Cavalry Ventures

🤝 More than a million people work in field sales in Germany, creating invaluable customer relationships for companies. Sales representatives typically engage in up to eight conversations daily. However, one of the most crucial yet time-consuming tasks – documentation – often gets overlooked. This is where our portfolio company VoiceLine steps in 🤠 🗣️ The Munich-based startup has developed a solution enabling sales reps to quickly record customer interactions using voice input. With a personalised voice AI, these recorded notes are seamlessly converted into actionable steps within the CRM, reducing follow-up time by an impressive 80%. 🙌 We've been supporting VoiceLine since mid-2021, and the startup has successfully impressed numerous traditional companies, helping them enhance their sales teams with voice AI technology.  Congratulations to Nicolas, Sebastian, and the entire team on securing a successful seed round of EUR 2.4 million! 🎉 cc: Won Yi, Marcel Hollerbach, Rouven Dresselhaus, 🤠 Claude Ritter, 🤠 Stefan Walter, co-investor SCALEHOUSE Capital, co-investor Venture Stars. #voicetech #voice #voiceAI #AI #fieldsales #salestech #sales

Customised solutions and particular use cases for specific users are AI products that offer genuine value and enhance human capabilities. It’s encouraging to see so many start-ups developing these forward-thinking products, and we feel privileged to support several of them 🤠 🙌

Als Investoren werden wir häufig gefragt, was Künstliche Intelligenz im Alltag von Unternehmen tatsächlich bewirkt. Am Beispiel von Empion und ihrem KI-Headhunting-Tool lässt sich das bestens erklären. Wenn die Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Forvis Mazars Group eine klassische Stellenanzeige schaltet, erhält das Unternehmen im Schnitt an die 300 Bewerbungen. Davon sind nur ca. 5 Prozent geeignet für die weiteren Bewerbungsschritte. Durchschnittlich dauert der Recruitingprozess 22 Tage – und das ist noch vergleichsweise schnell. Dank unserem Portfolio-Startup Empion ist es Forvis Mazars gelungen, den Recruitingprozess auf 9 Tage zu reduzieren. Wie sie es geschafft haben, was es mit dem sogenannten Person-Organisation-Fit zu tun hat und welche Rolle KI dabei spielt, lest ihr in einem neuen Beitrag von Dr. Annika von Mutius von Mutius und Fabiola H. Gerpott im Harvard Business manager. 📰 Link in den Kommentaren ⬇️ cc: Dr. Larissa Leitner, Lorenz Rogall, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Cavalry Ventures

The reunion in Bielefeld is up again: Hinterland of Things – we'll be there! 🤠 As always, we have a lot in store! ⭐ At 10.20 AM | Join Dr. Annika von Mutius from our portfolio company Empion for a panel discussion on "How to Find the Workforce of the Future and Build a Modern Company Culture." She’ll share the stage with Frauke von Polier (Viessmann) and host Florian Gontek (DER SPIEGEL). ⭐ At 1.30 PM | Don’t miss 🤠 Rouven Dresselhaus discussing the "State of the Market – New Dynamics in Early Stage Investing" with Jan Lozek (Future Energy Ventures), Eva-Valérie Gfrerer (Morphais), and host Jan Thomas (Startup Insider). 🤝 Throughout the day, visit the Startup Exhibition to connect with two of our fantastic portfolio companies: ➡️ Deltia boosts productivity in production by equipping shop-floor teams with AI and computer vision-based insights. ➡️ Empion has developed a recruiting platform that uniquely matches companies and candidates based on their respective values – in addition to their skills. Stop by and say 'hi'! 🙌 See you in Bielefeld on June 13, 2024! #HinterlandOfThings #Hinterland #Hinterland24 #Bielefeld cc: Founders Foundation gGmbH, Anna-Luisa Korte, Simon Brakhage

We are seeking a seasoned financial expert for our fund: Cavalry is hiring a new Director of Finance (m/f/d)! 🤠 In this key role, you will lead all financial activities and processes. Your responsibilities will encompass essential areas such as financial planning, fund performance, and reporting, as well as overseeing our controlling, accounting and auditing processes. Additionally, you will ensure compliance and be the go-to person for all fund-related anti-money laundering and KYC workflows. Sounds intriguing to you? Or do you know someone who would be a perfect fit? 🙌 Check out the vacancy in full: https://lnkd.in/d46AnV7w #directoroffinance #job

🧑🍳 These days, the hospitality industry needs efficiency-enhancing tools more than ever. With ongoing challenges like labour shortages and rising food and energy prices, it's a tough environment. Since early 2021, we've seen our belief in Nory's solutions pay off. Today, we're thrilled to welcome even more supporters to Nory's mission. Huge congratulations on the Series A, Conor Sheridan, and the entire team! 🤠 🎉 🥡 Nory's AI works in real-time, acting as an AI-venue manager to help frontline workers run their venues smoothly and profitably. It pulls together all key operational data into one central source. Nory’s technology predicts hourly venue demand with 95% accuracy, using historical data and AI algorithms. These algorithms factor in seasonal trends and hyper-local data on weather and events to help restaurants and cafés with staffing. Plus, it matches these predictions with other workflows like stock management to cut costs and reduce waste. 🌶️ Nory's track record is something to behold: working with Buns From Home, Jamie Oliver Group, and Roasting Plant Coffee across the UK, Europe, and the US, they've shown a nearly 20% cost reduction and a consistent EBITDA increase of an astonishing 50%. In 2023, Nory boosted its own revenue by 400% – thanks to their advanced product and meticulous execution. Again, congratulations, team Nory! We’re thrilled to be part of this amazing journey – here’s to cooking up even more success together! 🙌 cc: Björn Loose, 🤠 Rouven Dresselhaus, 🤠 Claude Ritter, 🤠 Stefan Walter, Luca Bocchio, Cecilia Wang, Luis Garay, Jamie Tomalin, Annelie Ajami #hospitality #hospitalityOS #hospitalitymanagement

