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Questions for the impact investor Better Ventures
Better Ventures is a Munich venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Tina Dreimann, Cedric Duvinage, and Christoph Behn. Set up as an impact angel club by founders for founders, the VC invests particularly in impact startups – that is, in scalable business models that offer solutions to social or ecological problems. The focus is on early-stage startups. From Munich, Better Ventures has invested in companies such as Everdrop, Logistikbude, and Ocell. In this interview, Tina Dreimann explains how the venture capital firm works, what she looks for as an investor, and what constitutes a no-go when pitching. First published on: May 7, 2024
Women in Tech: Business Angel Katja Ruhnke
Katja Ruhnke has been working as a business angel since 2019. Together with her sister Conny Hörl, she invests in startups that make the world sustainably better. Health, environment, and sustainable technologies are her focus areas. They have invested in Munich startups including Blackwave, Hey Circle, and XO Life.