A warm welcome 👋 to our new cohort of Venture Scouts! Our Scouts are key in helping First Momentum Ventures discover and support (deep) tech startups while empowering founders to build successful companies. 🪐 Sonja Sofia Schmidt brings her know-how as a Senior Strategist at Google, guiding startups to harness the full potential of Google's resources. 🪐 Stefan Weirich, Co-Founder of mimic, is building scalable AI models for universal robotic manipulation with backing from VCs such as Founderful, another.vc, and tiny.vc 🪐 Tetyana Shafranovych ranks in the top 10% of her Technology and Management program at the Technical University of Munich and brings valuable experience from her time at Amazon and PAYBACK. 🪐 Jérôme Jaggi is a familiar face—formerly a Visiting Analyst at First Momentum Ventures, he's now Chief of Staff at our portfolio company, Unikraft. 🪐 Sting C., currently finishing his Master’s at Esade, combines his background in Electrical and Computer Engineering with hands-on experience from Deloitte and BMW Group. 🪐 Tobias Schmitt is shaping an emerging impact-focused VC, investing in early-stage startups in the fields of circular economy, sustainable transformation, healthcare, and EdTech. 🪐 Stanish GUNASEKARAN is a Visiting Chief of Staff at 4P CAPITAL in Vienna and previously worked for Bosch. 🪐 Tea Vrcicć contributes to EU-Startups by scouting promising startups, having also founded her own venture. If you’re passionate about uncovering Europe’s next startup stars and want hands-on experience in venture capital, join us as a Venture Scout: https://2ly.link/1zYYa #firstmomentum #venturecapital #venturescouts #phd #founders #students #studentjobs #startupjobs
First Momentum Ventures
Wagniskapital- und Private-Equity-Auftraggeber
Dedicated Pre-Seed VC for B2B Tech and Deep Tech founders. We are engineers at heart and investors by choice.
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We are engineers at heart and investors by choice. We are a VC fund for Pre-Seed companies mainly looking into B2B, Industrial Tech, and Deep Tech startups. We have made over 40 investments in the last years, of which over 75% raised follow-on rounds with international top VCs. We invest between €200k and €1m as a "First Check" investor and collaborate with Angels and other VCs as Co- & Follow-On Investors.
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http://firstmomentum.vc
Externer Link zu First Momentum Ventures
- Branche
- Wagniskapital- und Private-Equity-Auftraggeber
- Größe
- 2–10 Beschäftigte
- Hauptsitz
- Remote
- Art
- Privatunternehmen
- Gegründet
- 2018
- Spezialgebiete
- Venture Capital, Pre-Seed Funding, Fundraising, Deep Tech, Machine Learning, B2B, Scientist Founders, Industry Tech und SaaS
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Primär
Remote, DE
Beschäftigte von First Momentum Ventures
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Rico Chandra
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Ulli Hoffmann
Freelance SAP technical consultant, Founder at Metalance, Founder at INIDFAB, Mentor at First Momentum Ventures
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Joern Menninger 🎙️
CEO at Startuprad.io | Europe's leading B2B podcast in Startups and Technology
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Dr. Alexander Stage
Interim CTO/VP Engineering | Venture Partner | Angel Investor
Updates
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How is the Future of Logistics Unfolding? 🚛 The logistics industry is undergoing a transformative shift. As labor shortages in warehousing and transportation intensify, the need for innovative solutions to sustain seamless operations is growing. During one of our community industry briefings, Markus Börner from Prequel Ventures shared his thoughts with us. 👉 If you're interested in seeing the entire recording, check out the YouTube video: https://2ly.link/1zWKp 🔥 Key Findings from the Conversation 🔥 📉 The Alarming Rise of Labor Shortages In Europe, the average age of truck drivers is 47, with 33% over 55, indicating a looming wave of retirements. Currently, 400,000 truck driver positions are unfilled, with similar challenges in warehousing due to high turnover rates and the surge in e-commerce demand. 🛠️ Overcoming Logistics Hurdles The sector struggles with a lack of IT infrastructure, high capital expenditure for automation, and regulatory hurdles for autonomous driving technologies. Addressing these topics is critical for the future of logistics. 🌟 Strategic Solutions for Labor Shortages Companies follow three main strategies: increasing recruitment performance, enhancing worker efficiency, and implementing automation. Tech-enabled recruitment, optimization technologies, and automation are crucial to addressing labor shortages. ➡️ To learn about key players and investment areas, check the info slides below! 👉 For more deep dives and industry insights, follow First Momentum Ventures on LinkedIn! #FirstMomentum #IndustrialTech #LogisticsInnovation #FutureOfLogistics #Automation #Robotics #AI #VentureCapital
