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Start-ups in Europe: a light at the end of the tunnel - finally!    This article by Nadine Schimroszik in Handelsblatt gives reason for hope for the tech ecosystem, as it summarises a development that has been tentatively emerging for some time: The number of new #start-ups in Germany is growing again, by 17 per cent, as shown by a comparison of the first quarter of 2024 with the same quarter of the previous year.   💡It is particularly interesting to see that most investments are being made in AI. An unmistakable sign that they continue to be a driver of innovation for the German startup ecosystem.   We recently came to a similar conclusion with my team, as part of our analysis of the German startup landscape. Our conclusion: more and more funding are being mobilised for ♻️ #Greentech business ideas that are based on AI-based technologies and have a positive impact on our planet. More info on our research at IRIS can be found in Startup Insider`s Investors Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/dU-5AMPz More info on Nadine’s insightful article here: https://lnkd.in/depicwGA

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This Handelsblatt article featuring a recent BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. & Roland Berger study highlights the widening gap between Germany and the USA when it comes to innovation. It emphasizes that Europe needs to foster a stronger entrepreneurial culture and innovation mindset. This is exactly what Leitmotif is all about: connecting the US and the European innovation ecosystem and leveraging the skill set and expertise of European industrials to accelerate deep tech startups.

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MP founding partner, Roman Göd, recently joined the FINANCE Think Tank Corporate Banking & Finance – Eine Initiative der Targecy GmbH podcast What's up, Corporate Finance? to discuss findings from our latest MP industrial Private Equity (MPiPE) Indicator. He shared valuable insights into the shifting dynamics of European private equity firms, highlighting renewed interest in investing in industrial companies and a cautiously optimistic mood in the DACH region. Listen to the full episode for in-depth analysis of the developments shaping the private equity landscape in the coming months.   #MP #mergersandacquisitions #privateequity #corporatefinance #investmentbanking #pe #industrialsector #marketoutlook #privateequitytrends #fundraising #survey #insights #privateequity #investments #europe #podcast 

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Kurt Safrata gives his insights on restructuring As an expert in restructuring, the Finance Manager of Management Factory Corporate Advisory GmbH, Kurt Safrata, has analyzed, accompanied, and rescued many companies in crisis situations. Particularly in times of crisis, weaknesses and legacy issues are ruthlessly exposed. He says that almost invariably, inadequate communication is lamented in the affected companies. Whether as an external consultant or overall responsible party, a delicate balancing act is needed. On one hand, every crisis presents an opportunity, and significant evolutionary steps can be quickly initiated. Often, it's not just a matter of adjusting a few things; sometimes, the entire business strategy needs to be reconsidered. On the other hand, especially in the initial phase of a crisis, profound changes are difficult to implement. This requires time, personnel, and financial resources, all of which are scarce during an acute crisis, and key personnel are typically engaged in their daily work. A promising restructuring concept must always build upon a company's competencies and strengths, whether it's profitable business fields and customer segments, efficient organizational units, or experienced employees who make the difference compared to competitors. Therefore, especially at the outset of restructuring, it's crucial to consider what is functioning well and providing useful results and data. Only after initial stabilization is it possible to reconfigure poorly performing processes and organizational units. #interimmanagement #restructuring #cfo  

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Gründer: Zahl der Start-up-Insolvenzen steigt auf Rekordhoch https://buff.ly/3Y8hwa8 The number of start-up insolvencies has reached a record high, indicating a challenging environment for new businesses. Factors contributing to this trend could include economic instability, lack of funding, or insufficient market demand. It's crucial for entrepreneurs to carefully plan and manage their finances to navigate these risks successfully. According to recent reports, the rise in start-up insolvencies underscores the importance of resilience and adaptability in the business world. #startups #insolvencies

