STS Ventures concentrates all business angel activities of Cologne-based serial entrepreneur and successful investor Stephan Schubert. The company focuses on early stage investing, venture capital, and supporting startups in the technology-driven industry.

STS Ventures

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STS Ventures concentrates all business angel activities of Cologne-​based serial entrepreneur and successful investor Stephan Schubert. Having founded and exited 4 own companies, Stephan is a serial entrepreneur in the German internet industry. Since the rise of the internet in Europe in the late 90s, he has been investing in numerous technology-​driven startups and has built an outstanding track record. He is one of the most active, connected, and experienced business angels in Germany. If you are looking for a genuine entrepreneur who has overcome obstacles similar to those you may face in the future and if you could benefit from honest advice and timely feedback, we are the right partner for you.

🚀 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘀: 𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🐫
 
In an episode on WHU's Most Awesome Founder Podcast, Stephan Schubert from STS Ventures unveiled the "𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘭 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺" that defines our investment strategy. But why choose camels over unicorns? 🐫🦄 
 
🔑 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
 
⭐ 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Our vision transcends the unicorn craze, focusing on crafting a new German Mittelstand. Our commitment lies in nurturing sustainable, profitable ventures that withstand the test of time.
 
⭐ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: The Camel Philosophy advocates for hands-on approaches, spotlighting sales, revenue generation, and meticulous cost management from day one. We're all about building tangible success, not just enticing equity narratives.
 
⭐ 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲: Emphasizing the pivotal role of founders in salesmanship and cost management. The ability to sell the company, products, and vision is key. Successful founders master both sides of the profit and loss statement.
 
Find more insights and the full episode link in the comments. ⬇ 
 
#VentureCapital #Camel #Unicorn #StartupInvesting #Entrepreneurship 

🚀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🌐

Last week, STS Ventures' Kira, alongside Lasse Diener from bezahl.de (NX Technologies GmbH) and Florian Meyer Delpho from Installion GmbH, shared key insights in a dynamic panel discussion at the Cologne Masterclass Matching Day by KölnBusiness Wirtschaftsförderung. They covered crucial topics for startups:

💶 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Exploring strategies for sustainable growth
🔎 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: Overcoming hurdles and securing funding
👨‍⚖️ 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀: Practical advice for successful partnerships
🤝 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Understanding their role in investment decisions
🚀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Identifying sectors for strategic growth

The Cologne Masterclass is a testament to the thriving startup ecosystem in Cologne. Despite challenges, Cologne remains a top destination for startups and scale-ups. Recent stats:

⭐ 735 startups contribute to the vibrant entrepreneurial landscape
⭐ Despite a slower growth rate, 67 new startups emerged in 2023
⭐ A remarkable 35% increase in funding, totaling around € 222 million, showcases resilience amidst a broader financing crisis
⭐ Scaleups, with over 50 employees, doubled in number over the past two years

The event brought together 14 outstanding startups with prominent investors from the region. At STS Ventures, we're committed to fostering growth and innovation. Our participation in events like these reaffirms our dedication to supporting the entrepreneurial journey.

📸 Copyright: KölnBusiness/Simin Kianmehr

#StartupEcosystem #Cologne #Scaling

🚀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗲! 💡 
 
Last week, we had an incredible time attending the "Start-Up Your Idea Contest", organized by Gateway Exzellenz Start-up Center der Universität zu Köln 
 
Eight standout start-ups took center stage, presenting their ideas to an engaged audience of 300+ and securing a total of € 10,000.
 
🏆 "Idea Level" Winners:
1st: PLYTEQ - AI energy optimization
2nd: Sizeless - expandable children's shoes
3rd: Kuuma - mobile sauna vans
 
🏆 "Product Level" Winners:
1st: VisaFlow - visa support platform
2nd: LUBYO - remote work policy platform
3rd: Pixit - AI employee portrait production
 
Thanks to all participating teams! 🙏 
 
#Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Startups

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗺'𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿-𝗮𝘀-𝗮-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆! ☀️🌿
 
We are thrilled to share the exciting news of our latest investment in Golfstrom Energy!
 
The primary obstacle for homeowners considering solar installations has always been the significant initial investment. But fear not! Golfstrom is revolutionizing the game by empowering local installers to offer a solar-as-a-service model.
 
Local installers, the go-to experts for homeowners, now have the opportunity to expand their customer base and take on more projects. Meanwhile, homeowners can enjoy a hassle-free package that includes installation, service, and maintenance. It's a win-win situation that's transforming the solar landscape!
 
Beyond the immediate benefits, Golfstrom is contributing to an investable, diversified, and ecologically sustainable portfolio of solar installations on private roofs in Germany. This innovative approach is a crucial step towards advancing the energy transition.
 
Hats off to the incredible founding team – Caspar Bayer, Johannes M., Christian Zellmer, and Jannis Hübl! We are excited to support and collaborate with you on this journey towards a brighter, more sustainable future.
 
Here's to more solar installations on German roofs and paving the way for a greener tomorrow! 🌍☀️
 
#RenewableEnergy #Solar #Sustainability #VentureCapital

🏆🚀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 🚀🏆
 
We're absolutely thrilled to share that Swaarm, a part of the STS Ventures family, has clinched a monumental victory in the App Analytics Platform category at the esteemed App Growth Awards 2023! 🏅🚀 
 
The App Growth Awards are the annual barometer for the global app growth and marketing ecosystem and are presented in conjunction with the App Promotion Summit in Berlin.
 
Congrats to the phenomenal Swaarm team! Your tireless commitment and unwavering focus have paved the way for this remarkable achievement. 👏

#Innovation #Marketing #Growth

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