The dawn of web3 marks not just an evolution of the internet but also a seismic shift in investment opportunities. As decentralized platforms, applications, and digital assets redefine value creation, investors stand on the brink of unprecedented possibilities and challenges. In web3, everyone can become an investor, unlocking a wealth of opportunities. Join us on this transformative journey, and equip yourself with the insights and strategies to thrive in the web3 investment frontier.
About Feliks: Feliks Eyser is a tech entrepreneur with a history of turning ideas into impactful ventures. From founding RegioHelden, which grew to employ hundreds before being acquired by Ströer, to diving deep into the startup ecosystem with over 50 investments, his motto "Build, learn, teach" resonates throughout his career. Trough w3.fund, Feliks is dedicated to nurturing early-stage startups in Blockchain, NFTs, and the Metaverse.
About Martin: Martin El-Khouri is heading B3-THE HUB at Bertelsmann Investments. THE HUB, founded in 2023, stands as the central point of contact for Web3 activities at Bertelsmann Investments (BI) and beyond. Positioned as an interface between the start-up world and Bertelsmann's business units, THE HUB has the ambitious goal of driving the structural transformation of digital business models towards Web3. With over 40 million euros already invested in Web3-related ventures, BI has fostered collaborations on numerous projects within the Bertelsmann Group. Through its focused initiatives, THE HUB aims to craft significant strategic value for the entire Group. Outside his role at THE HUB, Martin is currently a PhD candidate at TU München, where he's delving deep into the topic of "Value Drivers in Web3." Moreover, he serves as an advisor to the accelerator MunichX, authors the influential Blockchain Business Series, and is a prominent member of the Global Diplomatic Forum.
About Kerstin: Kerstin, a true crypto pioneer, began her bitcoin journey in 2013 while working at Fidor Bank. She later served as MD of innogy innovation Berlin from 2017 to 2019. During this period, she invested in pivotal Web 3 ventures such as Polkadot, the Energy Web Foundation, Ocean Protocol, and other foundational projects shaping the machine economy. Presently, Kee contributes her expertise to HV Capital as a Venture Partner dedicated to navigating the Web 3 landscape. Beyond this, she is a founding-member of Berchain, a Berlin-based nonprofit fostering connections and advocacy within the blockchain community. Kee also serves as an advisor for various Web 3 initiatives.
About Laurenz: Founding Partner of Curiosity Capital, a pan-European and FCA authorized multi-strategy investment boutique, focusing on superior frontier technology and growth investments. As a provider of evergreen products, Curiosity Capital provides long-term outperforming asset allocations in digital assets and equities to its investors. Previously he was founding partner of Blockwall, the first regulatory and legally compliant German Digital Asset fund, resulting in extraordinary returns for its investors. He is also non-executive director in two family businesses and serves as Blockchain advisor to The Singularity Group. Previously, he had numerous active & passive engagements in PE and VC investments around the world. Laurenz was also involved in building various family business companies ranging from real estate, car manufacturing to banking. Educated in Germany (EBS University), South Africa (University of Stellenbosch) and Scotland (University of St. Andrews).
About Maximilian: Blockstories is building the backbone of crypto information in DACH. Every Tuesday and Friday we deliver the latest news & trends in blockchain technology to thousands of readers in a digestible email. Our aim: no noise, just pure signal. Personally, I’m driven by crypto’s ethos of decentralization and permissionless innovation. Besides Blockstories, I’m supporting the w3.fund as Venture Partner.
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