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Fino Ventures
fino.ventures is a contact point for founding and scaling startups, supporting them as mentor, business angel or impulse giver with know-how and expertise.
Fino Ventures
fino.ventures is a contact point for founding and scaling startups, supporting them as mentor, business angel or impulse giver with know-how and expertise. As part of the fino Group it shares experience from building fino and invests financially in early-stage startups.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2015
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Deutschland
Corporate office
Deutschland, Germany
Principals
Florian Christ
Gründer und CEO
Carina Osthold
Kontakt
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Fino Ventures?
Florian Christ, founder and CEO of fino digital, is the sole decision-maker. The firm's website lists no additional investment committee members or external advisors. Christ's investment thesis is publicly tied to his experience scaling fino, and he describes the venture activity as a personal extension of his operational role.
How does Fino Ventures source its deals?
Deal flow is proprietary to Florian Christ's network in the German FinTech ecosystem. The firm's website invites direct outreach from founders via a contact form or through Carina Osthold. There is no indication of institutional sourcing channels or a formal LP referral program.
How is Fino Ventures related to the fino Group?
Fino Ventures is a division of the fino Group, the German FinTech company behind the Kontowechselservice (account-switching service). The venture arm shares fino's headquarters, operational resources, and leadership. Investments are presented as synergistic with fino's core business of modernizing bank-customer interactions.
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