Dreamcraft Ventures

Unlocking Science for All: Proem News Just Launched 🚀 This week Geet Khosla, Co-founder and CEO at proem, had a talk with Cate Lawrence from Tech.eu to unpack what the team is building and why it is needed 💡 proem is making research accessible to anyone, from students to journalists and enterprises. As stated in the article by Geet: “Scientists aren't bloggers or podcasters. Proem offers a more efficient way to share their work with the world.” Looking for trustworthy perspectives? ▶️ proem just soft-launched Proem News which enriches articles with insights from underlying scientific research, to help you better understand the issues at play. It is an experimental feature - test it out 🙌 Read the full interview with Geet and test out Proem News - find the links under 👇 #startups #research #AI #venturecapital

Say hi to Frederik Pheiffer 👋 🔍 Some facts about Frederik: ▪ He was born and raised in Copenhagen and has lived in Portugal, Canada and China 🌍  ▪ Holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Copenhagen Business School 🎓  ▪ Has experience in Data & Reporting, Commercial, Finance and sales functions from the LegalTech company Contractbook, and Fintech company Wolfpack 🚀  ▪ Besides that, Frederik is also hosting a Podcast about Private Equity & Venture Capital, as part of CBS Private Equity With his experience from multiple different functions within startups, Frederik will support the team on sourcing, investments, and fundraising as well as increasing Dreamcraft’s footprint in Denmark 🙌 Read more about Frederik in our Meet Frederik article - find the link in the comments 👇   #newhire #venturecapital #startups #dreamwild #craftsolid

B2B Companies With Big Visions 👀 Carsten Gjoertler Salling recently had a chat with Antonia Remmerbach from Gründerszene on how we partner with founders building B2B software companies. Here is some of what they discussed: 💡 Dreamers & Crafters: At the core of Dreamcraft’s investment philosophy is spotting founder teams with a balance of Dreamers — the visionary thinkers — and Crafters — the execution-focused doers. We believe in backing teams where vision meets execution. This dynamic is at the heart of everything we do 🎯 🔍 Our Focus: ➡️ B2B software startups - especially in Digital Entertainment, SaaS and FinTech ➡️ Pre-seed to Series A ➡️ Germany & Nordics: Germany is a key focus for us with its strong market potential 🚀 What We Look For: ➡️ Team: A balanced team with both vision and execution is a must - it is all about the the Dreamer-Crafter dynamic ➡️ Traction: Whether it is early software development at pre-seed stage or commercial traction at seed stage, we look for proof of potential ➡️ Customer Value: Clear value propositions in the B2B space, with a software approach ➡️ Technology: We focus on founders with deep technical knowledge ➡️ Market Fit: We invest in scalable, high-impact business models "We're especially eager to invest in companies with a clear market focus and founders who understand their sector inside out. When we see a team with the potential to build something transformative — backed by early traction — we know it's something special. That's where Dreamcraft steps in to help scale their vision." – Carsten Curious about the full investment criteria and what we do not invest in? Dive into the full article (DE) for more 💡 #startups #founders #B2B #venturecapital

160+ LPs, One Great Day of Insights and Networking 🤝✨ Let’s look back at the TechBBQ LP Forum 2024 🙌 As the host partner, we gathered 160+ attendees from Pension Funds, Family Offices, Fund of Funds, Sovereign Funds, and more for a day packed with insights, connections, and ideas 💡 With 40+ speakers leading panels and keynotes, we dove into the latest trends in European venture and growth, with plenty of time to network and explore what is next 🚀 Thanks to everyone who joined us and a big thank you to Michael Bak and Ruxandra Trofin for co-organizing 🤜🤛 Watch the highlight video to catch some of the best moments 👇 🎬 Ako Kurnosenko #venturecapital #startup #TechBBQ #TechBBQ2024

Series A Engineering = Roadmap + Enablement 🎯 Last week Carsten, Nico and Mads went to Munich to attend this year’s Bits & Pretzels 🥨 On Day 2, Carsten and Nico took on the Masterclass stage to talk about Series A Engineering and how Dreamcraft supports startups towards a successful Series A 🚀 Here are the two ways the #Dreamcrafters support their portfolio companies: 1️⃣ Graduation Roadmap, led by the Investment Team, that shows the way to product-market fit and Series A: ➡️ The case team, together with the founder team, set, monitor and adjust Series A targets for Product, Growth and Financials based on performance and capital market 2️⃣ Founder Enablement, led by Nico, supports on the way to product-market fit and Series A: ➡️ Nico works closely with the founder teams on all things regarding organization building, culture, trust and enables the companies reach product-market fit and Series A targets Stay tuned to learn more about Venture Engineering and Founder Enablement 💡 #startups #venturecapital #SeriesA