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#NRWkannKI! This became clear at the 18th Private Equity Conference NRW 2024. Under the motto "Artificial intelligence – implement it safely, finance it wisely, use it sensibly", lectures, discussion rounds and discussions revolved around this future topic. This year's private equity conference has shown that the topic of AI is moving and will trigger another digital transformation. This must be financed. Whether with funding, equity financing or tailor-made advice – the NRW Innovation Bank is a strong partner for NRW in the digital transformation. Thomas Neubert moderated the VC Panel titled “How do start-ups invest their growth in this global competitive market?” joint by: ➡️ Claas Heise, Executive Director Venture & Seed Capital NRW.BANK ➡️ Andreas Unseld, Partner bei UVC Partners ➡️ Sebastian-Friedrich Kowitz, CEO talpasolutions GmbH ➡️ Ulrike Hinrichs, Vorstand BVK Bundesverband Beteiligungskapital We explored a few relevant questions and agreed that there is a lot of positive energy in the eco-system but German still has a lot to do to take leadership in vertical segments close to its values and unique competence. It is highly desired to motivate the private sector to invest more aggressively in the high tech industry. Examples in Munich and Heilbronn should encourage these efforts. Some interesting highlights of the day. 👇️ 🚀 NRW Minister of Economic Affairs Mona Neubaur opened the conference and underlined that AI has arrived at the centre of society. 💪 Board member Michael Stölting welcomed the approximately 600 participants and focused on the core competence to support and enable the transformation of the economy towards future viability. 😨 Afraid of AI? According to digital expert Sascha Lobo artificial intelligence offers many opportunities. Above all, in Germany with the know-how based here, we can help drive AI transformation in the world. 🤖 Economics professor Dr. Jens Südekum also sees many opportunities for the economy and society through AI. Especially for the labor market against the background of demographic change. 🤝Around 60 companies presented their innovative ideas. Start-ups had the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with investors as well as with Transatlantic AI eXchange. 🏆️ In three pitch rounds, start-ups from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands competed for prize money of €3,000 from the Private Equity Forum NRW e.V. pitched. The winner is the Companyon Analytics GmbH from Düsseldorf. Congratulations! #TransatlanticAIeXchange #TAIX #FutureOfAI #AI #PEK2024 #KI #Digitalisierung #FördernWir #NRWBANK

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Why are companies turning to independent market consultants to address issues regarding market entry? Christian Tegethoff Managing Director CT Executive Search and Reinhard Kohleick Private investor and Supervisory Board Member at several tech companies answer this question in detail. https://lnkd.in/d6UtYue #HR #executivesearch #recruitment #hiring #marketconsultant #consultant #seniormanagement #interimmanagement

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Digitalize your entire real estate financing process with Loanboox, Europeans leading #proptech in this segment. Increasing #efficiency, #costsaving, better margins. Proudly supporting their expansion in Germany as a Senior Advisor. Contact me or the Loanboxx team at EXPO REAL (Messe München) or [email protected]. #realestate #realestatefinancing #immobilien #immobilienfinanzierung #senioradvisor #exporeal #mipim

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What are the key objectives being pursued by decision-makers in German corporates and private equity firms in their deal considerations and what challenges will they face in 2025? Get valuable insights in our 2025 M&A Outlook. https://lnkd.in/eF5tAhcj

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#IndustrialAutomation is one of Germany´s Key Market facing a variety of challenges like #digitalization and #Energiewende - leading players demonstrate its resilients and plenty of solutions at hot spots like #krox24, #SPS, #Achema et al...more and more often #MergersAcquisitions are the best choice to move fast and align portfolios along with fast-changing customer demands...especially #ArtificialIntelligence will shorten development cycles significantly putting even more pressure on incumbents. #Oaklins supports Strategic and Financial Investors holistically with an unrivalled in-depth sector expertise and network together with excellent corporate finance know-how. #robotik #automation #RoboticProcessAutomation. #industrialprocessautomation #automation Oaklins Germany #growthfinancing #debtadvisory #manda #acquisitions #sellside #succession #nachfolgeregelung #germanmittelstand

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We are not only setting the course, but also 1888 switches. 🚂   Convinced of the cause, and aware of the importance of diligence: With the valuable help of seven federal ministries, Germany's Core Green Bond Team has once again, and in the utmost care, compiled a comprehensive piece. The Green Bond Impact Report 2022 https://lnkd.in/eKYpcJts provides reliable information about the impact on climate, environment and nature of green expenditure that has been allocated to the proceeds of the #GreenBunds issued (and tapped) in 2022.   A brief sample, in a nutshell: 🌱 With the eligible green expenditure for the conservation of nature, landscape, forests and #Biodiversity, more than four and a half million hectares were protected or renaturalized. 🌱 A considerable amount was invested in maintaining the rail network, for example the renewal of 2,023 km of track and 1,888 switches. 🌱 Further parts of the expenditure helped to preserve almost 1 million hectares of coastal and flood protection areas. 🌱 Millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions have been avoided through the use of the federal funds. Due to different methodological approaches, these savings are not reported in aggregated terms, but individually and specifically (current report, p. 7/8).   These 👆 few lines alone are a testament to the various effects of the diversified expenditure portfolio and the wide range of funding measures. Overall, and in particular for special #Sovereign spending areas such as #InternationalCooperation or fundamental #Research, the new impact report shows a high degree of transparency and clearly reveals the strict requirements and examinations to ensure that the measures and projects carried out and allocated to the Green Bunds are ✅ truly #green.   There are many more details in the report itself and on our website https://lnkd.in/eWms-E_b .

