Elevator Ventures

𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨 & 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬, 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Last week, we hosted our portfolio companies in the historic city of Vienna for a day sparking with insightful ideas, inspiring minds, and meaningful connections. 🤝 The day unfolded with workshop sessions led by expert leaders on relevant topics for today tailored to support our portfolio companies. We are grateful to have had brilliant speakers from Raiffeisen Bank International AG, Gunter Deuber, Peter Gerdenitsch, Thomas Philipp Steffens & Christine Würfel and two inspiring ex-founders and board members Johanna Konrad and Bojan Jukic. The workshops were followed by an exclusive opportunity to engage with our advisory board consisting of Susanne Chishti, Joerg Floeck, Christoph Haimberger, and Russell E PERRY. In the evening, we hosted a reception at the iconic Austrian National Library. We were honored to welcome Johann Strobl, CEO of RBI, whose inspiring speech set the tone for the evening. The highlight of the night was the stellar presentations by our portfolio companies, who took center stage to share their vision, passion, and innovation with our VC & tech network, Raiffeisen leaders, and our LPs from RBI (Michael Kafesie), Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien (Curt Chadha), and Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark (Eva Gfrerrer). Adding a cultural twist to the evening, our guests enjoyed an exclusive guided tour of the majestic State Hall, immersing themselves in its 18th-century #history and #architecture — a perfect setting for fostering connections and sharing inspiration. 🏛️ A heartfelt thank you to our portfolio companies for making this event unforgettable! 🚀🚀 Autenti, CloudCart, Elucidate, Finqware, Klim, SESAMm, Tarfin, vestr #EVPortfolioInvestorDay #VentureCapital #Networking #Collaboration

📣 Newsletter Alert! Read about our recent investment in Klim, explore our portfolio highlights and achievements, and discover what we’ve been up to over the past few months. Subscribe now and be part of our journey! Maximilian Schausberger Thomas Muchar Suleiman A Alicja Brzuskiewicz Iva Rakocevic Nik Skalik Kacper Skura Alessandra Flöck Mara Ene Ariel Rosenberg Annalisa Mortellaro Noémi Szabó Magdalena Chałas

At Elevator Ventures, we firmly believe that regenerative agriculture is key to a sustainable future. That's why we invested in Klim—a company on a mission to accelerate the global transition to sustainable farming. Klim’s innovative platform empowers farmers worldwide to adopt regenerative practices, combining the best of agritech and fintech to create lasting impact. Today, we're excited to announce that Klim has secured Germany's largest Series A this year, raising $22M to scale their vision. 🚀 A huge shoutout to Klim’s founders, Robert Gerlach, Nina Mannheimer, and Adiv M., and the entire team, whose dedication made this vision a reality. We are proud to support their journey alongside investors like BNP Paribas, Earthshot Ventures, Rabobank, Achmea Innovation Fund and Norinchukin Bank. Our Maximilian is quoted: "Klim's digital platform, combined with a strong financial services component, positions them to rapidly scale and create meaningful impact across the agricultural landscape. We’re excited to be part of this journey." Read more about why we are excited about Klim in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/dxKc7hVT #NewInvestment #WeElevateYourGrowth #RegenerativeAgriculture

How easy can digital #Transformation be? What benefits do you get with e-signatures in your #DocumentManagement? And how can e-signature #Workflows be implemented into your processes? 💡 If you want to find out, sign up for a free webinar today! It will be held in German by the local experts from Autenti Austrian office. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhqTm2Vn #Esignature #Autenti

Last week, we had the pleasure of participating in Webit.Foundation event, one of Europe's top 3 largest and most impactful innovation and tech events! 🚀   Iva joined a thought-provoking panel, discussing the latest VC and Tech trends and exploring how AI will impact scalability in the future, alongside Amine Chabane, Dr. Andreas Nemeth, Cem Baytok, and Peter Sandberg.    A big thank you to Dr. Plamen Russev and the Webit.Foundation team for the warm hospitality and kind invitation!    #Innovation #Tech #VC #ImpactInvesting #AI #Networking #FemaleInvestor 

