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The Heureka Conference – Everything you need to know to make your startup a success

The Heureka Conference – Everything you need to know to make your startup a success

VentureVillage Admin April 8, 2013 3

After the success of last year’s Heureka Conference, this May the conference is returning – complete with big-name speakers, hands-on workshops and top-notch networking – under one theme: What are the elements of a

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The best Halloween events in Berlin, plus some last-minute geek costume ideas

The best Halloween events in Berlin, plus some last-minute geek costume ideas

VentureVillage Admin October 31, 2012 0

If your Facebook feed is overflowing with pictures of undeas or blood-spattered friends and acquaintances then either the Zombie Apocalypse really is on its way (see below) or it’s Halloween… Either way, VentureVillage has

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Win a dream startup bootcamp trip to Tel Aviv

Win a dream startup bootcamp trip to Tel Aviv

VentureVillage Admin August 3, 2012 4

Tel Aviv wants you, promising German startups! Read on to find out how you could win a dream ten-day startup bootcamp trip to the high-tech hub… Tel Aviv – startup hotspot ICQ, Face.com, Mobli,

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Starbucks rolls out cashless payment in Germany

Starbucks rolls out cashless payment in Germany

VentureVillage Admin July 24, 2012 2

By the end of October, Starbucks coffee-lovers in Germany will be able to pay for their caffeine hit via a smartphone app. For customers without smartphones the coffee chain is also introducing cashless payment

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Otto backs Redpoint E.ventures in $130 million Brazil venture fund deal

Otto backs Redpoint E.ventures in $130 million Brazil venture fund deal

VentureVillage Admin July 23, 2012 3

Redpoint E.ventures today announced the close of their first fund in Brazil at US$130 million. The fund is the first new fund raised by E.ventures, formerly known as BV Capital, since rebranding just over

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Spätschicht sells out – prizes for sharpest dressers

Spätschicht sells out – prizes for sharpest dressers

VentureVillage Admin July 3, 2012 2

Spätschicht, our ever-popular evening networking event, has sold out in record time. 400 of the biggest movers and shakers in the Berlin business scene will gather together for cool drinks and a relaxing BBQ

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“Apple are assholes” – ex Pirate Bay founder on why Flattr breaks the rules

“Apple are assholes” – ex Pirate Bay founder on why Flattr breaks the rules

VentureVillage Admin June 28, 2012 7

Flattr is a new venture from former Pirate Bay co-founder Peter Sunde and his partner Linus Olsson. It’s a neat idea – a micopayment system that involves a monthly subscription from users (as little as

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Sponsored post: Revolution in the cloud – virtual machines on Windows Azure

Sponsored post: Revolution in the cloud – virtual machines on Windows Azure

VentureVillage Admin June 20, 2012 0

If you’re starting a new business, you’ll find that Microsoft Azure can offer a range of features that will make it easy to setup, test and manage your launch, while still using your own

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Sponsored post: Navigate the Cloud – Amazon Web Services Summit, Berlin

Sponsored post: Navigate the Cloud – Amazon Web Services Summit, Berlin

VentureVillage Admin May 21, 2012 0

Save the date for 20 June – Amazon Web Services (or AWS) – the package of Cloud-based developer services created by Amazon – is evolving quickly with new functionality, features and tools. To help you

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