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Countdown to Bits & Pretzels 2024 has begun!🥨   Europe's top founders festival is almost here, happening from 🗓️ September 29th to October 1st in Munich. This isn’t just any event - it’s the ultimate gathering of 5,000 founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts! A 3-day journey where innovation meets technology, and where the brightest minds in the startup world come together to shape the future🌍✨. Expect immersive masterclasses, startup pitches, and endless networking opportunities! And yes, Day 3 is all about Oktoberfest vibes! 🍻   Don’t miss out on visiting the UVC Partners & UnternehmerTUM booth to discover promising startups and get in touch with our colleagues Benjamin Erhart, Alexander Kiltz, Amanda Birkenholz, Dr. Daniel Reese, Marc Alexander Kühn, and Andreas Unseld!   Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dwQ9MFeS   #bitsandpretzels #bits24 #munich #wiesn

Celebrating Swiss Startup Excellence 🏆 The TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award 2024 is just around the corner, bringing together the most innovative and promising startups in Switzerland! This prestigious event, now in its 14th year, will connect the CEOs of the top 100 Swiss startups with leading investors, executives, and journalists from around the world, and we are excited to announce that our General Partner Benjamin Erhart will be part of this incredible event! #TOP100SSU offers deep insights into the latest proven concepts, strengthens valuable networks, and opens doors to new business relationships. 📅 Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 📍 Location: Beaulieu Lausanne, Lausanne While #TOP100SSU is by invitation only, you can still become part of it by registering for the livestream: https://lnkd.in/dMCYMR5D

Thank you Startup Insider and Jan Thomas for this insightful talk 🗣️ with our Managing Partner, Johannes von Borries. It was a pleasure to share our thoughts about investing in Deep Tech and Climate Tech and why it is the right time to step up for a strong, sovereign Europe. 💫 In this podcast Johannes also talks about our new Fund IV and our strategy, when it comes to investing in the game changers of tomorrow. ✨💙

🌟Meet our newest team members!🌟 We’re excited to welcome Anjella Klaiber and Jean Paul Buján Paul to the UVC Partners family! 🔹Anjella is currently pursuing her Master’s in Management and Technology at TU Munich, specializing in Finance and Sustainable Energies. She is dedicated to promoting sustainable business models and accelerating the transition towards a greener economy. Before joining UVC Partners, she spent two years earning her undergraduate degree in the United States and completed a research fellowship in South Africa earlier this year. Beyond work, Anjella is committed to biodiversity conservation, collaborating with the AMES Foundation to protect African wildlife 🦁. 🔹Jean Paul has a Political Science background and is pursuing his studies at TU Munich, specializing in Political Communication in the Digital Landscape. Additionally, he serves as Vice President & Managing Director of Marketing at START Munich, a student initiative that empowers the next generation of entrepreneurial talent. Before embarking on his journey with UVC Partners, Jean Paul gained experience in communications at software and hardware startups, delved into social media marketing, and explored the e-government sector. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring new recipes, filming videos, and savoring specialty coffee☕️. Let’s give them a warm welcome! We look forward to the amazing work we’ll do together!💙

Danke, Nadine Schimroszik, für deinen Beitrag über das Closing unseres neuen UVC Fonds IV. #UVCPartners, #Handelsblatt

The unique infrastructure behind the newly closed Fund IV 🏗 With a new €250 million fund, UVC Partners sets an exceptional opportunity for founders looking to support their early-stage ventures. Thanks to a far-reaching network that includes numerous valuable connections, UVC Partners is capable of granting founders support not only with capital, but also with know-how and valuable access to relationships. 🤝 "Our LP base consisting of notable family offices, innovative SMEs and corporates, European and international institutional investors as well as business angels and former startup founders is a valuable network with deep expertise and market access. Working with our LPs on backing talented entrepreneurs that shape the future is a privilege for us." states Benjamin Erhart, General Partner. The Fund IV sets an important milestone in the history of UVC Partners and allows for new investment opportunities that align with the mission, where supporting the next generation of innovators in Europe lies as a focal point.🌍 Andreas Unseld says: “We are deeply grateful for the trust and support of our investors. This successful fundraising allows us to continue our mission of supporting innovative startups in DeepTech, ClimateTech, Mobility, and Software/AI. Our goal is to provide these promising ventures with the resources and support they need to make a meaningful impact on society and drive forward technological advancements in Europe.” Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/d8bRr8_E And in the Handelsblatt article written by the Nadine Schimroszik: https://lnkd.in/dcRSDVi5 📬 Don't want to miss any news from UVC Partners? Then subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e6YhJmVF

