The German chemical industry association Verband der Chemischen Industrie e. V. (VCI) represents the politico-economic interests of 90% of German chemical companies and German subsidiaries of foreign businesses in contacts with politicians, public authorities, other industries, science, and media. Supporting innovation is an important focus in the VCI’s work. This includes the creation of favourable framework conditions for young businesses, such as a start-up-friendly tax legislation.

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DECHEMA Gesellschaft für Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie e.V. provides a large network of experts within the fields of chemical engineering, process engineering and biotechnology and has over 5,800 members - individuals, institutions and companies. We identify and evaluate emerging technological trends and facilitate the transfer of research results into industrial applications. The promotion of chemistry-based start-ups, e.g., by integrating them in EU research projects, is one of its central tasks.

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With about 31,000 members, the Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh) ranks among the largest chemical societies worldwide. GDCh promotes scientific work, research and teaching as well as the exchange and dissemination of new scientific findings.

The association for chemistry and economics Vereinigung für Chemie und Wirtschaft (VCW) is one of the 27 divisions of GDCh. It bundles chemical-economic competence. Over 800 VCW members in 60 local groups with their own communities (“regular meeting places”) form a nationwide network for founders.

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The High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) provides early-stage/seed funding for technology start-ups with growth potential in all high-tech areas: from software, IoT, hardware and optics to life science/chemistry. With a total volume of 900 million euros under management in three funds and an international partner network, HTGF has invested in over almost 590 start-ups since 2005. Its team of experienced investment managers and start-up experts accompany the development of young businesses with know-how, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion.

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Business Angels Network Deutschland e. V. (BAND) is the speaker of the German Business Angels and their networks vis-à-vis politicians and the public.  BAND stands for the model of the “two-winged” Business Angel who supports young innovative start-ups with both capital and know-how. A new chemistry platform for Business Angels wants to contribute to stronger networking.

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Mit mehr als 150 Mitgliedern und einem weit darüber hinaus reichenden Investoren-Netzwerk sind wir eines aktivsten Business Angels-Netzwerke in Deutschland. Startups bieten wir monatlich Matching-Veranstaltungen zur Frühphasen-Finanzierung sowie vier bis sechsmal jährlich Startup-Workshops, um sie fit für die Investorenansprache zu machen. Seitens der Startups gibt es keine regionale oder thematische Beschränkung. Scale-Ups bietet das Matching Series A zweimal im Jahr ein Forum zur Wachstumsfinanzierung. Der DECHEMA-Gründerpreis, Events mit Akzeleratoren und Inkubatoren sowie Startup meets Corporates-Formate ergänzen das Angebot.

Als Business Angel lernen Sie bei uns neben interessanten Unternehmen auch andere Business Angels und Ko-Finanzierer kennen und erhalten aktuelles Know-how. Gemeinsame Investments unterstützen wir explizit. Wir pflegen ein bundesweites Netzwerk in den Bereichen Finanzierung, Hochschulen und Gründerinfrastruktur.

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