SMEs
We match SMEs and startups from all over Europe. In doing so, we create the basis for more digital and sustainable products and processes, open up opportunities for targeted strategic investments or support the deal flow of corporate venture capital.
Innovation driven by startups
Startups bring speed, pioneering spirit and fresh perspectives to established markets. They develop solutions where traditional innovation paths are too slow or too rigid. Benefit systematically from startups — whether as a customer (venture client), through targeted partnerships or strategic investments. We will find the right offer for your needs.
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Unlocking startup innovations
Venture clienting is a strategic approach in which companies buy startup innovations as early customers. In doing so, you rely on market-ready technologies that raise concrete potential — quickly, flexibly and with low risk.
This cost-effective alternative to start-up investment for companies offers the opportunity to quickly bring their own new (e.g. digital) offerings to market or to make processes more efficient and smarter.
Benefit from our tried and tested Venture Clienting “as a Service” offer.
Define an innovation case
We support you in developing strategically relevant challenges and defining clear scouting cases. A relevant, strategically focused question is the key to using startups in a targeted manner.
Startup sourcing
We specifically search for and pre-qualify startups for clearly defined challenges. Whether in Germany, Europe or worldwide — we find innovative technologies and ideal partners.
Startup solution testing
Validate the startup solution in a real business context to check potential, feasibility, and ROI. Scaling and long-term implementation can then be decided.
Selected success stories
Whether it's new business models, innovative products or the digitization of internal processes — venture clienting has such a diverse effect.
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Invest in Startups Shaping Your Future
We specifically identify startups whose technologies and solutions strengthen medium-sized companies in the long term and open up new growth opportunities. In focus: strategic investments that ensure direct access to innovations, optimize processes or open up new markets and thus help to sustainably expand the competitive position.
Strategy focus
We help you to specify search fields based on which innovations strategically advance the core business of SMEs.
Targeted sourcing
With our scouting expertise based on our network, industry expertise and international databases, we find the right startups. Quick, efficient and accurate.
Substantiated assessment
We evaluate startups in advance according to individual, investment-relevant criteria and identify the solutions with the greatest potential.
Invest in Emerging Technologies
We give CVCs access to early-stage startups working on disruptive future technologies, fill the deal flow and enable them to secure sustainable returns. In focus: corporate venture capital — targeted investments in scalable business models that combine financial returns and strategic synergies.
Venture Pipeline
We offer exclusive access to startups from our formats. From the pre-start-up phase through product development to the first investment round.
Startup Screening
We find suitable early-stage startups with high growth potential. We use our broad network of industry experts, accelerators, and global databases to uncover hidden investment opportunities.
Preliminary evaluation
We pre-screen startups according to individual, investment-relevant criteria and identify the solutions with the greatest potential for investments.
Become an expert and gain access to leading startup innovation and peers
Our network brings together established companies, pioneering green-tech startups and leading research institutions. The exchange of know-how creates synergies that promote sustainable innovations with a focus on the areas of energy, circular economy, construction and environmental technology.
Be part of our network!
Become an expert for our startups
Our experts contribute their experience in a targeted manner as part of our programs. They advise startups on relevant topics and thus gain early-stage insight into technologies and solutions before they become visible on the market.
Get to know top startups from our network
Members of our SME network regularly receive curated insights into suitable startups from our programs. You stay informed and identify potential — without your own search effort.
Exclusive matching events
In our focused matching formats, we bring together specifically curated startups and medium-sized companies on specific topics. We provide access to solutions that contribute directly to current challenges — compact, focused and relevant.
Shared spaces
smart green is also a place for coworking, workshops and events in beautiful Freiburg. There are attractive spaces for breakouts in inspiring surroundings or a professional home base for a start-up.
