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Beirat für Startups #34 Ein Beirat kann grundsätzlich für Startups von großem Vorteil sein. Wie immer, ist es eine Entscheidung, in der es auf den Einzelfall ankommt. 🛣 Einige Gründe hierzu behandele ich wöchentlich in meiner Beitragsreihe : Zum letzten Post der Reihe: https://lnkd.in/dfQsdEuf The Benefits of a Biotech Advisory Board 🧪🔬 As a leader in the biotech industry, I'm excited to share the advantages of having a strong advisory board with expertise in biotechnology. 💡 Cutting-Edge Insights 🔍 An advisory board composed of seasoned biotech professionals can provide invaluable, up-to-date insights into the latest industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. Their deep knowledge and experience can help guide your strategic decision-making and ensure your company stays ahead of the curve. 🧠 Specialized Expertise 🔬 Biotech advisory board members bring a wealth of specialized expertise across various disciplines, such as drug development, clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and commercialization. Their diverse backgrounds can help you navigate the complex and ever-evolving biotech landscape more effectively, ultimately driving your company's success. 🧪 Networking and Connections 🤝 A well-connected biotech advisory board can open doors to new partnerships, collaborations, and funding opportunities. Their extensive industry networks can introduce you to key stakeholders, potential investors, and strategic partners, expanding your reach and unlocking new avenues for growth. 🌐 Credibility and Validation 👍 Having respected biotech experts on your advisory board can significantly boost your company's credibility and validation in the eyes of investors, regulatory bodies, and potential partners. This can be particularly valuable when seeking funding, navigating the regulatory landscape, or engaging with industry leaders. 🏆 Objective Guidance 🧭 An advisory board provides an outside perspective and objective guidance, which can be invaluable in navigating complex business decisions. Their impartial insights can help you identify blind spots, mitigate risks, and make more informed choices that align with your company's long-term goals. 🧠 By leveraging the expertise and experience of a biotech advisory board, you can unlock a competitive edge, drive innovation, and accelerate your company's growth in the dynamic biotech industry. 🚀 #advisoryboard #board #scaleup

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How do I actually get proper money as a founder? I spoke about this in the Für-Gründer.de Podcast with editor Elena Todeva. What financing options are there? How do I find the VC that really suits me? When should I bootstrap? Which financing has which consequences in the end? My personal tip for founders: Do some real networking, exchange ideas with other founders, get tips and advice from everywhere, be brave, talk to experienced founders and ask really deep questions and learn always from the experiences of others. Please listen and feel free to write me feedback. https://lnkd.in/de_ZmdZq

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Always asked myself, if I can be happy …always? As an entrepreneur you are in the natural habit of optimizing all aspects of a project so why don’t optimize your life? After many years of learning about what makes us happy, I think it is only a transient state. But maybe we can feel even better … when we are in Flow! Flow is the state of consciousness in which we forget space and time, are maximally happy, motivated and efficient. In this state, we feel our best and achieve the most. What do we need to achieve this flow? Why is it so important for founders and managers? I talk about this in the podcast with editor Elena Todeva Listen in and share your best flow moments. #flow #flowmoment #success #performance #motivation #alignment #leadership #newwork #startup #vc #entrepreneurship

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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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🌟 Exciting Times at 4GAMECHANGERS Festival 2024 in Vienna! 🌟 Day #1 has already set the stage with riveting debates around #AI, sparking the essential question: "HUMAN OR MACHINE - Who is in control?" …. This and many other questions were addressed in numerous discussions 👉 https://lnkd.in/dzAde_2j The energy is palpable as over 5000 visionaries who gather daily, to dive into a wealth of knowledge through inspiring speeches and interactive panels. #4GAMECHANGERS4GAMECHANGERS is truly the nexus where innovation meets inspiration, bridged by digitalization and entertainment! A huge shoutout to the organizers and partners for making this possible! InnovaticGroup. Create the Future Now innovaticgroup.com #4Gamechangers #TechChange #FutureIsNow #SustainableInnovation #Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Investment #Networking #InnovaticGroup #BusinessGrowth #SustainableInnovation #GlobalImpact #Investors #BusinessAngels #VentureCapital #LPs #GPs #Innovation #DigitalRransformation #Digitalization #Startup #Scaleup

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🇩🇪 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆’𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲? 💶   At first glance, it is striking that the total sum of Germany’s special funds (€ 969 billion) is 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗲 this year’s federal budget (€ 477 billion). Most of the special fund’s volume is loan-financed: In other words, 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘁 (€ 780 billion) instead of equity (€ 89 billion).   𝗖𝗗𝗨/𝗖𝗦𝗨 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝗻   Although the traffic light coalition must face the political consequences of the excessive special funds use now, it was the CDU/CSU in the 1950s who committed the actual original sin. 21 of the currently still active 29 special funds (72%) have been passed by a CDU/CSU-led government. More than a third originates from the 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗹 𝗲𝗿𝗮.   𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴   The improper use of not fully utilized funds from the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the CDU/CSU Fraktion to file a constitutional suit: With success. From November 15, 2023, the federal government attempts to close the fiscal gap resulting by the ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court. As of now, there are two options for the use of special funds left. The first option is to get a 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲 in the Deutscher Bundestag, which has already worked with the 'Sondervermögen Bundeswehr'. The second option is to exclusively use the 𝘆𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 from existing or new specials funds. As an example, the 'Sondervermögen Generationenkapital' can be mentioned here.   In a nutshell, the use of special funds has become much more challenging and makes other options more likely. Over the next few weeks, PIVOT Regulatory will continue analyzing several options on a case-by-case basis in terms of 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 and 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 how Germany can adopt a compliant fiscal budget in 2025. Stay tuned!   #germany #fiscal #federalbudget #publicfinance #ministryoffinance #economics #politics #finance

