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Your Guide to Pre-Seed Funding in Germany
Talks about Preseed, VC and Fundraising
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Madeline Lawrence
CBO at Aikido Security
Berlin, Berlin
OverviewÂ
Madeline Lawrence is currently the Co-Founder of ASIF Ventures and a Partner at Peak, having invested in notable companies like Bling.de and Circula. With a background in graphic design and team leadership, she has excelled in venture capital, specializing in marketplaces and SaaS sectors, and is known for her impactful public speaking engagements.
Madeline has demonstrated success in identifying and investing in early-stage companies, particularly those led by diverse founders, while also contributing as an Advisory Board Member at TNW and holding a leadership role at Rockstart.
Work ExperienceÂ
CBO
2024 - Current
we raised €25M for no-BS security for devs.
Advisory Board Member
2023
TNW is a global digital media, news, and events company focused on new technology & start-ups in Europe. TNW is owned by the Financial Times, and is part of the FT Group.
Partner
2019 - 2024
Investor at Peak, a $150M venture capital (VC) fund. Relocated to Berlin to open our first international office. Backed the likes of: hel.io, bling.de, tilores.io, [stealth foodtech], circula.com, empion.io, faircado.com, & more.
Future Eurovision Star for San Marino 2024
2022 - 2024
(self explanatory)
Co-Founder
2018 - 2019
I was 20 years old and ✨ massively overused✨ the line "the youngest VC at the smallest VC in Amsterdam." Raised funds, set up office, hired team, and made first investments.
Ops & Funds Team
2017 - 2018
First taste of the "ecosystem"
Graphic Designer
2017 - 2018