PAWAO goes START Summit (2024 Edition)

In March 2024, our Chairman Hans-Jörg Dohrmann and our MD Maren Frey attended the START Summit in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It was a pleasure to reconnect with startups and fellow investors, many of whom we had met at previous events like START Summit 2023, Bits & Pretzels, and SLUSH.

The event was a hub of innovation, showcasing cutting-edge ideas and entrepreneurial spirit. One of the standout highlights was the speeches and panels focused on the continuous optimization of VC investing through data-driven processes and AI. These discussions provided valuable insights into how technology is reshaping the venture capital landscape, making investments more efficient and informed.

Reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new ones, we were reminded of the strength and dynamism of the startup ecosystem. We could also see that both investors and founders see the future of venture capital more bright than in 2023, with more attractive startups starting to raise rounds again.