Movacar crowdsources drivers by marketing vehicle transfers as one-way rentals for 1€ to users, saving fleet operators up to 50% in logistic cost. Their win-win proposition delivers significant savings to fleet operators by monetizing unused capacities of their vehicle logistics (empty seats) and creating unbeatable… Read more
EVITADO Technologies: Enabling the Automation Revolution
EVITADO Technologies is bringing autonomous systems into traditionally non-autonomous settings. Their first use case is collision avoidance for towed ground movements of aircraft. Their system provides advanced collision warning functionality, which helps their customers safely and efficiently move the aircraft while on the ground. They… Read more
Praktische Tipps zum BAFA-INVEST-Förderprogramm
In Deutschland kann eine Startup-Investition für einen INVEST-Zuschuss in Frage kommen. Der INVEST-Zuschuss ist ein staatliches Förderprogramm für Angel-Investitionen des Bundesamts für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA). Es bezuschusst private Investoren, insbesondere Business Angels, die Kapital für diese Unternehmen bereitstellen. Es erlaubt diesen Privatinvestoren zwar eine… Read more
Practical Tips About the BAFA INVEST Subsidy Scheme
In Germany, a startup investment may be eligible for an INVEST grant. The INVEST grant is a state subsidy program for Angel investments run by the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA). The system subsidizes private investors, in particular business angels, to provide… Read more
German Startup Changemakers: Fridtjof Gustavs & MotionLab.Berlin
Fridtjof Gustavs is the Founder of MotionLab.Berlin, a HardTech innovation hub, which provides HardTech startups with tailored tools to improve our way of living. In addition to coworking offices, and meeting rooms, they primarily offer access to a large machine park consisting of 3D printers, laser… Read more
German Startup Changemakers: Paula Thurm
Paula Thurm is a Podcast Marketing Expert from Hamburg. With her Podcast Marketing Club, she helps companies win their target audience’s trust and build lasting relationships with their customers. Find out how she’s shaping the startup ecosystem in Hamburg, what it is about podcasts that particularly… Read more
German Startup Changemakers: Anna-Lena Gerber
Anna-Lena Gerber is a mission to improve the lives of families through community-building and social innovation. She is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mello, a Berlin-based startup and Techstars Accelerator alumni, which aims to help parents build strong local support networks online and in the real world. Find… Read more
German Startup Changemakers: Mirko Schliemann
The first changemaker we interviewed in 2021 is Mirko Schliemann, an experienced Managing Director, CFO and entrepreneur. Mirko has a history of working in the staffing and recruiting industry with a focus on IT businesses. He is the Founder of Aloha Talents, where he brings IT… Read more
German Startup Changemakers: Patrick Gromm
We had a chat with Patrick Gromm, Training & Development Manager at TAM Akademie, the oldest trainer academy in Germany. His mission is to enable and inspire people, make them happy and shape company cultures which allow them to become the best version of themselves.… Read more
Christoph Räthke’s Last Podcasts: Angels of Deutschland
Christoph Räthke is a startup founder, investor, writer, speaker, and mentor. His podcast, Angels of Deutschland follows him as he makes three investments in young, digital companies: 3 x 30,000 euros. The aim is to convey the know-how and passion that everyone who wants to successfully invest in the… Read more