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Exits in this sector were WAY up in 2021!

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When half of all exits in a sector since 2010 happened in 2021 alone, that’s hard to ignore! Which one was it?
We have the answer and new insights into the future of Web3, API’s, Climate Tech, AI, and much more from our sector-focused experts 👇
Plus, this month alone our portfolio announced more than €400m in new funding! Who needs fireworks to kick off 2022 with a bang like that?

Have you heard?
GoStudent closes €300 million funding round at a valuation of €3 billion
GoStudent closes €300 million funding round at a valuation of €3 billion
The Vienna-based education technology startup will use the funding to expand its offers and make acquisitions.
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Lummo (BukuKas) raises $80m Series C
Lummo (BukuKas) raises $80m Series C
The Indonesian fintech is taking the 60 million+ micro, small and medium enterprises digital using their flagship, LummoShop.
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Fairplay closes $35m Series A
Fairplay closes $35m Series A
Fairplay provides a sales advance as funding in exchange for a flat fee and a steady revenue share of earnings until the capital is paid back.
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Lapse raises $11m Seed round
Lapse raises $11m Seed round
The app allows for the creation of an exclusive photo-sharing group of friends. Pictures are only visible 24 after creation, allowing you to avoid the desire for the “perfect snapshot” and, instead, stay in the moment.
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Legal OS raises €6.1m from Google
Legal OS raises €6.1m from Google
The startup contract automation platform has received a vote of confidence from lead investor, Gradient Ventures, the VC arm of Google. (German)
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Welcome Vitt!
Welcome Vitt!
We’re excited to back the revenue-based financing platform, named ‘finance’ in Hindi, which provides SaaS companies the option of raising growth capital based on annual recurring revenue streams.
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Welcome Blloc!
Welcome Blloc!
Your phone’s home screen hasn’t changed much over the past 10+ years. Blloc is finally upgrading it and we’re thrilled to lead their $2 million round with SoftBank.
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Let's Dive Deeper
Exclusive insights from our sector experts, growth hacks for founders & investors, and personal conversations with our partners.
Digital Health Exits in Europe skyrocket!
Digital Health Exits in Europe skyrocket!
Daria Gherghelas of the Speedinvest Health team breaks down the impressive increase, the countries and sectors seeing the most action, and who’s writing the checks!
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68% of developers see more APIs in 2022
68% of developers see more APIs in 2022
Our Markus Lang and Carlota Armero dive into the booming sector of API-first SaaS and how it is making software development faster and cheaper.
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What does Planetly's exit mean for Europe's Climate Tech market?
What does Planetly's exit mean for Europe's Climate Tech market?
Mathias Ockenfels breaks down the significance of OneTrust’s acquisition of Planetly and what it means for the future of the sector. (German)
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What's the deal with Web3 in 2022?
What's the deal with Web3 in 2022?
It’s the “it” sector of 2022, but where’s it going? Our Dominik Tobschall and top US and European investors give their take on Web3’s potential for new financial and data ownership models.
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The future of AI is fast(er) AI
The future of AI is fast(er) AI
Deep Tech Partner, Rick Hao, discusses how the next generation of AI/ML-based business will not answer the question of “if” something can be done, but “how quickly.”
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Construction Tech is going digital
Construction Tech is going digital
Andreas Schwarzenbrunner of our Industrial Tech team joins other investors to examine the digital future of a traditionally pen-and-paper industry.
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A less obvious (but proven!) way to boost your bottom line
A less obvious (but proven!) way to boost your bottom line
Non-homogenous teams combined with polite disagreement is the secret sauce to building a statistically more profitable startup.
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Investing is personal, so your strategy should be too
Investing is personal, so your strategy should be too
Our veteran investor and General Partner, Michael Schuster, gives tips and tricks on how to build your own investment strategy for success.
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Breaking glass ceilings with Marie-Helene Ametsreiter
Breaking glass ceilings with Marie-Helene Ametsreiter
From telecom to energy to VC, Marie-Helene shares her rise in the ecosystem, the value of diversity in business, the promising future of Climate Tech, and tips for founders in 2022.
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Want to have lunch with Daniel Keiper-Knorr?
Want to have lunch with Daniel Keiper-Knorr?
He tells Business Insider who his dream lunch date is and shares his view on what we saw in the startup scene in 2021, his lockdown hobbies, and more. (German)
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Events
Grow F Application Deadline Extended to January 30th - Female Founders
Grow F Application Deadline Extended to January 30th - Female Founders
Female Founders is offering a 3-months investment readiness accelerator program for female-led ventures. If you are looking to raise investment and benefit from an equity-free preparation program apply now!
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February 1st (16:00 - 17:00 CET) - Growth Office Hours by Platform+
February 1st (16:00 - 17:00 CET) - Growth Office Hours by Platform+
Got questions on GTM, sales, pricing or anything growth-related? Dial in and get answers, ideas and strategies from fellow startups, and pro tips from our experienced growth experts.
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