better ventures

🚀 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀: 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀! We are searching for an 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 with the passion for creating change. ✨ 🌍 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: We are building Europe’s most impactful entrepreneurship ecosystem for founders and investors alike. We believe that founders can change our world for the better. To give the best tech-enabled support to 150+ better entrepreneurs and scale our impact investment approach, 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂! 🛠️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲: 👉Be a core part of our deal committee and identify gems in our impact deal flow. 👉Take full ownership of initiating and closing high-performing deals within one of our verticals. 👉Work directly with founders, angels, and experts while helping expand our network. 👉Enrich our investment decision-making by leveraging AI and cutting-edge tools. 👉Hands-on experience in early-stage venture funding. 🌱 Ready for impact at scale? 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/eXS7H2-a

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘂𝘀 🌟 Dear better founders, You are what makes better unique. Over 40 like-minded startups are already part of our community and we are continuously growing. Thanks for being such an essential part of our journey to create meaningful impact. We wish you a wonderful, restful time with your loved ones and a Happy New Year – here’s to a bright future. 🎉 #DoingGoodBetter #Together

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 🚀 Grace - Accelerate Female Entrepreneurship is dedicated to empowering early-stage female founders and diverse teams. This program continues to support incredible entrepreneurs turning their business vision into reality. What sets Grace apart? It’s not just any accelerator. This 𝟴-𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 is designed with founders’ needs in mind: ✨ 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 of €2.2K per founder ✨ 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 designed to support your business - and personal growth ✨ 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 ✨ 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁—a true game-changer for entrepreneurial parents If you’re in the early stages, have a prototype or MVP, and are ready to launch and scale, this could be your opportunity. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with the final deadline on 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵. ⏳ 💡 Know someone who’d thrive in this program? Or maybe it’s you? Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dp4Y8esF #𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 #𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗜𝗻𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 #𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 💼

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝘂̈𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘇𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀! 🌟 🎉 We were happy to see that two of our portfolio startups, Greenlyte Carbon Technologies and MAGNOTHERM, were among the top finalists at this year's Gründerszene Awards in the Climate Tech and Deep Tech categories. 🙌 Tina, our founding partner, had the honor of contributing on the jury for the awards – an event to celebrate founders bravely advancing their ideas to positively transform our world. Congratulations to the winners in various impact categories: Nosh.bio, Edurino, Nevermined GmbH, STRAYZ Petfood GmbH and MOOT🌱 🏆 🙏 Thank you to the Gründerszene team for their focus on impact and for providing a platform for bold ideas. Shoutout to the fantastic jury members, including Daria Saharova, Alex von Frankenberg, Daniel Krauss, and Alex Hofmann for their dedication and insight. 🤝 Together, we are proving that impact and return can go hand in hand. Let's continue to inspire and shape the next chapters of innovation! 🌍✨ 📸Photos: Dominik Tryba

𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆: +𝟱𝟬𝗸 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 - 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗫𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿! 🎅🏛🇩🇪 The upcoming German elections are a pivotal moment: Our democracy is under pressure, and it’s on every one of us to ensure a diverse, peaceful, and sustainable future. That’s why we decided to support selected 4 NGOs driving change ahead of the elections: Colorido, Media Force, Verfassungsblog, and VereintFürDemokraite. Together, we have already donated EUR +50k. 👉𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 - 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:  https://lnkd.in/g8Yi_3A7  Every Euro counts - let’s act together! 💪 Co-hosted by: Aurum Impact, AENU, Ashoka, Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund, bcause, better ventures, BONVENTURE, FASE, Fast & Curious Circles Munich, PIABO, Planet A Ventures, ProjectTogether, Revent, Toniic, torq.partners, and World Fund.

