OTB Ventures

North America and Europe: An Evolving Relationship 🌍   How can we leverage the strengths of both regions to shape the future of venture capital across the Atlantic?   That’s exactly what our Managing Partner, Adam Niewinski, will explore alongside Asaf Horesh, Managing Partner at Vintage Investment Partners, and Eric Fitzgerald, General Partner at Top Tier Capital Partners, in a discussion moderated by Heinz Blennemann, Principal at Blennemann Family Investments.   Join us at #SuperVenture North America, where this discussion will delve into the strategies driving #growth, fostering #innovation, and opening up new opportunities for investors and startups on both sides of the Atlantic.   🗓️ Monday, November 11, 2024 ⏰ 10:00 - 10:35 am EST 📍 Main Stage, SuperVenture North America   Link: https://lnkd.in/geQNSyix   See you there! #VentureCapital #SuperVenture #Europe #America #GrowthStrategies

What’s Next in Data, Computing, and AI? 🔍 We’re living in a time of unprecedented technological change, with #AI taking center stage. We’re seeing new applications emerge at an incredible pace, creating both opportunities and challenges. From advancements in computing power to breakthroughs in machine learning, it’s clear that the next five years will redefine the possibilities of technology. But where exactly will we see the biggest impacts? What #innovations should we be preparing for? These critical questions took center stage at the OTB Summit during our panel discussion: “Data, Computing, AI… What’s Going to Be Important 5 Years from Now?” ✨ A big thank you to our expert panelists for sharing their insights and pushing the boundaries of the discussion: 🔸 Patric Gresko, Head of Sustainability and Innovation at European Investment Fund (EIF) 🔸Andrew Sieja, Founder & Executive Chairman of Relativity 🔸Oktawian Zajac, Managing Director & Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 🔸Marcin Hejka, Managing Partner at OTB Ventures 👏 And a special thanks to Anna Heim, reporter at TechCrunch, for her exceptional moderation, guiding us through complex topics with clarity and depth. While the pace of AI development leaves many questions unanswered, some trends are beginning to crystallize, and their impact is already being felt across industries - big changes are on the horizon! #AI #Data #Computing #TechTrends #Innovation #DeepTech #VentureCapital

Talent Forge – How to Find the Next Dragon? 🐉   To explore how #talent is nurtured - fueling tech breakthroughs and driving business success - we gathered a diverse group of expert panelists to share their insights and perspectives.   The panel began with a keynote from Professor Alojzy Z. Nowak, Rector of the Uniwersytet Warszawski, who offered an insightful perspective from the academic side on how #talent is cultivated and can drive #innovation.   Joining the discussion were: 🔹 Jan Borgstädt, Founding Partner at JOIN CAPITAL 🔹 Steven Jacobs, Partner at Lakestar 🔹 Anna Stodolkiewicz, CFA, Head of EIC Fund Investments at European Investment Bank (EIB) 🔹 Mitch Yang, Managing Partner at Taiwania Capital Our Katarzyna Zwolanowska, Partner at OTB Ventures, expertly moderated the conversation.   Without a doubt, academia, businesses, and institutions all have their part to play in nurturing talent that drives innovation and addresses society's most pressing questions. The discussion explored what it takes to find and foster the talent that will shape the next big wave of innovation. 🌊✨

Can Europe Lead the SpaceTech Revolution? 🌍🚀 We believe the answer is a resounding “YES!” At the OTB Summit, we had the unique opportunity to gather some of the most brilliant minds shaping the future of space exploration. Kicking off with a keynote by Dr. Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency - ESA, the conversation centered around Europe’s strengths, challenges, and the bold strategies needed for #SpaceTech leadership. It was an honor to host this exceptional panel: 🌟 Dr. Josef Aschbacher, Director General at the European Space Agency - ESA 🌟 Guillaume de La Brosse, Head of Unit for Space Innovation at the European Commission 🌟 Lori Garver, Former Deputy Administrator at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration 🌟 Rafal Modrzewski, Co-Founder & CEO of ICEYE 🌟 Adam Niewinski, Managing Partner at OTB Ventures With Michael Sheetz, CNBC’s Space Reporter, guiding the discussion, we dived into the future of European SpaceTech, its global impact, and the steps required to maintain leadership in this fast-evolving sector. The discussions underscored Europe’s remarkable progress and highlighted the steps we need to take to turn this potential into reality. From fostering #innovation and scaling #startups to building robust space infrastructure, Europe is ready to shape the future of space exploration. Bringing together these visionary leaders reaffirmed our belief in Europe’s potential to be a SpaceTech powerhouse. Thank you to everyone involved for an inspiring and insightful Summit! #SpaceTech #DeepTech #EuropeanInnovation #SpaceLeadership #FutureOfSpace

