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Congratulations to Infinite Roots® on the successful launch of their first product line! 🍄🇰🇷 In partnership with Pulmuone, one of the three leading South Korean food manufacturers, Infinite Roots has introduced its mycelium-based products to the South Korean market. The launch is part of an omnichannel market test under the collaboration’s Earth Diet line, which provides a wide range of nutritious, clean-label, and sustainable protein products. For those unfamiliar, mycelium is the root-like structure of edible mushrooms. Infinite Roots employs a patented submerged fermentation process to upscale mycelium, creating sustainable, locally tailored, and naturally flavorful food solutions - an approach closely aligned with our science-based investment thesis. With mushrooms playing a central role in South Korea’s cuisine and food culture, the country was a natural choice for this launch. #empoweringGameChangers - Since leading their Series A funding round in 2020, Oliver and Philip have worked closely with the Infinite Roots team as they’ve led the way in sustainable food technology. Earlier this year, we reaffirmed our commitment by participating in their record-breaking $58 million Series B round. Congratulations to Mazen Rizk, Thibault Godard, Anne-Cathrine Hutz, Philip Tigges, and the rest of the team on this milestone! 👏

It’s time for European investors to swipe right on European opportunities (and call the next day!) 😉 Europe is a hotbed of innovation at the confluence of science and software, with an abundance of talent creating world-changing technology. But to unlock its full economic potential and create transformative change on a global scale, it needs access to consistent capital and mentorship. That’s why our Summit Fund takes a multi-stage approach to European investment, ensuring that home-grown entrepreneurship gets the support it deserves, right here in Europe, from pre-seed to pre-IPO. #empoweringGameChangers - Want more insights? Watch the full version to hear Michael and Sebastian share their insights on: - The tech superstars of tomorrow - The importance of speaking the same ‘language’ as founders - Why private markets are attracting more attention than ever, and much much more… 🔗 Full version: https://lnkd.in/dZ9U3Uzh

We’re happy to announce our participation in Apaleo’s €20M growth equity round! Led by PSG, the funding will accelerate Apaleo’s international expansion in Europe and globally, strengthen their team, and further enhance their scalable property management platform. Apaleo has been leading the way in the hospitality industry’s transformative shift away from legacy all-in-one property management systems. Their platform empowers brands like Citizen M and EasyHotel, as well as accommodation providers such as Numa and Miiro Hotels, with flexible, adaptable technology solutions to meet evolving industry demands. 🚀 #empoweringGameChangers - We’ve been proud partners since we invested in Apaleo's Seed round in 2018. Mira and Peter have worked closely with the leadership team, doubling down on our commitment in follow-up funding rounds, including their Series A top-up last year. Congratulations to Ulrich Pillau, Stephan Wiesener, Philip von Ditfurth, and Florian Montag, along with the entire team!

🇫🇮 Meet us at Slush! This week, Dr. Oliver Pabst is heading to Helsinki for the most founder-focused event in the world, where the brightest minds in the startup ecosystem converge. We’re proud to have two portfolio founders take center stage this year - one software, one science: 🚚 Julius Koehler from sennder, sharing insights into the future of logistics and AI-driven innovation ⚡ Francesco Sciortino from Proxima Fusion, discussing the energy revolution on the panel: "Watts Up? The State of European Fusion and Fission" 🚀 #empoweringGameChangers - We look forward to taking part in the conference and connecting with the European tech community over the next couple of days! If you’re there too please reach out to Oliver #Slush2024

Europe has a rich legacy of innovation. Centuries ago, advancements like cartography and printing transformed the world from European soil. Today, Europe is pioneering fields like AI, synthetic biology, and health - led by tech startups. Yet despite world-class universities and vibrant startup hubs, it's clear we’re still not fully tapping into our potential. At redalpine, with nearly 20 years dedicated to Europe and over CHF 1bn in AuM, we’ve seen the incredibly high caliber of European startups firsthand. But we strongly believe that to truly unlock this potential, Europe needs a more engrained venture culture and greater access to capital to stay competitive globally, especially at a time of such geopolitical uncertainty. Building a more robust venture ecosystem would help us harness Europe’s most valuable resource - its groundbreaking companies - and foster a thriving, resilient economy for the future. Our Founding Partner Peter Niederhauser recently wrote about this and more for the NZZ, full article below:

From 23-year-old founder to market leader! 📈 In her early 20s Léa Miggiano co-founded Carvolution | Das Auto-Abo., now Switzerland’s #1 car subscription service. In this interview with Sebastian, Léa shares her journey of "growing up" alongside her company—from building a brand people trust to cultivating a healthy startup culture, all while breaking into a male-dominated industry. #empoweringGameChangers – We’re proud to have led Carvolution’s seed round back in 2019. Since then, Peter and the redalpine team have been with the founders every step of the way, supporting them through fundraising, recruiting top talent, and continuing to back the company in later stages via our Summit Fund. Find out how Léa and her team used their deep understanding of customer needs to transform the car subscription model and turn it into a fully scalable, high-growth business in this interview 👉: https://lnkd.in/dwjsAMqG Or read more about it on our website 👀 : https://lnkd.in/dqzX8_Dg

