make a startup . com - Life as an Entrepreneur!

welcome to make a startup . com

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:19:31 +0000

We’re looking for new startups and Entrepreneurs in the pre-seed phase, committed to build their company in Berlin. If that’s you, please answer the 10 questions to get funded.

In our blog, you’ll find interesting articles and updates from our portfolio companies. At Plancast we’ve listed EVENTS we will be attending. Either there or here – if you’ve got what it takes, don’t hesitate to get in touch or meet us for a COFFEE!

current portfolio companies

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12/2011 – today : Texas ask’em Poker – gaming – Investor – poker gaming with a twist

12/2011 – today : Book it Now! – mobile service – Investor – instant booking service

12/2011 – today : BonaYou – Voucher Cards – Investor – anywhere redeemable voucher card

08/2011 – today : Knusperreich- food & snacks – Angel Investor – simply the best bio cookies!

01/2011 – today : ShortBet – gaming – Investor & Founding Partner – social betting

12/2010 – today : Unusuals – online and mobile platform – Business Angel – industry network

02/2010 – today : Customer Alliance – software as a service – Investor & Supporter – SaaS for hotel reviews

former investments / shareholder

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:14:37 +0000

2009 – 2011: SocialCom® GmbH – Social Media Solution- asset deal with Telenet GmbH

2008 – 2010: fashionfreax GmbH – Company Building & Seed Investment (via CNM Ventures) // Europe’s leading fashion platform – acquired by Empora (TechCrunch)

2002 – 2007: Buongiorno SpA // went public in 2003, acquired Freever, Tutch Media Mobile, Gsmbox and Vitaminic growing to more then 1.000 Employees in more then 24 offices around the globe.

company building

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1999 – 2001 – on-web AG – Advertising verticals, Logistics & eCommerce specialists

Joint Venture

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2007 – 2008 beschenkmich.de – co-investment and company building with Holtzbrinck Publishing Group

University lectures and guest talks

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Guest talks at the Executive MBA class (“Managing Technology for Strategic Innovation”) and the MBA class (“Strategic innovation and creativity”) at European School of Management and Technology.

Associate professor since the spring semester 2010 – E-Entrepreneurship

WS 2009/2010 Business Models

This includes also various talks at initiatives such as Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship, Maastricht Week of Entrepreneurship, and SIME non-profit.

proud member of…

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:08:10 +0000

“Sandbox is a global community of hand-selected young achievers and innovators under 30. We help inspiring young leaders from all fields build meaningful relationships and realize their next big idea. What do you want to achieve next?”

“EYES is an international networking platform for extraordinary young individuals with unique entrepreneurial talent. EYES brings together these individuals in an environment of trust and friendship which through mutual learning promotes entrepreneurial thinking and prompts entrepreneurial actions.

EYES is an exciting organization that unites unique young people who share the same entrepreneurial spirit in their lives: individuals who feel that their ultimate mission in life can be translated into becoming successful entrepreneurs; individuals who want to inspire, create, and excel.”

The American Council on Germany (ACG) is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization which promotes dialogue among leaders from business, government, and the media in the United States and Europe. The ACG strengthens transatlantic understanding and coordinates policy initiatives on key issues.