Benjamin Wellmann

Various board memberships

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)

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Unlocking financial technology. Bringing the world’s money into harmony. At FIS, we advance the way the world pays, banks, and invests. With decades of expertise, we provide financial technology solutions to financial institutions, businesses, and developers. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, we’re a proud member of the Fortune 500® and the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index. Lets innovate together.

Various board memberships

b.telligent is a consultancy company specializing in the introduction and development of business intelligence, customer relationship management, DWH and Big Data for businesses operating in mass markets. The focus of its activities in these areas is on the continuous optimization of business processes, customer and supplier relationships through the insights gained from the consolidation and analysis of business data across systems. The insights gained there can in turn be employed to increase margins, reduce costs and control risks better. b.telligent’s customers are industry leaders from the telecommunications, financial services, trade and manufacturing industries.