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Always a pleasure to talk to Miriam Partington: What's the first look impression of the new German coalition contract? Well, not bad for a start. But now comes the work! Read Gülsah Wilke's, Miriam Wohlfarth's, Verena Pausder's and my comments on Sifted (link in comments):

European resilience through innovation: Takeaways from our Family Day VIII   Last Thursday, we brought together our portfolio founders, shareholders and selected ecosystem partners for an afternoon of bold founder pitches, candid investor discussions and a powerful keynote lineup - all under this year’s headline: European resilience.   Kicking off with Jens Südekum, economist, government advisor and co-architect of Germany’s €500bn+ industrial investment package, we explored what it will take for Europe to regain economic strength and strategic autonomy. The message: the opportunity is real, but it requires speed. Across the construction, energy, real estate and infrastructure sectors, agile and tech-driven companies are more in demand than ever.   In that spirit, we heard pitches from some of the most promising startups in our pipeline, debated the geopolitical risks facing European tech in a lively panel discussion, celebrated recent successes from our portfolio founders and listened to seasoned entrepreneurs like Sander van de Rijdt (PlanRadar) share how to build unicorns in turbulent markets.   While the world’s attention shifts away from the US - with growing concerns over political volatility, talent flight and capital rotation - Europe’s moment may just be arriving. If we want to seize it, collaboration between venture capital, private equity, industry and public financing must become the new normal.   We’d like to thank everyone who made this day so special, from our guests onsite at our HQ in Kreuzberg to those who joined via livestream. Let’s keep building, together. A special thanks goes out to everyone on stage incl. Daniel Hinz, Dagmar Bottenbruch, Karim Menn, Anja Rath, Rory Buchanan, Johnny Siu, Remco Eikhout, Tim Peter Pleyers, Konstantinos Matsoukas, Oliver Gregor Lichtenstein, Emanuel Heisenberg, George Proud, David Oudsandji, Fabian Koenig, Burhanuddin Pisavadi, Nikolas Samios, Bryony Cooper, Lennart Schlegel & Tzvete Doncheva!

🚀 Announcing our latest investment: Beagle Systems, the drone-powered geodata platform redefining infrastructure monitoring from the skies! We’re thrilled to co-lead the €5 million Seed round in Beagle Systems, a Hamburg-based startup revolutionizing how geospatial data is collected and analyzed. Using a network of long-range drones, Beagle provides on-demand, high-precision geodata, offering a faster, safer and more cost-efficient alternative to traditional inspection methods. From monitoring pipelines for methane leaks to surveying power grids, Beagle’s technology is already making a critical impact. With regulatory approvals covering 80% of EU airspace and operations spanning 60% of Germany, Beagle Systems is now set to scale across Europe, expand into new industries and develop the next generation of urban-ready drones. As early-stage investors in transformative technologies for real assets, we see Beagle Systems as a game-changer in the digitization of infrastructure monitoring - enabling more sustainable, efficient and data-driven decision-making. Excited to partner with AENU to support Beagle’s next phase of growth. A huge congratulations to Oliver Gregor Lichtenstein, Jerry Tang, Mitja Wittersheim and the entire Beagle team! We’re excited to be part of this journey and can’t wait to see what’s next. 🌍📡

It was a great pleasure to moderate this esteemed panel by British & Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce in Finland ry, alongside Embassy of India, Helsinki and Indian Women in Finland Ry for 8 March, International Women's Day. I am a little late to repost but technically any day can be day to celebrate women (and men) who contribute to a better society. 😊 PT1

