Resources

Our Take on the Trends That Matter

Great companies don’t build in a vacuum. We engage with the deep tech community through events, research, and sharp perspectives by creating spaces where the right people connect, exchange ideas, and tackle the hardest questions.

Swisscom and German start-up test Quantum security solution

21.03.25

Swisscom and German start-up test Quantum security solution
For quantum-safe communication, Swisscom and Quantum Optics Jena have tested the transmission of keys for symmetric encryption.

Join Capital Heise Online

The Western World — and especially Europe — needs DARPA

29.01.25

The Western World — and especially Europe — needs DARPA
Mission2044 panel in New YorkThe Western World — and especially Europe — needs a DARPAThis article is published following a fireside chat between Dr. Daniel Carew, Partner at Join Capital, and Sha-Chelle Manning, Chief of Commercial Strategy at DARPA, during the Mission2044 event in New York.In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the world’s first satellite, Sputnik 1….

Join Capital Medium

Enabling AI Governance at Scale: Why We Invested in Calvin Risk

28.11.24

Enabling AI Governance at Scale: Why We Invested in Calvin Risk
Calvin Risk founders Julian Riebartsch (CEO) and Syang Zhou (CTO)On the individual level, AI has been a widely discussed, recognised, and in-demand buzzword for quite some time now. On an organisational level, however, despite the rapid acceleration of AI initiatives, AI projects are stuck in deployment because the societal and financial…

Join Capital Medium

“Defence and the Commercial Sector are Intertwined”: A View from Ukraine

30.10.24

“Defence and the Commercial Sector are Intertwined”: A View from Ukraine
What can and should the West be learning from the war in Ukraine? In this article, Dr. Daniel Carew — the head of defence and strategic technology investment at Join Capital — shares his impressions of Kyiv and his thoughts about the future of European defence.By Dr. Daniel CarewI lead the Strategic Technology investment strategy at…

Join Capital Medium

Empowering Secure Communication in the Quantum Age: Why We Invested in Quantum Optics Jena

12.09.24

Empowering Secure Communication in the Quantum Age: Why We Invested in Quantum Optics Jena
Quantum Optics Jena presenting at Join Capital Portfolio Day 2024Encryption technologies are vital to maintaining trust in today’s interconnected world. They help to secure critical infrastructure, privacy in communications, IP and trade secrets and confidential business data. Yet, current mathematics-based encryption technologies are increasingly vulnerable to the growing sophistication of cyberattacks.Fast-forward…

Join Capital Medium

The VC Party 2024

12.06.24

The VC Party 2024
Venture capital’s big night in the heart of Berlin — hosted by Join Capital, Isomer Capital, Armilar, Heliad, Redalpine, Industry Ventures and additional corporate hosts — sees a record number of attendees.What makes for a great VC event? In our experience, it’s the perfect mix of entertainment, inspiration and insights. One of our favorite…

Join Capital Medium

Cutting Through the Noise: The Deep Tech That Europe Really Needs

29.05.24

Cutting Through the Noise: The Deep Tech That Europe Really Needs
Tobias Schirmer moderates a panel of deep tech foundersLast Thursday, we welcomed our incredible network yet again to our Portfolio Day in the heart of Berlin.Like in previous years, we celebrated our ecosystem and invited brilliant founders to the stage to present their work. We enjoyed networking, barbecue, drinks and lovely spring weather.However,…

Join Capital Medium

On the Edge of the Possible: Why We Invested in SEMRON

28.03.24

On the Edge of the Possible: Why We Invested in SEMRON
We’re excited to share more about our Seed investment in SEMRON, the Dresden-based company developing revolutionary semiconductors that enable AI to run directly on your smartphone.Consider a not-so-distant future in which your smartwatch preemptively notifies you of any irregularities in your life, and lets you manage tasks with unprecedented efficiency….

Join Capital Medium

The Join Capital Partner Q&A: Jan Borgstädt

26.10.23

The Join Capital Partner Q&A: Jan Borgstädt
Since co-founding Join Capital in 2015, Jan has been entrenched in the European industrial tech landscape. We spoke with him about what has changed in the ecosystem, how Join returned investor capital early, and how being a first-mover has allowed for an advantageous position in an increasingly crowded VC market.Hi Jan….

Join Capital Medium

Show more