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When I speak to people about #NewSpace, the conversation quickly rockets off to wild space shuttles, moonwalks, and setting up camp on Mars.It's like we're all mentally preparing for an interstellar holiday! 👨🚀 But when we swing back to Earth, I notice we rarely chat about how space tech is quietly revolutionising our world right here, right now. It's kinda funny, isn't it? We're busy building this awesome space playground that’s not just about scouting the great unknown but also about making life here more #sustainable, better and simply more connected. 🌍➡️🚀 And here’s the kicker for #Germany - to turbocharge our funding scene, we need to ramp up #awareness and deepen our understanding of these space-age tools we're creating. It’s about stitching together the Start-Up Universe with the good old industry, shining a spotlight on how this cosmic tech transforms our biz models. 🌌💡 Imagine a #future where efficiency and precision are not just goals but standards, thanks to the innovative solutions offered by a thriving NewSpace #startup ecosystem. With the power of a vibrant NewSpace #startup ecosystem, we’re on the brink of living smarter, not harder. I'm excited to be part of a community that recognizes and champions the immense value of this vision, pushing it towards realization. 💪 Thank you, acitoflux, for hosting us in Hamburg! 🚀

#Fino #Mornasco-based #DOrbit Secures €100m in Series C Round Funding. Leading the round was Marubeni Corp. with #assistance from CDP VC, United Ventures, Indaco Venture Partners, Neva SGR, Primo Ventures, Avantgarde, and Seraphim Space Investment Trust. The company wants to use the cash to #continue to extend its space logistics service into in-orbit #servicing and space cloud #computing, and to grow its capabilities in the U.S., Europe, and the United Kingdom. D-Orbit is a #market leader in the space logistics and #transportation services sectors, having been founded in 2011 and being run by CEO Luca Rossettini. Through an incremental #strategic approach to the space marketplace, the company has developed proprietary space #logistics technology and transportation solutions to deliver customer #outcomes today while developing cutting-edge products and services for tomorrow’s needs. With a history of space-proven #technologies and successful missions, D-Orbit is a global market leader in the #transportation services and space logistics sectors. D-Orbit United Ventures Indaco Venture Partners NEVA SGR Luca Rossettini To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #dorbit #funding #eustartup

Since June last year, Rainmaking Impact has been on a mission to move the needle on ClimateTech in Europe. Despite 2023 being the toughest fundraising year since the financial crisis, we've had a banner year! We close the year with our first AI co-investment, enabled by our new Raspberry brand. We're still part of the amazing Rainmaking family, but we’ve rebranded to Raspberry to symbolise our shift to a more inclusive and investor-friendly network with a broader investment thesis - continuing with ClimateTech, now including AI, and soon more. We've made seven co-investments this year, with more closing as we speak, including 2 follow on rounds (and two more planned in Q1). We deployed just under 1 million EUR with ca. 50 of our members, including an encouraging number of repeat investors. #syndicate #climatetech #ai #innovation #europe #investing #seedcapital We expect even bigger things next year, with ca. two deals per month covering ClimateTech and AI, and new topics we're already working on. We will stay laser focused on our two value propositions: lowering the pain of closing a first VC round for founders, and accessing VC-led deals in European startups for time-constrained private individuals who can't or won't join local angel networks. The team wishes our portfolio founders, our members and our supporters the very best for 2024. May it be a more peaceful, positive and innovative year! Everimpact, shipzero, VOLTARO, Lenz Labs, Odin, BettaFish, Swobbee, GlassPoint, Inc, RideTandem, viboo, Carbonade.

Great article by Dr. Andre Retterath at Earlybird Venture Capital on the next wave of companies transforming VC. I am humbled that Sircular is mentioned as one of the promising startups to lead the transformation towards data-driven investments. With well over 100 VCs actively using our VC co-pilot in their dealflow, we are now ready to close the waitlist and open our doors to the world. To all VCs out there - welcome to your future. Link to article in thread. Sircular automates the analysis of early-stage companies, looking at critical pillars of a company such as team, market, competitors, regulations, user reviews, and a lot more. #vc #ddvc

Since launching, Raspberry (formerly Rainmaking Impact) has evolved into a dynamic force within the #European #earlystage #investment landscape; completing 12 investments (plus two deals live right now), deploying €3m+ and expanding into a new vertical: #AI which is impacting everything including #ClimateTech. 

Swiss Startup Jua Raises $16 Million to build what essentially amounts to a vast “physics” model for the natural world. While still in its nascent stages, Jua’s initial focus lies in modelling and predicting weather and climate patterns, particularly in their implications for players in the energy sector. Funding is co-led by 468 Capital and the Green Generation Fund, with notable participation from Promus Ventures, Kadmos Capital Ltd, founders of FLIXMOBILITY GMBH, and session.vc, Virtus Resources Partners, Notion Capital, and Innosuisse. Andreas Brenner, CEO of Jua, alongside co-founder and CTO Marvin Gabler, underscores the urgent need for more accurate modelling and forecasting tools, especially in light of recent years’ escalating climate change and geopolitical volatility. #startupfunding #startupecosystem #startupcommunity #aistartups #ai4good #aiadoption

In the wake of the venture capital frenzy of 2021 and 2022, the industry is witnessing a crucial reset, with valuations finally cooling down. At Aventurine Capital Group, we have been ahead of the curve, crafting an investment strategy resilient to market fluctuations. By focusing on sustainable growth and the intrinsic value of intellectual property, Aventurine is not just weathering the storm but thriving, offering a beacon of stability in turbulent times. Our patient approach, prioritizing thorough due diligence and long-term potential over ephemeral hype, positions Aventurine as a model of strategic foresight in the VC world. As the landscape shifts, our method exemplifies how adaptability and a focus on solid fundamentals can drive success in the ever-evolving venture capital ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/g4c64WYv #DeepTech #VC #IP #Patents #Tech #FinTech #AI #Quantum

Great to see our Principal Investor, Dr. Maureen Haverty's selection in Sifted's '15 spacetech startups set to lift off, according to investors' 🚀 Sifted asked five investors for their picks and explanations for why these companies stand out. The one catch — they couldn’t choose from their own portfolios. See the top picks below: https://lnkd.in/e3AgdR3t

🎊 2024 - bring it on! In 2023 we founded Norrsken Launcher. We work with world-class researchers and scientists to industrialise, commercialize and scale innovations that can fundamentally transform the future for people and the planet. I am one of the partners, working with the amazing Erik Engellau-Nilsson Ash Pournouri Fredrik Jung Abbou and Johanna Blendow. It is not common with female VC partners and as being one of the newest additions in 2023 I was mentioned in Sifted https://lnkd.in/dXSaUh-e I am grateful for being highlighted - together with these competent inspirational partners - but I will be even more happy the day when there is no need to write "female founder" "female partner" or "female CEO" but just "founder", "partner" and "CEO". Let's not hope that it will happen - let's make it happen!

The ever-evolving world of venture capital has been buzzing with discussions of a potential VC reset, prompted by the high valuations seen in recent years. VC firms are adapting their strategies, becoming more patient, and waiting for startup valuations to align with market realities. At Aventurine, we anticipated this shift and tailored our investment model to thrive in this dynamic landscape. We prioritize sustainable growth over short-term gains, focusing on thorough due diligence and intellectual property development, ensuring that our investments are positioned for success in an ever-changing market. https://lnkd.in/g4c64WYv #IP #DeepTech #VC #Patents #innovation #Tech #VentureCapital #physics #robotics #SecurePlatforms