🌟 Join the Investment Team! 🌟 Do you have a 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝, an entrepreneurial mindset and the drive to make an impact in venture capital? We’re seeking an 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭/𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 with a background in life sciences to join our team in Zurich, Berlin, or London. With Swiss roots, a European outlook, and over $1bn in AuM, redalpine is one of Europe’s most experienced VCs. For nearly two decades, we’ve backed 100+ companies at the confluence of software and science - in fact, our investment team is made up of 50% scientists, alongside operators and entrepreneurs. Our portfolio companies include 𝐍26, 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐟𝐢𝐱, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐅𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐀𝐤𝐭𝐢𝐢𝐚, 𝐊𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚, 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬, and more, and we’re proud to support our entrepreneurs from pre-seed to IPO with our multi-stage investment approach. If you're ready to accelerate your career in the VC world, make a lasting impact, and learn from top industry leaders, apply today! 🚀 💡Candidates with a scientific and computational background, along with initial investment experience are especially encouraged to apply! https://lnkd.in/eRkFRPTm #Hiring #VC #BerlinJobs #ZurichJobs #LondonJobs #JobsinVC

No excuse not to smile 😁 We are excited to announce our investment in Biolux Technology’s CHF 4M Seed Round, joined by Revere Partners to transform orthodontics treatment through advanced light-accelerated orthodontics. Current orthodontic treatments are costly, painful, and a huge burden on time resources, resulting in a lengthy and burdensome start-to-end process. Yet demand for orthodontic treatment is surging, with the orthodontics market expected to reach $21 billion by 2030. Biolux’s flagship product, OrthoPulse, is benefiting both patients and orthodontists, using near-infrared light therapy to safely and effectively accelerate tooth movement, reduce treatment time and treatment discomfort by up to 50%, and improve patient outcomes.   This funding announcement coincides with the launch of their next-generation patient and doctor portal. This innovative platform combines advanced science with user-centered software design, streamlining the orthodontic journey through optimized UX and detailed, actionable insights. #empoweringGameChangers - Daniel and Inna will support the team as they rapidly scale operations, broaden their product portfolio, and widen the scope of photobiomodulation application within dental care. Congratulations to founders Marcel C. P. and Herbert Lohner! 👏 Read more in their press release: https://lnkd.in/gjiWCWsi #healthtech #orthodontics #seedfunding #healthinnovation

☀️ Last week, we gathered on a sunny island in Lago D'Iseo for our annual offsite - combining Italian la dolce vita with strategizing, brainstorming, and team-building! With our full team joining from Zurich, Berlin, London, and Silicon Valley, it was not just an opportunity to plan a bold future but also a valuable moment to celebrate how far we’ve come. For nearly 20 years, our pan-European fund has focused on investing in the confluence of software and science - a vision rooted in our founders' unique expertise: Peter Niederhauser, a software entrepreneur, and Michael Sidler, a molecular biologist. Today, we’re proud to manage over $1Bn in assets across seven funds, support a portfolio of more than 100 companies, and leverage a multi-stage investment approach - backing ventures from seed stage all the way to IPO. 🚀 #empoweringGameChangers - This year’s offsite marked a significant milestone as we looked five years ahead and worked together to map out the next steps toward achieving our ambitious goals. Over four days, we: • Elevated our portfolio success measures to new heights • Sharpened our investment strategy to stay ahead in an evolving VC market • Shared insights from our task force on further integrating AI into our company and portfolio • Fueled our high-performance team culture with fresh ideas and renewed commitment • ...and much more! We’re back in the office now with new perspectives and the momentum to achieve even greater impact. Here's to the next chapter! 

You might have noticed we’re not shy about our Swiss roots 😉 So when Sifted challenged us to spotlight some of Switzerland’s most promising startups (portfolio companies aside), we were ready! Switzerland is a hotbed for innovation at the confluence of software and science (aka our sweet spot!), and the investment world is paying attention - Swiss startups have raised more than CHF 2bn just this year. Our top picks? Harald has these startups on his radar: - Witty Machines - creating AI-powered robotic assistants that operate in unstructured environments, handling tasks traditional automation can’t. - Focal Biosciences – developing a cellular reprogramming platform that uses novel epigenetic markers to restore healthy cell function, with the goal of creating therapies for chronic diseases. - Manukai AG – a solution that makes turning CAD designs into machine instructions faster and more efficient. For the full list of up-and-coming startups, check out Miriam Partington’s article here: https://lnkd.in/eHUyTDST