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In our joint article featured on deutsche-startups.de, Dr. Carolin Althoff, GP, Investor & Head of ESG at Cusp Capital, and Anna-Lena Grimm, Director of People & Culture at our portfolio company, HERO Software, share insights on the implementation of ESG principles from both a scale-up and an investor’s perspective.

Cusp Capital is pleased to continue to support LIBEEN Smart Housing as it secures a €25m funding round combining debt and equity, led by Andbank through MyInvestor and Actyus. This new funding will support the team in helping over 130 families secure homes in the coming months and advance its ambitious growth plans through 2025.

Cusp Capital led Meight’s €3.4m seed round fueling Meight’s expansion across Europe and accelerating the development of the market’s fastest cloud-based transport system.

At Cusp Capital, we believe ESG is a key driver of sustainable growth. We contributed a case study to KfW Capital's ESG Report 2023 highlighting our structured approach to ESG reporting and the best practices we establish with our portfolio companies. Read our case study on slide 31/32 (in German).

In this episode of Startup Spotlight, Jan Thomas interviews Vivian Loftin, co-founder and CEO of Recyda, about their solution to assess and optimize packaging recyclability, helping companies meet increasing EU sustainability standards. Vivian shares insights into Recyda’s data-driven approach using AI, recent €6.3m Series A funding led by Cusp Capital, and the company's vision for expanding their platform and exploring the U.S. market.

Recyda has secured €6.3m in funding. Cusp Capital led their Series A round.

The article highlights how increasing regulatory complexity, especially in the EU, has turned compliance into a core business function, essential for driving growth and meeting industry standards. It argues that AI-driven automation is crucial for managing these demands, with the success of digital compliance solutions hinging on trusted outcomes to unlock value and reduce risks.

In this booklet, VentureESG presents 27 case studies, including Cusp Capital, showcasing value-add portfolio work across various geographies, stages, and maturity levels. It provides a comprehensive business case for integrating ESG into portfolio and platform strategies, sharing best practices and encouraging other VC funds to follow suit.

HERO Software, the leading SaaS platform for tradesmen SMEs in the DACH region, has closed a €40 million Series B financing round. The round was led by Eight Roads Ventures, with existing investor Cusp Capital also participating again. (Article in German)

Our report (in German) provides an overview of the current VC scene in NRW and its development over the past 25 years.

In a comprehensive article, our partners VentureESG highlight examples from thirteen funds, including Cusp Capital, showcasing how VCs assist with ESG lapses identified in due diligence, regulatory compliance, and designing action plans to integrate ESG into company growth.

In the latest VC Talk episode by Startup Insider Jan Sessenhausen talks about Cusp Capital's journey and our investment focus.

Christian Winter was interviewed by Janine Heidenfelder from VentureCapital Magazin on Cusp Capital’s investment theses, ESG, and his view on the current market sentiment.

Dr. Carolin Althoff was interviewed by Janine Heidenfelder from VentureCapital Magazin on the current situation of our portfolio companies, the VC landscape in NRW, and her view on the impact of AI on the VC industry.

In our latest founder interview, VIDA CEO Dr. Tobias Engelmeier shares how their map-based software helps investors tackle climate risks and drive sustainable infrastructure. Plus, Dr. Carolin Althoff explains how VIDA embodies the fusion of digitization and sustainability.

Acto's platform empowers sales teams in wholesale, logistics, and B2B consumables with active decision intelligence on top of internal legacy technology and external data.

In our latest founder interview, we spoke with Michael Kessler of HERO Software. Starting as a lead-gen tool for tradespeople, HERO pivoted in 2017 to develop a cloud-based ERP solution. Now a DACH industry leader, Michael shares insights on their journey and what’s next for the company.

When Europe is on the cusp of its OSS trajectory – as it is – the region is on the cusp of leading infrastructure software.

Mostly ignored by many services and products today, a for lower-income consumers online a golden decade lies ahead.

Companies at the intersection of digital and sustainability will shape what Carlota Perez calls "the golden age of the digital revolution".

The third wave of integrated software flips the SME-Enterprise power dynamic on its head.

The pen is mightier than the sword. Picking it up to forge your Onliness Statement you may change to truly be radically different.

Jan Sessenhausen was interviewed by Janine Heidenfelder for the latest edition of VentureCapital Magazin. He comments on current market sentiment and shares valuable tips and tricks for founders on running a business in economically challenging times.