As part of this partnership, BPI will become part of the Xpreneurs incubation programXpreneurs offers support for early-stage high-tech startups. The three-month program accompanies founders on their journey to market entry. The Xpreneurs program ranges from validating the business model to securing financing and acquiring the first customers. The program, which has been in operation for five years, has already supported startups such as Air Up, Isar Aerospace, and Twaice.
The Burda's internationally operating investment arm With a focus on consumer-oriented digital and technology companies, BPI plans to offer workshops on "Environmental Social Governance (ESG)" as part of its Xpreneurs incubation program. BPI also aims to provide founders with early access to venture capital and connect them with their portfolio companies.
“Turning visions into reality”
Martin Weiss, CEO of Hubert Burda Media, is certain:
"The partnership with UnternehmerTUM is a great opportunity for us to drive innovation together with the local startup ecosystem. Entrepreneurial spirit, with the drive to create and develop innovation together, is at the core of Burda's business. Therefore, together with one of Europe's leading startup centers, we want to better support founders and give them the opportunity to turn their visions into reality."
Christian Teichmann, CEO at BPI, adds:
"As growth capital providers, we work closely with our portfolio companies and engage with various stakeholders. Through our partnership with UnternehmerTUM, we are getting even closer to the local startup market and can support founders at an early stage with our expertise and network. We look forward to engaging with the startups and connecting them with our portfolio companies. We are convinced that we will all benefit from this collaboration."
“Combine strengths even better”
And Helmut Schönenberger, CEO of UnternehmerTUM, says of the deepened partnership:
"We are united by the idea of combining science and entrepreneurship to create innovations for a sustainable future. With their media business, investment activities, and communications platforms, Burda and BPI already have a strong stake in the Munich startup ecosystem. The new partnership enables us to combine our strengths even better and foster the next generation of successful European entrepreneurs."