🌟𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🌟 🏆 Huge congratulations to Skyseed for winning the German Sustainability Award (Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis) 2025 in the Forestry category! 🎉 At an inspiring awards ceremony, Skyseed was honored alongside 99 other organizations, celebrating their relentless pursuit of scalable reforestation solutions under challenging and varied conditions. 🌳 Well deserved Ole Seidenberg, Dominik Wind, Simon Wind and the entire Skyseed team. Skyseed is revolutionizing reforestation through innovative drone technology and pelleted seeds. Their approach enables efficient and sustainable reforestation, even in challenging terrains, setting new standards in the forestry sector. 👏 Thanks for making the world a better place with your innovation. Let’s keep on #DoingGoodBetter

🚀 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? Our founding partner, Tina Dreimann, attended the Business Angels Deutschland e.V. (BAND) - Business Angels Day 2024 in Mainz and delivered a keynote about taking on the challenges of tomorrow. 🌟 Her message was clear: the difference-makers of the future are you, me, and every single one of us. While economic uncertainties have impacted angel investments in recent years, these moments are not setbacks—they are launchpads for new opportunities. 🚀 🤖 AI is reshaping our landscape, allowing us to act faster and more precisely. Yet, human connection—trust, collaboration, and shared ideas—remains the foundation of true innovation. ✨ Our call to action? Let’s be bold and keep investing—in people, ideas, and the future. These moments define us and lead to greatness. Congratulations to Carsten Kraus on his well-deserved recognition! 👏 Thank you to Business Angels Deutschland e.V. (BAND) for organizing such an impactful event. Together, we can turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s successes. 💡 Let’s stay courageous and build a brighter future! 🌱 💪

🌟 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🌟 What an inspiring evening celebrating the ability of startups to drive societal change! At better ventures, we’re passionate about supporting visionary founders who go beyond business as usual, placing the common good at the heart of their work. The Public Value Award for Start-ups 2024 showcased exactly this. We were proud to have Julia from our investment team represent us on the jury. A special highlight for us: Ole, founder of our portfolio company Skyseed, who pitched as one of ten incredible finalists. 🌱 Congratulations to the winners: 🥇 1st Place: PRAMOMOLECULAR Revolutionizing cancer treatment with AI-driven therapies that target previously untreatable cancers. 🥈 2nd Place: Microwave Solutions GmbH Pioneering circular innovation by transforming waste into valuable resources using microwave technology. 🥉 3rd Place & Audience Award: regryd - energy storage systems Developing high-temperature energy storage solutions with recycled materials. The evening was a testament to the transformative power of "Gemeinwohlunternehmer*innen". As Timo Meynhardt put it, “These aren’t just startups—they are society-ups.” 💡 Thank you Public Value Award for having us and for giving changemakers the spotlight. Let’s keep accelerating founders fixing the world. 💪 📸 PK Fotographie Leipzig

🚨 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟: 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬! 🚨 Are you building a startup that accelerates the transition to a net-zero economy? 🌍 RESPOND is your chance to scale your impact and grow as a leader alongside a global community of experts, mentors, and thought leaders. Here’s what selected founders can expect: ✅ Exclusive in-person events across Europe – a Leadership Offsite and the RESPOND Demo Night. ✅ Personalized coaching to scale your business and sharpen leadership skills. ✅ Connections with investors, corporate leaders, and industry experts. ✅ Visibility through speaking opportunities, media coverage, and conferences. RESPOND is completely free of charge – no equity taken. They are looking for startups driving energy transition, building resilient infrastructure, and accelerating industry decarbonization. 💡 Know a founder who fits the bill? Share this post or nominate them directly. Together, we can redefine how we respond to global challenges. 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/etDxA-aj Let’s create a sustainable future. 🌱 #RESPONDAccelerator

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞? 🚀 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫! Our Head of Engineering, Alexey Kovtunets is currently looking for a 👩💻 FULL-STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER (m/f/d; permanent) 📊 DATA ENGINEER (m/f/d; permanent) As part of our tech team, you’ll have the opportunity to build side-by-side with Alexey, an experienced software engineer and entrepreneur. He’s looking for candidates to build a community-focused digital platform from scratch, automate investment and community workflows, and enhance data governance to support our teams effectively. So are you ready to innovate Venture Capital? Let’s build Europe’s most impactful entrepreneurship platform together! 👉Apply here to join & grow with us! https://lnkd.in/eXS7H2-a