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MODIFI secures EUR 15m funding in Series C 🚀 MODIFI, the leader in B2B Buy Now Pay Later solutions, has secured a strategic EUR 15m investment led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund, alongside strong participation from existing investors Maersk Growth, NEVA SGR, Picus Capital, Global Founders Capital and of course ourselves. Since our lead investment in the Series B three years ago, MODIFI has continued to check significant milestones on its path to building a refined approach in cross-border payments and trade finance. Through critical liquidity and tailored payment solutions the company enables SMEs globally to optimize cash flow management and expand their international reach. To date, MODIFI has facilitated more than USD 3bn in global trade for over 1,800 companies across more than 55 countries with several strong partners like Airwallex, PingPong Payments and more. With SMBC Asia Rising Fund, MODIFI gains one of Asia's leading financial institutions as a valuable strategic partner that will further amplify the growth trajectory and ability to empower SMEs with innovative cross-border financing solutions. CEO and co-founder Nelson Holzner sums this milestone up perfectly: “With this fresh funding, we’re set to redefine global trade finance—ensuring businesses of all sizes can unlock the liquidity and get the protection they need to grow internationally.” Congratulations to Nelson Holzner, Jan Wehrs, Sven Brauer and the entire MODIFI team on this amazing achievement. We’re excited for the journey ahead! 🌏

BURNHARD is recognized as one of the fastest growing e-commerce players in Europe! 🎉 In its first edition to date, the Financial Times and Statista compiled a list of Europe’s top 300 companies in terms of revenue growth (2013-2023) and we are delighted to see our portfolio company BURNHARD ranking among other notable European powerhouses like Spotify, Zalando, HelloFresh and many more. In the e-commerce category, the Düsseldorf based BBQ brand was ranked 4th overall and 2nd in Germany (its home market) coming just behind our friends at AUTO1 Group. Fueled by Germany's largest community of BBQ and outdoor cooking enthusiasts, BURNHARD is redefining the grilling landscape with products developed right in Düsseldorf. Supported by a dedicated team of engineers, product developers and BBQ experts, they’ve designed gas grills, smokers, outdoor pizza ovens and accessories packed with features that elevate every cookout. Huge congratulations to Marius Till Fritzsche, Jens Rühle, Kjell Marc Kufferath, David Eggerath and the entire BURNHARD team on this incredible achievement – a true testament to their passion, innovation and resilience. We’re excited to continue supporting BURNHARD as they fire up new milestones! 🚀 For detailed information please read the full article in the comments section. 

It was a pleasure to share insights on GovTech VC investments and market potential at the Public Makers Bootcamp! 🚀 Inspiring discussions with talented students—from Bachelor to PhD—who will drive future impact. With Technische Universität München as the #1 university in the EU, it’s already one of the most important talent pools shaping tomorrow! TUM Think Tank GovTech Campus Deutschland Heliad AG

#Access to High-Growth Private Companies Before #IPOs 📈 A recent Forbes article highlights Heliad AG and our strategic role in offering investors access to innovative companies before they go public. With private companies such as SpaceX and Stripe remaining off the public markets longer, private market investments have become increasingly crucial for value creation. Heliad AG enables broader investor participation in these opportunities through our #listed structure, offering investors access to high-growth ventures. With successful investments in companies like Raisin and Enpal, and the recent acquisition of Collective Ventures, we are well-positioned to support the next wave of tech-driven growth.

Time to reflect a bit(s)!💡   Fueled by inspiring founders, fresh ideas, and yes—countless pretzels—we are set to kickstart Europe’s innovation! 🚀   This year’s Bits & Pretzels Theme: Kickstart Europe couldn’t be more fitting. The event combined all the sparks for Europe's bright future: Daring investors, innovative founders, and a combined energy to build a better tomorrow. 🌍✨   A particular highlight for us: Seeing all the familiar faces from our portfolio! Visionaries like Maximilian Wühr (FINN), Benjamin Merle (Enpal), Max Linden (lemon.markets), and Sebastian Siemiatkowski (Klarna) shared their bold ideas to push boundaries and inspire the next wave of growth.   The event’s air of innovation was undeniable, and we are buzzing with energy: NOW is the time to come together and build the Europe of tomorrow! We are thrilled to be part of this ecosystem and get to work with so many inspiring people—together, we’re building a brighter future! 💫   cc: Falk, Julian, Ibrahim, Christopher, Philip, Leonard, Alexander

What an achievement!!  🚀🚀   Thrilled to see Maximilian and the FINN Team being recognized as the fastest-growing company in Germany in the newly launched Sifted 50: Germany!   A true testament to how FINN is reshaping mobility as we know it - on a global scale! Excited to continue supporting FINN as they scale, both in Germany and beyond!   Go check out the full Sifted list via the link below! (And don‘t forget to check out the other Heliad portfolio sunshine in the Top 20: Enpal ☀️) https://lnkd.in/eQ4ntB7g

🚀 Join us for a Fireside Chat as our Head of GovTech, Ibrahim Köran, will provide insights on how to scale opportunities for GovTech startups in Europe at the #GovTechConnectAssembly (GovTech Connect) on 28 November. Don't miss this opportunity to dive into how dedicated investment approaches can support the growth of GovTech across Europe. Register now to join us in Brussels!👇 https://lnkd.in/dmRxe2yD #GovTech #PublicSector #GovTechConnect

Another one! 🚀 It’s hard to keep up with all the exciting news since integrating Collective Ventures. But here is one you can’t miss. lemon.markets continues to democratize FinTech. With Holvi as partner, lemon.markets is hitting yet another milestone in its international expansion and roll out of its brokerage-as-a-service. Congrats to Max Linden and the team! Check out the full details below.

Meet us at Bits & Pretzels! 🥨   Our team members Philip Kurzrock, Leonard Buchsbaum, and Alexander Wagner are heading to Munich to connect with 7,500 founders, investors, and industry leaders. 🚀 Along with exploring new partnerships, we're excited to see familiar faces on stage, in panel discussions, and as table captains, including our portfolio founders Maximilian Wühr (CEO & Founder FINN), Mario Kohle (CEO & Founder Enpal) and Max Linden (CEO & Founder lemon.markets).    If you're attending, feel free to drop us a message or schedule a meeting.    See you there! 🖐   #Bits24

Exciting news! 🚀 flatexDEGIRO appoints Oliver Behrens, long-standing CEO of Morgan Stanley Europe, as Chairman of the Management Board. Behrens brings more than 40 years of experience in the European financial industry with a strong focus on brokerage and an outstanding network in international finance and politics. His expertise and leadership is set to further accelerate flatexDEGIRO's growth trajectory and solidify its position as one of the leading and fastest-growing online brokers in Europe. This significant reinforcement was initiated by our major shareholder Bernd Förtsch, who recently accepted a role in the supervisory board of the S-DAX listed broker. For more details check out the link below. https://lnkd.in/eh6HdiQ8