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Together with TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen, Thomas Schmidt and other angel investors, we are delighted to have invested a seven-figure sum in the #DeepTech #Software #Startup Peeriot. as part of a #SeedFinancing. The #investment is intended to drive forward the development of innovative solutions in the field of #IoT networking. https://lnkd.in/eW-qDks4

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The world of tomorrow: what about the transformation to electromobility?

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VC-Markt im DACH-Raum: So sieht die "neue Normalität" aus https://buff.ly/45vkOpn The VC market in the DACH region reflects the changing landscape of the "new normal." Companies are focusing on online presence, e-commerce strategies, cloud technologies, and data analytics for decision-making. Cybersecurity investments have increased, and remote work setups are crucial for business continuity. Adaptability and resilience are shaping the current VC market in the DACH region. #VCtrends #DACHregion.

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📈 The latest startupdetector report couldn't have been better for me. - the number of newly founded German startups increased in Q1 2024 - a trend reversal we waited for some time new! - Leipzig and Dresden were the cities with the biggest increase of new startups (+41%, +36%), while Jena had the most financing rounds per capita - while many regions had a smaller number of new startups, Saxony increased most by 35% - the energy sector saw the strongest increase from all industries - our Smart Infrastructure Ventures ('SIVentures') portfolio company traide AI GmbH with their founder Leonie Althaus got featured next to SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator alumnus Dr. Jannik Lockl from inContAlert - our partners from TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen are ranked #5 in the most active VCs list. Smart Infrastructure Ventures ('SIVentures') among the top investors in AI All in all a great job Arnas Bräutigam & team

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Start-ups in Europe: a light at the end of the tunnel - finally!    This article by Nadine Schimroszik in Handelsblatt gives reason for hope for the tech ecosystem, as it summarises a development that has been tentatively emerging for some time: The number of new #start-ups in Germany is growing again, by 17 per cent, as shown by a comparison of the first quarter of 2024 with the same quarter of the previous year.   💡It is particularly interesting to see that most investments are being made in AI. An unmistakable sign that they continue to be a driver of innovation for the German startup ecosystem.   We recently came to a similar conclusion with my team, as part of our analysis of the German startup landscape. Our conclusion: more and more funding are being mobilised for ♻️ #Greentech business ideas that are based on AI-based technologies and have a positive impact on our planet. More info on our research at IRIS can be found in Startup Insider`s Investors Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/dU-5AMPz More info on Nadine’s insightful article here: https://lnkd.in/depicwGA

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🚀 Krea Launches Text-to-Video Model: The Race for Text to Video Generation Heats Up! 🎥 OpenAI's SORA has been creating buzz with impressive text-to-video demos, but there's a catch - it's not open to the public yet! Meanwhile, KREA AI is making strides in real-time text-to-image generation. 😮 ⏰ The Clock is Ticking - SORA risks falling behind if it doesn't act fast - KREA is pushing the boundaries of real-time text-to-image - The race for AI-powered content generation is heating up 🎬 The Future of AI-Generated Content Text-to-video and real-time text-to-image have the power to revolutionize: - Marketing and advertising - Entertainment - And beyond! 📈 High Stakes for OpenAI and KREA - OpenAI needs to maintain its position as an AI leader with SORA - KREA is making a name for itself in the AI space - Both companies are racing to deliver groundbreaking AI-powered tools Will SORA deliver on its text-to-video promise, or will KREA's text-to-image steal the spotlight? Share your thoughts below! 💬 #SORA #Krea #TextToVideo #RealTimeTextToImage #AIContentGeneration 📘 Master the art of creating powerful AI-generated content with my book "Prompt DOT AI - Art of Writing Generative AI Prompts"! Follow da sachin sharma for more AI insights and updates! 🚀

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🔹 🔷 🔹 Can Industrial AI be a cure against the gradual deindustrialization of Germany? 🔹 🔷 🔹 The Pioneer, one of the leading German political and economic media, has released an article I wrote about the potential impact of Industrial AI yesterday. Germany with its rich tradition in engineering and industrial solutions is well placed to leverage AI to fuel the next wave of industrial innovation. A race that is still not run - as opposed to GenAI that is dominated by the large US tech giants and LLMs that are already commoditizing. A race that will likely leave room for several new German unicorns that can add to the industrial innovation process - ideally in a cooperation with established industrial players such as BMW, Mercedes, Siemens or Bosch. But it will require a significantly better availability of venture capital all the way from inception to a profitable business as well as a targeted industrial development policy to leverage this opportunity. Time for the industrial giant Germany to shed the sluggishness of recent years and remember the entrepreneurial spirit of its industrial forefathers such as Benz, Siemens, Bosch, Zeiss or Bayer. For those interested to read a little more - you can find the article on The Pioneer here (in German - have Google translate it for an English version): https://lnkd.in/eW9FWnzA (For those of you that do not yet have access to The Pioneer here is pdf-link: https://lnkd.in/er4_mVrV)

