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This year’s NCA Online Speed Dating Event was another success, providing startups with the opportunity to pitch their business case to corporate partners in timed sessions. 💼 Each pitch and discussion lasted 10 minutes, after which both parties moved on to the next. If the corporates saw potential, a match was made for future collaboration. 🏢 Some of the corporate partners involved included novomind AG, apploft., HBS, Detlev Louis Motorrad-Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH, Otto Krahn Group, Richard Ditting GmbH & Co. KG, Peter Cremer Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Creditreform Gruppe, GC-GRUPPE, and Haspa | Hamburger Sparkasse. The event continues to be a valuable platform for fostering new business connections and partnerships. 🤝

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting another Investor Feedback Session in collaboration with Acitoflux, Plug and Play Tech Center & Factory Hammerbrooklyn. It’s always exciting to engage with passionate founders from Hamburg’s startup ecosystem. This time, we discussed challenges and growth strategies with: Finn Ole Matthias Peters, vJourney: Enhancing travel for the elderly. Lola Kotte, bettersoon: Pre-anamnesis tool for pets. Yasser Hajbi, Lumind: AI human hybrid admin for SMBs. Our next session is on October 2nd – reach out if you’d like to join! 🚀

Today, our team gathered at "Schönes Leben" in Hamburg for our monthly team lunch! 🌟 Every first Wednesday of the month, we come together to discuss the latest market trends, explore new startups, and talk about potential opportunities in the venture space. It’s always a great time to catch up, exchange ideas, and share insights. Grateful for the chance to brainstorm and bond with such an amazing team!

🎉 Exciting New Additions to the NCA Team! 🎉 We are delighted to welcome Sabeena Awan and Frederik Brandt to our team, who both started with us today! Sabeena Awan joins us as an Investment Analyst. With a strong academic foundation in Psychology and Management, coupled with hands-on experience as a Founders Associate at a Social Impact Startup, she brings a fresh and insightful perspective to our investment strategies. Frederik embarks on his journey into the world of Venture Capital with a 3-month internship in our Investment Team. Having just completed his Abitur, Frederik is eager to learn the ins and outs of the industry and contribute to our ongoing projects. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome and wishing them both success in their new roles! 👏

🎉 Exciting New Additions to the NCA Team! 🎉 We are delighted to welcome Sabeena Awan and Frederik Brandt to our team, who both started with us today! Sabeena Awan joins us as an Investment Analyst. With a strong academic foundation in Psychology and Management, coupled with hands-on experience as a Founders Associate at a Social Impact Startup, she brings a fresh and insightful perspective to our investment strategies. Frederik embarks on his journey into the world of Venture Capital with a 3-month internship in our Investment Team. Having just completed his Abitur, Frederik is eager to learn the ins and outs of the industry and contribute to our ongoing projects. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome and wishing them both success in their new roles! 👏

We say goodbye and thank you to Cornelius Schuppert (center) for his valuable support as an intern in our investment team over the past few weeks! We wish him all the best and much success in his studies!

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to participate in the startup pitching event at OTTO with our startup, Beam AI. It was a pleasant experience! A big thank you to the organizers (Julia Kunstmann, Arno Baltruschat, Leon Stark, and Justus Joe-Maximilian Ribbe), the guests, and all the startups involved. Looking forward to the next one!

Entering a fresh market with a unique topic is never easy. It requires courage, creativity, and a strong will to persevere through challenges. Lili Vogelsang, the co-founder of SENTOU Intimate Care & Confidence, shows us how it's done! #nevergiveup

🚀 Investor Feedback Sessions for Founders in Hamburg 🚀 Are you ready to take your startup to the next level? NCA, in collaboration with Acitoflux, Plug and Play Tech Center & Factory Hammerbrooklyn, is excited to host monthly Investor Feedback Sessions. This is your chance to refine your pitch and gain valuable insights! Bring your pressing questions on market, funding, product, team, or any challenge you’re facing. Receive personalized feedback to propel your venture forward. 🗓️ First session: Next Tuesday, August 13th! Limited to 3 founders per session. Register via the landing page in the comments! #innovatewithus #venturecapital #nca #hamburg #innovation #factory #vc #investment #ecosystem

heynanny has reached the finals of the prestigious WECONOMY 2024 Gründungswettbewerb! 👏 The WECONOMY competition, which supports Germany’s most innovative start-ups, is a prestigious platform highlighting companies with industry-transforming ideas. The final pitch will happen in September, and we’re eager to see heynanny demonstrate their exceptional solutions for childcare and eldercare. We’re crossing our fingers and can’t wait to see how the jury will decide this year. Good luck!🤞 #Heynanny #WECONOMY2024 #NCAFamily #StartupSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #Innovation #EmployeeSupport