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We are thrilled to announce our latest investment: We led Ochy’s Pre-Seed round, investing alongside Look AI Ventures! 🏃♂️ Ochy is transforming biomechanics with AI and computer vision, enabling runners to analyze their gait and running form in real-time—using only a smartphone camera. Their mission? Helping runners move healthier and prevent injuries with accessible, data-driven insights. Ochy already secured a partnership with adidas, integrating with their adiClub program. We’re proud to support Ochy on their journey to democratize sports technology and human movement. Exciting times (and many more runs) ahead! EU-Startups covered the funding round. Find the link in the comments. Khaldon Evans, Perrine Chapot, Victor Dequidt, Lucas Paul, Paul von Hinueber, EnjoyVenture, Dr. Peter Wolff, Videesha Boeckle, Mickaël Bellaïche, Angelo Burgarello

🚨 Exciting news from Finland! 🚨 Defence Innovation Network Finland (DEFINE), Finland's first defense tech accelerator's growing reputation attracted an exceptional pool of 80+ applicants across Finland and Europe. 🚀 After an intense selection process, we're thrilled to announce our most competitive batch yet. Meet Spring '25 cohort: Aestus Systems AlionLife Avartek Battle Boxes Donut Defence Litqu Group LuftVejen/SkyDock PLENO (Techstars'24) Rebelvolt SemiQon SharpNav TYTAN Technologies The program kicks off on March 21st, 2025 in Riihimäki, Finland. 🎯 Full throttle ahead! 🇫🇮 💪

🫵 Ready to take your innovation from the lab to the market? This is your chance to transform your idea into a thriving business! 🔝 Don't be shy - just give it a try! 🤓

🚀 Support for your start-up / spin-out from a university or company! 🚀 Spin-Out competition at the world's largest industry fair HANNOVER MESSE & Redstone.VC 💫 A unique opportunity for researchers, startups, and industry professionals to get the boost they need for their ideas. This is your chance to accelerate the development of ideas into real, thriving businesses. 🌍Many people in larger organizations are dreaming about becoming a founder! This is your call for action! 🔹 Who should apply? ✔ Spin-outs & start-ups from universities and companies ✔ Both companies in the idea phase and corporations 🔹 Why take part? ✔ Access to leading industry partners ✔ Winning Customers - they are ALL in Hannover ✔ Lots of networking ✔Meetings with potential investors ✔ A live pitch at HANNOVER MESSE 2024 on 1 of April - no April Fool’s joke 😉 📅 Apply now at: [email protected] 📩 Do you know someone who should take part? Tag them in the comments!

🚀 Redstone Expands Partnership with MS&AD Ventures 🚀   We’re excited to announce the expansion of our long-standing partnership with Silicon Valley-based MS&AD Ventures , the venture capital arm of the MS&AD Insurance Group.   This deeper collaboration, building on our relationship since 2019, strengthens Redstone’s role as a trusted partner across the venture capital value chain. The Redstone team will support MS&AD Ventures in managing their funds. Together, we aim to scale our impact globally, leveraging MS&AD Ventures’ growing portfolio of over 112 companies and Redstone’s expertise as a top data-driven VC.   We look forward to creating more opportunities this partnership will unlock for the entrepreneurs and startups we support! 🔝 #VentureCapital #Partnership #StartupEcosystem #Collaboration #DataDriven MS&AD Ventures , Jon Soberg, Jack (Tasuku) Toyama, Samuli Sirén, Michael Brehm, Mickaël Bellaïche, Chris Murphy, Marco Stutz, Frederike Wolff, Luca Meguro, Sho Watanabe, Topher Price, Hiro Sakai, Kazu Hirano, TADAHIKO YANAGISAWA, Yuki S., Ashvini Mei Xi

We had a thought, that there was an interesting email a year ago and we found it… A billion dollar opportunity missed! 🤣 #VClife #missedunicorn #AIInvesting #entrepreneur

🚀 New Podcast Alert: A Deep Dive into Europe’s VC Market 🌍 Our partner, Mickaël Bellaïche, joined Startup Insider's latest episode of the Investments & Exits podcast, alongside Martin Möllmann from HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds! 🎙️ Together, they unpack some key insights about the European venture capital landscape, including: 🔑 The Stargate Initiative and its mission to strenghten Europe's position in global VC. 📈 Emerging investment trends and where European VCs are focusing their efforts. 💡 Insights into exits, challenges, and growth opportunities in the ecosystem. Whether you're an investor, founder, or just curious about the state of VC in Europe, this episode offers incredible value. 🎧 Tune in now to gain insights and stay ahead in the world of European startups. Link in the comments. Samuli Sirén Michael Brehm Mickaël Bellaïche Lars Haerle Andreas Laule Timo Fleig Marco Bruns Martin Möllmann Jan Thomas #VentureCapital #Startups #Investments #Entrepreneur #Podcast

New year, new deal! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome Aslan and James Gozney to our portfolio. Earned Wage Access (EWA) has been a hot topic in Fintech, especially in regions like the UK, US, and South America. It’s designed to give frontline and hourly workers early access to their wages before traditional salary dates—a concept we’ve been observing closely from the sidelines. Aslan takes a fresh and innovative approach by positioning itself between EWA and a reward system (e.g., cashback). This model is uniquely suited to serve “mainstream” workers earning “normal salaries,” making it far more appealing to a broader audience. It’s this differentiated positioning that makes Aslan’s potential so exciting—and the opportunity so much bigger. 🚀 We can’t wait to support their journey as they reshape financial access for workers worldwide. Shoutout to Stephen Chandler and Thomas Diehl from Notion Capital leading the deal. Mickaël Bellaïche Samuli Sirén Andreas Laule Timo Fleig Marco Bruns Frederike Wolff Richard Würl

Redefining Wealth Management - LIQID’s Journey to €3 Billion AUM 💶 As an investor in LIQID, we are proud to celebrate their remarkable journey in redefining wealth management over the past years. 📈 Today, LIQID stands as a fintech leader, managing €3 billion in assets while setting new standards for trust and customer-centricity in the industry. In a recent episode of the Unicorn Bakery Podcast, LIQID’s CEO, Christian Schneider-Sickert, shares an insider’s perspective on their achievements, insights into the competitive fintech landscape, and key lessons learned along the way. We look forward to witnessing their continued impact on the future of finance. 🚀 🎧 If you are interested in listening in, find the link to the full episode in the comments. CC: Samuli Sirén, Michael Brehm, Mickaël Bellaïche, Lars Haerle, Richard Würl, Frederike Wolff, Christian Schneider-Sickert, 🎙Fabian Tausch, Chris Puellen, Andreas Laule, Timo Fleig

📣 We are excited to announce that our partner, Mickaël Bellaïche, recently featured on the "Betting Billions" podcast by Börsen-Zeitung. In this episode, Mickaël delves into the current challenges facing the venture capital industry and shares insights on potential pathways out of the crisis. 🎧 Tune in to gain expert perspectives on the evolving venture capital landscape and strategies for navigating these turbulent times. 👉 Link to the full episode in the comments below.