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🌍 Excited to connect with fellow innovators and explore scalable business models. See you there! InnovaticGroup. Create the Future Now innovaticgroup.com #BornGlobalAcademy #GlobalExpansion #Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Investment #Networking #InnovaticGroup #BusinessGrowth #SustainableInnovation #BusinessAngels #VentureCapital #LPs #GPs #Innovation #DigitalRransformation #Digitalization #Startup #Scaleup

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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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Knowledge for a startup to find a good match with the right investors.

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🐩 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿. 🐕 A few days ago, Michael was on stage at the OMR Festival and held a great keynote - no bullshit and lots of experience! I am always impressed by Michael and the Tractive story. To scale a global market leader and tech company from Austria to this level is really amazing! Thanks for the great conversation about subscription models, recurring revenue, pricing strategies and challenges as an entrepreneur! With Storebox, we're in a completely different industry, but it's exciting how many similarities there actually are. If you missed Michi's talk, you can find the link in the comments. 

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Salary Guide 2024 - Venture Capital DACH The last two years were crisis years for many start-ups. The volume of financing fell by almost two thirds. The reasons for this are persistently high interest rates and high inflation, coupled with a recession and a difficult geopolitical situation. Added to this is the further withdrawal of foreign investors from financing German start-ups, particularly from the USA. Nevertheless, experts are optimistic about the current year, not least because of the enormous potential in the artificial intelligence and clean tech sectors. This optimistic outlook for 2024 is also reflected in the salaries of VC company employees. These have remained relatively stable and, in some cases, have seen a positive upward trend. #investmentbanking

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Karriere- und Leadership-Tipps vom besten CEO der Welt Frank Slootman hat mit Data Domain, Service Now und Snowflake drei milliardenschwere Softwarefirmen hochskaliert und an die Börse gebracht. Er gilt als bester Software-CEO der Welt. Das sind die top Karrieretips aus seinem Buch AMP IT UP. "We all need to be careful what “elevator” we get into early in our careers. Some go up, some go down, some don't move. It's largely beyond our control, so choose wisely. We have seen staggering examples of this phenomenon in Silicon Valley. Anybody who spent the last 20 years at Google, Amazon, or Apple would have done spectacularly well, regardless of their individual merit. And anyone who stayed with companies like IBM and HP would have stagnated during that period." "We coped in ways I have used ever since: hire people ahead of their own curve. Hire more for aptitude than experience and give people the career opportunity of a lifetime. They will be motivated and driven, with a cannot‐fail attitude. The good ones would grab the opportunity to accelerate their careers with us." "I would sometimes say in all‐hands meetings that I was personally committed to help each of our employees reach a different station in life as a function of the company's fortunes. In exchange, I was asking for the best they had to offer. That was the deal: we do the best we can for each other. People sometimes gave me an incredulous look: a CEO who is saying that his goal is to elevate our fortunes? Seriously? Yes, and our companies proved it. Sometimes years after a staffer had moved on, I would still receive an email expressing their appreciation for how much our company had changed their life's trajectory." "Not everyone has this visceral sense of contest, especially at companies that shield their people from the real stakes at hand. When leaders fail to explain the industry landscape, employees don't feel the cold winds of competition. Their jobs and paychecks feel secure, but that's an illusion. Good leaders explain that none of us are ever truly safe in our roles for any length of time. If this fact makes people uncomfortable, that's good."

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"We [Germany] are on the way to becoming a developing country...we’ve become a junk shop". - Theodor Weimer, CEO of Deutsche Börse. 😬 Everything seems totally normal and fine in Europe's largest economy. 😳 🤣 "Our reputation in the world has never been as bad as it is now. Never before." Well...I mean...come on...we at least know that's not true. It is Germany you're talking about after all. https://lnkd.in/eAzRyuXP 🇩🇪 🍺 🥨 #stocks #finance #banks #banking #money #business #tech #technology #innovation #startups #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #vc #venturecapital

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It's the ecosystem, stupid. Building robust ecosystems is crucial for the success of startups. Max Meister’s article in Handelszeitung highlights the current exit challenges and the importance of strong financial health and market readiness. In the US, a well-established exit culture fuels continuous reinvestment, but in Europe and Switzerland, this is just emerging. As a serial entrepreneur and investor, I see it as both a privilege and responsibility to actively shape this ecosystem, fostering growth and innovation. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/er3Y3-84 #ecosystem #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #venturebuilding