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🌟 Exciting Times at 4GAMECHANGERS Festival 2024 in Vienna! 🌟 Day #1 has already set the stage with riveting debates around #AI, sparking the essential question: "HUMAN OR MACHINE - Who is in control?" …. This and many other questions were addressed in numerous discussions 👉 https://lnkd.in/dzAde_2j The energy is palpable as over 5000 visionaries who gather daily, to dive into a wealth of knowledge through inspiring speeches and interactive panels. #4GAMECHANGERS4GAMECHANGERS is truly the nexus where innovation meets inspiration, bridged by digitalization and entertainment! A huge shoutout to the organizers and partners for making this possible! InnovaticGroup. Create the Future Now innovaticgroup.com #4Gamechangers #TechChange #FutureIsNow #SustainableInnovation #Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Investment #Networking #InnovaticGroup #BusinessGrowth #SustainableInnovation #GlobalImpact #Investors #BusinessAngels #VentureCapital #LPs #GPs #Innovation #DigitalRransformation #Digitalization #Startup #Scaleup

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Why sharing my own podcast episodes still feels strange 🧐 Just 30 minutes ago, I met someone who told me they are starting an event next month for their new business, and I was their inspiration. Or rather, the insight I shared in my last podcast episode was. It still feels a bit weird to share my own podcast episodes. And? As long you belive it provides value, who cares what other people think! Recently, I had the amazing chance to be on Creatorway with the incredible Victoria Weber. I couldn't be happier to share this experience with you – especially how we managed to reach 7000+ readers with our newsletter "FOMO Berlin" FOMO247! 🚀 Here are some key takeaways from this journey: - Consistency is key: Regular updates keep the audience engaged and growing. - Authenticity matters: Sharing genuine insights builds a real connection. - Community is everything: Engaging with readers fosters loyalty and trust. Turns out, sharing our stories and insights can inspire others in ways we never imagined. Have you ever felt strange sharing your own content? How do you overcome it? Enjoy the podcast, the episode is in german! #FOMO247 #PodcastVibes #BerlinSpirit

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Germany and Deep Tech: A Future-Defining Opportunity   The Zukunftsstudie IX by MÜNCHNER KREIS e.V. highlights the transformative potential of Deep Tech to boost Germany's innovation capacity, competitiveness, and technological sovereignty.  But success won’t happen automatically. For Deep Tech to transition from research to real-world application, we need:   👉 Companies willing to make long-term investments 👉 Research institutions that professionalize knowledge transfer 👉 Policymakers who create agile frameworks 👉 Stronger collaboration in innovation ecosystems, especially for SMEs and start-ups 👉 Investors ready to back groundbreaking technologies   Where do we stand – and what is SAP doing? A key finding of the study: Turning research into commercial applications remains a significant challenge. This is exactly where we as SAP play a crucial role. As a global leader in enterprise software with over 50 years of experience, SAP is dedicated to driving innovation by bridging the gap between academic research and practical, commercially viable business solutions. Since 2019, we have been working closely with the Technische Universität München on deep tech topics such as different aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. For example, we have been working together on cutting-edge topics such as Generative AI, Deep Reinforcement Learning, Probabilistic Programming, and Explainable AI. By co-innovating and integrating these pioneering technologies into SAP solutions, we enable start-ups to test and scale their innovations in real-world business environments. This ensures that our customers benefit from forward-looking, practical solutions. This collaboration highlights our commitment to turning research results into actionable value for industries worldwide.   The release of this study is a key highlight of the Münchner Kreis' 50th anniversary, where I am proud to serve on the board. The study underscores the value of the Münchner Kreis' work and why it is my mission to provide as many people as possible with access to this network to benefit from its insights and recommendations — because innovation is a shared responsibility that transcends individual stakeholders.    I look forward to your thoughts and ideas!   MÜNCHNER KREIS e.V. Michael Dowling Helmut Krcmar Dr. Rahild Neuburger Dr. Katharina Wollenberg Michael Wittmann Dr. Leonard Przybilla

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Exciting Update! 🎉 With help from Methics Oy we’ve successfully integrated our Sphereon.com #EUDI Wallet app with a #Swisscom eSIM as a secure key store, marking a significant step forward in secure digital identity solutions. This integration enhances the wallet's usability and security by leveraging the advanced capabilities of #eSIM technology. Together, we’re making secure, privacy-preserving #EUDI digital credentials more accessible and scalable for everyone.

