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Spotlight on Altan: Revolutionizing Business Automation with AI 🚀 The journey of Altan began with a visionary conversation between co-founders Albert Salgueda and Tristán Pou Alerany. While extending human lifespans remains a dream, they discovered a way to maximize our most precious resource: time. Their mission is to eliminate routine tasks through intelligent automation, creating significant time savings for individuals and businesses alike. Altan harnesses the power of AI to engage with the real world, liberating people from repetitive tasks and enhancing their quality of life. By automating tasks with elegance and efficiency, Altan enables businesses to operate seamlessly and effortlessly, effectively running on autopilot. Insights from the AI Founders by Campus Founders Program 🌟 Albert and Tristán have greatly benefited from the co-living spaces and shared areas provided by the AI Founders program. These dynamic environments fostered valuable learning experiences and synergies with fellow entrepreneurs. Key takeaways from the program included: ✅ Investment Preparation: Mastering the art of preparing for investment opportunities. ✅ Branding and Pricing: Recognizing the critical role of strong branding and strategic pricing. ✅ Data Security: Acquiring essential knowledge for managing data securely and ensuring legal compliance. Join us in celebrating Altan's remarkable achievements and Heilbronn's thriving startup ecosystem. Discover how they are revolutionizing business automation with their state-of-the-art AI technology: https://www.altan.ai/ #D11ZVentures #Altan #Innovation #AI #BusinessAutomation #StartupEcosystem #Heilbronn #AIFounders #CampusFounders

Spotlight on Klart AI: Revolutionizing Business Operations with AI 💡 Klart AI was born out of a profound realization: businesses have vast amounts of underutilized data that, if harnessed properly, can dramatically improve decision-making and operational efficiency. Drawing on 25 years of friendship and trust, co-founders Noyan Bilge and Erol Koseoglu created an AI-driven solution that seamlessly integrates and interprets complex data sets to transform business operations. Klart AI's enterprise-grade AI assistant isn't just a tool, it's a collaborative partner that effortlessly integrates with corporate knowledge and tools. It increases team efficiency by providing reliable, timely answers to both internal teams and external customers through its unique serverless RAG and fact-checking system. Experience with AI Founders by Campus Founders 🚀 The AI Founders program has significantly enhanced Klart AI's vision and product capabilities. Mentorship from industry leaders has taught the team to effectively prioritize and align offerings with customer expectations. The program's community has been invaluable for learning about new technologies, getting feedback, and networking with local companies and startups. Key takeaways include: ✅ The Critical Role of Partnerships: Understanding the importance of partnerships and networking was transformative. ✅ Constructive Feedback for Continuous Improvement: Embracing feedback has allowed the team to continuously improve their product. ✅ Agility and Adaptability for Innovation: Maintaining a flexible mindset to pivot as needed can capitalize on new opportunities. Join us to celebrate Klart AI's success and the vibrant startup ecosystem in Heilbronn. Learn how their innovative AI technology is transforming business operations here: https://www.klartai.com/ #D11ZVentures #KlartAI #AIFounders #DataManagement #StartupEcosystem #Heilbronn #CampusFounders

Spotlight on RiDERgy: Revolutionizing Fleet Electrification with AI ⚡ Meet Richard Clogher, Claudio Geyken, and Aneesh Mohan - visionaries who identified a major hurdle to electric vehicle (EV) fleet adoption: uncertainty about charging costs and the environmental impact of energy supply. Their answer? The creation of RiDERgy, a groundbreaking startup dedicated to fleet electrification and charging optimization, all with a focus on reducing carbon footprints. RiDERgy's AI-powered energy management software enables companies to efficiently deploy EV fleets. By optimizing and automatically scheduling EV fleet charging and routing through APIs and coordinated data from vehicles, chargers, solar, and batteries, RiDERgy ensures maximum use of renewable energy, cost-effective solutions, and maximized vehicle uptime. AI Founders Experience 🚀 The AI Founders by Campus Founders program was instrumental in refining RiDERgy's business model. The program's focus on data integrity and privacy has been critical to their collaborations in the energy sector. Key takeaways include: ✅ Access to Expertise: Easy access to experts on AI and business topics helped shape their business. ✅ Data Integrity: Insights into data integrity and privacy, especially in light of the recent EU AI law, were critical. ✅ AI Optimization: Recognition of the importance and benefits of AI-focused optimization algorithms. Celebrate the success of RiDERgy and the vibrant startup ecosystem in Heilbronn. Learn how they are transforming fleet electrification with their innovative AI technology: https://ridergy.com/ #D11ZVentures #RiDERgy #AI #FleetElectrification #StartupEcosystem #Heilbronn #AIFounders #CampusFounders

We are excited to share some great news from one of our portfolio companies, Aleph Alpha! Aleph Alpha has formed a strategic partnership with Silo AI to accelerate the development and deployment of generative AI technologies across Europe. This collaboration combines Silo AI’s expertise in enterprise environments and open-source language models for European languages with Aleph Alpha’s proprietary generative AI operating system and the fastest commercial AI data center in Europe. This partnership aims to enhance the growth of generative AI, providing customers with Aleph Alpha’s robust tech stack and Silo AI’s extensive experience in delivering AI solutions. We believe this alliance will equip European organizations with cutting-edge, trustworthy AI technology. We are very proud to support Aleph Alpha in this remarkable endeavor and look forward to the transformative impact of this partnership on the European AI landscape. #D11ZVentures #AlephAlpha #SiloAI #GenerativeAI #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #Partnerships https://lnkd.in/du59U6FP

