Florian Schweitzer co-founded b2venture in 2000 to solve the problem that European entrepreneurs lacked access to experienced angel investor networks, transforming the firm from an online platform connecting entrepreneurs with business angels into one of Europe's most experienced and innovative VC firms.
With over two decades leading the firm's evolution, Schweitzer has developed b2venture's unique collaborative model that blends institutional capital with genuine angel syndicates to offer founders funding, mentorship, market perspectives, and long-term support. His journey began at University of St. Gallen where he helped establish START Global, linking budding entrepreneurs with seasoned investors.
Under Florian Schweitzer's leadership, b2venture has backed a broad range of European tech ventures from early-stage disruptors like DeepL and SumUp to growth-stage innovators, operating both dedicated early-stage funds and flexible direct investment tracks fueled by experienced angel investor communities. Schweitzer's approach emphasizes building enduring support systems that adapt as startups evolve, creating multi-generational investor networks that provide founders with agility and purpose throughout their scaling journeys. His firm's signature strength lies in combining investment discipline with ecosystem-building experience that inspires founders across German-speaking markets and beyond.
You'll discover Florian Schweitzer's rare combination of entrepreneurial vision, investment discipline, and ecosystem-building experience that addresses how founders can leverage multi-generational investor networks to scale with agility and purpose. Schweitzer will share strategic frameworks for starting strong, structuring flexible funding rounds, and building enduring support systems that transform bold ideas into standout companies.
How do you access passionate investor communities that provide more than capital and actually help power breakthrough success?
Join Florian Schweitzer at How to Web Conference 2025 to explore how to build companies backed not only by capital but by communities committed to paying it forward and enabling outlier achievements.
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