Equity Thursday: German VC ecosystem and preparation for a Series A round

How can CEE startups successfully prepare for a real Series A round with international investors? Join us to explore how German VCs perceive the region, what they truly expect at Series A level, and what founders must do differently to secure a competitive cross-border deal.

June 17, 2020

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About the event

This Equity Thursday online meetup focused on how CEE startups can successfully prepare for a real Series A round and how they are perceived within the German VC ecosystem. We discussed the structural differences between local CEE and German investors, including expectations around traction, ambition, time horizon and valuation logic, and why raising capital internationally often requires a fundamentally different level of preparation. The conversation explored common pitfalls when transitioning from seed to Series A, as well as practical steps founders must take to position their company for cross-border investment.

Our esteemed guests

Ines Streimelweger

former Investment Manager

Co-founder & Managing director

Logiscool

Covered topics

What defines a “real” Series A round from an international VC perspective
Key differences between CEE and German VC expectations (traction, ambition, scalability)
Perception of CEE startups in Germany – strengths, gaps and areas to improve
Preparation challenges founders face before approaching international investors
Time horizon and milestones required to become Series A ready
Valuation logic and funding dynamics in cross-border deals
Practical lessons learned from a founder who recently raised growth capital
Live Q&A on fundraising strategy, investor mindset and scaling beyond the CEE region