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Jan Lozek, and I shed light on the importance of collaboration between climate tech start-ups and corporations in Business Insider last week. Here are the key takeaways: 1️⃣ Digitalization can slow down climate change: As our electricity grids transform, digital tools are crucial. In Germany alone, 2.6 million photovoltaic systems will be on residential roofs by summer 2023. This ecosystem can only be managed effectively with automated, digital tools, like Amperecloud, node.energy and metergrid GmbH are working on. 2️⃣ Unity for Climate Goals: To meet climate goals amid significant macroeconomic challenges, collaboration between startups and corporations is essential. Startups bring innovation and new technologies, while corporations provide resources, market access, and scaling capabilities. At Future Energy Ventures, we foster collaboration by bringing together innovative climate tech startups and experienced corporations to maximize impact in climate technology. 3️⃣  Decarbonization Goals: Decarbonization is still progressing far too slowly: According to a recent study by PwC, the world needs to decarbonize seven times faster to limit warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Urgent action is needed. It's time to unite and collaborate! Together, we can spearhead impactful shifts towards a future devoid of carbon, guaranteeing value for every stakeholder right from the beginning. #ClimateTech #Innovation #Decarbonization #EnergyTransition 

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Stepping into a leadership role as a co-founder has been one of the most transformative journeys of my life. It has pushed me to confront my inner doubts, beliefs, and limitations in ways I never imagined. The path hasn't been easy – it has required deep introspection, vulnerability and a willingness to grow in profound ways. But through this process, I've discovered a newfound sense of confidence, self-belief and passion that has empowered me to embrace this role wholeheartedly. And you know what? It feels incredibly fulfilling and rewarding to finally look in the mirror and feel proud of the person you are becoming. It's a weird, almost surreal feeling that I'm still getting used to. This experience has reinforced my belief that personal growth is intrinsically linked to professional growth and impact. How we view and treat ourselves inevitably shapes how we lead and influence others. Which is why at tech2impact, nurturing the personal development of innovators is just as crucial to us as fostering innovation itself. Having witnessed my husband's entrepreneurial journey firsthand, I've seen the immense challenges founders face. That's why I'm so passionate about empowering visionary innovators to not just realize their groundbreaking ideas, but to fully actualize their potential as leaders and catalysts of change. So as we relaunch tech2impact with a renewed focus on purposeful innovation, I'm honored and excited to play a key role in supporting fellow innovators on their personal growth journeys. Because when we invest in ourselves, we can then invest wholeheartedly in our world-changing missions. I invite you to read more about our new direction in this feature from Brutkasten. Here's to growth, impact and daring to embrace our highest callings! #personalgrowth #innovation #tech Photo credit goes to multi-talented Karol Walter Nuhn

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𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆'𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀: 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀, 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗼𝗱𝘂𝘀 Hey CEOs, Germany's property crisis is deepening. Foreign investments are drying up. High interest rates and economic uncertainty are scaring away investors. Just last year, foreign buyers accounted for 37% of German commercial property transactions. Now? Only 35% in Q1. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀? ➡️ High inflation. ➡️ Recession fears. ➡️ Structural issues. Yes, Germany’s GDP rose by 0.2% in Q1, but don’t be fooled. The economy shrank by 0.3% in Q4 and throughout 2023. Worst performing major economy globally last year. Remember, Germany once had a ‘labor market miracle’. ✅ Low unemployment. ✅ Economic stability. But now? ⚠️ An aging population. ⚠️ Overzealous bureaucracy. ⚠️ Sluggish productivity. ⚠️ Energy crisis fallout. Is part-time work fueling economic woes? Maybe. But critics also point to Germany’s slow tech adoption. The construction sector is also struggling. High costs. Low demand. April’s IFO report shows over 55% of residential construction companies lack orders. Ouch. It’s a tough time for German real estate. We need to adapt and innovate. Nerea Lopez, what's your take on this?

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Another small step...    ...towards closing the #growthfinancing gap in DACH. I am really excited to announce that we raised €200m for our inaugural Armira Growth Fund I.    We are beyond thankful for all the trust and support received from our investors and existing portfolio firms osapiens, Wemolo, Workwise, and yoummday. This would not have been possible without our stellar team at Armira Growth and the broader Armira family that has supported our mission from day 1 across all dimensions (#NextGenGP).    Why should you as a scale up founder consider to partner with us?   ➢ As a small entrepreneurial team, we can move fast and deliver on our handshakes, from investment all the way through exit,  ➢ We will only back a few handpicked companies investing €10-50m each, and therefore have the bandwidth to support you every step of the way, with a true minority partnership mindset,  ➢ Our sparring across all strategic and tactical dimensions leverages a wealth of experience on what has proven effective (and more importantly what has not), and,   ➢ We provide unparalleled access to the #GermanMittelstand with our unique investor base of more than 100 entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial families.    We cannot wait to support the next generation of (not so) hidden #TechChampions and jointly shape many more entrepreneurial success stories! Florian Tappeiner Sebastian Johnston Max Berkemeier Anna Schulte Max Ammon Pieter Timmerman Tessa Bottenschein Sophie Mößmer Marco Giazzi Björn Thieme

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