„𝐃𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐬 𝟐𝟏. 𝐉𝐚𝐡𝐫𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐰ü𝐫𝐝𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐮𝐧.“ Emanuel Heisenberg ist Gründer von ecoworks – und einer der Vordenker für serielle Sanierung in Deutschland. Sein Unternehmen digitalisiert und automatisiert, was in der Immobilienwirtschaft oft noch analog gedacht wird: 700 bis 800 einzelne Schritte einer thermischen Sanierung – bei ecoworks laufen sie automatisiert. Im Gespräch spricht Emanuel offen über… – Manager, die eher Kernergebnisse als Klimastrategien im Blick haben – das föderale System als strukturelle Bremse – Förderlogiken, Festpreise und realistische Skalierung – 25 Projekte mit einem Volumen von 150 Millionen Euro – eine Zielmarke von einer Milliarde Umsatz bis 2028 – und darüber, wie viel er in Forschung investiert, weil Innovation nicht wartet. „Wir sind keine Klimaverrückten“, sagt Emanuel im Podcast IMMOBILÈROS – aber auch: „Die Ignoranz der Aktualität wird viele Unternehmen aus dem Markt bringen.“ Wir sprechen über Haltung, Geschwindigkeit, Marktkräfte – und über Herkunft. In diesem Fall über einen Großvater mit Nobelpreis. Den Link zum Podcast gibt es im Kommentar. #SerielleSanierung #InnovationImBestand #Immobilienwirtschaft #Energieeffizienz #Klimastrategie #Podcast

Kickstart your Energy Tech Summit 2025 experience by joining for an exclusive Climate Tech Investor & Strategics Breakfast on April 9, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. CET. This invite-only gathering co-hosted by Net Zero Insights, Future Energy Ventures and us offers a relaxed setting to connect with fellow investors, corporate leaders and key ecosystem players over breakfast and coffee before the day's sessions begin. Whether you're looking to spark new partnerships or co-investment opportunities, this breakfast sets the stage for a productive and impactful summit experience. The Energy Tech Summit 2025, recognized as Europe's premier climate tech event, will take place on April 9-10 in Bilbao, Spain. Bringing together over 1,500 attendees, including investors and government leaders, the summit aims to address pressing challenges in the energy sector. Attendees can anticipate thought-provoking talks, startup pitches and networking opportunities, all aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration in the fight against climate change. If you're interested in attending the breakfast or meeting us in Bilbao, please reach out to our team members Fabian Koenig and Lennart Schlegel. We look forward to connecting with you! To secure a spot on the wait list: https://lu.ma/0411zusv Emet Zeitz Moritz Jungmann

Investment into female-led startups is on the decline. Unfortunately unconscious bias is pervasive... that's why we need more inspiring women in VC (like Anja Rath, Managing Partner at PT1) to create a more equitable landscape for female founders! I spoke to Tech Funding News about my own experiences, both from a founder and investor perspective in the tech startup ecosystem. #femalefounders #gendergap #DEI #startupinvestment #vc

Congratulations to our long-time Venture Partner, LP investor and friend Christian Vollmann and his team at C1 Green Chemicals AG on securing another €20M to commercialize green methanol! This breakthrough technology has the potential to defossilize shipping, aviation, and chemical production - three of the hardest-to-abate industries - while strengthening Europe's industrial resilience. With construction of the world’s first homogeneously catalyzed methanol demonstration plant set to begin, C1 is proving that scientific innovation and commercial scalability can go hand in hand. We always love to see fearless founders like Christian driving real industrial transformation. 🚀

Our portfolio company autarc (YC S24) has been named "Startup of the Month" by pv magazine Deutschland, and for good reason. Their one-stop operating system is revolutionizing how installers plan and implement holistic energy solutions—from heat pumps to solar PV and battery storage. Why does this matter? - The heat transition is a massive challenge, with 97% of installers still operating in silos. - autarc’s AI-powered software changes the game, enabling seamless planning, sizing and quoting. - Their LiDAR-driven technology reduces data collection effort by 90%, making building decarbonization smarter and faster. With 800+ B2B customers already on board, autarc is scaling rapidly—and we couldn't be more excited to back them on their journey. Check out the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/dmaKbkQ8

Be sure to check out PT1 Managing Partner Nikolas Samios speaking at the 15th anniversary of the Ecosummit, taking place on June 3-4, 2025, at Spindler & Klatt in Berlin. Ecosummit is all about accelerating smart green startups and investors in climate tech, energy, mobility and cities, aiming to decarbonize our economy. The conference serves as a dynamic marketplace, fostering connections between fundraising startups and active investors to maximize impact by 2030. Attendees can look forward to a blend of 5-minute pitches, outdoor networking opportunities and engaging discussions on the latest trends in sustainability and innovation. Grab your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eWNNew3