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With the end of 2020 now in sight, it felt like the perfect time to reflect, bring back our monthly n
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Speedinvest News
With the end of 2020 now in sight, it felt like the perfect time to reflect, bring back our monthly newsletter, and fill you in on exactly what we’ve been doing these past twelve months. Don’t worry, we’re giving you the condensed version!
A few highlights:
We’re excited to share how (and why) we’re doubling down on our mission to build Europe’s most valuable founder support platform. Our Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Oliver Holle, and our in-house team of experts have much more below.
Scroll a bit further to discover the latest news from Speedinvest and our portfolio, and get a sneak peek at what you’ll now be receiving in your inbox on a monthly basis.

Introducing Platform+
Building Not Just Another VC
Building Not Just Another VC
As a VC, adding real value “from the outside” is easier said than done. So why are we doubling down on our commitment to offer our founders FREE, in-house operational support? Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Oliver Holle, explains.
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Platform+ Growth: How to Maintain (not just Attain) Product-Market Fit
Platform+ Growth: How to Maintain (not just Attain) Product-Market Fit
Jon Butterfield, Head of Growth, says that there are few common hurdles all early-stage startups face, but fighting for product-market fit is one of them.
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Platform+ People: Why Every Startup Founder Should Have a Coach
Platform+ People: Why Every Startup Founder Should Have a Coach
Miriam Feyer, Head of People, lays out how coaches help founders through the process of professional self-improvement.
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Platform+ US Business Development: Three Questions to Answer Before Entering the US
Platform+ US Business Development: Three Questions to Answer Before Entering the US
Daniela Caserotto-Leibert, Head of US Business Development, helps European founders, who are ready for the US market, make the big move.
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Platform+ Community: Hello? Is It Me You’re Looking For?
Platform+ Community: Hello? Is It Me You’re Looking For?
Nicole Pereira-Gurnell, Head of Community, shares the power of knowing your target audience when trying to plan and pull-off a fantastic event.
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Portfolio Highlights
It’s been a very busy and very successful year for our portfolio. We can’t share every highlight from 2020, so here are just a few of the most recent.
Crypto exchange Bitpanda closes $52M Series A from Valar Ventures, backed by Peter Thiel
Crypto exchange Bitpanda closes $52M Series A from Valar Ventures, backed by Peter Thiel
Bitpanda closed a $52 million Series A funding round from Valar Ventures, a venture capital firm backed by Peter Thiel.
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SoftBank makes its first e-scooter bet, leading a $250 million investment in Germany's Tier
SoftBank makes its first e-scooter bet, leading a $250 million investment in Germany's Tier
SoftBank invested in Tier through Vision Fund 2, the $108 billion successor to the Japanese company’s first technology fund.
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Speedinvest News
Here are a few of our biggest announcements from this year. More to come in 2021.
Female Founders and Speedinvest Partner Up to Level the Playing Field for Women in Tech
Female Founders and Speedinvest Partner Up to Level the Playing Field for Women in Tech
As of 2019, across Europe women make up only 37% of all management positions, 28% of board member spots and 18% of senior executives.
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Speedinvest Raises €190m to Invest in Early-Stage European Tech Startups
Speedinvest Raises €190m to Invest in Early-Stage European Tech Startups
The new fund increased Speedinvest’s total AUM to more than €400m.
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Market Insights & Analysis
Gain valuable perspectives and learn something new from our exclusive, in-depth reports, and analyses of the European tech startup ecosystem.
Industrial Tech: An Investment Category Reaches Critical Mass
Industrial Tech: An Investment Category Reaches Critical Mass
The Speedinvest Industrial Tech team has partnered with Dealroom to publish an in-depth report, sponsored by Knapp AG, about the status quo of the European Industrial Tech ecosystem.
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Digital Health in Europe: Analysis of 600+ European Startups from the Last Decade
Digital Health in Europe: Analysis of 600+ European Startups from the Last Decade
At Speedinvest, we think we’re on the cusp of a golden decade of digital health in Europe and want to share the reasoning behind our conviction.
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Founder Tools & Knowledge
We don’t expect early-stage founders to have the answers to everything. That’s why we bring our decades of expertise to you.
Open-Sourcing the Speedinvest Board Meeting Template
Open-Sourcing the Speedinvest Board Meeting Template
Drafting a comprehensive board deck can be a time-consuming challenge. Here’s ours!
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Partners, not Investors — How to Choose a Follow-on Investor
Partners, not Investors — How to Choose a Follow-on Investor
Investors are not created equal and getting the right fund, partner and deal can make or break your startup.
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