We've seen a lot of non-European VCs pull back funding for startups in the region, over the last couple of years. This caused a vacuum in early stage funding - key to driving innovation and giving #founders the support they need in those early days. That's why caesar. was born. As experienced angel investors and founders ourselves, we understand how important access, funding and support are to sustainable growth. #weinvestbeforeinvesting #VCinsights #startups #entrepreneurs | 👏 Managing Partners: Carolin & Gregor
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caesar. is a venture capital fund based in Munich, Germany. It all started in Kaiserstrasse (“Caesar Street”), when the partners decided to turn our passion for investing into a mission. This mission is to support outstanding founders in creating a better tomorrow through technology.
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Beschäftigte von caesar.
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Joost Verberk
Marketing | Business Development | Venture Capital | Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA | TEDx Speaker Coach
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Jonathan D. Cordero
Ex-Head of Corporate Development @ERG | Ex-Strategy Consultant | HHL/ Uni Bayreuth | Looking for investment opportunities in Metals & Mining and…
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Andreas Pfeifer
Business Angel & Investor
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Bettina Schnell
Research Group Leader at caesar
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👏🏼 Congratulations to our portfolio company MEDEA Biopharma on winning the Bühler Group's competition as part of the MassChallenge Switzerland! Super strong performance 🌟
Excited to share highlights from our recent days in Lausanne, as participants of the MassChallenge Switzerland 2024 cohort, where MEDEA Biopharma won the Bühler Group's competition! MEDEA Biopharma was selected among the elite 8% of startups chosen from a worldwide applicant pool. This opportunity enabled us to explore collaborations and the opportunities of our next generation sustainable antibacterial substances with corporate partners such as Nestlé, dsm-firmenich, Bühler Group, Südzucker, Omyam, Givaudan and many more. A big thank you to the whole the MassChallenge Switzerland team! Matthew Lashmar, Nicolas Meneses, Giorgia Scetta, PhD, Marco Iotti, Elodie Waquet, Hendrik Marcel Dik, Augustin Woronoff, and all the contributors. #MassChallenge #Startup #Medea #bacteriophages #sustainability
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𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟗% 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧! 🚨 The recently published Bitkom FinTech Study 2024 sheds light on the current climate among FinTech founders in Germany and reveals clear potential for improvement. Here are the key takeaways: 🌍📈Germany maintains a strong FinTech ecosystem, with 5 out of the top 12 financial service providers being FinTech companies. With targeted measures, Germany could add €280 billion in company valuations and create 60,000 jobs. FinTechs rate Germany's government policies at 4 out of 6 (1 being very good, 6 being insufficient). However, 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. Notably, only 19% of FinTech founders would choose Germany again! 🚨 ⚖️ Regulation poses a challenge, with 53% of participants feeling disadvantaged in European competition due to regulatory issues. A significant 82% believe that risk avoidance dominates regulatory implementation, and 72% support a harmonized EU licensing system. 💰 Although financing volumes are rising, there is still a €𝟑𝟎 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐚𝐩 and a €𝟐𝟖𝟎 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐩 compared to European leaders. 𝐓𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: Germany's FinTech sector is ripe with opportunity! Your investments can drive innovation and growth. Now is the time to invest in the future of finance. 𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Let's reduce bureaucracy, improve financing options, and adopt a balanced regulatory framework. A harmonized EU licensing system could position Germany as a global FinTech leader. Access the full study here 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/eNTD6ZSx #FinTech #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #BitkomStudy2024 Solaris SE, CLARK, Mambu, N26, Trade Republic, Scalable Capital, Raisin, SumUp, Billie, auxmoney, Banxware, PAIR Finance Carsten Höltkemeyer, Benedikt Kalteier, Fernando Zandona, Valentin Stalf, Christian Hecker, Erik Podzuweit, Daniel Klein, Dr. Matthias Knecht, Raffael Johnen, Jens Roehrborn, Stephan Stricker
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🙏🏼 Congratulations on the financing round, dear Vytal | The reuse system team - fantastic achievement! We wish you continued success in achieving your growth targets and look forward to accompanying you on this journey ♻️💡🌎 Dr. Tim Breker, Sven Witthöft, Fabian Barthel 🚀
