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+++ #StartupTicker +++ The future of banks: Tactile (110 million investment) +++ Roll-up boom: MoIn Group relies on the insurance industry +++ SAP stars André Christ (LeanIX) and Gero Decker (Signavio) step down +++ Nays: Fishing as a lifestyle +++
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Tactile
+++ The future of banks is AI! What ChatGPT is for texts, want Tactile for decisions. The Berlin startup, founded in 2020, is developing an AI platform that banks, insurance companies and FinTechs can use to automate lending, fraud prevention, money laundering checks or claims processing. “Today, for the first time, AI can reliably automate the decisions that make up banks and insurance companies. This was not possible six months ago,” writes founder Maik Taro Wehmeyer on LinkedIn. This vision now also convinces Goldman Sachs and other investors, who are investing $110 million in the company. A total of around 190 million US dollars has already flowed into Tactile. The young company’s customers already include Allianz, Rakuten Bank and FinTechs such as Mercury, Kueski and Zilch. Tactile is an example of where the next wave of AI is heading: away from chatbots – towards AI systems that take over operational business decisions. (Linkedin, Fortune) More about tactile
MoIn Group
+++ The next roll-up is starting!! With the MoIn Group (stands for Modern Insurance Technology). Moritz Delbrück (most recently Justix, among others), Philipp Kanschik and Andre Hoendgen an exciting consolidation project for the insurance industry. According to their own information, the trio is building the first AI roll-up in the German brokerage industry. The idea: take over profitable brokerage houses, maintain their independence and at the same time automate administrative tasks with the help of AI agents. The first two companies – Compari from Mellrichstadt and the Sinnerwald Group from Chemnitz – are already on board. The trend towards roll-ups is becoming ever more widespread. While companies like Arsipa, Entro, Aretea Group and now the MoIn Group are building new platforms, investors like Gaius Capital, Generation Tech Partners and Tenet are focusing on consolidation and company succession. Tip: Roll-ups – the new goldmine of the startup scene More about roll-ups
SAP – LeanIX – Signavio
+++ Two startup stars are leaving! With Andre Christ (LeanIX) and Gero Decker (Signavio) two of the best-known founders are leaving SAP’s operational management. The software company had put more than 2 billion euros on the table for LeanIX and Signavio. The two acquisitions were considered key to cloud transformation. With the founders, SAP also wanted to bring more startup DNA into management. The fact that both are now withdrawing is more than just a change in personnel (Manager Magazin) More about SAP
Nays
+++ Worth reading! Dustin Schöne and Marcel Mandry will be showing off Naysthat even supposed niches offer huge potential. The Berlin company, founded in 2019, turns fishing into a lifestyle brand and sells accessories and clothing – completely without venture capital. Nays now employs more than 30 people and, after launching in France, is now pushing ahead with market entry in the USA. History shows once again: Even in seemingly dusty markets, impressive companies can be built with strong branding and community building. (founder scene) More about Nays
Dresden
+++ The Saxon state capital Dresden has a lot to offer – also when it comes to startups! In the beautiful Elbe metropolis, we recently noticed a number of up-and-coming and young startups – including Additive Drives, FMC and Smarobix. More about Dresden
Startup Radar
+++ It’s that time again – new startups are in the starting blocks! Here are some exciting young companies you should know about. Today we take a look at these startups: curly, GreenGLOBAL, Assetfy, DATFID and Lexi. More on the startup radar
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Investments & Exits
+++ DefenseTech unicorn Stark receives 500 million +++ Auto subscription Grownup Finn collects 140 million – and becomes a unicorn +++ AI startup Ora Computing collects 3.5 million +++ Robotics startup Innok Robotics receives 3.3 million. More in the deal monitor
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Everest
+++ Our job of the day! Everest is looking for a Digital Marketing Manager (Focus Automation & AI) (m/f/d). We are Evernest – the real estate company that combines technology and personal advice at the highest level. With digital tools, tailored marketing strategies and deep local market understanding, we make buying and selling real estate more efficient and successful.
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