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What an Experience at Engage in Prague! Georg Ioannidis, Lukas Steindl and Wojciech Kupiec just wrapped up an incredible few days at Engage in Prague. Here are some of our key takeaways from the event: 🤝 Networking with the Best in the Industry: One of the highlights was connecting with professionals from around the world, including many of our fellow VC colleagues at our side event that we co-hosted with Credo Ventures and OTB Ventures. Exchanging ideas and discussing industry trends with others who share our vision and passion for engagement was both inspiring and eye-opening. 💡 Hands-On with the Latest Tech: From AI-powered platforms to sophisticated data analytics, we got to see—and try—some of the most innovative technologies designed to enhance engagement. 🎤 Inspiring Panels: The event featured insightful panels with industry leaders discussing everything from the future of AI to adapting strategies for changing customer expectations. Overall, Engage in Prague was an inspiring experience that left us motivated and excited for what’s next. #EngagePrague #DigitalMarketing #Innovation #CustomerEngagement #Networking #VentureCapital #AI Michal Smida Richard Malovic Alex Ilyash Karol Lasota Adam Niewinski Marcin Hejka Karol Szubstarski David P. Adam Kocik

Attending Webit.Foundation in Sofia has been an eye-opening experience. The energy here is incredible, with people from all over the world coming together in Sofia to discuss the future of technology. I’ve had the chance to sit in on some fascinating talks, covering everything from AI and blockchain to mobility to digital health and the future of work. One of the most interesting sessions I attended focused on how AI is transforming industries in ways we didn’t even think possible a few years ago. It’s not just tech for tech’s sake – there are real, practical applications that could change the way we live and work. Another highlight for me was hearing from startups working on some really creative solutions, especially in the sustainability space. The networking has been another key part of the event. I’ve met some amazing people, both speakers and fellow attendees, who are just as excited about where this space is headed. It’s refreshing to connect with people who share a similar passion for innovation and to exchange ideas in person. Overall, Webit has been a great mix of learning and inspiration. There's a lot to process and think about, but I’m leaving with new perspectives and some exciting ideas. Definitely worth the trip! Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr Matthew Prince Ronny Fehling Iva Rakocevic Nikolai Genchev Dr. Plamen Russev Vassil Terziev Eleven Ventures Vitosha Venture Partners

🚀 Exciting news! UNIQA Ventures is hosting a special side event, Startup Spirits, as part of the Engaged Investments Conference in Prague! 🎉 📅 Join us on October 22nd at 18:30 at Restaurace Červený Jelen for an evening of networking, insights, and great discussions. Meet Lukas Steindl and Georg Ioannidis from UNIQA Ventures, along with friends from Credo Ventures, OTB Ventures, Taiwania Capital, and more. We can't wait to see you there! 🍻 Link to sign up: https://lu.ma/kqx5lg8x #VC #Startups #Networking #EngagedInvestments #Prague

Full house at weXelerate with SkyViewTek showcasing cutting-edge IT and security solutions! It’s inspiring to see such a great turnout of professionals eager to engage and learn about the latest trends in the tech industry. The interactive environment and insightful presentation highlighted the importance of innovation in maintaining secure and efficient systems. A standout speaker was Kerstin Keltner, representing Aon Austria. A big thank you to all the attendees for making it such a dynamic and successful session. Looking forward to more events like this! #TechInnovation #CyberSecurity #SkyViewTek #Networking #ITSolutions"

Great energy at the Sifted Summit! Charis Arvanitis from Spotawheel took the stage to discuss growth strategies in emerging markets, offering valuable insights for scaling startups. A topic closely aligned with our own Albert Mikushnica’s focus at UNIQA Ventures and our mission to supports growth stage startups in the CEE region. Exciting times ahead for the startup community! #SiftedSummit #Spotawheel #CEE #EmergingMarkets #Innovation Zosia Wanat

Our very own Camilla Steinhart and Patricia Falagan de la Sierra attended the WVC:E Summit 2024 in Paris, held from October 7-8 at Station F. The event, focused on promoting diversity in venture capital, brought together over 350 participants, including senior investors and numerous speakers from across Europe. Attendees engaged in discussions about fundraising strategies, diversity and inclusion in the industry, and the latest trends in the tech and startup ecosystem. Sophie Winwood and Ruth Foxe Blader for this wonderful event. #vc #femalesuperpower