Last week we joined the vibrant discussions at Venture Intelligence Day, organized by VESTBERRY. 🚀 Iva contributed to the panel around #data and #AI alongside Niklas Benesch, Atte Honkasalo, Bastian R. Larsen, and Mustafa Torun. The conversation explored how incorporation of AI will impact the core areas in VC, from deal sourcing to value creation and portfolio management.    Leading the deep dive on the data-driven approach, Dr. Andre Retterath outlined the main pain points:  ➤ Overwhelming Number of Options: With more than 600 vendors in the market, it’s challenging to identify the right tools and data sources that align with specific needs. The sheer volume of choices can lead to decision fatigue and confusion. ➤ Internal Cultural Barriers: Many organizations face resistance when adopting modern solutions due to entrenched practices, a reluctance to change, and skepticism towards new technologies. Overcoming these internal blockers is critical to effectively integrating new tools. ➤ Reluctance to Adopt Modern Solutions: A common challenge is the hesitation within teams to embrace innovation, whether due to perceived complexity, fear of the unknown, or concerns about disrupting established workflows.   To generate alpha today, even with everyone having access to the same data, the real advantage comes from how we interpret and apply that data. Investors' unique perspectives, expertise, and ability to manage cognitive biases lead to different decisions. 💡 Combining strong #relationships with founders, deep sector #knowledge, and data-driven #insights helps uncover opportunities others might overlook. Ultimately, outperforming in this competitive market relies on blending #analytical rigor with #personal judgment to make smarter, more informed investment choices.   A huge thank you to VESTBERRY team for creating this unique platform for knowledge-sharing, fostering learning and collaboration! 🤝   Stay tuned for more news from us as we continue to explore the topic of data-driven investing. 📊   What tools and strategies do you use to incorporate data and AI into your investment processes?   #VC #DataDriven #AIDealSourcing #VentureCapital #PortfolioIntelligence #Innovation #VentureIntelligenceDay

🎧 New Podcast Episode: Building the Future of Open Banking with Finqware Join Maximilian as he sits down with Cosmin Cosma, the CEO & Co-founder of Finqware, one of our portfolio companies. In this episode, Cosmin takes us through his entrepreneurial journey and shares the vision behind Finqware, a game-changing #OpenBanking platform for financial services. Learn how they make financial data more accessible and what are the current innovative trends in the industry. Whether you're a #fintech enthusiast, an #entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of Open Banking, this episode has something for you! 👉 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/d4u5ndZJ 📲 Don’t forget to subscribe and share your thoughts! #Podcast #Innovation #WeElevateYourGrowth

Are you attending Webit tomorrow? Iva Rakocevic will be speaking about #VC strategies, and it's a great opportunity to connect! If you’d like to meet up, let’s grab a coffee and chat. Webit.Foundation Founders Games

We are proud to announce the launch of our Advisory Board! 🚀   The Advisory Board will extend our industry knowledge and networks, provide insights on market and technology trends, and offer strategic guidance for the Fund.   Meet the Advisory Board Members: Susanne Chishti - Chair at FINTECH Circle Joerg Floeck - Chair at Key Capital Christoph Haimberger - Partner at UmweltKapital Russell E PERRY - Founder of kompany, a Moody's Analytics Company   We are looking forward to a fruitful collaboration with this team of experts and the unique perspectives they bring.   Thank you to the Members for joining us on our journey!   #AdvisoryBoard #InvestmentStrategy #VentureCapital #Collaboration

On October 16-17, I’ll be in #Prague for the Venture Intelligence Day 🚀, organized by @VESTBERRY. This event will focus on the latest trends and insights within the #VC ecosystem.   🎙️ During the event, I will be speaking on the panel "Impact of #AI on Deal Sourcing." We’ll explore how AI tools and platforms are revolutionizing the deal sourcing process, the role of predictive analytics in identifying promising investment opportunities, and the key data points driving AI-enhanced sourcing strategies.   Key topics include: The importance of combining data and human judgment Navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by AI Best practices for leveraging data analytics in deal sourcing Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain valuable insights!   Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eaha7Hxz   #DealSourcing #AIRevolution #TechInnovation #VCTrends #DataAnalytics #FemaleInvestor #Startups