🚀 Over 6 Million Euros in Funding - What's Next? ♻️ Vytal has secured over 6 million euros to fuel growth and innovation in reuse - where do we go from here? We will use the investment to continue our expansion into new markets and to further develop our software and data-driven solutions for all stakeholders across the circular value chain of reusable packaging. 🌍 In dense networks and closed loops, the clear benefits of smart reusable packaging stand out compared to single-use options. Corporate and university campuses, business districts, airports, city centers, shopping malls, trade fairs, festivals, and other event venues can easily switch to our reusable solutions, saving valuable resources while reducing costs. Want to learn more? Check it out here 👉:https://en.vytal.org/ Want to read the whole press release? You'll find it here 👉:https://lnkd.in/ekZ4rT2D Additionally, we are excited to announce that we will be hiring new team members in the areas of tech and product. In the coming weeks, we will introduce some of these talented individuals. 💚 Emerald Technology Ventures, VENTIS CAPITAL, Grazia Equity, Kiko Ventures, Rubio Impact Ventures, Chi Impact Capital Thank you for your trust and support of our vision! #Vytal #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Sustainability
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caesar. hat dies direkt geteilt
🤝🏼 Join the caesar. Team: Exciting Internship Opportunity in Venture Capital! 🚀 Our early-stage VC fund blends the dynamic spirit of business angels with the professionalism and precision of institutional investors. We're on the lookout for a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit to join us. If you're passionate about shaping the future of Europe's early-stage VC landscape, we'd love to hear from you! Why caesar.? 💡 You'll work closely with experienced investors and entrepreneurs and get to know our investment process first-hand. As an intern, you will be involved in the entire process from the beginning and have the opportunity to take on a high level of responsibility. Our value-driven culture emphasizes the mutual respect that guides our interactions with team members, startup founders and co-investors. 👉🏼 Your role will involve evaluating incoming deals to identify the most promising ventures, collecting and analyzing data, challenging business assumptions, conducting market research and supporting due diligence. 🗓️ Starting Date: July or August 2024 (minimum tenure of 4-6 months) 📍 Location: Berlin/Munich or remote Ready to Shape the Future with Us? Then please get in touch with Vicky at [email protected] and become part of our exciting journey! https://lnkd.in/emJzZTXs #VentureCapital #Internship #InvestmentAnalyst Gregor Henrik Unger, Mira Knauer, Lennie Schlund, Louis Eric Desbonnet, Malte Oberhoff
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🤝 Better together. … is the theme for our investor side event at this year’s ZOLLHOF Summer Pitch on July 16th in Nürnberg! We are delighted to join forces with ZOLLHOF – Tech Incubator and Vanagon.vc on this networking event which will take place after the official part of the Summer Pitch ☀️ Meet and mingle with existing and new contacts from VC Funds, Family Offices, Angel Investors, and CVCs. No PowerPoint presentations or agenda. Sounds like something you would enjoy taking part in? Then please get in touch with Nicolas Sievers via [email protected]. See you there! 🥳
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Fascinating journey from our caesar. Venture Partner Gerald Schönbucher - congratulations and continued success! 🌟🚀
Was für eine beeindruckende E-Commerce-Story – aus Deutschland! Als ich vor einigen Jahren bei Etribes eingestiegen bin, hat Gerald Schönbucher mit seinem Online-Marktplatz Hitmeister gerade die Branche aufgemischt. Und ich war direkt von ihm begeistert, zumal er uns als eines der ersten und bis heute engagiertesten Mitglieder unseres „Entrepreneurs & Experts“-Netzwerkes bei ECom-Projekten mit Rat und Tat zur Seite steht. Fast forward: In der WirtschaftsWoche wurde neulich Geralds Erfolgsweg im Marktplatz-Business nachgezeichnet. https://lnkd.in/dnFnQwNZ TL;DR – hier ein paar Auszüge: „2016 übernahm Metro das Start-up [Hitmeister], taufte es um in realDE. Vier Jahre später verkaufte Metro Real. Ein Großteil der Supermärkte und der Onlinemarktplatz gingen an die Schwarz-Gruppe, den Handelskonzern rund um Lidl und Kaufland. Seit 2021 heißt die Plattform also kauflandDE. […] Auf Amazon gaben Konsumenten […] 2022 rund 46,3 Milliarden Euro aus, drei Prozent mehr als im Vorjahr. Dagegen ist Kaufland mit 1,4 Milliarden Euro Umsatz im Onlinehandel ein Zwerg. Beim Wachstum aber liegt Kaufland vorne, gut acht Prozent mehr als im Vorjahr landeten 2022 in der Kasse. 2023 soll kauflandDE weiter gewachsen sein, laut Schönbucher um drei Prozent. Das wäre herausragend gut auf einem Markt, der nach Angaben des Branchenverbands um fast zwölf Prozent geschrumpft ist.“ In Zeiten, wo Hersteller und Marken mehr und mehr mit Amazon hadern und ECom-Player auf die Konkurrenz aus Asien schauen, zeigen Gerald und sein Team eindrucksvoll, wie das Spiel zu spielen ist: „‚Einfachheit ist entscheidend‘, sagt Schönbucher. Händler müssten sich unkompliziert registrieren können. Es müsse einfach sein, neue Produkte in das System einzugeben. Schönbucher hat dazu Schnittstellen für Dutzende von Händlern genutzte Softwarelösungen entwickeln lassen. ‚Retail is detail‘ ist noch so eine Redewendung, die Schönbucher gerne verwendet. Auf die Kleinigkeiten komme es an: darauf etwa, dass kauflandDE mehr Zahlungsarten akzeptiert als einige andere Marktplätze. Darauf, dass an der beworbenen Hotline tatsächlich ein Mensch zu erreichen ist. ‚Ganz einfach‘ sollen Händler ihre Produkte auch bei den ausländischen Ablegern des Marktplatzes anbieten können.“ – So gelingt auch Wachstum in osteuropäischen Ländern, in denen die Schwarz-Gruppe stationär wie online ordentlich wächst. „Einfachheit ist entscheidend“ – das sollte das allgegenwärtige Mantra im ECom-Business sein. Denn wenn von Kundenzentrierung die Rede ist, dann bedeutet das eben: es ihnen (egal ob Händler oder Endkonsument) so einfach wie möglich zu machen, erfolgreich beim Verkauf und Einkauf zu sein. Gratulation an dich und dein Team, Gerald! Und danke für deinen Support über all die Jahre!
