Podcast on Venture Partnering between Startups and Mittelstand
In the new episode of Köpfe der Szene, produced in cooperation with NXTGN, Tom Villinger speaks with Annalena Ruoff and Chris Veit about Venture Partnering from a venture capital perspective.
The conversation focuses on a central question for Germany’s innovation ecosystem: how can startups and Mittelstand companies work together in a way that creates real business value?
In the episode, Tom explains why venture capital investors can act as bridge builders between both sides. He also discusses why paid pilots matter for early stage companies, what startups need to understand when working with established companies and why Baden Württemberg’s strong industrial base can become a major advantage for the next generation startups.
The key message: Venture Partnering is not only about collaboration. It is about connecting the right startup with the right business challenge and creating the conditions for long term growth.