Exciting Times Ahead for identity.vc I Backing LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs! 🌟 The whole identity team is currently holding our strategy offsite in the beautiful city of Helsinki - the home of our principal, Mari. 🏡 As we gather in this vibrant city, we're filled with excitement and energy for the upcoming year. Our focus on supporting groundbreaking LGBTQ+-led startups, fostering innovation, and driving impactful change in the venture capital landscape will continue. 🚀 From brainstorming sessions to strategic planning, we are committed to shaping a future that empowers entrepreneurs and nurtures transformative ideas. We can't wait to share more about the exciting ventures and initiatives we have in store! ✨ Here's to a year of bold action, inspiring startups, and unparalleled growth. Cheers to continued success! 🥂 Jochen Beutgen, Til Klein 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺, Mari Luukkainen, Jaren S., Alexander Hees
identity.vc I Backing LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs
Wagniskapital- und Private-Equity-Auftraggeber
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We invest in early-stage startups with LGBTQ+ leadership across Europe and beyond.
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identity.vc is Europe's first LGBTQ+ venture capital impact fund. We invest in post-product, early-stage startups with LGBTQ+ representation at the founder- or C-level, targeting pre-seed to Series A companies in Europe and beyond. As experienced LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and investors, we are the mentors you want at your side, leveraging our understanding of the unique challenges you face and help you make the LGBTQ+ community your unfair advantage. Founders seeking venture capital funding in the next 12 months are invited to pitch at any time. No warm intro needed. We're eager to hear about you and your idea. Pitch us here: https://1ef0q80pxr4.typeform.com/to/Plyakh2m?
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Beschäftigte von identity.vc I Backing LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs
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Jochen Beutgen
CEO Single Family Office & Diversity Investor
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Mari Luukkainen
Mari Luukkainen ist Influencer:in Investments identity.vc (Seed & Series A) | Founder Herizon.io | Ex Growth Operator (idea to Series A)
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Til Klein 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
Entrepreneur & Diversity Investor 🦄
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Alexander Maxelon
VC @ identity.vc | Development Studies @ CBS | Co-Founder of QueerNext | Head of DEI @ be.boosted | Exp. in BizDev, Strategy & People
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🚀 Attention Founders! As TechBBQ in Copenhagen approaches, we still have a few office hour slots available! If you're eager to discuss your startup idea with us, don’t miss the chance to book a 1:1 meeting at our TechBBQ investor lounge for September 11 or 12. Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/d8MNZQme We can't wait to connect with you in Copenhagen 🇩🇰! PS: If you're in town but can’t attend TechBBQ, no worries—just send us a DM, and we can arrange to meet up on September 13. #TechBBQ #Copenhagen #identityVC #OfficeHours Til Klein, Mari Luukkainen, Jaren S., Alexander Maxelon
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🚀 Exciting Job Opportunity! We're looking for a dynamic and driven Visiting Analyst VC (f/m/d) to join our venture capital team as of January 2025. Are you passionate about venture capital, social impact, and advancing LGBTQ+ representation in the startup world? Then this is your chance to make a difference 🌈🦄! Apply now or share with someone who’d be a great fit: https://lnkd.in/dmyMdUnB #JoinVC #identityVC #VisitingAnalyst
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Our portfolio company eco.mio is expanding and currently hiring Sales Development Representatives (SDRs)! The founders have personally experienced the immense potential in reducing CO2 emissions through smarter business travel choices. Today, alongside their dedicated team, they are inspiring thousands of business travelers to choose a more sustainable future. At eco.mio, the drive towards sustainability is a core value. The entire team is passionately working towards achieving 3 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations, making a meaningful impact on our planet every day. If you’re eager to be part of this movement and help transform the future of business travel, eco.mio could be your next great adventure. Join a company that not only talks about change but actively drives it! https://lnkd.in/dSqrffeY
Co-Founder & CEO @ eco.mio - Decarbonizing business travel | Forbes 30 Under 30 | Speaker & Mentor | Climate Tech & Female Empowerment
👩🚀 When Sales meets Impact 🔥 Come, join Sarah Benarey's team. A place where you can encounter your authentic self at work. 🌈
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Hey founders 🚀 ! We're excited to announce that our team will be at TechBBQ in Copenhagen from Sep 10-12. Come say hi and connect with us 👋! Here’s where you can find us: 🔹 Day 0 (10.09.): Meet Til & Mari at the Investor Day. 🔹 Day 1 (11.09.), 1-2 pm: Join us for the TechBBQueer Community Event, proudly sponsored by identity.vc. Expect an insightful fireside chat with Til, drinks, and networking opportunities with our team and fellow LGBTQ+ founders. 🔹 Day 2 (12.09.): Catch Til on a panel, representing identity.vc. We also offer office hours for 1:1 chats with founders on days 1 and 2. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/d8MNZQme See you in Copenhagen 🇩🇰🌟 #identityVC #TechBBQ2024 #TechConference Sam Eshrati, Asmus Sebastian Kobbernagel, Jaren S., Alexander Maxelon
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We're excited to share that our Principal, Mari Luukkainen, had the honor of serving as a jury member at Demo Day '24, previously known as the legendary Aaltoes Summer Program Demo Day. The energy, innovation, and talent showcased by this year's batch were fantastic! A huge thank you to Ignite and Aalto Entrepreneurship Society for having us and for continuing to foster such an inspiring environment for startups to thrive. Looking forward to seeing where these incredible founders will go next!
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We are thrilled to welcome Raymond Hannes to identity.vc as our new Venture Partner! Raymond is an entrepreneur and university lecturer from Rotterdam, Netherlands, with a passion for organizational development, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He is dedicated to accelerating radical solutions that improve human and planetary health through innovative approaches. With a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur, trusted boardroom advisor, and seasoned investor, Raymond has consistently harnessed the power of startups to drive positive change. He is currently developing a new startup, serves on several boards, and shares his knowledge with future leaders as a university lecturer in entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, and emerging technologies. Additionally, as a co-founder of Young&Bold, Raymond is committed to empowering refugees through education and personal development. At identity.vc, Raymond will be instrumental in enhancing community engagement, building connections within the startup and investor ecosystem, representing us at key industry events, and identifying promising investment opportunities. His strategic guidance and oversight will be invaluable to our portfolio companies, and his commitment to supporting LGBTQ founders aligns perfectly with our values. We are excited to have Raymond on board and look forward to the incredible impact he will make!
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Der 50 Millionen Euro schwere Fonds identity.vc I Backing LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs ist der erste europäische Fonds, der primär in #LGBTQ+-Startups investiert. Ein POELLATH-Team um Philip Schwarz van Berk war beratend tätig.
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Exciting News from the iiF Event! 🚀 We had the privilege of representing identity.vc at the iiF event by i³ investing at the iconic Google London office. Our Jaren S. and Mari Luukkainen participated in multiple inspiring roundtables, discussing product market fit, traction and migrant founders. Throughout the event, we engaged with numerous aspiring founders, investors, and members of our Slack community. It was inspiring to see so much enthusiasm and talent gathered in one place! A heartfelt thank you to i3 investing for organizing such a fantastic event. We look forward to many more opportunities to connect and collaborate with this incredible community.
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Unlocking Success Through Diversity: Insights from VC Talk! Is diversity the secret to startup success? In the latest episode of “VC Talk,” Jan Thomas sits down with Til Klein 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺 our founding partner at identity.vc, to explore our commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ startups. Key topics include our investment strategy, community-building efforts, standout investments, and our long-term vision for fostering diversity and inclusivity in venture capital. 🔗 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dQQzQsHU
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