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Corey’s right, skip the airport chaos. Secure your next deal on the high seas. Start2 Group is proud to support London & Partners' unique pre-Slush 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙋 initiative bringing together a select delegation of corporates, investors, and scale-ups from Germany and beyond, to maximize visibility, build connections, and boost deal flow before landing in Helsinki. With 20+ UK and European scaleups already confirmed, this is your chance to network with top innovation leaders and create partnerships across London, the DACH region, and the Nordics, all while sailing to Slush. 🗓 Departs: 17 Nov 🛳 Route: Stockholm → Helsinki 🎟 Cabins self-booked | Spots limited ⚠️ Participation by application only 🚨 Applications close 31 Oct or earlier once capacity is reached Don't miss the boat. Secure Your Spot NOW: https://lnkd.in/eYvdrrU5 ..... Andreas Keilhacker, Tim Miksche, Daniel Böckenförde, Grow London

🧉 Beyond Intuition: The Lean Strategy That Launched DreamyTales into LatAm Entering a new global market is about validation, not guesswork. As German startups know, it's not enough to 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 your product fits; it must be proven through rigorous testing. That's why our Start2 Group in LatAm colleague, Andrei T., sat down with Marcus Haas and Paul Anduschus, the founders of DreamyTales, to explore their specific methodology for entering LatAm. DreamyTales, an innovative, NRW-based startup that uses AI and emotional design to create personalized books, didn't rely on guesswork. They developed a lean strategy focused entirely on validation. During the chat, these founders shared their playbook for sustainable global growth, revealing they implemented a crucial "𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵" to measure real market interest, not just perceptions. In a diverse region like LatAm, understanding customer reaction is the essential first step. Their intensive immersion tour of Brazil and Argentina, was made possible through the *German Accelerator Market Access Program (a Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy initiative) and confirms a vital lesson for all founders: 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸. 🎥 Watch the Full Session to hear how they de-risked their entry to secure sustainable growth in one of the world's most dynamic regions. ▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/erTfYgAx 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eyBmHSkB ..... *Watching without sound? Turn on CC (Closed Captions) 🔇 for subtitles! ---------- Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more #MateSessions and our NEW "Roda de Café" series from Brazil.  Maintaining the same essence of honest dialogue and human connection, we explore the critical role of the Amazon in Brazil's energy transition and the road to COP30. .... Start2 Group in LatAm #GermanAccelerator #LatAm #LeanStartup #MarketAccess #Innovation #AI #Entrepreneurship #Storytelling

🌍 Transformation is not a trend. It's a prerequisite for a sustainable future. That's why we're inviting you to join us at the beyond economy Festival, the definitive platform for sustainable innovation, economic responsibility, and powerful networks. On October 29, 2025, at the House of Communication in Munich, visionaries, companies, and changemakers will come together to work on solutions for a regenerative economy. Whether you're part of a mid-sized company, a startup, or a large corporation, this is where new collaborations, ideas, and real strategies for the future are born. What to expect: ✅ 2 stages with 50+ speakers ✅ Workshops, Co-Creation Labs & interactive formats ✅ Community Area & Matchmaking Sessions ✅ Topics ranging from transformation & innovation to circular economy, AI, & new work Let's shape the economy 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 today. 🗓️ 29. October 2025 📍 House of Communication, Munich ➡️ ACT NOW: Use the exclusive discount code 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝟮𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣𝟮𝟬 to receive 20% off your ticket. Register today via the 🔗 in the "most recent" comment section ⬇️. ..... #beyondeconomy #circulareconomy #beF25 #festival #wirtschaft #InnovationAgenda2030 #Start2Group

🎬 Something 𝗕𝗜𝗚 is happening with Cashwalk. If you thought you knew what Cashwalk was…think again. After 22 editions, we’ve evolved and this time, we’re going *𝗣𝗮𝗻-𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻! For years, Cashwalk has been the go-to event where Europe’s most ambitious founders meet investors ready to make things happen. Now, we’re taking it to the next level, with a new format built to make every conversation count! 👉 The next chapter begins November 26 in Munich. We can’t say too much yet…but one thing is certain: 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. 👀 Major reveals 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙎𝙊𝙊𝙉! 🚨 DEADLINE: October 31st. Click the 🔗 in the “most recent” comment section ⬇️ to: ✅ learn the new rules of engagement. ✅ secure priority access. ...... Co-Host Partner: 28DIGITAL Partners: Baker Tilly Germany, coparion, Bayern Kapital, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds Supporters: CyberForum, KIT-Gründerschmiede, Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) *𝘗𝘢𝘯-𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘯 = relating to or involving all or most European countries

