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Jens Lapinski<\/a> is the Founding Partner & CEO of Angel Invest<\/a>, Europe\u2019s most active angel fund. Previously, he was a Managing Director at Techstars<\/a>, where he launched the German fund that invested in 40 companies that have raised \u20ac250M+ in funding. Read our interview to check out the valuable advice for angel investors he shared with us and find out what is it about working with startups that particularly attracts him.<\/p>\n

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  1. Hi Jens, thank you for taking the time to speak with us! Can you share a bit about your background and how you got into angel investing?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Absolutely! I started out as a scientist before transitioning into entrepreneurship and then investing. Today, at Angel Invest, we make one investment per week, typically \u20ac125K per company. Beyond just funding, we actively coach founders to help them secure significant follow-on investments in their next funding rounds.<\/p>\n

    My journey into investing began with helping to establish Forward Labs, the UK\u2019s first startup studio. That venture eventually went public and was later acquired by Molten. I moved to Germany in 2014, where Techstars<\/a> asked me to launch Techstars Germany. Later, I founded JL Angel, which evolved into Angel Invest<\/a>. Today, we are a team of about 20 people, and we invest into approximately one company every single week.<\/p>\n

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    1. As the Founding Partner & CEO of <\/strong>Angel Invest<\/strong><\/a>, Europe\u2019s most active angel fund, can you tell us more about your mission?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      At Angel Invest<\/a>, our mission is simple: to maximize the number of successful startups in Europe. We believe the ecosystem has the capacity for us to invest in up to 250 companies per year, or one per working day, without saturating the market. Our focus is on helping founders execute at the highest level and then supporting them in securing substantial Series A funding. Startups are our passion, and we aim to contribute to their success in a meaningful way.<\/p>\n

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      1. Before Angel Invest, you were a Managing Director at <\/strong>Techstars<\/strong><\/a> and launched the German fund, which backed 40 companies that went on to raise over \u20ac250M. What excites you most about investing in startups?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        For a startup to work, everything has to align. First, they need to avoid failure. A strong team dynamic is critical \u2014 if internal conflicts arise, the company can quickly fall apart. Then, they need to understand their customers and build a product that truly meets their needs. If they get these fundamentals right, they stand a chance of surviving.<\/p>\n

        But survival isn\u2019t enough \u2014 startups need to scale. That requires the right market, business model, and timing. When these factors come together, investors will recognize the opportunity and provide the capital needed for growth. Witnessing this journey unfold is incredibly rewarding. When startups win, I do too.<\/p>\n

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        1. Which advice would you share with angel investors who are just starting out?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Three key points:<\/p>\n