⚡ The most significant potential for driving the energy transition resides within the industrial sector. Leveraging this potential is the mission of Companion.energy, which aids its clients in controlling and managing their energy needs. We proudly welcome Companion.energy as our newest portfolio company 🤠 🎉 🌬️🌞 As renewable energy integration rises, so do the fluctuations in energy prices, especially for industrial companies. Concurrently, increased sustainability awareness and stricter regulations are prompting more companies to shift from fossil fuels to electrical alternatives. The solution lies in proactive energy management. 📊 Companion.energy has developed a platform that enables industrial companies to manage their energy requirements in real-time. This machine learning-based platform considers a company's current energy contracts, integrates operational data, and forecasts energy needs and costs for the coming hours and days. This allows industrial companies to respond flexibly to energy price fluctuations and reduce their emissions. When industry expertise, technical acumen, and a vision for a better future converge, the most effective products emerge. This is what we see with Companion.energy. We're thrilled to be part of this journey, driving towards a brighter, greener future with Thomas Vyncke, Jonas Verstraeten and Companion.energy! 🙌 📺 Find out more about the company and the product in our flash interview with Thomas: https://lnkd.in/dbPFpT6X cc: Björn Loose, Fabian Krautwurst, Alexander Langguth, Jonas Hornung, Pieterjan Bouten, 🤠 Rouven Dresselhaus, 🤠 Claude Ritter, 🤠 Stefan Walter #energy #industrialenergymanagement #energymanagement

🏭 As the production demands grow, the unfortunate shortage of employees poses a challenge. However, fret not! Our latest portfolio addition, Deltia, steps in to address this issue by seamlessly combining computer vision and AI, providing essential support to alleviate the strain on existing factory workforces. 🤠🙌 🧑🏭 While global production facilities pivot back to local hubs, the scarcity of skilled labour becomes glaringly evident in Europe and the USA. A deficit of personnel on production lines, a lack of recruits, and insufficient experienced staff to train junior employees compound the issue. Deltia.ai offers comprehensive solutions for all three challenges. 🎥 Utilising camera sensors to digitise manual processes, Deltia.ai's sophisticated algorithm evaluates and optimises workflows, enabling production facilities to boost productivity by 10-30%. The anonymised video snippets generated serve a dual purpose—streamlining training for junior staff and reducing training time by an impressive 20-50%. 💡 The founding team's expertise speaks volumes. Maximilian Fischer, having modernised 40 factories globally with his former startup, and Dr. Silviu Homoceanu, a Ph.D. holder in machine learning and formerly responsible for the software unit for autonomous driving at Volkswagen, bring invaluable experience to Deltia.ai. 💪 While recognising the irreplaceable nature of human expertise, Deltia.ai positions AI as a valuable assistant, collaboratively enhancing the workforce. We are confident that this synergy between human expertise and AI innovation lays the groundwork for a future where productivity and excellence reach unparalleled heights. Congratulations on the successful funding round! Here's to Max and Silviu, paving the way for the fourth industrial revolution!  🎉 📺 Learn more about Deltia.ai's computer vision product and the founders' visionary plans in our new blogpost: https://lnkd.in/dzj4YDjz 🙌 🤠 Claude Ritter, Fabian Krautwurst, cc: 🤠 Rouven Dresselhaus, 🤠 Stefan Walter, Martin Janicki, Björn Loose, Markus Fuhrmann, Marcel Hollerbach, Dominik Matyka, Rasmus Rothe #deltia #manufacturing #computervision #processanalysis #ai #artificialintelligence #seed

In her latest blog post on networking, Clara hits the nail on the head: ‘It's all about making meaningful connections, learning, and showcasing what makes your startup unique.’ 🤠 🤝 Dive into our new Founder's Guide ‘How to Leverage Events and Conferences' to unlock essential tips and tricks. ⭐ Discover how to gear up effectively for networking, ⭐ navigate event dynamics, ⭐ and get a comprehensive list of upcoming events and conferences. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d6pevJpQ ⬅️ Get ready to rock the upcoming event season with confidence and valuable results! 🙌 #networking #events #conferences

✨ From the initial spark to the occasional squabble and eventual harmonious partnership, some might say the relationship between a founder and an investor is akin to a quirky yet enduring love story. As they navigate the twists and turns of entrepreneurship, from the honeymoon phase to the golden years, unexpected challenges arise. Join Benedikt Ilg, founder of Flip, and our very own Martin Janicki as they take the stage at the START Summit for a candid therapy session on their entrepreneurial romance. They'll share the highs, lows, and everything in between — you won't want to miss this! 🤠 💚 ’Founder Investor Relationship: A Love Story?’ 🗓️ March 22, 4.55 pm 📍 START Summit, Builder Stage cc: START Global, Max Grau