Elevator Ventures Quarterly
Elevator Ventures
We invest in the growth stage of Fintech & Beyond Banking in DACH and CEE. We elevate your growth!
🔥 Elevator Ventures Invests in Wultra
We believe post-quantum authentication solutions are redefining how financial institutions combat cyber threats. That’s why we invested in Wultra —a company dedicated to addressing the most critical challenges in securing financial institutions against future threats.
Read more about why we are excited about Wultra in our blog post!
🌍 Portfolio & Investor Day
In November, we welcomed our portfolio companies to the historic city of Vienna for a day filled with insightful ideas, brilliant minds, and meaningful connections.
This event provided a vibrant platform for our portfolio companies, investor network, and Raiffeisen friends to come together, fostering collaboration and sharing knowledge.
🚀 Portfolio Companies Highlights
Klim Acquires Agrar-Klimacheck to Enhance Dairy Emission Solutions
Klim has acquired Agrar-Klimacheck, enhancing its ability to deliver protocol-compliant emission reduction solutions for the dairy industry. This strategic move empowers farmers to measure and monetize emission reductions while enabling companies to meet their Scope 3 targets with precision.
📢 More Portfolio News
🌟 Elevator Ventures in the Spotlight
Elevator Ventures Podcast
Listen to a discussion with Rico Blaser , CEO and Co-founder of our portfolio company vestr , as he shares the journey behind building a market-leading investment management platform. Learn about the mission driving Vestr's growth and how their innovative platform is transforming the finance industry.
🎧 Listen here.
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Interview with Raiffeisenzeitung: Elevating the Growth of Founders
Maximilian Schausberger shared insights in an exclusive interview with Raiffeisenzeitung , discussing how Elevator Ventures drives innovation and supports start-ups through strategic investments and the support of Raiffeisen Bank International AG , Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien , and Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark .
Read the article here.
Venture Intelligence Day
Iva Rakocevic joined a panel discussion on the topics of Data and AI integration in VC during the Venture Intelligence Day. The panel dived into how AI is set to transform key aspects of venture capital, including deal sourcing, value creation, and portfolio management.
Read the main aspects on AI integration in VC here.
CVC Trends and Opportunities
Maximilian Schausberger recently discussed the trends and challenges shaping CVC funds in the current startup ecosystem alongside Orange Ventures in the latest Vestbee publication. They highlighted how CVCs are bridging funding gaps, driving innovation, and shaping the future of startups across Europe.
Read the article by Vestbee here.
🎄 Celebrating the Holidays at Elevator Ventures
This year’s end-year celebration was unforgettable! We started with an Apfelstrudel baking workshop at the Schönbrunn Palace, followed by a festive Christmas market experience. The evening concluded with a traditional Austrian dinner, where we reflected on our achievements in 2024 and looked ahead to a sky-rocketing 2025.
🗓️ Events & Networking
We're excited to meet you in person at the upcoming events
👉 0100 Conferences: 18 February 2025 – 20 February 2025, Vienna, Austria
👉 EIC Deep Tech Investor Day: 11 March 2025, Paris, France
👉 CEE VC Summit: 25 March 2025 – 26 March 2025, Warsaw, Poland
👉 FiBe: 9 April 2025 - 10 April 2025, Berlin, Germany
💼 Job Opportunities at EV
Interested to work in an international environment, alongside a diverse team?
👉 Take a look at our portfolio companies' job opportunities here.
📂 Our Newsletter Archive
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