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Phialogics secures pre-seed financing for Next-Gen IgV Therapeutics to modulate immune responses in inflammatory diseases
Phialogics is a preclinical biotech company specialized in engineering next-generation biologics to rebalance the immune response in acute and chronic inflammation.
The startup closes a 600,000 ⏠pre-seed financing round with High-Tech Grßnderfonds.
The capital will be used to further develop Phialogicsâ lead candidate in preclinical models in comparison to the current standard of care and other research approaches.
This is a step forward to continue developing Phialogicsâ i
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KeyRocket received seed financing from High-Tech GrĂźnderfonds
High-Tech GrĂźnderfonds invests as lead investor in KeyRocket (Veodin Software GmbH). KeyRocket is a unique trainer for keyboard shortcuts and software knowledge. The financing round enables the international distribution of KeyRocket as well as expanding the team to accelerate product development for additional applications and platforms.
KeyRocket shows users time-saving keyboard shortcuts, when they use slow and inefficient mouse clicks. The shortcut hints appear as subtle pop-ups, which d
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We think nothing is more exciting than the start-up and venture capital scene. Experts share their knowledge with you and start-ups reveal how they have successfully overcome challenges.
Here you will find valuable input for your work and will find illuminating insights into our portfolio companies. There also will be plenty of fun and entertainment along the way! As we said, nothing is more exciting than start-ups.
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Our Committees
At the HTGF we work together as a team, with each of us being an expert in their field. We combine our knowledge of start-up financing, technology and incorporation to provide optimal support for our portfolio companies. This also applies to our committees.
Investment committees HTGF IV (established 2021)
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committees make the final decision as to whether or not the HTGF invests in a
start-up. Start-ups are proposed by the investment manager who supervises them.
However, the i
Maximilian Scholz – Investment Manager
Maximilian Scholz supports the Industrial Tech team in Bonn as an investment manager. He developed his fascination for entrepreneurship and innovative technologies during his studies of economics in Munich and Milan. During his master studies in London he was able to deepen his knowledge in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation and management and to further focus on the investment perspective. Now, his professional experience in private equity and venture capital rounds out his entrepreneurial mindset & skillset.
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MedTech Pitch Day 2023: Connecting Startups with Industry Leaders, Investors, and Decision-Makers
The MedTech Pitch Day, organised by HTGF, Dräger, B.Braun, Techniker Krankenkasse and the Health Innovation Port, is just around the corner. What can founders expect at the event and why should they definitely apply? We spoke to Anke Cassing, Principal at HTGF, and Jakob Lilienweiss, Investment Analyst at HTGF, to find out.
The MedTech Pitch Day will take place on March 29th in Berlin. Can you tell us more about the event and what founders can expect?
Anke: The event has develop
MedTech Pitch Day 2023: Connecting Startups with Industry Leaders, Investors, and Decision-Makers
The MedTech Pitch Day, organised by HTGF, Dräger, B.Braun, Techniker Krankenkasse and the Health Innovation Port, is just around the corner. What can founders expect at the event and why should they definitely apply? We spoke to Anke Cassing, Principal at HTGF, and Jakob Lilienweiss, Investment Analyst at HTGF, to find out.
The MedTech Pitch Day will take place on March 29th in Berlin. Can you tell us more about the event and what founders can expect?
Anke: The event has develop
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CereGate, the preeminent Computer-Brain-Interface Software Platform, advances in clinical development and secures financing from leading deep tech and mental health investors 468 Capital and re.Mind Capital
In the thriving field of neuroscience, CereGate is poised to revolutionize the treatment of neurological disorders by interacting with the human brain through a unique software-first approach.
