Quotes

Quotes from Sponsors

The German TT was an excellent opportunity for me to get an overview of key (local) emerging technology companies, highlighting the innovation power that exists in Europe. It also gave me the chance to network with some of the best international venture capitalists, and to share Microsoft’s programs for helping many of these young companies grow. Well done!
Dan’l Lewin, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft .NET Business Development, USA

After having participated in the German TT, I have to add that my expectations were greatly exceeded. Although the schedule was brutal in terms of the agenda, this allowed for an incredible opportunity to fit so much into two and a half short days. As both a sponsor and participant, I can highly recommend to anyone planning on attending a Tech Tour in the future that it is a worthwhile event and should not be missed if you are focused on the region where it is taking place.
Paul Jozefak, Investment Director, SAP Ventures, Germany

The German TT has been an outstanding showcase of the very best of what the German technology start-up community had to offer. We are proud to have been a sponsor of such a successful event and hope that this will create the necessary catalyst to stimulate the growth and development of the German venture capital community.
Hazem Ben-Gacem, Partner, Investcorp International Limited, UK

Many high potential decision makers from VCs and Tech Companies! A wonderful program with lots of opportunities for making new valuable contacts! The German TT really has the potential to become a leading event of this fascinating industry.
Rainer Kreifels, Partner, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr, Germany

The German TT was more than worthwhile to take part in, as a sponsor as well as a participant. We saw promising entrepreneurs with great companies!
Networking was fantastic. The committee was able to attract the Who is Who in the venture business. Bringing investors and entrepreneurs together is a promising way to shape the future of Germany.
Martin Weber, CFO, Holtzbrinck Networxs AG, Germany

Quotes from Delegates

I really enjoyed the German TT and was very impressed by the quality of the companies and presentations. The European Tech Tour also provides a very valuable forum to meet key venture capitalists and market participants in the European technology community.
Nenad Marovac, Managing Partner, DN Capital, UK

I really enjoyed participating in the German TT. It was truly a remarkable experience. Where else would I have the opportunity to hear pitches from over 30 early stage companies, network with over 75 venture colleagues, and thoroughly embrace German culture and scenery within an action-packed forty-eight hour period! It was an absolutely unforgettable event and I look forward to joining the tour again in the near future.
Warren J. Packard, Managing Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, USA

The quality of the companies, the presentations and the management was much better than expected. It is comforting to see that entrepreneurship is growing again, especially in Germany which is critical to the European VC industry. This together with the whole surroundings and flawless event organisation made the Tech Tour an event you cannot miss in the future.
Johan Brenner, General Partner, Benchmark, UK

Definitely a great event - totally focused on presenting interesting companies as well as a good opportunity to meet and share thoughts with other VCs from many different countries.
Maurizio Arrigo, Partner, SGAM Private Equity, France

The quality and diversity of the companies selected, the personal interaction with key European VCs and the efficiency of the event organization (including the materials that allowed us to be prepared for each presentation) combined to make this a very productive 2 days for European Venture Partners.
Ross Ahlgren, Partner, European Venture Partners, UK

The German TT was the most effective event I have attended lately, creating a very conducive environment for both indepth networking and providing an image about the German tech industry.
Hans-Jürgen Schmitz, Managing Partner, Mangrove Capital Partner, Luxembourg

The German TT provided a first class networking opportunity with high caliber professionals. I was impressed by the quality of the companies presenting during the tour, demonstrating that Germany is a fertile ground for venture capital investments.
Dr. Karsten Roenner, Managing Director, Sardis Capital, UK

I was very impressed by the German TT. The events were well-organized and gave an insightful introduction to the geography, culture and politics of the country. The presenting companies were exceptional, attendees were of the highest caliber, and venture capitalist involvement was very encouraging. Everyone seemed genuinely interested in networking and open to new business opportunities.
Lior Nuchi, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, USA

The quality of the presentations and of the manager was impressive and shows how the quality of the German industry is critical for the european venture market.The German TT provided a great opportunity for european networking and for sharing view about the venture market. Definitely great event.
Antoine Lacour, Investment Manager, AXA Private Equity, France

Being new to the Venture Capital community, the German TT provided a great introduction to the VC community (as well as to the art of milking cows). The range and quality of presenting companies was exceptional. Attending proved to be time well spent and thoroughly enjoyable.
Paul Zanelli, Associate, Advent Venture Partners, UK

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