Venture Studio

The pre-seed investor for the Heilbronn ecosystem. Allowing ambitious founders to leverage the Campus Founders platform, including its network, expert support, and the resources needed to launch with confidence. If you want to grow with the Heilbronn ecosystem, this is your fast-track.

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About The
Venture Studio

The Venture Studio is the local pre-seed investor looking for ambitious, early-stage startups that want to grow with and actively contribute to the Heilbronn ecosystem. We’ll be with you along the way from day 1. Our unfair advantage: allowing founders to leverage the Campus Founders platform.

Become part of one of the most ambitious startup ecosystems combining talent, network, expert support, and capital with a lively community in the heart of the industry power-house of Germany, Baden-Württemberg.

– up to 500.000 EUR investment per team
– looking for pre-seed stage startups with B2B focus, Heilbronn ecosystem-fit, and initial market interest
– offering access to the Campus Founders platform, including e.g. mentoring and peer-support on eye-level, access to our network, work infrastructure in Gravity

The Venture Studio investment can be combined with Startup BW Pre-Seed.

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Application Process

Apply for a Venture Studio investment

Upload your pitch deck and additional information to apply for a Venture Studio or Startup BW Pre-Seed investment.

Review of your application & feedback

We will review your application and reply within a few days. If we believe we could be a good fit, we invite you to an intro call.

Investment screening

By providing a data room and answering our questions, you will help us gain all necessary information about a potential investment in your startup and prepare the final decision.

Present to our Investment Committee & decision

Finally, you will present your startup to our Iinvestment Committee.

Program Timeline

The LTA is organized that you can participate in the program in parallel to your responsibilities as a founder. The core of the program consists of nine intensive full day workshops with leadership exercises and time to reflect hosted by experienced experts on site in Heilbronn.

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Better understand your customer & user research and techniques
Business Plan and Pitch Deck Prompting
Pitching for startups

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Better understand your customer & user research and techniques
Business Plan and Pitch Deck Prompting
Pitching for startups

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Market Entry Strategy
Introduction into Sales - Funnels, Processes, KPI's & More
From story to sales: Storytelling for founders

Venture Studio Benefits

Campus Founders Platform Utilize the perks of being in one of the most ambitious startup ecosystems - top-notch academia, an industry power-house, hundreds of founders working with us every year and so much more.

Mentoring: Expert support by experienced founders and industry experts allowing you to fast-track your growth.

Capital: Up to 500.000 EUR investment per team and access to our investors network for co-investments and follow-on rounds.

Community: Find your founder home in Heilbronn in one of the liveliest startup communities, allowing you to grow with like-minded peers and a portion of everyday fun.

"Our partnership has transformed the way we approach education, enabling us to provide innovative solutions that benefit our students and faculty alike."

Dr. Emily Smith

Dean, University of Innovation

"Our partnership has transformed the way we approach education, enabling us to provide innovative solutions that benefit our students and faculty alike."

Dr. Emily Smith

Dean, University of Innovation

"Our partnership has transformed the way we approach education, enabling us to provide innovative solutions that benefit our students and faculty alike."

Dr. Emily Smith

Dean, University of Innovation

Portfolio

Act'ble - Fashion & Lifestyle -

Founder: Sophia Lindner
AICU - Life Science & Data Automation -

Founder: Julia Yukovich, Shivanghi Singh
Auditect - AI Care Systems -

Founder: Dr. Sebastian Most
Bloom Future - HR Tech -

Founder: Carlo Mailänder, Kevin Costa, Darcy Maguire
EcoComply ComplianceTech

Founder: John Iwueke, Charlene Lin, Daniel Lupan
eventpage.ai - DigitalTech -

Founder: Lasse Schmitt, Julian Wendorf, Bojan Dimoski
HeatPump23 - ClimateTech -

Founder: Georg Barbunopulos,
Frederik Janzen
Inclusys - AI Care Systems -

Founder: Hauke Wendt, Alexander Kuon
Innential - HRTech -

Founder: Krzysztof Gunciarz
istari.ai - Market Intelligence -

Founder: Dr. David Lenz, Dr. Jan Kinne, Robert Dehghan
P19 - AI Ops -

Founder: Sascha Mader, Carolin Eßlinger
PUNKU - AI Agents -

Founder: Daniel Quiroga
reo - ClimateTech -

Founder: Steffanie Rainer, Samira Nabatian, Nina Hillemeir-Köhler
Researchpreneurs - DigitalTech -

Founder: Dr. Alevtina Evgrafova
Resolvio - LegalTech -

Founder: Hubertus Scherbarth, Dr. Reik Stiebeling, Felix Buchmüller, Stefan Plösser
RESONIKS - Manufacturing -

Founder: Felix Wassmann, Fabian Oberndorfer
Rocket Tutor - EdTech -

Founder: Yue Wu, Lionel Rühlemann & Komaldeep Chahal
Semorai - IndustrialTech -

Founder: John Holzhauer,
Kanran Zhou
Senior Connect - HRTech -

Founder: Samuel Keitel, Staël Tchinda,
Tim Findeiß
supply.one - Kitchen Management -

Founder: Jan Büttner, Philipp Brabetz, Steffen Balzer
Tabularis - AI DeepTech -

Founder: Richard H. Schreiber, Vadim Borisov
Univents - DigitalTech -

Founder: Andreas Köckeis, Markus Link
Ventus - IndustrialTech -

Founder: Dr. Rafael Abel, Dr. Andreas Waldmann, Lutz Pegel
Vinolin - DigitalTech -

Founder: David Blank, Simon Blank
XTRA Dynamics - Fashion & Lifestyle-

Founder: Matthias Krämer

Apply for a Venture Studio investment

Upload your pitch deck to apply for a Venture Studio or Startup BW Pre-Seed investment.

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FAQs

Find the answers to your question about the Ventures Studio

Do I need a team?

While having a team can enhance your experience, it's not mandatory. Individuals can apply and will be matched with others to form a cohesive group. Collaboration is encouraged to maximize your potential.

How long does it run?

The program typically runs for 12 weeks, starting from the kickoff event. Each week includes workshops, mentorship sessions, and team activities. The final pitch event concludes the program.

What is the format?

The CCC uses a challenge-based format where teams tackle real-world problems presented by corporate partners. Participants receive mentorship and guidance throughout the process. This hands-on approach fosters innovation and practical solutions.

Is there a fee?

Participation in the Corporate Campus Challenge is free of charge. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all aspiring entrepreneurs. Additional resources may be available for purchase, but are not required.

What do I gain?

Participants gain invaluable experience through mentorship, networking, and exposure to real-world challenges. You'll develop your skills, enhance your resume, and potentially secure pilot opportunities with corporate partners. It's a chance to turn your ideas into reality.