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Zurich, Switzerland - U.K.
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Klaus Hommels is the Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer at Lakestar. He also serves as Board Member at Factory Works. He is one of the leading European business angels and is or has been involved in numerous successful internet investments including QXL/Tradus, Skype, Facebook, king.com, StarDoll, Xing and spotify. He served as Board Member at Klarna. Klaus invests in promising start-ups that have the potential to become major players in the internet space.
Paris, France
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Partner at Elaia Partners
Founding partner of Elaia, former entrepreneur in e-education & phD in Algebra
San Francisco California - Los Angeles California - Venice Italy, United States
Contact this investorsIT (& TMT) • Media • Entertainment (& Sports) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Investment Management • Mobile • Restaurants
ex-Entrepreneur and Seed-Stage investor in LA
ex-Entrepreneur and Seed-Stage investor in LA
Brian Garrett is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Crosscut. Brian is very active in the Los Angeles start-up community and currently works actively with the following companies: GumGum, Verve Mobile, Reaction Commerce, Jyve, Sales Pro Quo, The BlackTux, Narvar, Omaze, Robin Care, Foray, Fuzzy, Umbra Lab, Fastdata.io and Saber es Poder. With over 20 years of both investing and operating/entrepreneurial experience, Brian tries to bring humility and empathy to the lonely plight of starting and scaling start-up companies and works tirelessly to help his entrepreneurs succeed. Prior to co-founding Crosscut, Brian was a Partner at Palomar Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, California. Mr. Garrett joined Palomar in 2001 and played an active role in managing and investing two funds over 6 years totaling more than $400 million. While at Palomar, he was the sponsor of and/or an active board member in nine Palomar portfolio companies, including successes such as Entone (a video on demand company that sold to Harmonic), Lombardi (business process management software that sold to IBM) and Datallegro (data warehouse appliance company sold to Microsoft in 2008). Prior to Palomar, Brian was the Director of Business Development at Niku Corporation. Prior to Niku, Brian worked at a boutique strategy consulting firm called R.B. Webber & Company. Brian worked with numerous early-stage technology companies including CommerceOne, Inktomi, Sagent, Aurum and Broadbase. Brian received his MBA from Stanford's Graduate School of Business and he graduated from Stanford University with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. Specialties: Entrepreneurial focus: Fashion/Tech/Media/Commerce. Investing Focus: Crosscut focuses primarily on seed-stage opportunities in consumer/digital media across Southern California.
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A. - U.K.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Media • AgroTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Consumer
Partner at Nyca Partners
Founded iPath Solutions, Inc, then sold to Perficient (PRFT), partner at Silicon Hills Wealth Management, LLC
Bay Area, U.S.A. - France
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Chief Technology Officer at Plaid and a Co-Investor at ASDF Ventures
I write software and build products at Dropbox. On the side I do a bit of angel investing.
San Francisco Bay Area - Croatia - Latvia - Liechtenstein - Malta - Monaco, Canada
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Co-Founder & General Partner at Patron
Lisbon, U.S.A. - France - Portugal
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Limited Partner at Super Capital VC
Paris, France
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Founder and Partner at Educapital
Paris, France
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Angel investor / micro-VC - en.supercapital.fr
Co-founder & Managing Partner at Super Capital VC
San Francisco Bay Area - Menlo Park - Estonia, U.S.A.
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Co-Founder and CTO at Eventornado
Madrid, Spain
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Partner at K Fund
Partner at KFund
Berlin, Germany
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Chairman Of The Board at nebenan.de
Christian Vollmann is a Co-Founder & serves as Chairman of the Board at nebenan.de. He serves as Venture Partner at PropTech1 Ventures. He Co-Founded and served as Board Member in eDarling. He is an active business angel and has founded several companies themselves. Having started in the Samwer startups Alando and Jamba, he founded 2003, the dating portal iLove and 2006, the video platform MyVideo. Since 2011 he has worked as a part-to-do manager with eDarling. Among his investments as a business angel among other Moneybookers, MySportBrands, AdScale and Shopaman. Since the beginning of 2013 Christian Vollmann board member of the Federation is German Startups eV and in Berait "Young digital economy" of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) represented.
Europe's startup ecosystem is one of the largest and most diverse in the world, with major hubs in London, Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam. As of 2023, Europe is home to over 150,000 startups. Governments across the continent support entrepreneurship through various initiatives that provide funding, resources, and mentorship for startups. In 2022, European startups collectively raised approximately €100 billion in venture capital.
The European startup ecosystem is expansive, with over 150,000 startups as of 2023. In 2022, these startups raised approximately €100 billion in venture capital, reflecting robust investor interest. This substantial funding pool supports startups at various stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage investments, facilitating growth and innovation across diverse sectors.
Europe's strengths include a highly educated workforce, a strong tradition of innovation, and a strategic location with access to a large and diverse market. Major cities like London, Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam have vibrant tech scenes, attracting significant investments and producing notable startups like Revolut, N26, and Adyen. The presence of world-class universities and research institutions fosters a collaborative environment for startups.
London, Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam are Europe's primary startup hubs. These cities are known for their dynamic tech ecosystems and have produced significant startups, such as Revolut in London, N26 in Berlin, and Adyen in Amsterdam. These hubs benefit from robust infrastructure, access to capital, and a high concentration of skilled talent.
Emerging hubs in Europe include cities like Barcelona, Lisbon, and Stockholm. These cities are gaining traction due to their favorable business climates, increasing investment activity, and vibrant entrepreneurial communities. They offer growing opportunities for startups and investors looking to explore new markets.
The European startup ecosystem benefits from a strong network of incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces. Initiatives like the European Innovation Council (EIC) and Horizon Europe provide mentorship, resources, and international exposure. These support systems are crucial for nurturing early-stage startups and helping them scale effectively.
Challenges in the European startup ecosystem include regulatory complexities, economic disparities between regions, and limited access to late-stage funding in some areas. Navigating the diverse regulatory environments across different countries can be daunting for startups looking to scale internationally. Addressing these challenges is crucial for fostering a more cohesive and supportive ecosystem.
Despite challenges, Europe is making significant strides in innovation and entrepreneurship. Continuous investment and technological advancement drive substantial growth opportunities. Europe's strategic location and extensive trade relationships provide startups with opportunities for international expansion, positioning the continent as a key player in the global innovation landscape.
Europe's startup ecosystem has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability. The strong emphasis on sustainability and green technology drives innovation in sectors such as renewable energy and environmental technologies. As Europe continues to invest in its startup ecosystem, it is poised for further growth and development, contributing significantly to the global innovation landscape.
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