Start2 Group is partnering with the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to bring 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 to our community this November 12-14 at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF). 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 empowers investors and founders on their fundraising and investment journey, creating meaningful connections, sparking collaborations, and fueling business and investment growth. Bringing together investors and startups from around the world, it is where opportunities for fundraising, investment, collaboration, and market expansion take shape. Last year’s edition saw: 💼 307 startups 🤝 161 investors 💬 582 curated meetings All in just 3 days at #SFF2024. Whether you’re a startup looking to raise your next round or an investor scouting promising ventures, this is where meaningful connections begin. ✉️  By invite only. Apply now (Please indicate “𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝟮 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽” as your referrer when registering): 💡 Founders: https://lnkd.in/gp2Hrawh 💰 Investors: https://lnkd.in/gqQmpTXf Together with GFTN, we’re driving stronger bridges between capital and innovation across Asia and beyond. … #Start2Group #GFTN #InvestorHours #SingaporeFinTechFestival #SFF2025 #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #FintechInnovation

🇰🇷 Welcoming the Next Wave of Innovative Startups from South Korea! 🚀 We’re thrilled to welcome and support 8 groundbreaking startups from South Korea to Singapore for the Global Accelerator Program in collaboration with Pusan National University and together with Korea Maritime & Ocean University and Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology. From October 27–29, 2025, these startups will immerse themselves in Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem and take part in Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2025, connecting with investors, corporates, and ecosystem partners driving Asia’s innovation frontier. Meet the startups reshaping industries with their solutions: ✅ CIT Co. Ltd. – Advancing semiconductor innovation through cutting-edge copper-on-glass packaging technology that enables faster data transmission and cost-efficient chip production. ✅ BlueMagnet Co., Ltd. – Revolutionizing nuclear waste management with CsMagneto®, an eco-friendly magnetic solution that safely removes radionuclides and reduces waste volume by up to 1/2000. ✅ ieumBio Co.,Ltd. – Accelerating anti-aging breakthroughs with KilliSpan, a turquoise killifish-based platform that makes preclinical drug testing faster, cheaper, and more predictive. ✅ Composites Solutions – Creating srPET, a fully recyclable, self-reinforced composite that replaces traditional plastics for a sustainable industrial future. ✅ KOAI KOBOT – Cleaning oceans with intelligent, on-device AI robots that detect, map, and collect marine waste in real time. ✅ GraBis Inc. (formerly KingoBio) – Enhancing early disease detection with GraBeads®, nano magnetic beads that capture biomarkers for faster, more accurate liquid biopsies. ✅ GambaLabs – Powering the next generation of smart devices with ultra-lightweight, on-device AI that runs efficiently without the cloud. ✅ Parallel Space – Automating digital twin creation with P-Engine, a spatial AI platform that transforms real-world data into accurate 3D models efficiently. 📣 This is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore potential partnerships with some of Korea’s most promising deeptech startups. Catch these innovators in Singapore and at #SWITCH25! 🎤 They’ll also be pitching live at: 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 & 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘒𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘗𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 on October 28! Don’t miss out. Register now in the "most recent" comment section ⬇️! … Ji Eun Lee, Ki-Suk Lee, Yumi Kim, Se Yoon Kim, Tony Park, Jin Lee, SEUNG JEONG, Sejin Park Organized by  Start2 Group, in collaboration with Pusan National University, Korea Maritime & Ocean University, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, CORFO | Chilean Economic Development Agency, and Imagine

Cashwalk is back !! Curated. Focused. And built for real investor conversations. After 22 editions connecting Europe’s most ambitious founders and investors, we’re returning to Munich on November 26th with a refined format, focused on quality and depth. 💡 What’s new this year: ✅ No stages. Just 1-minute intros and curated roundtables. ✅ Investors pre-vote which startups they want to meet. ✅ A smaller room designed for meaningful follow-ups.  🎯 Focus Industries 2025:  • Cybersecurity • Frontier AI • Future of Computing • Dual-Use Tech   Applications open until Oct 31 Apply now via the 🔗 in the "most recent" comment section ⬇️. ...... Co-Host Partner: 28DIGITAL (formerly EIT Digital) Partners: Baker Tilly Germany, coparion, Bayern Kapital, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds Khashayar Ansari, David Hajizadeh, Marius Rosenberg, Andreas Keilhacker, Julia Betz, Adrian Grussendorf #Cashwalk #Fundraising #DeepTech #Startups #VC #Munich #EuropeStartups

