Local know-how and global reach for the ecosystem of German founders

In the "Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking 2015" Berlin climps up to 9th position, just 3 ranks behind London and Stefan Heilmann explains why this is.

Berlin's start-up scene is booming - and not only in Germany or Europe, but globally. In the "Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking 2015" Berlin stormed to 9th place, only 3 places behind London. Stefan Heilmann, Managing Director of IEG - Investment Banking Group (IEG) and responsible for the Internet and Technology Desk, recognized the potential of Berlin as a start-up location as early as 1999 and thus before the first Internet hype and realized his dream of having his own investment banking boutique in Berlin. It is now clear that this decision was the right one.

In Berlin, new companies are founded almost daily, a considerable number of which sooner or later seek investors or plan to exit. IEG's team is perfectly positioned for this in the areas of M&A, financing and corporate advisory. "We have an experienced team at our headquarters in Berlin and another 8 international locations. The advantage for our customers lies in local know-how paired with global networking and implementation strength," explains Stefan Heilmann.

In Berlin werden fast täglich neue Unternehmen gegründet, von denen viele früher oder später Investoren suchen oder den Ausstieg planen. Das Team der IEG ist dafür in den Bereichen M&A, Finanzierung und Unternehmensberatung bestens aufgestellt. "Wir haben ein erfahrenes Team an unserem Hauptsitz in Berlin und weiteren 8 internationalen Standorten. Der Vorteil für unsere Kunden liegt im lokalen Know-how gepaart mit weltweiter Vernetzung und Umsetzungsstärke", erklärt Stefan Heilmann.

Another current example is Grenke Bank's stake in Cash Payment Solutions GmbH/ Barzahlen.de. Barzahlen.de is Germany's largest private payment infrastructure and has strong partners such as REWE, dm-drogerie markt and Penny at its side. IEG has now supported the Barzahlen.de team as a consultant in another financing round and helped to generate capital to further develop the product and open up new industries.

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