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This article is part of a series by Ananda Impact Ventures Co-Founder Johannes Weber called “Make it matter” Hey ChatGPT: Why does it make sense for a startup to have a board? “A board of directors can provide valuable guidance, expertise, and support to a startup company. A board can…

This article is part of a series by Ananda Impact Ventures Co-Founder Johannes Weber called “Make it matter” Recently, I listened to Brad Gerstner from Altimeter on the 20VC podcast. …

A comprehensive overview of the Sustainability Ecosystem to highlight where we are and to inspire future projects and collaborations, including a deep dive into the state of startup innovation within “Manufacturing & Industry”. — In 2021, we set up the first Sustainability Landscape for the DACH startup ecosystem. For the 2022 edition we have expanded our horizon to highlight the most exciting Sustainability-related European startups. Furthermore, we have enriched the landscape to provide a more holistic view of our ecosystem. Some of our findings:

This article is part of a series by Ananda Impact Ventures Co-Founder Johannes Weber called “Make it matter” — Confessions of a founder Finally, I’m back in my bed in Munich. From here, when the night falls, I can hear lions roaring in the zoo nearby. We all need these wind-down times, the feeling of being safe, of belonging to something bigger. …

We’re excited to announce our first public Impact Report. Are you interested in learning more about: 👉 how we manage and measure our impact? 👉 how our impact carry model looks like? 👉 how impact is applied to some great real-world examples from our portfolio? 👀 Take a look here: https://impact2021.ananda.vc/

Zoe Peden’s personal story on becoming a Partner at Ananda Impact Ventures — In my experience, there’s no such thing as luck. — Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars: A New Hope New partner announcements at venture capital firms happen all the time, but encouragingly, it’s female partners who are increasingly celebrated. There are 60 female VC partners in the UK according to Sifted in…

This article is part of a series by Ananda Impact Ventures Co-Founder Johannes Weber called “Make it matter” — Equine metaphors It’s early evening in vibrant and entrepreneurial Prenzlauer Berg, and I’m sitting here with my Berlin team. We’re sipping pineapple juices, resisting our bartender’s desire to sell us something more alcoholic because two of our investment managers are breastfeeding. He lets us get away with it. This area…

Rosa Frehen, Fellow at Ananda Impact Ventures, throws some light on the next phase of the internet and discovers a vibrant, innovative market. What exactly is Web3? It’s a question that, despite being a term increasingly dropped into both technology and investment-oriented conversations, many people are still asking. The average…

Adrian Rüther of Ananda Impact Ventures, looks at the longevity market, and how a new wave of diagnostics start-ups could help us to lead both longer and healthier lives. Helping people to live more fulfilling lives is at the heart of impact investing, so it should come as no surprise…