Capnamic’s Post

🎙Capnamic's Niklas Raberg is back on the mic at the Startup Insider Podcast together with Philippe Klitzing from Peak.    In today's episode they are discussing the funding round of Saarbrücken-based DeepTech company SurFunction GmbH led by Capnamic. SurFunction focuses on sustainable, high-efficiency surface solutions for various industries. On top, they are exploring the EUR 6m seed funding round of the Dutch AI startup Neople from Simon Capital, Newion, and existing investors Peak and Curiosity. Neople aims to support human customer service teams with AI employees to handle repetitive tasks, enhancing efficiency and reducing workload.   Listen now below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dbzSXKSw   #capnamic #podcast #investments #exits #StartupInsider

🚀 It’s official! We are thrilled to announce our investment in Black Semiconductor, accelerating European technological sovereignty Black Semiconductor, which is developing a new kind of chip-connecting technology based on graphene, has raised a Series A round of EUR 254.4m, in a combination of private and public funding. The sum is one of the largest to date raised by a European startup working in semiconductors. Black Semiconductor is a spin-out from the University of Aachen co-founded by the brothers Daniel Schall and Sebastian Schall. The German federal government and the State of North-Rhine-Westphalia commit EUR 228.7m in funding to drive a new generation of chips developed by Black Semiconductor. The company has also secured EUR 25.7m in equity funding from Capnamic and our fellow investors Porsche Ventures, Project A, Scania Growth, TVF | TechVision Fonds, NRW.BANK as well as the existing investors Vsquared Ventures, Cambium Capital Management and Onsight Ventures. 🤖 With the funding, Black Semiconductor is positioned to enable the first semiconductor mass production based on the material graphene. This is an important step towards developing the semiconductor value chain in Europe, enhancing the continent’s technological sovereignty. The capital injection facilitates product development, along with graphene production in Europe and the creation of new high-tech jobs in Aachen, Germany. Congratulations to Daniel Schall, Sebastian Schall, Cedric Huyghebaert and the entire Black Semiconductor team for this amazing achievement! Read article below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dsZa42CN #VentureCapital #Capnamic #DeepTech #Portfolio

🎙Capnamic's Alexandra Kurmulis is back on the mic at Startup Insider podcast together with Katharina Neuhaus from Vorwerk Ventures.    In today's episode, they are discussing the Swiss startup EthonAI that has raised 15 million euros in a Series A round led by Index Ventures. EthonAI helps companies like Lindt & Sprüngli and Siemens optimize production processes through the use of AI algorithms. The second topic they are exploring is the 12 million euros Series A round of the Hamburg-based startup plancraft led by Creandum. With this capital, Plancraft aims to advance digitalization in the crafts sector.   Listen now below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/d5vtgdAc   #capnamic #podcast #investments #exits #StartupInsider

🎙Olaf Jacobi is back on the mic at Startup Insider joining again forces with Dr. Carolin Gabor Gabor from caesar.   In last week's episode they are exploring the financing round of the Berlin-based solar FinTech Cloover. They are also discussing the startup Rows.com, known for its spreadsheet app. Rows has secured EUR 8m in a financing round led by Indico Capital Partners, with participation from existing investors such as Cherry Ventures, Accel, and Lakestar.   Listen now below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dCTyy7QK   #capnamic #podcast #investments #exits #StartupInsider

🎉 We are very excited to announce that Capnamic won the The EUVC Award for “Exit of The Year” The first-ever European VC Awards were unveiled at this year’s SuperVenture conference in Berlin, celebrating contributions to the European venture capital ecosystem. The event was organized in partnership with the EUVC team, Isomer Capital, HSBC Innovation Banking, and SuperVenture recognizing firms and individuals who have impacted the ecosystem. We are honored to win the “Exit of the Year” award with our investment in SAP LeanIX. It is supposed to celebrate the fund orchestrating the most value-creating exit. According to EUVC, “the acquisition of LeanIX by one of Europe’s largest companies, SAP, in Q4 2023, underscores the profound impact and significant value creation of this exit”. 🙏 Many thanks to the judges Thomas Kristensen from LGT Capital Partners, Jonathan Sibilia from Molten Ventures, Giulia Van Waeyenberge from Sofina, Stephen Lowery from HSBC Innovation Banking, and Isomer Capital’s Joe Schorge and Chris Wade. However, the biggest thanks goes to André Christ and the whole SAP LeanIX team. Read press below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dUec88Tx https://lnkd.in/dqxtNtQJ #capnamic #investment #portfolio #exits #awards

🙌 We are thrilled to announce our investment in SurFunction GmbH Saarbrücken-based SurFunction GmbH, a DeepTech company and pioneer in the field of laser-based surface modification, officially announced the successful closing of their financing round. Existing investors also participated, reaffirming their confidence in SurFunction's breakthrough technologies and growth potential. SurFunction plans to use the new funds to advance the development and commercialization of its Direct Laser Interference Patterning (DLIP) technology and to add other complementary technology building blocks. SurFunction's technology enables the creation of high-precision, near-natural, and sustainable surface structures that improve the properties of materials in innovative ways. Applications can be  found in a wide range of industries, including automotive, medical and mechanical engineering   Read below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dkPsJC-c #capnamic #investment #portfolio #deeptech

🚀 Capnamic Announces the Launch of a New Venture Capital Fund in Bremen We are expanding our family of funds with the establishment of a new fund in Bremen. This latest endeavor reflects our commitment to nurturing promising ventures also in non-hub regions. It plans to provide both capital and strategic support to startups from Bremen and beyond. ❓Why Bremen? The city's burgeoning start-up scene, fueled by its diverse industrial strengths and supported by a rich academic and research backbone, presents fertile ground for groundbreaking ideas and technologies. Through this fund, managed by Niklas Raberg and Prof. Dr. Christian Horneber, we reaffirm our dedication to empowering entrepreneurial success and innovation. For Startups: Watch out for us! Niklas and Christian are around in Bremen… Meet us at the following events: Startup Summit, Funding Forum & Startup Startcamp Bremen SPACE. Let's create success stories together. Contact us to learn how you can be a part of this new venture. #VentureCapital #Capnamic #Innovation #StartUpFunding #Bremen

🍽️ Exciting times in the 11th edition of "Pitch Decks for Lunch"!   Last week Capnamic's Franz Diekmann was invited by Arnas Bräutigam to dive into the pitch deck of Lili Vogelsang and Felix Hartmann, the co-founders of SENTOU Intimate Care & Confidence. SENTOU is breaking new ground with their innovative "Skin Care for Down There" — a vegan skincare line made from 100% natural ingredients designed to tackle common skin issues in the intimate area.   As always, the two investors saw the deck for the very first time during the session, providing the founders with an unfiltered look into their thoughts, questions, and reactions slide by slide.   See the candid and insightful session here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dwJ3EQSK   #PitchDecksForLunch #Startup #Innovation #InvestorsPerspective

🥪 ☕ Ever wondered what an innovative brunch looks like? Last week's event from Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf & ITONICS was a prime example!   Capnamic's Markus Merz was part of the Innovation Brunch hosted by Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf and ITONICS - The Innovation OS with 40 other participants. Markus had the privilege to hold a presentation about AI from a VC's perspective. A key takeaway was that while 90% of pitch decks currently mention AI, a deep understanding is often lacking. Most investments are focused on the development of LLMs, benefiting a few major players.   🙏 A big thank you to Robin Nehring and Michael Durst for the invite! #Networking #Innovation #Startups