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🎙️ In a recent podcast episode of 20 Minute VC with guest Trae Stephens from Founders Fund, the hosts explored the topic of competitive deals. Among the many gems, one profound statement resonated particularly deeply in today's bustling startup ecosystem: "There is something deeply troubling with #prices getting out of control that has nothing to do with the price itself - usually what an #inflated price means is that the deal is being competed and the founders believe that they have leverage." 💸 These words reveal a crucial truth: the allure of a #competitive deal can sometimes blind investors to its underlying risks. When prices soar and bidding wars erupt, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters: the intrinsic #value of the investment 💡 Therefore, it's crucial to remember that the most competitive deals aren't necessarily the best ones. In fact, they may be the most perilous. Why? Because in the frenzy of competition, #critical factors such as team alignment and unique value propositions can be overlooked. 💬 According to Trae, the most competitive deals can be the worst ones because they are the ones that create super consensus: everyone rushed to agree on the team and on the thesis; the investment lacks an edge, and everything is going to be expensive in every financing round. Consequently, the expected value of the investment will decrease. Our general partner Gregor Unger agrees: There are opportunities that are obviously good, everyone knows it, and someone wins it. In the past, these opportunities would float around: every investor takes a look, then someone commits to it and wants to lead, and, then, suddenly everyone jumps on board, causing the price to rise. 📈 Of course, there are instances where #competitive #deals are justified. Consider Facebook’s early-stage rounds fueled by its undeniably extraordinary growth rates and massive market. However, succumbing to the allure of competition often leads to compromising investment criteria and foregoing due diligence. In essence, investing in startups is not merely about winning the deal; it's about securing long-term #value and mitigating risks. So, instead of living for the thrill of competition, let's focus on identifying investments with genuine potential and sustainable advantages 🚀 What do you think? Are the most competitive deals the worst? 🤔👇🏽💭 Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/ezupDQNy #StartupInvesting #VentureCapital #InvestmentStrategy #FoundersFund #20MinuteVC Harry Stebbings
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🗓️ Our caesar. analyst Mira is attending #neuland x ATEC | Aachen Technology and Entrepreneurship Congress this year from 2-3 July 2024. Join the event for insightful talks and discussions about the revolutionary technologies of tomorrow and collaborative approaches to addressing future challenges 🧠🚀 Tickets & further information 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/e3kasksW #ShapeTheFuture #DareNowForTomorrow #Innovation #DeepTech
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#Congratulations to the LillianCare team on the financing round! 🌟 🗯 With 4100 medical practices currently not occupied, the urgency of an innovative approach such as LillianCare's is clear. We are proud to support the team's mission and look forward to the positive impact they will create! 🩺 🏥 #HealthcareRevolution #MedicalCare #InnovativeHealth #LillianCare
Together we solve the problem of GP shortage! 🚀 I am thrilled to announce that LillianCare has received 1.5 million euros in an extension round led by Nina Capital and caesar., to which Ship2B Ventures also made a significant contribution. A huge thank you to our existing investors Nina Capital, caesar., Calm/Storm and Bjoern von Siemens for your further investment and unwavering support and continuous belief in our vision. We are also delighted to welcome our new investors Ship2B Ventures, Atlantis Ventures, Stefan Menden, Pascal Werner, and Dr. Markus Frühwein, MaHM to the LillianCare family. Your investments and support are crucial as we expand our innovative hybrid practice model and improve healthcare in underserved regions. 📄 Learn more about this exciting development here: https://lnkd.in/efR-aVa8 #Gesundheit #MedizinischeVersorgung #Ärztemangel #Hybridpraxen #ZukunftDerMedizin #Startup #InvestmentSuccess #InnovativeHealth #HealthcareRevolution #Funding #MedizinischeVersorgung #Hybridpraxen #LillianCare #ZukunftDerMedizin
LillianCare Secures €1.5 Million in Extension Round, Reflecting Strong Investor Confidence in Addressing Germany’s Physician Shortage
https://lillian-care.de/en/