Founded in Munich in 2018, 27pilots supports companies in collaborating with and acquiring startups. Munich on the Venture client model: Established companies serve as pilot customers for startups to validate their business model and products.
"Startups have become a critical strategic resource for our clients. By combining 27pilots' strength in building and operating world-class corporate venture client units with our consulting business, we can offer our clients comprehensive innovation services in the B2B market,"
says Nicolai Andersen, Managing Partner Consulting at Deloitte.
“This acquisition strengthens Deloitte’s corporate venture offering and increases our share of the innovation and venture market.”
27pilots: “Responding to the growing demand for our Venture Client Solutions”
27pilots CEO and co-founder Gregor Gimmy previously founded BMW Startup Garage. He will become a partner at Deloitte and remain CEO of the venture client firm.
“We are excited about this partnership, which enables 27pilots to scale its offerings internationally for our clients and respond quickly to the growing demand from companies for our Venture Client Solutions,”
says Gregor Gimmy.
"The 27pilots team is excited to leverage Deloitte's strong global brand and resources to build on our pioneering work in establishing Venture Clienting as a groundbreaking corporate venturing tool. This will enable us to secure market leadership beyond Germany and the EU, backed by a strong track record with existing clients across nine industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, manufacturing, insurance, and retail."