🌍 Tech Investing in Europe: Key Takeaways from the OTB Summit The day kicked off with a powerful discussion on what makes investing in European tech so exciting. The first panel featured an insightful keynote by Uli Grabenwarter, Head of Equity Investments at the European Investment Fund (EIF), followed by a thought-provoking conversation with an esteemed group of experts: 🔹 Ketevan Liparteliani, Europe Regional Lead for Disruptive Tech & Funds at IFC - International Finance Corporation  🔹Chris Wade, Co-Founder & Partner at Isomer Capital  🔹Special guest: President Lech Wałęsa Expertly moderated by Raphael Minder, Central Europe Correspondent for Financial Times, the panel delved into Europe’s unique market dynamics, its flourishing tech ecosystem, and how we can further strengthen #DeepTech innovation across the continent. With a rich talent pool and growing investment in cutting-edge technology, #Europe is poised to drive some of the most exciting advancements in the global tech landscape. 🚀 A huge thank you to all the panelists for their valuable insights and for shining a light on the future of tech in Europe. We’re excited for what’s to come! #EuropeanTech #VentureCapital #Innovation #DeepTech #Startups

The 5th edition of the OTB Ventures Founders and Investors Summit was a blast! 💙 We had the pleasure of hosting our #investors, portfolio #founders, and industry friends to exchange ideas, share experiences, and discuss the European tech scene, the growing #SpaceTech industry, and the rapid evolution of #AI and #automation that is transforming our world. The conference started with an inspiring opening speech by Mr. Lech Wałęsa, former President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, setting the tone for a day of insightful discussions. A big thank you to our guests and speakers who made this day so special. That day also marked the introduction of our brand-new, refreshed design. We hope it resonates with you as much as it does with us! #DeepTech #Innovation #EuropeanTech #VentureCapital #FutureOfTech

It’s here! Let us introduce our new design, which very well expresses our mission and drive to explore new and go beyond.    While our brand design has evolved, our mission remains unchanged: to back visionary founders and support pioneering DeepTech projects. We're committed to empowering startups that dare to redefine industries and unlock new frontiers of technology.   Welcome to a new chapter of OTB Ventures that boldly aligns with our belief in being Open to Beyond.

ClearSpace has successfully completed the preliminary design phase of the CLEAR mission and secured a new contract from the UK Space Agency to develop their innovative space debris removal mission further. This achievement is crucial to enhancing space #safety and #sustainability 🙌 Proudly backing ClearSpace’s mission since 2022, we continue to support their efforts toward clearing orbital paths and reducing collision risks in #space 🌌 Congratulations to the ClearSpace team on this significant accomplishment! 👉 https://lnkd.in/g6Y4tUnQ 

Looking forward to the next edition of Bits & Pretzels in Munich later this month. Happy to catch up with fellow founders and investors.

OTB Ventures has been spotlighted in Sifted’s latest article exploring #VC leading the 2024 #DeepTech investment charge. 🚀 📌 Anne Sraders and Daria Dmytrenko's piece includes valuable insights from OTB Co-Founder Adam Niewinski, who discusses how VCs have pivoted from areas such as #crypto and e-commerce to lean into the expansive world of DeepTech, providing commentary on the growth of the industry and some of the struggles it faces. 👉 Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/deKAnG49 #DeepTech #Innovation #IndustryInisights