When crypto, then Bitpanda. That’s the tagline to our new campaign, but it’s more than that - it’s a statement marking our position as the go-to platform for all your crypto needs. To make this statement, we have collaborated with ambassadors and partners including Antoine Dupont, Dominic Thiem, Stan Wawrinka, Caroline Daur, Melissa Satta, Isabelle Ithurburu and our partners FC Bayern München and AC Milan. “With this new campaign, we’re underlining that Bitpanda is the go-to choice for investors across Europe. We’ve built a platform people can trust, and now we’re teaming up with the right partners and ambassadors who get what we’re about. We’re here to keep pushing the boundaries and make sure anyone can tap into the future of finance. When you think crypto, think Bitpanda—it’s as simple as that.” - Eric Demuth, our CEO and Co-Founder puts it. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/devHXG2n

We had the pleasure of welcoming Amir Kaplan, CEO and founder of our portfolio company ifeel - Humanising Growth, to our office in Vienna to meet our very own Bori FARKAS-FOZY and Lukas Steindl. It was great to catch up and discuss future plans and growth strategies. Amir’s leadership continues to inspire us as ifeel strengthens its position in the mental health and wellbeing space. Looking forward to seeing what’s next for this innovative company! #digitalhealth #mentalhealh #workplace #employeewellbeing

Corporate Venturing: brutkasten-Whitepaper jetzt zum Download Seit Anfang Juli haben wir unsere Serie “Corporate Venturing” ausgespielt. Dazu haben wir gemeinsam mit unseren Partnerunternehmen AVL, Elevator Ventures, Flughafen Wien - Vienna Airport, ÖBB, Plug and Play Tech Center, Raiffeisen Bank International AG, UNIQA Ventures und VERBUND sechs Deep-Dive-Videodiskussionen abgehalten und die unterschiedlichen Facetten des Themas behandelt. Die wichtigsten Erkenntnisse daraus haben wir in einem Whitepaper gebündelt. Nach der letztwöchigen Präsentation des Papers am European Forum Alpbach in Beisein von Wirtschaftsminister Martin Kocher ist es nun öffentlich als Download verfügbar. Hier geht's zum Download: https://lnkd.in/d8CmyMtt Insights beigesteuert wurden unter anderem von Antonella Cvrtak, Klara Dimmel, Viktoria Ilger, Sebastian Jagsch, Martin Micko, Thomas Muchar, Andreas Muehlberger, Nik Munaretto, Dr. Andreas Nemeth, Maximilian Schausberger, Peter Schindlecker, Christoph Schmidt, Christian Wolf, Eric Weisz und Franz Zöchbauer.

🌟 Ich freue mich, ein Teil der Initiative “Corporate Venturing” von brutkasten gewesen zu sein! 🌟 🚀 In der Serie haben wir einen Blick in die Welt des Corporate Venturing in Österreich geworfen und wertvolle Einblicke gewonnen, wie unternehmensübergreifene Kooperation und Ko-Innovation als Motor für Innovation und Wachstum im österreichischen Wirtschaftsraum funktionieren kann. 👉 Wesentliche Punkte: 𝐄𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 Mit Beispielen von VERBUND, ÖBB und Flughafen Wien - Vienna Airport, die betonten, dass Innovation im Herzen des Unternehmens geschehen muss. 𝐊𝐏𝐈𝐬 𝐳𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐠 Diskussionen über entscheidende Kennzahlen mit Beiträgen von AVL, ÖBB und Raiffeisen Bank International AG. 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐯𝐬. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 Erläuterungen von UNIQA Ventures, Elevator Ventures und Verbund X Ventures darüber, wie Corporate Venture Capital nicht nur finanziellen sondern auch strategischen Mehrwert schafft. 𝐄𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐙𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐭 Startups wie nista.io, omni:us und eFriends Energy berichteten über ihre Kooperationen und die Notwendigkeit von Offenheit und klaren Strukturen seitens der Corporates. 𝐅ö𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐤 Forderungen nach steuerlichen Anreizen und vereinfachten Regularien, um Corporate Venturing landesweit weiter voranzutreiben. 📥 Neugierig geworden? Hier gibt es unser umfassendes Whitepaper jetzt kostenlos zum Download: https://lnkd.in/d35Gu7cj Ein herzliches Dankeschön an Dejan Jovicevic (brutkasten) und alle teilnehmenden Kollegen unserer Partnerunternehmen! Viktoria Ilger (AVL), Maximilian Schausberger (Elevator Ventures), Christoph Schmidt (Vienna Airport Conference & Innovation Center), Peter Schindlecker (ÖBB), Nik Munaretto (Plug and Play Tech Center), Dr. Andreas Nemeth (UNIQA Ventures) und Franz Zöchbauer (VERBUND). Eure Zusammenarbeit und Offenheit haben diese Serie zu einem großen Erfolg gemacht.