🏆 On Friday, June 21st, an Innovation Cup will take place as part of Heilbronn's "Nacht der Wissensstadt". Be there when creative minds and innovative ideas come together! The best innovations from the university will be awarded during the event. Our team members Carsten Hansch and Julian Faber will be part of the jury. We at D11Z are the sponsor and look forward to supporting the first prize winner not only with a cash prize but also with coaching. A big thank you to Heilbronn University Graduate School (HUGS) for organizing this fantastic event, especially to Bettina Merlin and Ralf Dillerup for their dedicated efforts! #innovationcup #events #pitch #Heilbronn https://lnkd.in/eizrrz76

Spotlight on tabularis.ai: Revolutionizing Data Management with Synthetic AI 🔐 Meet Tabularis.AI, a trailblazing company founded by visionary entrepreneurs Vadim Borisov, PhD, Richard Hans Schreiber, and Klara Prettl. This dynamic team is transforming data processing with its advanced generative AI model, creating hyper-realistic synthetic data from real data sets while ensuring the highest standards of data security and privacy. Tabularis.AI enables organizations to process sensitive data with unparalleled efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Its sophisticated multimodal capabilities manage intricate data sets and accurately represent even the most complex scenarios. This innovation enables seamless insights across teams and organizations, while strictly adhering to data security policies such as GDPR and CCPA. Experience with AI Founders by Campus Founders 🚀 The AI Founders program was instrumental in shaping Tabularis.AI's journey. The program provided tailored support, mentorship, valuable connections, and market exploration opportunities that were critical to their growth. Key takeaways from the program: ✅ Focus on the essentials: Helped the team identify and focus on the critical aspects of their startup journey. ✅ Mentorship Matters: Provided invaluable support and connections for effective market navigation. ✅ Full Commitment: The team's commitment to the program maximized its benefits. Join us in celebrating the success of Tabularis.AI and Heilbronn's vibrant startup ecosystem. Discover how they are unlocking the full potential of data with their innovative AI technology: https://www.tabularis.ai/ #D11ZVentures #TabularisAI #Innovation #AI #DataPrivacy #StartupEcosystem #Heilbronn #AIFounders

At D11Z Ventures, our mission is to revolutionize the future. By investing in visionary entrepreneurs, we bring transformative innovation to life. One of our shining stars is doinstruct, whose innovative software is redefining internal communications and training. doinstruct empowers employees with vital information through short, engaging videos available in their native language 🌍. From food hygiene to operational excellence, this flexibility ensures competence and delivery reliability, benefiting customers like Wiesbauer Österreichische Wurstspezialitäten GmbH. The cooperation between doinstruct and Wiesbauer ensures that the knowledge of all team members is up to date and meets all quality standards, which is crucial in the food industry. We are proud to support doinstruct in their mission to improve learning and communication in the workplace. Their partnership with Wiesbauer demonstrates the tangible benefits of using technology to drive growth and ensure a better future 💪. Let's continue to build the digital future together! 🚀 #D11ZVentures #ShapingTomorrowToday #AI #doinstruct #FutureReady

Spotlight on Gwaan: Revolutionizing Home Workouts with AI-Driven Gamification 🏋 When Pearce Jarrett and Laboni Paul struggled to stay motivated while working out from home, they realized they weren't alone. As the world becomes increasingly hybrid, the need for a flexible, affordable, and convenient workout solution is more apparent than ever. That's when Gwaan was born - a platform inspired by the founders' Jamaican heritage and designed to make elite training technology accessible to everyone. Gwaan is the first creator-driven movement gamification platform that uses AI to transform home workouts. Their application uses the selfie camera to add real-time movement gamification to workouts uploaded by content creators. This innovative approach keeps exercisers accountable and motivated, and significantly increases creator revenue. Experience with AI Founders 🚀 The AI Founders by Campus Founders program has nurtured Gwaan's founding team and guided them towards product-market fit. Mentorship and support from experts like Nico Rivera and Alicia A. Galvan Pliego helped them navigate the creator economy and refine their branding and communications strategies. Their key takeaways include: ✅ Product-market Fit: The program provided the perfect environment to achieve product-market fit. ✅ Global Business Insights: The team learned how to navigate cultural differences and regulations in Europe when launching a global business. ✅ Support and guidance:  The founders received invaluable rebranding and communications support from the Campus Founders team. Join us in celebrating the success of Gwaan and the vibrant startup ecosystem in Heilbronn. A special thanks to our photographer Benedikt Supper for capturing these moments beautifully. Discover how they are transforming home workouts with their innovative AI technology here: https://gwaan.ai #D11ZVentures #Gwaan #Innovation #AI #StartupEcosystem #Heilbronn #AIFounders #CampusFounders

📢 Exploring Europe's Startup Ecosystem 📢 Our CEO, Tom Villinger, just shared insights from the TechCrunch StrictlyVC event, where Saul Klein of LocalGlobe and Raluca Ragab of Eurazeo discussed the European startup landscape. They highlighted challenges like fewer liquidity events compared to the U.S., as well as strengths such as deep talent pools and strong government support for innovation. Tom’s post got us thinking about how to further enhance Europe’s network effects and foster a thriving startup ecosystem. What strategies do you believe could connect Europe's diverse and dynamic startup communities? We look forward to your thoughts! #D11ZVentures #TechCrunch #FutureOfTech #VCInsights #EuropeanStartups https://lnkd.in/e2X4hdeW

Excited to spotlight DeepFile and its founders Francesco Meriggi, Bayangmbe Mounmo, and Arina Trofimova! Their innovative AI-driven solutions for document management are truly transformative. Proud to support such visionary entrepreneurs through the AI Founders by Campus Founders. Congratulations on your achievements and looking forward to your continued success! #D11ZVentures #DeepFile #Innovation #AI #DocumentManagement #StartupEcosystem #Heilbronn #CampusFounders https://lnkd.in/eWPVdnMk