After making strides in the clinical development, including FDA Breakthrough designation for its first application in Deep Brain Stimulation Freezing of Gait Therapy (FOG-LIGHTS) and launching a clinical trial in the US, CereGate achieves additional funding to further accelerate the development of n
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Corporate Innovation and Venture Capital â Grownups Meet Startups – High-Tech GrĂźnderfonds Technology Network Conference (HTPC) on 29 January 2019
Established companies are often limited in their ability to innovate. It is not always easy to think in new ways within deep-rooted corporate structures. What is no longer disputed, however, is that innovation is a prerequisite when it comes to safeguarding the future. According to the 2018 Innovation Indicator, in 2012, Germany was one of the top three locations in the world for the sub-indicator economy. By 2018, however, it had fallen to 9th place. Companies are pursuing very different approa
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Orbex Secures $24 Million Funding Round for UK Space Launch
New funding secures roadmap to first launch from Sutherland spaceport in ScotlandOrbex is 1st UK space-sector company to win prestigious Horizon 2020 funding
Orbex, the innovative European space launch company, has secured $24 million in a funding round led by BGF, the UK’s most active investment company, and Octopus Ventures, one of the largest VCs in Europe.
BGF and Octopus Ventures have joined existing investors High-Tech GrĂźnderfonds, Heartcore Capital and Elecnor S.A. ̵
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Zahnarzt-Helden receives seed investment for new processes in the dental market
Buying dental equipment as easy as shopping for shoes! With its independent online platform, the Bielefeld-based startup Zahnarzt-Helden does not only bring dental sales processes to the internet, but also fundamentally changes the way large dental equipment is purchased, used and technically serviced. High-Tech GrĂźnderfonds (HTGF) is financing this innovation in partnership with the âTechnologiefonds OWLâ, managed by Enjoy Venture, and several business angels as part of a seed investment i
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Immunic AG Awarded Research Grant by German Federal Ministry of Education and Research in Support of the InnoMuNiCH Project
Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing potentially best-in-class, oral therapies for the treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, today announced that the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research has awarded its subsidiary, Immunic AG, a grant in the amount of up to EUR 653,535 (approximately USD 730,000) in support of the InnoMuNiCH (Innovations through Munich-Nippon Cooperation in Healthcare) project. The InnoMu
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THE WORLDâS MOST SOPHISTICATED PRODUCT COMPARISON PLATFORM VERSUS IO CLOSES $2.8M SERIES A ROUND FROM EARLYBIRD VENTURE CAPITAL, 500 STARTUPS AND MORE
VERSUS IO, the worldâs most sophisticated product comparison platform, today announced it has completed its Series A funding round led by Earlybird Venture Capital. VERSUS IO enables users to compare consumer technology products like smartphones and tablets, cities and more. Using VERSUS IO, consumers are able to view results in a simple and clear format, without âinformation overloadâ and ultimately allowing consumers to digest complex product data quickly and efficiently.
VERSUS IO uses
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ecoPals
The Berlin-based start-up ecopals is dedicated to developing sustainable solutions for a more
resource-efficient road construction industry. In cooperation with the Fraunhofer ICT and the
University of Kassel, this has resulted in a first product that has already proven itself on several pilot
roads: EcoFlakes are an asphalt additive made from non-recyclable plastics that can no longer be
used elsewhere. They offer an economical alternative to newly produced polymer additives and
improve the per
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Founders Fight Night
In this year’s Builders Tech Club edition of Founders Fight Night, supported live by the one and only Jan C. KĂźster, startups from the fields of #Contech, #Proptech and #Digitization in #Craft will battle it out đ¤đ¤.
An experienced jury led by our Senior Investment Manager Christian Arndt đ
will decide who will finally emerge from the ring of the verbal exchange of ideas as the winner.
đ Where? At the BOXWERK in Munich
đ Tickets? We have 20 free tickets for you – so be
Natalina Lapteva – Junior Event Manager
Natalina supports the Relationship Management team of HTGF as a Junior Event Manager. Previously, she studied Tourism Management in Leeuwarden for 4 years, where she was able to specialize in Event Management during a stay abroad in Asia. Natalina did a master’s degree in Sweden. She then gained professional experience in the catering industry and as an HR manager – but her passion remained organizing events. At HTGF, she organizes the Family Day and the High Tech Partnering Conference. In her free time, Natalina enjoys meeting friends, going to concerts and playing video games.