Company Research Report: Gateway Ventures
Company Overview
- Company Name: Gateway Ventures
- Mission: To make start-up investments accessible to everyone, by offering a reliable platform where investors and founders can benefit through synergized expertise.
- Founded & Founder: No information is available.
- Key People:
- Markus Kainz: CEO & Founder
- Christian Gerencser: Head of Portfolio
- Svenja Lassen: Managing Director Germany
- Matthias Hofreiter: Investment Manager
- Julian Pfeifer: Associate Business Development and Strategy
- Adrian Rhomberg: Investment Associate
- Headquarters: Vienna and Munich
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: A prominent platform facilitating startup investments with a focus on business services, sustainability, and health sectors.
Products and Services
- Start-Up Investment Platform:
- Description: A digital business angel platform providing access to curated and promising startup investments starting from €10,000.
- Key Features:
- Deal sourcing and preparation with a focus on innovation and stable business models.
- A collaborative community contributing expertise to startups.
- Access to a network of over 4,000 investors and a portfolio of more than 45 startups.
Recent Developments
- New Products & Features:
- Gateway Platform 2.0: A platform update enhancing the investment process for users.
- Partnerships:
- Athlete Ventures: Collaborative effort to support emerging startups.
- Acredius: Partnership to accelerate AI-powered equity investments in Europe.
- Initiatives:
- FIN Academy: Launched in 2022 to educate female business angels.
- Mission #25to25: Initiative to achieve 25% female representation in the startup scene by 2025.
Company Strategy
- Investment Process: Rigorous deal sourcing with 1,000 startups reviewed annually. Only 1-2% are selected.
- Network: Utilization of a vast international network to access top-tier investment opportunities.
- Pooling: Investors are grouped via a trustee company for efficient cap table management and follow-up financing.
- Female Investors Network (FIN): Launched to empower women as investors and influencers in the startup ecosystem.
Conclusion
Gateway Ventures actively supports the growth of startups by connecting investors with entrepreneurs through curated investment opportunities. With a robust network and focus on fostering innovation, Gateway Ventures stands out as a pivotal player aiming to redefine the startup investment landscape.
(Note: This report contains only the information available from the provided data; unavailable information is noted as such.)