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We are in the midst of an energy transition, with a significant shift towards Electro mobility . While most of them focus on controlled CO2 emissions during the usage phase of EV's, it's also important to focus on the dark side of Electro mobility. Although EV's emit less carbon dioxide during the operation phase compared to the gasoline and hybrid vehicles, yet LCA results show that their production accounts for about 46% of total CO2 emissions occurring from production of all the three. Which is comparatively higher when compared to hybrid (31%) and gasoline (23%) vehicles in terms of overall carbon footprint. Furthermore, battery recycling is another significant disadvantage. Currently only 5% of the world's total EV batteries are recycled. The rest end up as landfills, contributing to a growing environmental burden. Being a geologist I agree there are environmental impacts associated with mining renewables but the effects can be mitigated through implementing proper measures and sustainable practices. In contrast increasing reliance on electro mobility can lead to electrical waste dumps in the future. Below is a very informative graph that illustrates the rise and fall of various technologies over time. Highlighting the trends in energy transition.

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Hey all you #startups and #scaleups, you #sme and #mittelstand companies. Have you done great work adopting to #ai, optimized your #funnel or worked on your #bottomline? If yes, then get nominated for the A-Awards, presented by Startup Insider and Project A!

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The Dresden-based company Wandelbots presented its new software "Nova" on Monday evening. This should make it possible for people without much prior knowledge to program robots. MDR SACHSEN has taken a look at what it is all about. Wandelbots boss Christian Piechnick will take the stage on Monday evening at the Albertinum in Dresden and promises nothing less than "the democratization of robotics". According to the company, it has developed a new robot operating system that should enable developers to program and optimize robots inexpensively and easily. And all this without being a "robotics expert" himself. "Nova is the first robot-independent operating system, which enables all developers out there to develop their own apps to automate production processes without being robot experts". Christian Piechnick, Founder of Wandelbots

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MAKE IT IN SAXONY ❗ ❗ ❗ 35% more start-ups in Saxony compared to the previous year 🚀 According to a report by the data service Startupdetector and Hightech Gründerfonds, the number of startups founded in Germany rose by 17% in the first quarter of 2024, indicating a recovery in the sector. Saxony recorded particularly strong growth with an increase of 35%, highlighted by innovative start-ups in cities such as Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz. As LaunchHub42, we are happy to be part of this innovative start-up ecosystem and to help innovative teams in the field of cutting edge communication technologies and robotics to achieve greater visibility and feasibility of their solutions. This is never possible alone, but only with committed partners such as e.g. the Smart Systems Hub, HighTech Startbahn GmbH or Robot Valley Saxony. Let's continue on this path together. Find out more about launchhub42 at https://launchhub42.com/ The report is available at https://lnkd.in/evKg25JE

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Germany's startup ecosystem is a powerhouse waiting to fully unleash its potential in driving digital and sustainable transformation. But how do we make sure this happens? The Startup-Verband, the voice of German startups, addresses this head-on with their bold new initiative, "Innovationsagenda 2030: Weltklasse Made in Germany" (link in comments). Here’s what resonates most with me: 🚀 A Regulatory Framework Built for the Future To foster real innovation, we need policies that allow startups to experiment, iterate, and scale swiftly. Flexible, forward-thinking regulations in areas like AI and Climate Tech could be the catalyst for Germany’s long-term global leadership. 🌟 Stronger Leadership & Collaboration The future of innovation depends on tighter collaboration between government, industry, and startups. Building partnerships that connect research with industry can ignite sustainable growth and cement Germany’s place as a global innovation hub. 💬 What do you think is the most crucial next step in shaping Germany's innovation landscape? Let’s discuss in the comments below! #Innovationsagenda2030 #Startups #DigitalTransformation #Germany2030

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