://buff.ly/3SW3mV5) or send an email to [email protected] #Horizon37 #Leadership #InvestorsRelationship #Board https://buff.ly/3QonTBc

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Playing Small? It’s Time to Ask: Do You Need "Sleeves Up" Capital? Are you playing it safe? Sticking to the path of least resistance? Let’s be honest: sometimes safe isn't enough if you’re a founder with big ambitions. You need someone in your corner who pushes the boundaries, challenges the status quo, and doesn’t shy away from the tough calls. That’s where "sleeves up" capital investors come in. A "sleeves up" investor isn’t just about financial backing—it’s about a strategic partnership, unlocking potential, and scaling faster. If you're feeling stuck or know there’s more to your vision than what’s currently being realized, maybe it’s time to stop playing small. Investors should bring more than money to the table. We roll up our sleeves, work alongside you, and help you navigate challenges with fresh insight, bold thinking, and the resources to help you level up. We ask the hard questions, push for smarter solutions, and make sure you’re never just coasting. If you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone and aim for something bigger, maybe the next step isn’t more capital—the right partner is as invested in your success as you are. So, ask yourself: Are you ready to stop playing small and start playing to win? Join the journey at Planet43. Together, we rise! #FounderFocus #SleevesUpInvestor #ScalingSmart #LevelUp #Highperformance

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#fundingalert 💼Company: Birdwingo  💰Funding: €1.2 Million ⚡Round: New Round 👥Investors: Bienville Capital Partners LP, bank officials and other startup founders. Birdwingo is a user-friendly site that provides financial education and investing opportunities for the upcoming generation of ethical, long-term European investors. Birdwingo is a unique software in the European Union that enables underage minors to invest in major companies and ETFs, such Apple, Nvidia, and the S&P 500, among over 12,000 other alternatives. The programme was founded by two brothers who wished they had had access to such a tool when they were younger. Adam Hano, Andrej Hano Read more - https://lnkd.in/gfE_eW-N To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #Birdwingo #financial #software #funding #fundingnews #startup #news #startupnews #startuprise

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