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butterfly & elephant is the investment arm of GS1 Germany, established to assist startups in their growth journey. Based in Germany, the firm focuses on early-stage investments in consumer goods, healthcare, and commerce sectors. They leverage GS1 standards and a wide network of industry partners to support their portfolio companies.
butterfly & elephant invests in seed and early-stage companies, primarily targeting the consumer goods, retail, e-commerce, and healthcare sectors. They emphasize entrepreneurial freedom, allowing startups to independently develop their products and growth strategies. The firm provides access to GS1 standards, mentoring, coaching, and networking opportunities to promote sustainable growth.
One notable investment is in amsight, a startup focused on data-based quality management in industrial 3D printing. This investment is part of a Pre-Seed II financing round aimed at enhancing amsight's role as a technological enabler in quality-assured 3D printing production.
Submit your pitch through their form at butterphant.de or email butterphant@gs1.de with your deck.
Yes, butterfly & elephant often leads investment rounds in their target sectors, particularly in early-stage companies.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate significant growth potential and alignment with their investment thesis.
Specific details about the fund size are not disclosed, but the firm focuses on seed and early-stage investments.
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