🚀 Record Fundraising for UVC Partners! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that UVC Partners has achieved a significant milestone! 🥳 We have closed our fourth fund, UVC IV, at €250 million in just six months – the fastest fundraising in our history! 🎯🤩 With this success, our total assets under management now exceed €600 million! 🎉🤩 Despite challenging market conditions, our existing investors have shown tremendous trust in us, with many increasing their commitments. We’ve also welcomed numerous new partners, highlighting the maturity and attractiveness of the European startup ecosystem. 💎💎 👉🏼 Our general partner, Dr. Ingo Potthof says: “This successful fundraising is not just an acknowledgment for the work of UVC Partners, it is also a strong sign that the European startup ecosystem has matured and investors want to be part of this established, attractive market.” With this new capital, we are ready to continue supporting transformative B2B startups #DeepTech, #ClimateTech, #Mobility, and #Software/AI, and to empower Europe’s most innovative teams on their path to success. 👉🏼 Johannes von Borries, our other general partner, says, “Our goal is to find and grow the game changers of tomorrow. UVC Partners possesses the know-how, the necessary network, and a deep understanding of new technologies and their applications, therefore being perfectly set up to support its startups.” A heartfelt shout-out to all our amazing startups, partners, and friends who have joined us on this incredible journey. 💙 A special thanks to our dear colleagues at UnternehmerTUM – you have always been an immense support and like family to us! Thank you for helping us set up our press release, especially Jonas Andrulis, Felix Poernbacher, and Daniel Metzler – thank you for your wonderful quotes! 🙏 ⭐️Congratulations to the whole UVC Team: Dr. Ingo Potthof, Johannes von Borries, Benjamin Erhart, Andreas Unseld, Prof. Dr. Helmut Schoenenberger, Alexander Kiltz, Amanda Birkenholz, Dr. Oliver Schoppe, Dr. Alexander Huber, CFA, Sabine Mattern, Dr. Sarah Theinert, Jana Petry, Dr. Daniel Reese, Jakob Banhardt, Jackie Kroyer, Marc Alexander Kühn, Renate Fuhrich, Sandra Löchinger, Luis Schöne, Nikias Göpfert, Johannes Brunner, Svetlana Tokareva, @Vernonika Hiebl, and Maria Poursaiadi. 🤗 And not to forget our great, big, and excellent team of student workers and interns, who are an invaluable support for this company.🤗 You all have made this success possible! 💐 Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/d8bRr8_E And in the Handelsblatt article written by Nadine Schimroszik: https://lnkd.in/dcRSDVi5

Would you like to know what it takes to discover and grow tech startups into leading global companies? We invite you to meet Klaus Hommels , Managing Director of Lakestar, a European VC fund that invests in startups in sectors such as fintech, digitalization, and healthcare. During this exclusive pitch & networking event, you’ll learn about his experiences while growing startups such as Facebook, Skype, Spotify, and Airbnb. Don’t miss this unique chance! Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dBaHaVDy 📆 10.09.2024 📍 Munich Urban Colab #lakestar #munich #vc #networking Marara Wildfeuer Jennifer Kaiser-Steiner

An opportunity for true visionaries! Our portfolio company Patronus Group is on the lookout for a Head of Finance & Legal. If you have: ⚖experience in the field of finance or legal consulting, 📈a passion for great financial models and, 🧾strong knowledge in general accounting and budgetary control, then this is your chance! Patronus is not only about emergency detection devices. Their aim is to increase efficiency in elderly care to prepare for the demographic shift ahead. Learn more about their mission and open position on their website: https://lnkd.in/eWxGH2ga #hiring #patronus #finance Ben Staudt Tim Wagner

German AI companies are built to solve real problems 🔧 The article “Deutsche KI-Start-ups setzen auf Kernprozesse von Unternehmen” by Luisa Bomke from Handelsblatt draws attention to the growing field of AI based solutions.🔎 This particular field is interesting, because AI startups in Germany are building solutions different from chatbots. So if they aren’t developing enhanced LLM’s, what are they creating? According to a report by appliedAI Institute for Europe gGmbH, 95% of the German AI startups are developing B2B products. Only in operations and production, the number of AI-Startups has doubled in the past year. Most of this success stems from an advantage found in Germany: access to data, specifically, about processes.  This has enabled startups such as paretos, Tacto or Aleph Alpha, to focus their efforts on solving problems surrounding core procedures of their customers. Oliver Schoppe, principal at UVC Partners, says that German AI startups aim to create real long-term value with industry-specific approaches. Learn more by reading the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e3NGzc7k appliedAI Initiative GmbH