Markus Kainz

Markus Kainz - Founder and CEO of Gateway Ventures s

ince 15 years. Active as an entrepreneur & CEO of Gateway Ventures

Invested in more than 70 Startups I 25 private & 48 with Gateway Network

Loves to help Teams, shaping and building their future companies!

Gateway Ventures connects investors with high-growth startups, handling the entire investment process. Our expertise lies in providing professional access to emerging startups in the digital economy, health, and sustainability sectors. Leveraging our network, we help scale these startups into successful companies.
Our success
• 38+ startup investments closed
• Total investments exceeding EUR 23 m
• Network of more than 3500 registered investors

For investors We review approximately 1000 startups annually from across Europe, with only 1-2% making it through our rigorous process. After assessing the founding team and reviewing the data, investors can participate with equity investments starting at EUR 10k.

For startups If you're a DACH-based startup seeking funding, submit your pitch deck here: https://gateway.ventures/pitch-us/. We've successfully financed ventures in HealthTech, AI, FinTech, CleanTech, IT & Software, and Big Data & Social Impact. Join our primeFAMILY and gain access to our exclusive partner network.

Managed Pooling as a Service M-PaaS is a Full-Service offering with Pool-Captain and Gateway platform, enabling lower investments for investors, wider investor access for start-ups, and improved efficiency. It provides professionalism, experience, and immediate availability without the need for extensive setup.

Female Investors Network In Europe, only 8% of business angels are female. We believe that diversity is crucial for success, regardless of company size. Our goal is to increase this number and promote a more diverse ecosystem. Through guided access and partnerships, we empower you to be an active agent of change.