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German Startups Group (GSG) is transforming its business model to an asset manager (through dedicated SPVs and an intended investment fund) and an online matchmaking platform for transactions in secondary shares in German start-ups and venture capital (VC) funds (scheduled for launch by the end of Q218). Management believes that this should present a completely new opportunity to create significant shareholder value at relatively low investment costs, given that similar marketplaces have reached standalone valuations beyond GSG’s market cap. A successful transformation could not only allow GSG to close the valuation gap to its NAV (which stands at c 30%), but also allow it to realise additional value.
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German Startups Group Berlin GmbH & Co KGaA

German Startups Group GmbH & Co KgaA. German Startups Group GmbH & Co KgaA is a Germany-based venture capital company. The Company invests in startup companies in the seed, early, mid and growth stages. In addition, the Company acquires secondary shares of startups from founders, business angels and early stage investors. Its portfolio includes Ayondo, Customer Alliance, Cybits, DaliaResearch, Delivery Hero, eWings.com, ePetWorld GmbH, Fanmiles, Fanmiles, Itembase, Juniqe, Lingoda, Medlanes, meinKauf, Mister Spex, Returbo, Shutzklick, Soundcloud, and Wummel Kiste, among others. In addition, the Company operates a majority stake in Exozet Berlin GmbH, through which, it offers its portfolio companies access to a range of services: realization of Web and applications, development of online marketing campaigns, consulting of brand development, modifying business models and selecting technology.

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Pedro Fonseca

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