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🔥Tune In to the Latest Fireside Chat with a VC in Healthech🔥 What percentage of VCs are former founders? 30% maybe more? I'd think a fair amount, yet how *exactly* does that transition happen and what perspectives change *radically* afterwards? Sigvards Krongorns shared exactly that - his journey from PwC consultant to Healtech founder, to a VC shaping the future of Healthtech startups. What we talked about: ✨ Sigvards' transition from a PwC consultant to founder to a VC ✨ What steps are necessary to bring innovative medical devices from concept to market ✨ How being a founder can prepare you for a role in venture capital ✨ What strategies help navigate the regulatory landscape in healthtech startups ✨ The right way to engage with VCs for startup funding ✨ What future trends in venture capital and Healthtech look like #HealthTech #VentureCapital #Innovation #StartupJourney #HealthcareInnovation #Entrepreneurship #FiresideChat #VentureCapitalInsights Full conversation can be found here:

Our associate, Sigvards Krongorns, steps into the spotlight in Founder to VC: A HealthTech Journey. Sigvards joined Alexander Benkendorf for a fireside chat, exploring his journey from co-founding his healthtech startup, CastPrint, to switching sides and joining Verge HealthTech Fund. 🌟 Sigvards shared a humanizing element to his current investor role, as he could relate to the motivations and struggles most startups are constantly going through, having gone through the same journey himself. As someone who's been on both sides of the table, he gave a lot of tips for current founders looking to find the right growth partners: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀. It could be in a monthly or semi annual newsletter. Whether you decided to pivot or you've made some progress, investors are looking for founders who are transparent and committed for the long run.  𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. Research and understand what investors are particularly looking for and what they can provide. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Not all investors will be the right match for your startup.  𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱. Having the right credentials can be useful but even more important is showing what makes you different from other founders and startups and why your thinking is going to work. Learn about Sigvards transition from founder to VC and find more tips in the full recording !👇 https://lnkd.in/gk3XtsVx #HealthTech #venturecapital #Startup #impactinvestment #healthtechinnovation #founder

💸 If you are a femtech founder looking for investment, we have great news for you! Femtech Insider has compiled a list of VC Funds and Angel Investors looking to invest in women’s health startups. The list consists of three databases: 📋 Dedicated Femtech & Women’s Health VC Funds 📋 VC Funds with Partners Interested in Women’s Health 📋 Angel Investors Interested in Women’s Health They are still a work in progress. Make sure to stay up to date here: https://lnkd.in/gMXVmHb P.S.: If you are an investor, you can easily add yourself to any of the lists. #FemTech #vc #vcfunds #womenintech #startup

Effective collaboration between financial investors and strategics plays an important role in the fundraising ecosystem. How do investors and strategics approach these partnerships to achieve the best outcomes? In our upcoming #LSIEurope24 panel, "How do Financial Investors and Strategics Partner to Support Venture-Backed Startups?", we’ll hear from both financial investors and strategics as they explore the dynamics of these collaborations. Our panelists will share their stories and expertise on forming successful partnerships, navigating challenges, aligning goals, and driving innovation. Featured Panelists: • Nate Harrington (Moderator), Managing Partner, Philips Ventures • Carissa Bellardine Black, Senior Director, Venture Capital, Medtronic • Auriel August, MD, Principal, SANTÉ Ventures • Janke Dittmer, General Partner, Head of European HealthTech Investments, Gilde Healthcare • Alexander Schmitz, Partner, Endeavour Vision Join us at LSI Europe ‘24 this September 16-20th to see more panel sessions like this and connect with nearly 1,000 global Medtech and Healthtech leaders in Sintra, Portugal.

🚀 A Conversation on Enabling Healthcare Innovation with Venture Capital: I recently had the privilege to welcome Nicole Graner from the Süddeutsche Zeitung at our YZR Capital headquarters. Article in 1st comment. Tldr: 🔎 Critical need for venture capital in fostering healthcare innovation. 🔎 How our expertise-driven approach is making a difference. 🔎 My journey as a physician, entrepreneur and investor, always deeply intertwined with my passion for #healthtech. 💡 That's why: alongside Markus Feuerecker I co-founded YZR Capital with a clear vision: to propel European healthtech startups into global leadership positions. 💡 We strongly believe that our team’s expertise in health is key to supporting founders who are dedicated to change the European healthtech ecosystem. ✔ Apparently our name is difficult to pronounce – for everyone who is still wondering, it’s “wise” with an R at the end ;) -> Thanks again to Nicole - it was a pleasure! And thanks to the fantastic team at YZR Capital - Christina Schmidt, Paul Epple, Urs Keller, Holger Ebersberger, Elmar Willebrand, Michael Dr. Bitzer. #HealthTech #VentureCapital #Innovation