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👋 Catch the First Momentum Ventures Team on the Road This September! 👋 The conference season is in full swing, and we are excited to connect with founders, LPs, and VCs across Germany and Europe. Here’s where you can find us: 🇩🇪 Prestel & Partner Family Office Forum (10th-11th September) in Wiesbaden – Sebastian Boehmer 🇩🇪 Capnamic Day (10th September) in Munich – Andreas Fischer 🇩🇪 Maschinenraum Momentum (12th September) in Berlin – Andreas Fischer 🇸🇪 The Drop (17th September) in Malmö – Andreas Fischer 🇩🇰 Odense Investor Unconference (25th-26th September) in Odense – Dr. Maximilian Ochs 🇩🇪 Activant Genesis Summit (26th September) in Munich – Andreas Fischer 🇩🇪 Bits & Pretzels (29th September-1st October) in Munich – David Meiborg Are you there as well? Let us know! #FirstMomentum #DeepTech #Networking #Conferences
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💡 Thinking of starting a company? Here’s why it’s a no-brainer! 💡 In our latest Clueless No More workshop, we had the pleasure of hosting Daniel W. Dippold from EWOR, who shared game-changing insights on entrepreneurship with the First Momentum Ventures community. Curious about what makes starting a company such an obvious choice? Daniel breaks it down with powerful statistics and thought-provoking perspectives that might change your outlook. 👉 Watch the entire session on YouTube (link in the comments) 👇 #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Innovation #CluelessNoMore #EWOR #FirstMomentum #ScientistFounders #scientists #techfounders #phd #founders #spinoff #spinoffs
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👏 Contentful has acquired our portfolio company Ninetailed We were the VC that believed in Ninetailed during their pre-seed round back in 2021, which Cherry Ventures and amazing angel investors complemented. From day one, the founders Alexander Braunreuther and Andy Kaiser impressed us with their rapid development of a robust MVP, showcasing their deep know-how in the MarTech space and outstanding technical skills. Contentful was quick to recognize the potential, becoming an early partner interested in integrating Ninetailed’s innovative content personalization solution into their headless CMS. Thanks for the great investor collaboration throughout the years, Chris Schagen, Christian Blomberg, Thomas Lueke, Alexander Schmitt, Jasper Masemann, Bart Dessaint, Chandar Lal, etc. This acquisition is a significant milestone for the Ninetailed team, and we couldn’t be prouder. 👏 As Contentful announced, this move will “enable brands to generate higher ROI from their content and data investments, ultimately driving increased revenue through tailored customer journeys.” More details are in the announcement linked in the comments below 👇 #acquisition #ninetailed #contentful #firstmomentum
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Looking for your next big career move in a B2B or Deep Tech startup? Check out the First Momentum Ventures job board and explore over 90 roles at our more than 30 portfolio companies! 👉 Visit https://2ly.link/1zMUi ⚙️ Daedalus is making manufacturing autonomous through robots and AI. The team seeks engineers, product people, and a Head of Finance. 👉 Check out all openings https://2ly.link/1zMUj 🌊 Brineworks is building the future of affordable, scalable, and responsible CO2 removal from the ocean. Are you an oceanographer or Marine Biologist? The team is looking for a Head of Ocean Science. 👉 More here https://2ly.link/1zMUl 💳 Pliant is dedicated to reimagining credit cards and, growing fast, has open positions in almost all fields, from talent to business development to compliance. 👉 Visit https://2ly.link/1zMUm 🔬 QuantumDiamonds is building a global quantum sensing platform that enables advancements across various fields, from semiconductor manufacturing to biotechnology and chemistry. The team is looking for experienced engineers and Master's students in Physics, Engineering, and Materials Science who combine writing their Master's thesis with hands-on experience. 👉 Check out https://2ly.link/1zMUn 🪐 First Momentum Ventures is also looking for platform and investment interns (remote or Munich) to support us in building one of Europe's best pre-seed VCs with a strong technical DNA. 👉 More here https://2ly.link/1zMUo ❓ Didn't find the right job yet? Join our talent network and get notified about new opportunities. 👉 Add your preferences here https://2ly.link/1zMUq #hiring #openpositions #vcnetwork #startupjobs #remotejobs
