Beringea

✨ Beringea Investment Team Highlight - Michael Gross, Managing Partner ✨ Michael joined Beringea in 2008 and is responsible for investment sourcing, deal execution and portfolio management, with a focus on healthcare, enterprise software, and sustainability. We asked Michael about his favorite part of the job: "My favorite part of the job is working with so many inspirational entrepreneurs as they transform their vision into a lasting company that can have a substantial positive impact on their employees, customers and society." Thank you, Michael for being an integral part of the Beringea team👏

Welcome to Matthew A. Michela, new CEO at Beringea U.S. portfolio company Flywheel.io!

Huge congratulations to Guy Battle and the Social Value Portal team for their win at GP Bullhound’s Investor Allstars last week… Social Value Portal - which has been part of our portfolio since 2020 - was recognised for its innovative approach to driving social impact alongside commercial growth in the TECH4GOOD award. The company was up against a strong line-up of impactful innovators, so this recognition is testament to the focus and leadership shown by Guy and the team. Well done to everyone involved! Check out the full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/eZPGZxXV #socialvalue #InvestorAllstars2024

About Last Night... The 17th Annual MVCA Award Dinner was extraordinary, held atop the One Campus Martius building in downtown Detroit. The view of the Detroit Tigers playoff game at Comerica Park was a bonus! The Beringea team attended to support our Michigan-based portfolio companies nominated for awards: ⚙ Deepak Ravindra Menon from Micro-LAM, Inc. for Entrepreneur of the Year 🧬 Mike Klein from Genomenon, Inc for Entrepreneur of the Year 🐸 Donald Hicks from Optilogic Inc. for Up-and-Coming Company of the Year 🎉 Congratulations to Mike Klein and Don Hicks for winning their awards, and kudos to all this year's nominees. Events like these, surrounded by Michigan's venture capital community and inspiring entrepreneurs, remind us why we’re passionate about our work. Thank you to Michigan Venture Capital Association for hosting another fantastic event! #Venturecapital #entrepreneuroftheyear #upandcomingcompanyoftheyear #awardsdinner #michiganVC

📝 Founders: Choosing the right investor is a game-changing decision for your startup’s future! In a recent article, Luke Edis from Beringea shares invaluable insights on how to approach this critical choice. 🎯 The article covers: -Finding investors who align with your vision and goals 💡 -Balancing funding with strategic value 💼 -Recognizing red flags to avoid costly mistakes 🚩 Dive into the full article on Medium to gain practical advice for positioning your business for long-term success. 👇 #VentureCapital #Founders #Entrepreneurship #StartupAdvice #InvestorRelations #GrowthStrategy https://lnkd.in/gEpZerTv

Excited to have Beringea U.S. team member Ben Bernstein speaking on "The State of Venture Capital in Michigan and Beyond" alongside adrian fortino, Tim Streit and Monica Wheat at Michigan Tech Week this week:

Why did we invest in MOTH Drinks - B Corp™? 🍸 A few weeks ago, we were excited to announce that Beringea led a £4.6m funding round into MOTH, the UK’s leading ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail brand. Since launching in February 2021, co-founders 🍸 Rob Wallis and Samuel Hunt have turned MOTH into a household name, with one of its cocktails now sold every seven seconds. With this latest funding, MOTH is ready to shake up the cocktail scene in the US, just as it has in the UK. But before we talk about what’s next, let’s take a step back and reflect on the reasons we believe MOTH is a trailblazing company. Jodie Miller, Investment Manager at Beringea, who led the deal alongside Harry Thomas, Portfolio Director, has pulled together an article that dives into the key reasons behind our decision to back MOTH. Check it out below to learn more about why we believe MOTH is set to be a game-changer 👇 #vc #fundinground #consumer #RTD 

Beringea U.S. was glad to be part of an outstanding 2024 Tech Week Grand Rapids! Randy Thelen and the team at The Right Place, Inc. is nurturing West Michigan's entrepreneurial ecosystem with this world-class event, drawing the best-of-the-best in our region to Grand Rapids for conversation, introductions and connections. Thanks for the invitation, and let's continue the GR momentum!

🏆 Beringea and its portfolio shine at the Investor Allstars once again 🏆   The prestigious Investor Allstars awards, which celebrate the investors and entrepreneurs shaping the European tech landscape, return on 10 October, hosted by GP Bullhound.   We’re thrilled to see Beringea and several of our portfolio companies shortlisted among Europe’s most innovative leaders:   ⭐ Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Angus Barge, co-founder and CEO of Mojo, has been recognised as one of Europe’s standout young founders. ⭐ VC of the Year: Beringea is proud to be listed alongside top firms like AlbionVC, Eight Roads, Felix Capital, IQ Capital, Seedcamp, and more. ⭐ TECH4GOOD: Guy Battle and Social Value Portal have been acknowledged for their platform’s exceptional contributions to the UK economy and society.   Huge congratulations to all the nominees - best of luck to everyone involved!   #investorallstars #allstars2024 #entrepreneurship #europeantech

✨ Beringea Investment Team Highlight - Eden-Rae Wedderburn, Intern ✨   This summer, we had the pleasure of having Eden for an eight-week internship. Joining us through the 10,000 Black Interns programme, Eden worked closely with Jodie Miller and our UK investment team, diving deep into the venture capital world, and learning the ins and outs of deal sourcing and execution.   At the end of her internship, we asked Eden to share her insights from her experience. Here’s what she had to say:   📚 What is one thing you learned from your internship? I've learned how diverse founders truly are - coming from all sorts of backgrounds, each with unique methods for pursuing their ventures. This diversity has made the idea of entrepreneurship feel much more attainable to me. I've also realised the value of maintaining strong relationships, as we often rely on our networks to support various pursuits.   ✨ What interested you the most about the VC industry? The variety that each day brings really intrigued me. By exploring sectors that were initially outside of my comfort zone, I've discovered new areas of interest that I might have otherwise overlooked. I was also fascinated by the relationships formed within the industry. Whether it's between founders, CFAs, or the team here at Beringea, the people in this space are incredibly driven and sociable. It's an environment that encourages growth, connection, and innovation.   A big thank you to Eden for her contributions and to the 10,000 Black Interns programme for making this opportunity possible. We wish you all the best with the rest of your studies, Eden!