Effective collaboration between financial investors and strategics plays an important role in the fundraising ecosystem. How do investors and strategics approach these partnerships to achieve the best outcomes for venture-backed startups? In our upcoming #LSIEurope24 panel, "How do Financial Investors and Strategics Partner to Support Venture-Backed Startups?", we’ll hear from both financial investors and strategics as they explore the dynamics of these collaborations. Our panelists will share their stories and expertise on forming successful partnerships, navigating challenges, aligning goals, and driving innovation. Featured Panelists: • Nate Harrington (Moderator), Managing Partner, Philips Ventures • Carissa Bellardine Black, Senior Director, Venture Capital, Medtronic • Auriel August, MD, Principal, SANTÉ Ventures • Janke Dittmer, General Partner, Head of European HealthTech Investments, Gilde Healthcare • Alexander Schmitz, Partner, Endeavour Vision Join us at LSI Europe ‘24 this September 16-20th to see more panel sessions like this and connect with nearly 1,000 global Medtech and Healthtech leaders in Sintra, Portugal.

💡 Are you a European HealthTech startup looking for funding? Heal Capital, one of Europe’s leading venture capital funds, is on the hunt for innovative digital health solutions! As part of our new "Investor Call" service on R2GConnect, they’re searching for startups from Pre-Seed to Series A with a focus on digital or data-driven healthtech. Here’s what you need to know: - Investment Size: €1-5 million - Focus Areas: Any therapeutic area - Region: Europe Want to learn more and apply? Click here: https://lnkd.in/ddCVG68g Investors: We invite you to explore R2GConnect.com and set up your own #InvestorCall for #free. For a demo session please reach out to Sorin STIRCU, Partnerships Manager https://bit.ly/3TGL2kF   #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #InvestorCall #HealthTechInvesting #EarlyStageInvesting #InvestmentOpportunities #DealFlow

[MEET THE JURY 4] Get ready to meet our jury! We're excited to introduce the experienced investors who will be assessing the pitches of 20 EIC Fund companies on 13 November at the 𝗘𝗜𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝&𝗝 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 EuroQuity - Bpifrance.   ⭐ Stavriana A. Kofteros Founder, Partner at W11 Ventures. W11 Ventures is a boutique growth and innovation advisory and venture friend that scales startups, connects corporates with the innovation ecosystem, and fosters long-term partnerships for successful innovative businesses. With a proactive role in value creation and growth, W11 is a trusted strategic partner to scale companies in various sectors, particularly ICT and life sciences/health. Its unique 360 approach and expertise create competitive advantages and add value by interconnecting ecosystems and filling gaps.   ⭐ Jia-Yi H., Partner at Cathay Health. Cathay Health is the healthcare VC arm of Cathay Capital. We invest in venture and growth stage companies operating at the convergence of health, life science and tech to address large unmet medical needs.   ⭐ Ingrid Kelly Spillmann, Partner at xista science ventures. xista science ventures is an Austria-based investor in early stage academic deeptech and life science spinoffs and startups. ⭐ Linus Rieder serves as Principal at 415 Capital. 415 Capital is a specialist venture capital firm dedicated to investing in breakthrough and life-saving medical innovation. For over 25 years, the team has been providing exceptional entrepreneurs with capital, expertise, and market access. Want to be part of it? Make sure to reserve your spot. #HealthTech #biotech #medtech #eicAccelerator #EUeic #Healthcare #Investors

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🚀 Why Incubation/Acceleration isn't working!! 🚀 Founders often rush to join one of the 3,000+ global incubators and accelerators, primarily driven by the hope of securing funding. However, the hard truth is that less than 3% of these founders achieve that goal. The belief that completing a program automatically leads to investment is a common misconception. When this strategy fails, many founders opt to join another program, hoping for a different outcome. But the reality is, programs like Y Combinator—those with solid VC backing—are rare. Smaller, emerging VC-backed venture studios often lack the necessary investment experience, creating challenges after the early-stage round. 🚀The solution? Well-designed venture builder programs with seasoned corporate finance experts and advisors who have successfully navigated investment rounds. I’m excited to be involved in several such programs launching this autumn, focusing on DeepTech, Sustainability, and MedTech. These programs are based across the EU, Italy, Greece, and the UK. If you’re looking for guidance or have questions, feel free to reach out at postbox@christiankumar.com. MedTech Makers Lab Capital Kinetics Limited #ChristianKumar #BowTieTravels #CorporateFinance #VentureBuilder #MedTechMakersLab #MoneyInMotion #DBT #EITHealth #InnovationGreece #MaverX #MedilinkMidlands