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🎉 We've crossed 10,000 followers on LinkedIn! 🎉 A huge thank you to each and every one of you for your support and engagement. This milestone wouldn't have been possible without you! Here's to our growing community—let's keep connecting, sharing, and thriving together. Cheers to the next 10k and beyond! 🌟 #10KFollowers #ThankYou #FirstMomentum
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Welcome to our newest Venture Scouts! 👋 Our Scouts support First Momentum Ventures in sourcing (deep) tech startups and our founders in building successful companies. 🪐 Suriyaa S. is a student at the Technical University of Munich and a member of the Elara Aerospace team, aiming to break three world records by developing the first student-built Methalox rocket to reach 100 km. 🪐 Eva Claas is a student at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management with experience at Antler, J.P. Morgan, and KPMG, as well as in her family business, CLAAS. Her background fuels her deep interest in the agricultural machinery industry. 🪐 Felix Steiner is a dual student at Siemens and serves as Vice President & Managing Director at START Nuremberg. 🪐 Debarati Rakshit ⚡️ drives digital product adoption globally at Hapag-Lloyd AG and has worked as a Product Manager and consultant with companies like Kia India, Tata Group, and Decathlon. Soon, she will start her MBA from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. 🪐 Yannick Penzel studies at the University of Cologne and has gained experience across the VC, startup, and consulting sectors. If you’re passionate about discovering Europe’s emerging startup talents and eager to gain hands-on experience in venture capital, we invite you to join us as a Venture Scout. The application link is in the comments below! 👨💻🚀 #FirstMomentum #VentureCapital #VentureScouts #PhD #Founders #Students #StudentJobs #StartupJobs #DeepTech
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A quick reminder to all (scientist) founders that this is happening tonight👇 If you want to learn about the mathematics of building a startup, join tonight's session with Daniel W. Dippold at 7 pm. 👉 Join here: 2ly.link/1zHSl #CluelessNoMore #ScientistFounders #spinoff #spinout #techfounders
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99% of companies hold offsites for team building, and most of the time, they are nice. But what makes them really special? Our team got an idea of this last week during our summer offsite in South Tyrol. 🗻 What made our offsite magically?🪄 🐳 Relaxation We had many months of heavy lifting, including a full investment funnel and more operational projects like the Deep Tech Hardware Napkin, the Spinoff Summit, and an overhaul of our brand design. The offsite took place in a small wellness hotel in the Alps, where the entire team had time to wind down together during sauna sessions or chill by the pool and chat. 💬 Time for Exchange As a remote VC, we hold low-key gatherings every quarter. But often, work topics get the upper hand. Staying three nights and four days with multiple meals allowed us to strengthen our connections, learn new things about each other, or laugh together about conspiracy theories. 🎧 Focused sessions Research has shown that people relax during holidays when they learn new things and their brains are in motion. We focused one day on where we stand as a fund and how we can continue to become better at our job with each day. These reflection and brainstorming sessions allow one to zoom out of the daily routine and generate motion for future projects and ideas. ⛰️ Sports If you have to name one sport we can all agree on, it would be hiking. This is no surprise, given that many team members are located close to the Alps. The same is true for rating the Kaiserschmarrn that was waiting for us at one of the huts with breathtaking views of the Dolomites. For some, being foodies became a handicap for the race back to the cable car. Would you like to join the next offsite? We are looking for interns :) 👉 https://lnkd.in/d6zrX_hJ 🙌 Andreas Fischer David Meiborg Sebastian Boehmer Dr. Maximilian Ochs Christian Neumann Lena Späth Jérôme Jaggi Michael Ruß and Dr. ir. Ana Koller (we missed you!) #firstmomentum #offsite #southtyrol
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