Aura Ventures’ Post

🚀 paretos goes next level! 🚀 We are excited to announce our continued investment in paretos, a market leader in Decision Intelligence. The Series A of €8.5 million round was led by Acton Capital, known for their investments in companies like Etsy, Cyberport, and HomeToGo, with the participation of UVC Partners, LEA Group, and renowned funds and angels, including Interface Capital, led by Niklas Jansen (Blinkist) and Christian Reber (Wunderlist, Pitch), as well as former Vodafone CEO Hannes Ametsreiter. Here are some highlights of paretos: 💎They’re revolutionizing how companies make critical business decisions with their AI-based platform, which supports industry leaders such as HelloFresh, @OttoGroup, @Faller Packaging, ARMEDANGELS, and EDEKA.  💎Their innovative Decision Intelligence solution creates tangible value, with an ROI of over 100% in the first year, generating millions in business impact.  💎This is especially crucial in today’s challenging economic environment, offering companies a powerful tool to tackle evolving customer demands, complex supply chains, and cost-efficiency pressures. With fresh capital and strong backing, Thorsten Heilig (Co-Founder and CEO) and Fabian Rang (Co-Founder and CTO) are set to accelerate growth and expand paretos' technological leadership. Our partner Andreas Unseld says: "With its patented and highly innovative technology, combined with a strong application focus, paretos has the best chance of taking on an international leadership role." We are proud to continue supporting this journey and look forward to seeing paretos shape the future of Decision Intelligence. Please join us in congratulating the brilliant team behind paretos! The future of AI-driven decision-making is here, and we are thrilled to be part of it! 🚀 Read more about it: 👉🏼 in our press release: https://lnkd.in/dYDbiKDi #UVCPartners #paretos #DecisionIntelligence #AI #DeepTech #Growth #Entrepreneurship #SeriesA #Innovation #FutureOfBusiness

When corporates and startups team up, they can drive real change in food innovation. But, there's still a lot of work to be done. 🥲 Want to know how it all comes together? Watch here: https://lnkd.in/g8XgdTXX

As 2025 kicks off, UrbanGeekz has rounded up a list of stellar startups that have the potential to accelerate to new heights this year. These businesses are simplifying cross-border logistics, reimagining shopping, and using AI to create industry-disrupting models. Led by dynamic founders and backed by investors, these ventures are poised (if all goes to plan) for continued success. They're not just changing industries—they're revolutionizing them by launching products that transform lives and empower communities worldwide to reach their full potential. Check out our list of eight ventures pushing the frontiers in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation. Read more on this UrbanGeekz story here https://lnkd.in/ecDgqzny

As 2025 kicks off, UrbanGeekz has rounded up a list of stellar startups that have the potential to accelerate to new heights this year. These businesses are simplifying cross-border logistics, reimagining shopping, and using AI to create industry-disrupting models. Led by dynamic founders and backed by elite investors, these ventures are poised (if all goes to plan) for continued success. They're not just changing industries—they're revolutionizing them by launching products that transform lives and empower communities worldwide to reach their full potential. Check out our list of 8 ventures pushing the frontiers in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation. Read more on this UrbanGeekz story here https://lnkd.in/ecDgqzny

This is one of our most valuable sessions to join if you are a startup looking to work with corporates. As investors say these days: focus on generating income instead of your next round. Learning to work with corporates is crucial here!

Great insights from Sifted London event today. The landscape for early-stage startups is evolving—investors are shifting focus from rapid scale to sustainable, measurable growth. Key takeaways: AI remains the game-changer, and funds are moving toward deeptech and impact-driven solutions. Exciting times ahead for founders building resilient businesses with real-world value. Now's the time to refine and innovate!

There's no better teacher than failure. Take further steps to understand what exactly is holding you back. 💥 New Marketplace and Nearly 1 million MDL Investment Over Two Years. Learn about the activities of the startup unde.io from Bogdan Sorin Babii. Despite facing competition, see how they are moving forward with resilience and innovation. 💚 Check the latest article about unde.io by #diez in the following link https://bit.ly/4dEUGfl

In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve Grace sits down with Thomas Telfer, Chief Operating Officer of Scimita Ventures, to explore how his company is driving innovation across industries, with a strong focus on science, engineering, and sustainability. Thomas shares his journey from studying pharmacology to leading a startup that helps companies turn early-stage tech ideas into tangible products. They dive into Scimita’s pioneering work in battery recycling and the circular economy, the transition from academia to entrepreneurship, and the exciting plans for expanding Scimita’s operations. Don't forget to subscribe to Give It A Nudge for more conversations with innovative startup founders & innovators!

A gorgeous, category-defining brand is rocket fuel for startups. Case in point. When Andreessen Horowitz connected us, Silo, was regarded as a food logistics solution, one among many. Their ambition was much greater. They wanted to transform the way the global food supply chain works by creating a new category. Working with founders Ashton Braun and Antonio Bustamante, we defined their category and POV, then designed their logo and brand. The striking visuals of the brand sound the alarm to customers, employees, and investors: Something very special is happening here. Post-launch, the company's valuation increased 10X within 2 years. Strategy can't ever just be a thing somebody said in a deck over zoom to a CEO. To drive actual growth it has to become something real, confident, hopefully badass. → Full case study here: https://lnkd.in/gWqRQTFF

Sigma's innovative partnership model: Your key to overcoming budget limitations and driving forward with your startup's ambitions. Experience tailored solutions designed to propel growth without the burden of upfront costs. Let's embark on a journey of innovation together! #InnovationPartnership #StartupSupport Read here about Sigma's partnership model:  https://lnkd.in/gXkVkCfV