Join us on our Journey to the 2024 Marketplace Conference in Berlin, September 2024!

Hot off the press, this is the 56th edition of The Marketplace Snippet curated by the Speedinvest Marketplaces & Consumer team 🔥

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The Marketplace Conference: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that our tickets continue to sell quickly at our Tuesday September 24th, 2024 annual Marketplace Conference.

Hosted annually in the heart of Berlin, The Marketplace Conference has grown to become the premier European and US marketplace event, attracting over 500 participants. The conference focuses on delivering carefully curated content and addressing the most relevant topics that have emerged over the previous 12 months.

Each edition offers attendees valuable insights, fostering a strong sense of community among entrepreneurs, operators, and investors in the marketplace ecosystem.

The 2024 Marketplace Conference speaker line-up…

We are thrilled to announce that we already have aligned a set of excellent speakers, spanning from European founders to US investors, committed on stage!

This September, we are so excited to welcome Christian Miele (Headline), Nikolaus Volk (Founder and CEO of Kyte), Tara Reeves (Managing Director - Venture of Eurazeo) and Stefan Batory (Booksy) on stage, among others.

Please stay tuned for our August 2024 edition of The Snippet, where we will share some fundraising metrics on the state of European marketplace fundraising!

To purchase your ticket, please go here!

Any questions, please reach out to Nora Herzog.

Notes & News From Marketplace & Consumer Companies & Operators

Read more on BeReal’s strategic shift towards social media dominance
- An interesting deep dive on how Voodoo, the mobile gaming giant, has acquired BeReal, the trendy social media app, for a reported €166M cash consideration, with an additional earn-out potential totaling €500M.
Unlock B2B Marketplace learning with the Ultimate Knowledge Hub
- Discover a treasure trove of valuable resources in the B2B Marketplace Knowledge Hub, designed to empower your business strategy.
- With insights from successful European marketplaces and comprehensive guides on B2B checkout and flexible payment terms, this hub has everything you need to drive growth and succeed in the competitive B2B marketplace landscape.
Find Your Perfect Co-Founder in the Marketplace Match Hub
- Discover this new Marketplace Co-Founder Match that connects you with a diverse pool of talented individuals, including Y Combinator and OnDeck-backed founders and industry experts, ensuring you find the perfect match to drive your business forward.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt: Navigating the Future of AI, Ethical Boundaries, and China
- Eric Schmidt, a renowned technologist and former CEO of Google, discusses the rapid advancements in AI and the potential implications on society.
- Schmidt delves into the ethical considerations of AI development, including when to "pull the plug," and addresses the challenges of competing with China in the global technology landscape.
Carta CEO Henry Ward: The Unsolvable Dilemma of Private Secondary Marketplaces
- Henry Ward, CEO of Carta, shares his insights from a decade-long journey attempting to solve the startup liquidity problem.
- Despite investing $150M in this endeavor, Ward asserts that creating a private secondary marketplace is an unsolvable issue.

Notes & News From Marketplace & Consumer Venture firms & Investors

The Dark Side of SAFEs in Venture Capital: Risks and Misconceptions Revealed
- The original intent behind SAFEs has been skewed, leading to potential misuse and unexpected problems.
- This article delves into SAFEs' origins, benefits, and drawbacks, shedding light on common misconceptions and offering advice on using SAFEs wisely for optimal outcomes in venture capital.
Constructing AI-Enabled Marketplaces: A 3-Step Blueprint for 2024's Revolutionary Trend
- With AI making waves in 2024, AI-enabled marketplaces have become the talk of the town. However, many still struggle to grasp this innovative concept and how to create one.
- This article, written by our own Sameer Singh, offers a clear-cut, three-step guide to building an AI-enabled marketplace, shedding light on this groundbreaking trend and empowering you to seize the opportunities it presents.
Robert Greene on 'Optimizing Your Reality': Unveiling the Path to Greatness
- Renowned author Robert Greene, best known for his works "48 Laws of Power" and "Mastery," joins Patrick O'Shaughnessy to delve into human behavior and the pursuit of excellence.
- In this insightful conversation, Greene shares his wisdom on discovering your life's purpose and explores practical strategies to optimize your reality.

News From Our Portfolio

Haaven Raises €1.1M to Revolutionize Sustainable Home Building
- Our Dutch startup Haaven announces its €1.1 million in a pre-seed funding round to transform the housing industry by making sustainable home building more affordable and accessible.
- Connecting customers with architects, builders, and sustainable prefabricated home options, Haaven aims to address the housing crisis while maintaining a commitment to carbon-neutral construction. With plans to expand in Italy and the Netherlands, Haaven is revolutionizing the way homes are built.
Speedinvest Portfolio Shines in B2B SaaS Rising 100 List: 12 of our Sartups Recognized as Future Industry Leaders
- Twelve Speedinvest portfolio companies have been named in the prestigious B2B SaaS Rising 100 list by Sifted and Sapphire Ventures, spotlighting Europe and Israel's most promising B2B SaaS startups.
- The recognized companies include Sylvera, Yokoy, Doccla, Kittl, Prewave, CoachHub, Flowdesk, Primer, Seqera, TWAICE, Upvest, and Gitpod, and are set to shape the industry's future with their innovative solutions and remarkable growth potential. Congratulations to all the featured startups on this well-deserved recognition!

New Investments in Marketplaces Around the Globe

Explore the ever-changing marketplace landscape with our latest roundup of marketplace financing rounds in our dedicated deal overview, offering a snapshot of current trends.

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