For the fireside chat at SpinLab Investors Day, moderated by Gwendolyn Schröter, industry leaders gathered for a fireside chat to debate one of the most pressing questions in private equity: Is the traditional fund structure – a 10-year fund lifespan with up to two single-year extensions (10+1+1) and a 2% management fee with 20% performance carry (2/20) – still viable?
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Is the 10-Year Venture Fund Still Fit for Europe’s Startup Reality?
Topics: Venture Capital
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Why startups and investors need unified legal frameworks across Europe
Following a deep dive into the blueprint of "EU Inc," the conversation at the SpinLab Investor Day shifted directly to the frontlines of venture capital. Moderated by Noah Lorenz – founder of the successful SpinLab startup mementor and now a venture partner at SIVentures – a panel of European VC investors gathered to share their challenges with the continent's fragmented legal system.
Topics: startups Venture Capital
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EU Inc – Goals and Status Quo
One of the recurring challenges facing Europe's startup ecosystem is its fragmented regulatory landscape. Despite operating within a single market, founders still encounter significant legal and administrative barriers when expanding across borders.
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Reinventing Cooling: MAGNOTHERM and REWE Bring Magnetic Refrigeration to Market
Refrigeration is one of the most energy-intensive and climate-relevant technologies in everyday infrastructure. Today, the majority of cooling systems still rely on gas-compression technology and climate-harmful refrigerants (F-gases). These systems are not only energy-intensive but also require complex maintenance and carry environmental risks if refrigerants leak.
Topics: Venture Capital venture clienting
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Rethinking Female Health: Venture Clienting between AOK PLUS and LipoCheck
For many females living with lipedema – a painful, chronic fat distribution disorder – the path to a diagnosis is often paved with years of frustration. Between infinite doctor appointments, endless tests, and misdiagnoses, the lack of specialized attention to women's health has left many female patients underserved.
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10 Startup Events in Europe you should not miss in 2026
We bid farewell to 2025 and are already looking forward to our calendars for 2026 being filled with interesting events. We have compiled a list of events across Europe that you should not miss.
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Everything you need to know about Venture Capital
Venture capital is probably one of the most commonly used terms in the startup world, and venture capitalists (VCs) are one of the most important stakeholder groups for startups.
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10 Digital Health Apps (DIGAS) From Germany you should know
The era of digital therapies is gaining traction in Germany. Since the introduction of the DiGA (digital health applications) process in 2020, over a hundred different apps and web solutions have become available on prescription. The aim is to provide evidence-based, modular support for chronic diseases, mental health issues and rehabilitation using digital tools, in line with guidelines. According to DIGA Report 2024, doctors are increasingly using DiGAs, with over one million prescriptions already issued and the market growing rapidly.
Topics: Startup Bios startups ehealth
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From startup world to prison: 10 founders facing fraud and justice
The world of startups is characterized by vision, risk-taking, and rapid growth. But where millions flow and innovation meets greed, it's easy to fall from the path of a celebrated founder to that of a convicted fraudster. In recent years, several former model entrepreneurs have been sent to prison for fraud, money laundering, or market manipulation. Here is an overview of ten founders who ended up in prison:
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