Alexander Winkler

🎉 We are very excited that our portfolio company plancraft secured their €12 million Series A led by Creandum 🎉 Plancraft helps craftsmen in the digitalization of their work processes and enables them to overcome current challenges such as labour shortages and bureaucracy.   Congrats to Julian, Alexander, and Richard as well as the entire Plancraft team for achieving this important milestone to becoming the #1 European contractor operating system.   What we love about Plancraft:   💪Amazing Team: Rockstars with deep domain expertise, a clear focus on customer centricity, a passion for execution excellence paired with the right degree of humbleness.   ✨Market Demand: The craft industry is undergoing significant transformation. Demographic shifts, labor shortages, and bureaucratic challenges are pushing businesses to adapt to the new normal. Plancraft is precisely addressing the daily struggles of craftsmen and provides them with an easy-to-use solution.   🚀Impressive Traction: Plancraft has already processed over one billion euros in construction volume through the software. With a solid track record and a rapidly growing customer base of over 10,000, it’s poised for further success.   xdeck is very delighted to be supporting Plancraft in this round to shape the future of craftsmanship together with our friends at Creandum, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, BitStone Capital and Realyze Ventures. Staffan Helgesson | Louis Heinz | Kilian von Berlichingen | Daniel Poelt | Benjamin Meyer | Dr. Dennis Zeiler | Dr. Markus Gick | Dr. Nik Tavakoli   #craftingsuccess #craftsmen #plancraft #xdeck

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Here is an interesting debate for the weekend: Is Europe's growth funding gap a myth? Very clearly, most large European growth rounds are only possible because of non-European investors. It certainly matters that the value from these investments does not accrue to European LPs. #growthcapital #growthPE Anne Sraders Amy Lewin Miriam Partington https://lnkd.in/dphV5r49

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What is Private Equity? 🤔 In a nut shell, these firms strictly invest in privately owned startups. They hold a majority stake in the company and they nurture the startup only for the plans of exiting that investment within 4-7 years of time. They do not invest in publicly listed companies. Unlike yesterdays topic of discussion, VCs, these firms only provide financing to these companies and expect a higher growth percentage than startups. Cheers! [Day 2/100] {💸100 Days, 100 VC Terms 💸} #100days100vcterms #privateequity #venturecapital #investmentbanking #StartupFunding #VC #Investors #AngelInvestors #Entrepreneurship #innovation #TechStartups #VCCommunity #EarlyStageInvestment #BusinessGrowth #Founders #startups

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How can your private company be funded? 💰 Reflecting on its capital stack is one of the most important tasks for any CFO of a privately held company. The capital structure chosen directly impacts the company's risk and return profile. Here are the 4 primary types of capital structures, each offering unique characteristics: 1. Common Equity: Represents ownership in your company and allows you to raise capital without incurring debt. It gives investors voting rights and the potential for high returns, but also means sharing profits and control. 2. Preferred Equity: This is usually used in Venture Capital and Growth Equity. It can provide fixed dividends and priority over common equity in case of liquidation, making it an appealing option for those wanting to balance risk and reward. 3. Junior Debt: This type of loan ranks below senior debt but above equity in terms of repayment. It enables you to raise funds with higher returns for investors compared to senior debt, while not diluting ownership as much as equity would. Also interests usually accrue (PIK interests) allowing lower cash burn. 4. Senior Debt: The safest form of capital for lenders, with the highest priority in repayment. It allows you to secure funds at lower interest rates (paid in cash) due to its lower risk, helping to preserve ownership and control while meeting capital needs. Understanding and balancing these components is crucial for optimizing your company's financial health and growth potential. #privateequity #capitalstack

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Investment theses explain why a venture capital fund chooses to invest in certain companies. Luckily, some venture capitalists share documents like “Why We Invested in Such and Such Company,” which include details about the opportunity, founding team, and what makes a company special. We've put together a list covering various climate sectors, from water to electric mobility and beyond. So, whether you’re preparing for a serious investor meeting or simply seeking an engaging read, explore these theses on startups in your field https://lnkd.in/gtkVfvxV

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Trillions of dollars worth of M&A led to a 37% decrease in public companies from 2000 to 2021. One of the main drivers of M&A is market consolidation. Big players trying to be bigger by acquiring smaller players. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, in 91 of the 157 primary industries, the 5 largest U.S. companies account for almost 80% of total revenue among publicly traded companies in their respective industries. Market consolidation is done primarily to: ➡️ Increase market share Eliminate competition and establish market dominance. Example: Uber bought rival Careem in a $3.1 billion deal to dominate ride-hailing in the Middle East. ➡️ Achieve economies of scale Reduce costs and increase efficiency through resource pooling. Example: United Technologies and Raytheon merger. Both operated in the aerospace and defense industry. At the time of merger, the companies expected to reap $1 billion in annual cost synergies with $500 million in yearly savings returned to customers. ➡️ Increase innovation Acquire innovative competitors to bring cutting-edge products and services to market faster, staying ahead of industry trends. ➡️ Mitigate risk and improve resilience Size and scale protect against economic downturns. Interested in more M&A-related content? Follow me for more insights. #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #startup #mergers #acquisitions Serial Entrepreneur & Investor Helping Startups Become Unstoppable – David Hauser

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A positive article in The Times revealing the bounce back of the private equity industry in Europe. The UK saw the number of companies bought out by private equity firms increase by over 50% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. Across the continent, buyout value is predicted to pass the £85 billion mark this year – a figure that hasn’t been achieved since 2022 before interest rates rose. The news reflects confidence among investors looking for promising and innovative companies to support and is great news for the overall resilience of the industry. It will be interesting to see how this upward trajectory develops! #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity https://lnkd.in/dBaJGvqb

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We do more and more QoE reports in respect of various types of consulting businesses. Some insights: Buyer’s profile: • Owners of existing consulting businesses seeking expansion opportunities. • Former employees of major consulting firms aspiring to establish their own ventures. • Private equity investors. Key assets: • A dedicated existing team. • Ongoing contracts with clients. • Established brand recognition. Key challenges: • Retaining key staff members and fostering team development. • Diversifying sales to reduce dependency on a few large clients. • Securing and maintaining long-term contractual agreements. • Navigating competitive pressures from well-known brands. • Managing significant operational expense increases due to inflation. • Addressing the absence of project-by-project profitability analysis. • Handling the rise in NWC requirements.

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