🚀 Big news from our startups! We’re excited to share that two of our startups, CIT Co. Ltd. and Innowave Tech Pte Ltd, have made it to the Top 60 Global Startups at SLINGSHOT 2025, competing under the domains of 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦 & 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺 and 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴, respectively! 🎉 Selected from over 6,800 startups across 150+ markets, these innovators will take the stage in Singapore this October to pitch their breakthrough solutions to global investors and industry leaders. At Start2 Group, we’ve been proud to support their international growth through our bespoke global programs, featuring tailored workshops, pitch training, 1:1 mentoring, in-country immersion, and ecosystem deep dives. 🇰🇷 CIT Co. Ltd. - Developing Atomic Sputtering Epitaxy technology for ultra-flat copper and beyond, boosting speed and reliability for AI-era interconnects and advanced materials. 🇸🇬 Innowave Tech Pte Ltd - Empowering industrial manufacturers with AI solutions for zero-defect production and factory autonomy, deployed with 30+ tech leaders across semiconductors and aerospace. We’re incredibly proud to see these startups making waves on the global stage, and we’ll be cheering them on as they showcase their innovation at Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2025! 💪 🎟️ Watch them live at SWITCH & get your pass: https://lnkd.in/eGJ9raYV ------ 📣 You can also catch CIT Co. Ltd. live at our upcoming event “𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘽𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨: 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 & 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙆𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙖 𝙋𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚” in collaboration with Pusan National University, Korea Maritime & Ocean University, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, CORFO | Chilean Economic Development Agency, and Imagine on October 28. ✍ RSVP for this event here: https://lnkd.in/ed7zPSRg … #SLINGSHOT2025 #DeepTech #GlobalStartups #Innovation #Ecosystem #Start2Group #SoutheastAsia #SouthKorea #Singapore #SWITCH2025 #PitchNight

🌍 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝟮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Hamburg on the Global Stage! 🗓️ When: 4 November 🕠 Time: 17:30 CET 📍 Where: AI.STARTUP.HUB Hamburg, Digital Hub Logistics & Commerce, Hamburg If you're an ecosystem builder, investor, and industry innovator: this is your night. Hamburg is shaping up to be the next deep tech powerhouse in Germany, and we’re ready to light the first spark with a networking event bringing together the people who are pushing the tech frontier in the ecosystem. ✨ Why it matters: 👤 Startup founders get a stage to shine and 🤝 connect with the people who can accelerate real growth. 💰 Investors see hand-picked deep tech projects ready to scale fast. 📊 Corporates meet the kind of solutions they actually need. The night kicks off with sharp pitches from standout deep tech teams. Then: open networking, fresh ideas, and engaging conversation will set the ground for opportunities and collaborations. 🍸 Drinks and snacks are on us (courtesy of Startup City Hamburg) 🌐 This is more than a meetup. It’s a movement: making Hamburg a global deep tech destination. 🗓️ Save the date: November 4th in Hamburg. Be part of the future. RSVP via the 🔗 in the "most recent" comment section ⬇️. ---- Partners: AI.STARTUP.HUB Hamburg, Impossible Founders, Startup City Hamburg, found Hamburg #DeepTech #Startups #Hamburg #Innovation #GlobalScale #Networking #Investors #Corporates #Start2Connect

We are incredibly proud to shine a spotlight on Esma Gulten, Industrial and Mechanical Engineer and the visionary Co-Founder & CEO of GiZiL®! This B2B SaaS startup, which builds Digital Twins of industrial plants, is now executing a massive global expansion strategy. Esma's startup journey highlights the #MissionPossible power of ambition meeting effective support: 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: A successful graduate of the Scale-up.NRW program and alumna of the *German Accelerator Market Access Program (a Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy initiative). 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: GiZiL® is now officially expanding across Latin America, kicking off with a major partnership with TGS (Argentina's largest natural gas transporter) to implement its Virtual Plant® solution. Victoria Garcia Labari from our Start2 Group in LatAm team recently sat down with Esma for the latest #MateSession podcast. Esma shared her unique perspective on why this region is ready for a digital twin revolution. While LatAm has immense potential, she stresses the biggest challenge is the mindset shift toward real digitalization. 💬 “𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘓𝘢𝘵𝘈𝘮 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦.” 🎥 Watch the full interview to hear how Digital Twins are changing the game and get inspired by her story! 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/egNgU52K ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eMu7u5qp ..... *Watching without sound? Turn on CC (Closed Captions) 🔇 for subtitles! Start2 Group in LatAm, Kristin Eckert, Ali Utku Can, Marius Rosenberg, Dr. Christopher Smolka, Anna Keup, Ralf Fuchs, Dr. #MateSession #Gizil #FemaleFounder #DigitalTwins #LatAm #Industry40 #Start2 #ScaleUp #GemelosDigitales #Innovacion #TransformacionDigital