Meet Mathilde Lyet and Heidi Lee at the WVC:E Summit 2024 👋 Next week, October 7-8, Mathilde and Heidi will be in Paris for the WVC:E Summit 🥐😀 Heidi will participate in the first-ever Female Founder Office Hours at the WVC:E Summit in Paris on 7th October 2024, led by Playfair 👏 20 VCs will be there to meet with founders building exceptional companies 💪🤩 Will you be there? Let us know 💬 Find the link under to learn more about the event 👇 #officehours #founders #diversity #vc #wvce

Big News! Mathilde Lyet Promoted to Principal 🤩🙌 We are super happy to announce the promotion of Mathilde Lyet to Investment Principal 👏 Mathilde joined the #Dreamcrafters 12 months ago and has already shown her strong dedication and impact on our mission 🔥 Mathilde has an incredible way of bringing together facts and figures with a real understanding of people. She is a natural leader who knows how to bring the best out of our team 🤜🤛 Here’s why Mathilde stands out and has earned this promotion: 🔑 Analytical Mind: Mathilde holds a strong investment toolbox from across stages, and knows how to break down complex concepts and make smart calls. She is a self-starter who consistently delivers top-notch work, with 4 investments led since she joined 🔑 Constant Learner: She is always looking to get better, especially when it comes to early-stage investing. Her curiosity and drive are key factors in her success 🔑 Top-Tier Sourcing: She brings a fresh perspective to the Dreamcraft team. She has built strong relationships across the European VC scene during the last 5+ years, which she combined with a data and thesis-driven approach to spot opportunities 🔑 Operational Excellence: Mathilde is not just a great investor. She also plays a key role in optimizing how we run things at Dreamcraft - from hiring and leading junior team members to improving our investment process 🔑 Empathy Leader: She strives to always be intellectually honest and compassionate with others. Her no-nonsense approach makes her a founder magnet and cultural leader internally All in all, Mathilde’s promotion is not just a recognition of her past accomplishments but an indicator of the exciting future ahead. We are looking forward to the journey and witnessing how Mathilde will continue to shape Dreamcraft's success and culture as we progress 🤩🚀 Join us in congratulating Mathilde 👏 Want to learn more about how Mathilde got to this place? Read the Meet Mathilde article - find the link under 👇 #venturcapital #startup #leadership

Series A Engineering: What does it take to support startups towards a successful Series A? 🚀 Find out in the Bits & Pretzels masterclass hosted by Carsten Gjoertler Salling and Nico Blier-Silvestri 🙌 Carsten will cover how we invest and support portfolio companies. Using Hiber as a case study, Carsten will talk about the collaboration with the team and give you insights into how they raised their $15m Series A led by EQT Ventures 🤩 Nico will do a deep dive into crucial building blocks for early-stage startups. Based on his 15+ years of experience in the startup ecosystem, Nico will provide hands-on advice for hiring, creating structural trust, retaining talent and building a performance culture 💪🔥 Here is what you can expect to learn: ⭐ What Series A Engineering is ⭐ How and why we developed a Graduation Framework ⭐ A deep dive into Founder Enablement and organization building Are you going to Bits & Pretzels? Let us know and reach out to Carsten, Nico or Mads if you want to meet up! 💬 #Bits24 #venturecapital #vc #startup

Dreamcraft Touchdown in Berlin 🚀 Meet Mathilde Lyet and Line S. Aasen who are in Berlin today and tomorrow 👋 Today, Mathilde is at the Atlantic Labs & FoodLabs Portfolio Day and tomorrow she will be at Project A's PAKCon AI Hive 💡 Line will be at the PAKCon Marketing Hive as well as catching up with the Berlin-based VC comms community 🤩 Reach out to Mathilde if you are a B2B software founder or VC in Berlin and would like to hear more about Dreamcraft or write to Line if you want to hear more about how we enable our portfolio companies to reach their brand and PR goals 💬 #startup #venturecapital #B2BSoftware

👋 Meet the Dreamcraft Team at TechBBQ 2024 🚀👀 On Tuesday TechBBQ 2024 kicks off and we are ready 🙌 Here is where you can find the #Dreamcrafters sharing their knowledge and insights, and probably an amusing story or two: ⭐ Geet Khosla, Co-founder and CEO at proem, and Heidi Lee taking on the current state of Research & AI and what is next in cutting-edge research ⭐ Jesper Søgaard giving the opening speech at the TechBBQ LP Forum and at the Nordic IPO and Stock Market Day 2024, he will be sharing reflections on Better Collective's listing on Nasdaq Stockholm in 2018 and the dual listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen in 2023 ⭐ Nico Blier-Silvestri speaking about redefining founder support with a focus on EDI in venture capital ⭐ Carsten Gjoertler Salling moderating the closing panel of the TechBBQ LP Forum, addressing whether venture will be an attractive asset class in 2025 ⭐ Line S. Aasen exploring how you can biohack your way to better health and performance And as always, we are looking forward to meeting up with new and familiar faces at the venue and side events 😃 See you there? #techbbq #techbbq2024