Day: Venture Capital
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Venture capital from the state is increasing
The investor field in Germany is increasingly being addressed by governments. According to an analysis by the online platform Pitchbook, among…
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Study: State drives German VC market
State-owned investment companies have gained increasing importance in recent years. The second edition of the study "The State as...
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Europe's venture capital market on course for record growth
Significantly more venture capital was invested in Europe this year than in the same period last year. If this trend continues, 2018 will see…
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European venture capital focuses on fewer deals
Fewer and fewer startups in Europe are receiving venture capital. At the same time, the amount per deal is growing rapidly. Internationally, fintechs are benefiting in particular. In…
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“The seeds are sprouting” – A question from… Silicon Valley Bank
There has been much rumored in recent months, but since the end of May 2018 it has become clear: Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is now…
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Earlybird closes fund with 175 million euros
Munich-based venture capital firm Earlybird has closed its sixth early-stage fund with €175 million. Earlybird Venture Capital now manages more than…
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Venture capital for energy startups — Interview with BayWa re Energy Ventures
BayWa re Energy Ventures is a relatively new Munich-based venture capital firm. The subsidiary of the BayWa Group invests in energy startups. We were able to speak to Ulrich…
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VC study calls for breaking vicious circles
According to the current study “Fuel Venture Capital: How We Fuel Innovation and Growth,” there are too few venture capital firms in Germany…
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HTGF III: Fund exceeds own target
Last fall, the High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) launched its third fund, "HTGF III." The results of the second closing are now available...
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Venture capital investments in Germany are increasing
In the first quarter of 2018, more venture capital flowed worldwide than in any other quarter of 2017. German VC investments reached the second-highest value…
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UVC Partners: Fund with 82 million euros for tech startups
UnternehmerTUM Venture Capital Partners (UVC Partners) closes its second fund with over €82 million for technology-based B2B startups. With the…
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BayWa subsidiary launches venture capital company
BayWa re has launched its own venture capital firm. The subsidiary of the Munich-based agricultural and energy group plans early-stage investments of up to…
