Key Learnings of a VC

Two Decades in the Startup Ecosystem

After being active in the German startup ecosystem for almost 20 years, I think the time is ripe to share some of the key insights, learnings and observations I have gathered over the years. I will share…

LeanIX raises $7.5 million for US expansion

Bonn/Boston, 18 July — The start-up LeanIX and its software-as-a-service (SaaS) application for enterprise architecture (EA) is helping companies modernize their IT architectures. From Adidas, DHL and Merck, to Vodafone and Zalando, over 80 big-name…

Bosch eBike Systems plans the takeover of COBI GmbH

• Bosch eBike Systems expands its product portfolio with the acquisition of COBI
• COBI is a start-up in the field of connected biking
• Networking of user, services, bike and pedelec

Capnamic Ventures invests in Zageno

BOSTON, Mass., USA, and BERLIN, GERMANY — ZAGENO Inc., announces successful Series A investment of $8 Million US Dollars led by Capnamic Ventures, with Grazia Equity, lead investor in the seed round, also investing. The investment will be used to fuel growth in the…

The ADEX Exit

Berlin, January 25th, 2017

Virtual minds, a German media and technology holding, announced today the major stakes’ acquisition of The ADEX, one of Germany’s leading specialists in data-management solutions.

getsafe and Munich Re to start first digital multiline insurance platform in Germany

getsafe will soon launch a new, fully digital multiline insurance platform in Germany. The venture is a partnership between getsafe and Munich Re — one of the largest reinsurers in the…

Up-and-coming Customer Data Platform CrossEngage obtains fresh capital

The Berlin-based marketing technology company CrossEngage will receive additional funding of 5 million euros. After its successful foundation in July 2015 and subsequent 7-digit seed financing round at the…