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Paua Ventures

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Paua Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm that invests in European early-stage B2B software companies.

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Paua

founded date

01.01.2010

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IPO status

Private

Description

Their focus is on sectors such as Enterprise Software, Software as a Service, Industry 4.0, and Deep-tech, where they can add the most value to businesses. Paua Ventures offers a range of services and is committed to being the best partner for entrepreneurs by bridging the gap between new businesses and the corporate world. They invest mainly in early-stage (Seed to Series A) B2B tech start-ups operating in application Software as a Service, Industry/ Internet of Things, and Development Tools / API economy sectors. Paua Ventures supports start-ups through a proactive partnership beyond mere capital injection, laying the foundation for sustainable growth and long-term success. They are constantly seeking entrepreneurs with outstanding business ideas, a clear USP, and a scalable product, targeting markets with promising growth potential and offering the chance for considerable sales. The team looks for harmonizing teams pursuing their entrepreneurial vision with outstanding commitment and a clearly defined strategy.
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Christian Buchenau
Christian Buchenau

Christian Buchenau

As a Partner and member of the founding team of Paua Ventures Christian is mainly responsible for structuring funding rounds and leading exit discussions. He serves on board for various companies out of the Paua portfolio and acts as a mentor for Microsoft Accelerator, Techstars and XY. He is frequently giving lectures on entrepreneurship, startups and VC-financing at LMU Munich. Prior to Paua he had worked in M&A at Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt and Vienna. Christian holds a finance Master from EADA Business School, Barcelona.

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Felix Plapperer

Felix Plapperer

Venture Capital Investor

Federico Wengi

Federico Wengi

Partner

Georg Stockinger

Georg Stockinger

Partner

Christian Buchenau

Christian Buchenau

Co-Founder, Managing Director & Partner

Levent Altunel

Levent Altunel

Investment Associate

Charlotte Baumhauer

Charlotte Baumhauer

Investment Associate

Christophe Defforey

Christophe Defforey

Co-Founding Partner

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