Day: Venture Capital
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German car manufacturers lead in VC investments
The formerly rather sluggish automotive industry has long recognized the innovative power of startups. The number of venture capital investments is rising rapidly. The management consultancy…
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Venture Wiesn for the 7th time
For the 7th time, the Oktoberfest for Munich's startup scene doesn't just start on Saturday. Because "o'pitched is!" is the motto...
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More venture capital — but not for everyone
Global venture capital investments increased by 55.3 percent in the second quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter. Established companies are increasing…
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Capital for growth & internationalization – Asked by… Ventech!
Ventech is a global venture capital firm with offices in Paris, Shanghai, Munich, and Helsinki. Founded in France in 1998, the venture capital firm opened…
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More venture capital for later stages in 2016
Investments by German venture capital firms rose significantly to €934 million in 2016. The previous year, it was only…
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Venture capital: Are VC investments declining?
A study by the consulting firm KPMG predicts declining venture capital investments. Was 2016 an exception, or is the VC boom over? We're constantly receiving…
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Venture Capital: What Germans think
According to a survey, more than three-quarters of Germans believe that access to venture capital is important for Germany as a business location…
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“Massive change in the market”: Interview with Senovo partner Markus Grundmann
Five years ago, the Munich-based investor Senovo launched. Private investors commissioned Frederick von Mallinckrodt and Alexander Buchberger…
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Check24 Ventures: 60 million euro fund for startups
The Munich-based comparison service Check24 is launching a venture capital arm called Check24 Ventures. Over the coming years, it plans to raise more than €60 million in capital…
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Where the investors pitch: Venture Wiesn
The Venture Wiesn is simply fun — where else can you watch investors stumble during their pitches?
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Venture Wiesn enters its 6th round
The 2016 Oktoberfest starts at the beginning of September—at least the Venture Oktoberfest. Because on September 1st, it's time again:...
Accelerator/Incubator
2nd Life Science Pitch Day: Investor interest increases
The High-Tech Gründerfonds, Bayer Pharma AG, BioM Biotech Cluster Development GmbH and the Innovation and Startup Center for Biotechnology (IZB)…