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Slush'24 recap: ffVC team members (Masayuki and Maria) connected with leading startups and VC funds at Slush. Exciting to meet strong innovators in the industrial tech, B2B software, and sustainability sectors. See you all next year!

We at ff Venture Capital are delighted to join forces with InnovX! 🎉 InnovX is a top-ranked European accelerator that empowers innovative startups with high growth potential. Their commitment to fostering entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative excellence, and future talent cultivation aligns perfectly with our investment approach. A big thank you to the InnovX team for this collaboration. We're eager to uncover new possibilities and collaborate on ventures that will redefine industries. Let's make great things happen together! 🚀

We are delighted to announce that Nandini Agarwal has been promoted to Principal at ff Venture Capital, at a pre-partner level at the Firm. Though Nandini joined us in 2022 she has been rapidly promoted due to her exceptional performance here, and she deserves recognition for this.  She is well known in the venture and startup community and has helped many of our portfolio companies in their transition to be dominant players in their respective sectors.  Nandini is a core member of our team and someone we continue to expect great things from. ffVC was started in 2008, has invested in over 160 seed-stage startups, raised over $300mm of AUM, and participated in $3bn in aggregated exit value.  Historically, about 50% of our portfolio companies have raised a Series B and beyond, which is 5x the industry average and 10% have reached a $100mm revenue run rate.  Our current portfolio companies, excluding exits, currently employ over 4,000 people.  We have backed companies that have been game-changers in their respective industries, such as Cornerstone OnDemand, Movable Ink, Owlet, Rescale, Socure, and SureApp. Join us in congratulating Nandini on her achievement. 

What an absolute whirlwind it has been diving into the vibrant ecosystem of #Mobility innovations in Munich! 🇩🇪🥨 Read on to discover exciting details! ⤵️ Hosting our ffVC Mobility Meetup on Tuesday was nothing short of inspiring, surrounded by top ecosystem firms, brilliant startup minds and engaging conversations that sparked innovation and collaboration. The heart of our gathering was a panel discussion, where we dove into practical strategies for nurturing strong bonds between corporates and startups. It was a true catalyst for fresh ideas and actionable steps, thanks to our Speakers: Inga G. Grieger (Business Development Manager at BMW i Ventures), Felix Poernbacher, Co-Founder & MD at DeepDrive), Dennis Christ, Founder & CEO at DC Connected Car GmbH). Munich, with its rich ecosystem and inspiring players — BMW i Ventures, BMW Startup Garage, URBAN-X, UnternehmerTUM, Lufthansa Innovation Hub, Wayra Germany, Hitachi Ventures, Remarkable Ventures, better ventures, SBI Ventures Europe — we forged new connections & exciting opportunities on the horizon. Big round of applause for Tooploox (Mateusz Blum (he/him), Piotr Banasiak) as well as Impact Hub Munich for supporting amazing ecosystem building. As we say "Bis bald!" to Munich, we're committed to cultivating our presence within the vibrant German ecosystem!

Exciting News! ff Venture Capital is honored to be recognized among the Top 10 Deep Tech Venture Capital Firms in the U.S. 🌐🔬 In a sector where groundbreaking ideas are crucial, deep tech startups are reshaping the terrain with their advanced solutions. According to BCG research, deep tech currently commands a 20% share of venture capital and a typical startup can take around 5.2 years to reach the unicorn status. Congratulations to these esteemed venture capital firms, each contributing to the growth and success of the deep tech ecosystem, including SOSV, Alumni Ventures, D.C. Ventures, Lux Capital, Ocean Azul Partners, Khosla Ventures, Startup Capital Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, and Eniac Ventures. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/deuGbgGD

📢 It's finally time for us to begin the search for a summer intern! 📢 If you're a current undergrad student looking to learn more about working in venture capital (investing in early stage companies), read more about the role below and apply. Please note: this is a hybrid role with 3 days a week working from our NYC office. https://lnkd.in/eDpeXPeb #vcinternship #venturecapital #summerinterns

We are excited to announce that our Partner, Masayuki Ohta, will attend the upcoming Techstars Startup Weekend Warsaw as an #Investor. The hackathon will take place on March 15-17 at Campus Google for Startups. Over the weekend, Masayuki will join a selected network of mentors and investors, to support and boost early-stage ideas and founders in the ever-changing tech scene. We're excited about fostering innovation, especially in the growing CEE startup ecosystem. Good luck to all participants! 🙌 

We're excited to share what we've been keeping under wraps, but the time has come to reveal it! These top-notch experts will share invaluable insights into the future of #Mobility during our panel: ◦ Maciej Skarul, Partner at ff Venture Capital ◦ Inga G. Grieger, Business Development Manager at BMW i Ventures ◦ Felix Poernbacher, Co-Founder & MD at DeepDrive ◦ Dennis Christ, Founder & CEO at DC Connected Car GmbH 🏳️ SAVE THE DATE: March 26, 6pm-9pm at Impact Hub Munich You're invited ⇢ RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eerfeabn The event is powered by: ff Venture Capital, BMW i Ventures and Tooploox

This week, we co-hosted a dinner with Deel and Burkland around the topic: The Future of Work in the Age of AI. We tossed questions around the table like: "Which industries will expand with AI, and which ones will disappear?" and "How will the most annoying and difficult processes (like taxes) be handled by AI when there are so many hallucinations?" Needless to say, the chatter among startup builders and investors in the room was lively! #venturecapital #dinnerparty #techcommunity #nyctech

At ff Venture Capital, we're thrilled about 🏎️ #Mobility as an ever-evolving sector where real-world needs seamlessly intersect with futuristic innovation. As cities become smarter, the demand for practical and innovative transportation solutions is skyrocketing. The year 2024 holds the promise of a future where autonomy, eco-friendly rides, and personalized experiences will redefine how we move. “#Germany, where the automotive industry makes up a substantial 24% of our domestic revenue, is paving the way for a new era in mobility.”, comments Maciej Skarul, Partner at ff VC. 'The future of mobility' report by McKinsey: https://lnkd.in/gYcfwpph