BALTIC BUSINESS ANGELS SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN e.V.

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Baltic Business Angels brings together private investors who are committed to supporting young, innovative companies.
The association’s aim is to promote and develop a culture of start-ups and innovation in the state.

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Founders of technology companies require capital of up to €1 million or more even in the early stages of their businesses. They are often unable to provide collateral, which is why debt financing from banks is usually not an option. For this reason, equity investments or convertible loans from business angels are the traditional and preferred option for are the classic and most suitable form of financing. →

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Besides the pure financial commitment, also experience, personal support, confidentiality as well as knowledge transfer and access to networks are essential components of the cooperation. In return, the investor benefits from the economic success of the start-up company. →

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WHO WE ARE

Baltic Business Angels Schleswig-Holstein e.V. is an association with over 50 members, funded by membership fees and grants from the European ERDF fund. Its aim is to contribute to the development of the start-up ecosystem in Schleswig-Holstein and to identify promising portfolio companies for its members.

Since the association was founded, a total of over 13 million euros has been invested in early-stage start-ups. The association is a member of Business Angels Deutschland e. V. (BAND), Berlin, and the European Business Angel Network (eban). Unlike most other regional German business angel networks, BBASH investors are not geographically restricted in their choice of target companies.

We offer support and partnership to founders on their journey of establishing the business or managing the upcoming growth.
Ulrik Ortiz Rasmussen
Chairman 2018-2020
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Baltic Business Angels Schleswig-Holstein e.V. is a very important contact in the state when it comes to venture capital. And the content-related support is also very valuable for the start-ups.
Claus Ruhe Madsen
Member of the Board and Minister of Economics, Transport, Labour, Technology and Tourism of the State of Schleswig-Holstein

Baltic Business Angels e.V. was founded in 2018 by experienced entrepreneurs and investors and on the initiative of WTSH - Wirtschaftsförderung und Technologietransfer Schleswig-Holstein GmbH to offer private investors and innovative startups a network where bright minds meet fresh capital. Under the patronage of Economics Minister Claus Ruhe Madsen, the association gathers in its ranks individuals who are willing to contribute their private capital to the realization of innovative projects in Schleswig-Holstein and to the strengthening of innovative companies in their early stages. In addition to the financial commitment, experience, personal support, confidentiality and expert and network knowledge are also essential components of the cooperation. In return, the investor benefits from the economic success of the young company.

GOOD TO KNOW

Background information on the network

How did the Baltic Business Angels Network actually come into being and how does it work?

In conversation (German) with the information service startupdetector we provide interesting background information for business angels and startups.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Axel Niesing

1. Chairman

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Claas Nieraad

2. Chairman &
Screening Officer

Norma Jensen

Commercial Officer

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Julian von Hassell

Member of the Executive Board

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Alexander Flamboe

Member of the Executive Board

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Claus Ruhe Madsen

Member of the Board and Minister of Economics, Transport, Labour, Technology and Tourism of the State of Schleswig-Holstein

We are partners in the „Wo//men Investors Alliance“ of Business Angels Germany (BAND).

YOUR CONTACT PERSONS

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Would you like to get to know the network and our events?

Please contact Network Manager

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Do you have questions about membership, would like to contact the board or cooperate with the association?

Please contact Executive Assistant

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The development and establishment of the Baltic Business Angels Network is supported by WTSH - Wirtschaftsförderung und Technologietransfer Schleswig-Holstein GmbH within the framework of the state-funded project »ShapeEcoHorizons« accompanies.

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Claus Ruhe Madsen

Vorstandsmitglied und Minister für Wirtschaft, Verkehr, Arbeit, Technologie und Tourismus des Landes Schleswig-Holstein​

Claus Ruhe Madsen has been Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport, Labour, Technology and Tourism since 29 June 2022. He was born in Copenhagen on 27 August 1972; he is married and has one daughter.

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Norma Jensen

Commercial Officer

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Claas Nieraad

2. Vorsitzender & Screening Officer,
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Claas begann seine Karriere in der Old Economy bei „AEG und Electrolux Group“, wo er seine Leidenschaft für aufstrebende Industrien entdeckte. Das ist es, was ihn bis heute antreibt. Nachdem er bei „American Heritage Management Corp.“ an der Wall Street war und in den 1990er Jahren an den ersten internetbasierten Börsengängen teilnahm, wurde seine Leidenschaft für Technik und disruptive Technologien immer stärker. Er ist Mitgründer von „New Commercial Room“, einem VC-Unternehmen mit Sitz in Hamburg, mit dem er ein Portfolio von High-Tech-Wachstumsunternehmen verwaltet, das von medizinischen Geräten über Medien bis hin zu SaaS, IT und Cybersecurity reicht. Als Angel Investor investierte er sowohl privat in Unternehmen als auch mit dem „btov Investor-Network“. Er betreut aktiv zahlreiche deutsche StartUps, Accelerator-Programme und ist Scout im Norden für den „High-Tech Gründerfonds“ (HTGF). Dadurch hat er Zugang zu erstklassigem internationalen Deal Flow und Investoren. Darüber hinaus hat Claas mehrere Aufsichtsratspositionen inne und ist Live-Musiker mit der „Soul Lounge Connection“.

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Julian von Hassell

1. Chairman

As a serial entrepreneur, investor and business angel, Julian has been involved in the German start-up and venture capital scene since 2003. He focuses on helping selected early-stage start-ups and their founders to turn their ambitions into reality. Investments are typically made in early-stage B2B technology companies with an initial track record. Julian’s current focus is on Industrial IoT, data analytics, B2B platform tools, e-health and 3D. He is particularly keen on spin-offs originating from research foundations and organisations or technical universities, but is also open to other opportunities. The best way to find out more about Julian is to visit his Website and here in the Interview.