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Wow - thanks Simon Walter, Magdalena Maier and Charlotte Niklahs for the program you've put together for the #management hive of #pakcon24! 🔥 How to set up a 10x innovation culture by Nina Michahelles, Sarina Hergarten, Alexander Böhm, Nils Wagner How to build and scale high-performing companies by Friederike Reuter, Stefan Roebel, Martin Sondenheimer, Magdalena Maier Strategy is broken by Sebastian Herzog, Isabelle Schnellbuegel, Paul Becker, Simon Walter AI: The Biggest Opportunity for the German Mittelstand? by Dr. Alexander Mrozek, Dr. Sebastian Walter, Anna Franziska Michel, Dr. Alexandra Deichsel Why Digital Transformations often fail - particularly in Germany by Miriam van Straelen, Marc Schiekofer, Cecilie Hohlbein Hegelund, Moritz Trutschel Venture Clienting - Success Factors of Startup - Corporate Collaborations by Arno Baltruschat, Dr. Sophie Chung, Stefan Schmautz, Anne Decker Last ticket drop: https://lnkd.in/duPQg3Wc

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𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 As I reflect on 2024, I find myself at the intersection of two critical endeavors: advancing my DBA research on family business succession and driving transformation as CRO at V. Fraas and Oerlikon AG during a decisive restructuring phase. This dual role offered a profound lens into the tension between preserving the legacy and embracing necessary change - a theme that defined my year. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: • External management in succession: Beyond technical know-how, effective leadership demands a deep understanding of the emotional and relational dynamics that shape family businesses. • Balancing tradition and transformation: Success lies in honoring the past while courageously charting a new path for the future. • Real-world validation of research: Academic frameworks gain credibility when rigorously tested against practical challenges. 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 1️⃣ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Stable, responsibly managed family businesses not only create economic stability but also strengthen societal cohesion. https://lnkd.in/dRbF2dhA 2️⃣ 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 A systematic review of succession literature reveals the evolving role of external management in driving continuity and innovation. https://lnkd.in/dKpuiPH9 3️⃣ 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 – 𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞 Balancing academic rigor with professional responsibilities is a challenge—but one that reaps tremendous rewards. https://lnkd.in/dQuyHVE2 I owe immense gratitude to my family, particularly my wife, and the supportive ecosystem of the Henley Business School, especially my supervisors Maksim Belitski and Marcello Mariani. Your unwavering belief made this transformative year possible. 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 The coming year will focus on synthesizing two decades of practical experience with fresh academic insights. My goal? To redefine how family businesses navigate the complexities of succession and transformation. While the challenges are significant, combining research with real-world application offers a roadmap to enduring success. #BusinessTransformation #FamilyBusiness #Leadership #Innovation #Research #LinkedInRewind

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I firmly believe in Europe. Peter Brors, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Handelsblatt, and I discussed some of the most pressing issues and opportunities facing Europe. Looking at the European economy right now, I feel a strong sense of urgency to heighten our ambition levels and leverage the tech-enabled transformative potential of the most crucial sectors. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: 1. Innovation and AI Europe’s top-tier AI research, exemplified by Mistral AI in France, showcases our digital transformation and economic growth potential. With their AI-driven defense technologies, companies like Helsing demonstrate how advanced tech can safeguard our democratic values. Communicating the benefits of AI effectively is crucial to alleviate public fears and ensure long-term competitiveness. 2. European Resilience Sectors that pose the greatest need for systemic change: climate and energy, industrials, defense, and security. These areas are where tech-enabled transformation can have a significant and lasting impact. Enhancing critical infrastructures and controlling key elements of future value chains is essential. Despite high energy costs and global competition, Germany's renowned innovation capability can re-establish value chains in new growth sectors like electronics, semiconductors, and batteries – and attract top-tier talent. We have seen time and time again that the future starts with founders. Let’s pave the way for them. 3. Beyond Bureaucracy We need to shift our focus from debates centered on prohibitions and regulations to a clear vision for our future. As a society and entrepreneurs, we should contribute to shaping a collective ambition for Europe. Key areas for immediate focus include commercializing our research, strengthening energy and defense resilience, and reducing bureaucratic hurdles for businesses. 4. Optimism for the Future Echoing George Bernard Shaw, progress relies on those who challenge the status quo. Our "unreasonable" entrepreneurs in Germany and Europe are the catalysts for future advancements. Let's embrace these opportunities and work together towards a thriving European future! 🇪🇺

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Great that our research continues to confirm progress on gender diversity in German DAX 40 supervisory boards - and great to see how this is being published and received. Clearly, beyond the overall gender share in the board room, diversity still has to make it to the core positions of power - chairing boards or essential committees - and even more to the executive management and leadership layers below. And then, there are further dimensions of diversity - nationality, age, backgrounds… #boardgovernance #diversity #leadership

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