# YOUNECT

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/younect

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
- Website: www.younect.de
- Total disclosed funding: $1.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 19, 2008)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

YOUNECT GmbH is a Berlin-based company offering innovative keynote speeches and workshops focused on enhancing creativity and productivity in various sectors. Their engaging approach blends provocation with entertainment to inspire audiences.YOUNECT GmbH specializes in delivering dynamic presentations and workshops aimed at inspiring creativity and fostering innovation within organizations. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. YOUNECT GmbH successfully raised EUR 0.75 million in Seed financing from IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft on August 19, 2008, making it a notable investment target. The company has completed a total of 2 deals to date and currently holds a valuation of EUR 2.162 mn.YOUNECT GmbH operates through Martin Gaedt, a keynote speaker, provotainer, and author, who specializes in delivering dynamic presentations that inspire and motivate audiences across various sectors. His offerings include engaging keynote speeches designed to foster creativity and innovation within organizations. Gaedt's presentations often incorporate practical examples and real-life strategies, challenging conventional thinking to encourage new ideas among attendees. His target audiences include corporate clients and associations, particularly in sectors like human resources, education, and professional development, with services extending beyond Germany into various European markets and potentially other global regions.The primary revenue model for YOUNECT GmbH is based on direct engagements with corporate clients and event organizers hiring Martin Gaedt for keynote speeches and workshops. These engagements typically involve fixed fees tailored to the specific needs of the client and the scale of the event. Gaedt's presentations are commissioned for conferences, training sessions, and corporate retreats, and he also generates revenue through the sales of his published books that provide insights on productivity and innovation. This combination of speaking engagements and book sales contributes to a robust revenue framework.YOUNECT GmbH is focused on expanding its service offerings and geographic reach. The company plans to enhance its portfolio with new keynote topics and workshops aimed at addressing emerging trends in productivity and engagement. Additionally, they are targeting expansion into new European markets by 2025 to broaden their audience. The recent Seed financing of EUR 0.75 million raised from IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft will be allocated to developing new content and marketing initiatives, as well as facilitating this geographic expansion.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 19, 2008, $1.1M — IBB Ventures

## Investors

- IBB Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ibb-ventures) — Seed