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The Future of Logistics — Part 2: Deep Dive
The Future of Logistics — Part 2: Deep Dive
It is a truism to say the consumer internet has shifted our consumption patterns — we order much more online and on our phones than we did…
Turbocharging the shift to the cloud with world-class Kubernetes automation
Turbocharging the shift to the cloud with world-class Kubernetes automation
Why we invested in Kubermatic
My journey founding a Quantum Computing startup: Interview with Dr. Iris Schwenk
My journey founding a Quantum Computing startup: Interview with Dr. Iris Schwenk
Dr. Iris Schwenk, COO and Co-Founder of HQS Quantum Simulations, has a PhD in reconstruction and verification of quantum simulation at the…
The Future of Logistics — Part 1: The Fundamentals
The Future of Logistics — Part 1: The Fundamentals
Despite supply chain shocks and the narrative about “deglobalization”, the pandemic has demonstrated just how vital logistics have become…
Getting started with angel investing and delivering value — where appropriate: Interview with…
Getting started with angel investing and delivering value — where appropriate: Interview with…
Matthias Hilpert is a seasoned business angel and sales expert with 23 years of work experience in his own startup as well as in the…
How to win and leverage top-notch angel investors for your startup: Interview with Gwendolyn…
How to win and leverage top-notch angel investors for your startup: Interview with Gwendolyn…
Gwendolyn Schröter, head of the Golzern Holding family office in Leipzig, long-time angel investor, and member of btov’s Private Investor…
AI-based action detection: never miss a metric that matters
AI-based action detection: never miss a metric that matters
Why we invested in Baresquare
Building the digital backbone for B2B communication & supply chain operations
Building the digital backbone for B2B communication & supply chain operations
Why we invested in Procuros
The essence of timing
The essence of timing
… and why Vincent van Gogh would have been a terrible entrepreneur
Remote Company Culture Works Differently
Remote Company Culture Works Differently
Why we invested in Remi
Remote Work: Is it here to stay?
Remote Work: Is it here to stay?
Much has happened since my last blog post covering the Future of Work in February 2020. The term “Future of Work” was meant to give a…
Delivering Answers from Above: Infrastructure Analysis with Satellite Data
Delivering Answers from Above: Infrastructure Analysis with Satellite Data
Why we invested in LiveEO
Tackling the dominant global health problem — cardiovascular diseases.
Tackling the dominant global health problem — cardiovascular diseases.
Why we invested in Vantis
Seeding entrepreneurial success with clear ESG goals
Seeding entrepreneurial success with clear ESG goals
Founders often think their business is not mature enough to investigate sustainability and ESG aspects. What we have seen at btov is the…
The rising need of cybersecurity in the GNSS-related ecosystem
The rising need of cybersecurity in the GNSS-related ecosystem
Providing opportunities for established and new players
Not just another expense management tool
Not just another expense management tool
- why we invested in finway
Empowering engineers to become citizen data scientists
Empowering engineers to become citizen data scientists
Why we invested in Visplore
Successful life sciences portfolio building already in early phases
Successful life sciences portfolio building already in early phases
Technology and advances in genetic engineering provide new therapeutic opportunities. Active exploitation through investments in start-ups.
Creating a connected healthcare marketplace around the globe
Creating a connected healthcare marketplace around the globe
— why we invested in Vamstar
