Alena Redeker

findIQ lifts machine service to an expert level. For the first time, we are intelligently integrating knowledge management and assistance systems into a central service software. As a co-pilot for the service technician of the future, we provide each new employee with the knowledge of a few experts and guide them to the right service solution. Our unique intelligence optimizes this process itself in terms of speed and thus the quality of the machine service in the long term.

The Auxxo Female Catalyst fund is co-investing in the strongest female-founded pre-seed and seed stage startups in Europe. We drive equitable participation of women as founders and investors in venture capital - powered by network, experience and wholeheartedness.

findIQ lifts machine service to an expert level. For the first time, we are intelligently integrating knowledge management and assistance systems into a central service software. As a co-pilot for the service technician of the future, we provide each new employee with the knowledge of a few experts and guide them to the right service solution. Our unique intelligence optimizes this process itself in terms of speed and thus the quality of the machine service in the long term.

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

The Auxxo Female Catalyst fund is co-investing in the strongest female-founded pre-seed and seed stage startups in Europe. We drive equitable participation of women as founders and investors in venture capital - powered by network, experience and wholeheartedness.

At Pectus we are developing an innovative SaaS solution for financial planning and analysis (FP&A), specifically tailored to the needs of growth companies and SMEs. Through direct integrations to all relevant systems, Pectus becomes the single source of truth for financial and operational data, enabling complex analysis and reporting at the touch of a button. With workflow automations, AI-driven analytics and seamless collaboration between finance teams and budget managers, existing inefficiencies in processes such as controlling, reporting and planning are eliminated. Pectus thus not only enables more efficient FP&A processes, but helps to create a financial performance driven culture in the entire company.

KPMG is a network of professional firms with about 227,000 employees in 146 countries and territories. In Germany too, KPMG is one of the leading auditing and advisory firms and has around 12,500 employees at 26 locations. Our services are divided into the following functions: Audit, Tax, Consulting and Deal Advisory. Our Audit services are focused on the auditing of consolidated and annual financial statements. The Tax function incorporates the tax advisory services provided by KPMG. Our high level of specialist know-how on business, regulatory and transaction-related issues is brought together within our Consulting and Deal Advisory functions. We have established teams of interdisciplinary specialists for key industries of the economy. These pool the experience of our experts around the world and further enhance the quality of our advisory services.