EPISODE · Nov 26, 2021 · 30 MIN
#130 - Impact or financial returns? We want both! Dr. Gesa Miczaika, Auxxo
from SPEAK LIKE A CEO
The VC scene is male-dominated, and more diverse investment opportunities are being overlooked. Our podcast guest concluded that there is significant potential for financial returns and making an impact at the same time. In February 2021 Gesa Miczaika set off with her joint angel investor Bettine Schmitz from Auxxo Beteiligungen to initiate Germany’s first VC fund for female founders. In spite of many sceptics forecast that getting investors on board will take at least 1,5 years, the Auxxo Female Catalyst fund launched this week after just nine months of fundraising. Now $15m of equity capital are ready for deployment to achieve the balanced representation of women as founders and investors. Gesa also supports start-ups on the board of the Federal Association of German Start-ups and advises the Ministry of Economics as a member of the Young Digital Economy Advisory Board. Tune in to find out: 🎯 How to device a unique communication strategy to speed up your launch 👩👩👧👦 What the female perspective and mothers' communication style bring to investment opportunities 🚀 Why being in politics really makes a difference if you want to create impact Connect with Oliver Aust and Lena Carlson on LinkedIn. If you like the episode, please leave a five-star review on Apple podcasts and share with people, who might profit from the insights. Thank you!
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The VC scene is male-dominated, and more diverse investment opportunities are being overlooked. Our podcast guest concluded that there is significant potential for financial returns and making an impact at the same time. In February 2021 Gesa Miczaika set off with her joint angel investor Bettine Schmitz from Auxxo Beteiligungen to initiate Germany’s first VC fund for female founders. In spite of many sceptics forecast that getting investors on board will take at least 1,5 years, the Auxxo Female Catalyst fund launched this week after just nine months of fundraising. Now $15m of equity capital are ready for deployment to achieve the balanced representation of women as founders and investors. Gesa also supports start-ups on the board of the Federal Association of German Start-ups and advises the Ministry of Economics as a member of the Young Digital Economy Advisory Board. Tune in to find out: 🎯 How to device a unique communication strategy to speed up your launch 👩👩👧👦 What the female perspective and mothers' communication style bring to investment opportunities 🚀 Why being in politics really makes a difference if you want to create impact Connect with Oliver Aust and Lena Carlson on LinkedIn. If you like the episode, please leave a five-star review on Apple podcasts and share with people, who might profit from the insights. Thank you!
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