For those passionately engrossed in the startup sphere, STARTUPLAND is the must-attend gathering!
Cologne, Germany, is set to become the epicentre of the startup world from November 3rd to 7th, as the city hosts RISE in STARTUPLAND week. This event promises to be a hub for startups, investors, and companies, offering a plethora of opportunities for networking, learning, and growth.
One of the highlights of the week will be the STARTUPLAND event on November 5th, taking place at the RheinEnergieStadion. The speaker lineup for this day includes industry leaders such as Mario Kohle from Enpal.de, Jochen Schwill, the founder of SpotmyEnergy, and Sievert Weiss, the founder of Berlin-based EdTech Amboss. Other speakers include Dr. [Name not fully given], likely an expert panelist, and Romy [Last name not fully given].
The event will feature inspiring interviews, expert panels, speeches, discussions, pitches, and networking opportunities. One of the most anticipated segments is the STARTUPLAND Pitch Stage, where young startups in the Pre-Seed and Seed phases will have the chance to present their ideas, each with a maximum of 180 seconds.
Among the startups making an appearance is Sastrify, a cybersecurity company based in Cologne. Founded in 2020 by Maximilian Messing and Sven Lackinger, the founders of evopark, Sastrify has raised a substantial 32 million US dollars from investors including Endeit Capital, Simon Capital, HV Capital, FirstMark Capital, TriplePoint Capital, and Reimann Investors. To accelerate its growth, Sastrify recently acquired the Dutch competitor Pengu and Ensemble from the UK. Sven Lackinger will be speaking extensively about building Sastrify at STARTUPLAND.
Another notable participant is Amboss, an EdTech company founded in 2012. In 2023, Amboss generated around 48 million euros in revenue and is valued at 800 million euros. The company has over 100,000 doctors using their platform in Germany and has raised 300 million euros. Sievert Weiss, the founder of Amboss, will also be speaking at STARTUPLAND.
Balderton Capital, a billion-dollar investor, will also be present at STARTUPLAND. Shikha Ahluwalia, who joined Balderton Capital in 2021, will be speaking about the topic of mental health. Balderton offers a "Founder Wellbeing Program" that includes nutritional and training programs, peer exchange, and group offers, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the wellbeing of startup founders.
STARTUPLAND has been providing educational content since 2007, and this year's event is expected to be no exception. With dozens of startup, VC, and entrepreneurship events taking place during RISE in STARTUPLAND week, Cologne is set to be the place to be for anyone interested in the startup scene.
For more information about Amboss, Balderton Capital, and the other events taking place during RISE in STARTUPLAND week, visit their respective websites. The goal of all events is to bring together startups, investors, and companies and foster networking, making it an event not to be missed.
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- The upcoming STARTUPLAND event on November 5th will see the participation of entrepreneurs like Maximilian Messing and Sven Lackinger from Sastrify, a Cybersecurity startup that secured financing of 32 million US dollars.
- Balderton Capital, a renowned venture capital firm with a commitment to founder well-being, will speak about mental health at the STARTUPLAND event, offering insights into their Founder Wellbeing Program.
- Amboss, a successful EdTech company worth 800 million euros, will be represented by founder Sievert Weiss at the STARTUPLAND event, showcasing the intersection of technology and business in shaping careers in entrepreneurship.
