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Investment thesis
netSTART provides lectures, seminars and workshops for the digital economy, along with the netSTART-Academy, an education and training system focused on foundational and startup knowledge for the digital age.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does netSTART invest at?
- netSTART invests at the Seed stage.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelModeration von Prof. Kollmann für die Handelsblatt-Tagung "Plattform-Ökonomie"
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Scopevisio: Statement von Prof. Kollmann zu Erfolg in der Digitalpolitik
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bpc: Interview mit Prof. Kollmann zum Thema E-Government
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N-TV: Prof. Kollmann zur KI-Strategie der Bundesregierung
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netSTART.TV: Vortrag von Prof. Kollmann zur Digitalen Transformation (Teil 2)
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netSTART.TV: Vortrag von Prof. Kollmann zum Thema Smart Home
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