The collaborative development of CoStore, from its conceptualization to its current state, has been a testament to the power of courage, clarity, and partnership in achieving significant outcomes.

It is with great satisfaction that we witness this team transform an initial concept into a thriving business, and now share the story behind its success.

From the early venture-building phase within REHAU New Ventures to today's fully operational parks, our philosophy has always been founded on trust, honest exchange, and providing founders with the autonomy to execute.
This is an example of a strong partnership.

We would like to express our gratitude to Jannes Koepcke and Marcel Philipp Lang for their kind acknowledgement, and to all those who have contributed to the success of this endeavor with their dedication and unwavering commitment.

We are eager to advance the discussion in The Journey Series, particularly regarding the imminent strategic investor viewpoint.

Hej Impact-Leader, Founder, and Investors,

Delighted to share insights and learnings from building REHAU New Ventures' Venture Client Unit from scratch at the upcoming Venture Client Summit by 27pilots during Slush 2025.

Together with Carolin Lutzenberger, I’ll share insights from building #REHAU’s #VentureClient Unit from the ground up - exploring how structured startup collaboration can accelerate transformation even in traditional industries.

At REHAU New Ventures, we drive innovation within a 77-year-old company founded by Nils Wagner’s grandfather, Helmut Wagner, a visionary who already believed in the power of reinvention and innovation.

Today, our CEO Nils, continues this legacy by trusting new models of innovation, such as Venture Clienting, to digitalize and transform the REHAU Group and all its subgroups with the help of startups to digitize and automate our business. Why, how, and what we do, and how you can do the same, will be our #MasterClass.

Having built and led Venture Client Units in two very different industries -logistics and manufacturing - I’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and what I approach differently today.
We’ll dive into the key principles, best practices, and hard-won lessons that shaped our approach to effective corporate-startup collaboration.

Because ultimately, Venture Clienting is not just a fancy process; it’s about trust, mindset, and the courage to make innovation real.

Alice Lottes and I are looking forward to meeting brilliant founders, investors, corporates, and researchers who want to explore how to collaborate with #REHAU and how Venture Clienting can bridge innovation and execution.

Excited to see many of you in Helsinki
Have a great day

Ronja

🌊 The next wave of logistics innovation. We're part of it!

On November 12, startups and corporations will meet in #Hamburg, hosted by Digital Hub Logistics & Commerce to discuss the future of logistics.

Ronja Stoffregen, REHAU New Ventures' Director of Corporate Venturing, will explain why successful innovation requires structure, culture, and courage, and is not accidental.

This is a home run for Ronja, so let's connect with new startups in our business areas. There are many more digitalization and automation potentials at the REHAU Group.

More info and registration: www.logisticstechtalks.com

#LogTech #Innovation #VentureClienting #REHAUNewVentures #LogisticsTechTalks #Hamburg

From a bold idea to real traction. 🌱

CoStore is proof that innovation doesn’t stop at the concept stage - it scales, creates impact, and inspires what’s next.

Proud to have been part of this journey from day one. 🙌

#TheJourneySeries #Innovation #REHAUNewVentures #CoStore

🚀 1 month to go until the Horizon Deep Tech Summit 2025!
Get ready to dive into the most cutting-edge topics shaping our future:
- Quantum Computing
- AI across industries
- Space Tech & Mobility
- Energy, Decarbonization & Clean Tech
- Food, Med & Bio Tech
- Cybersecurity & Advanced Materials
- Dual-Use & Defense Tech

Join top speakers, innovative startups, and global investors as we explore the frontiers of deep tech. 🌐

📅 November 26-27, 2025 – Madrid
Be part of the conversation that’s defining tomorrow
https://lnkd.in/d7zFs8Zy

#HorizonDeepTech #DeepTech #Innovation #AI #QuantumComputing #SpaceTech #CleanTech #Investors #Startups

Ronja Stoffregen Maryia Urazaeva Yogesh Gupta PhD Isidro Laso Elena Barba Sarasua Enrique Serrano Montes Noemi Álvarez Gutiérrez Enrique Sánchez Bautista Pablo Sánchez Bergasa Angel Niño Maria Jesus PUERTA José Moisés Martín Carretero Íñigo Estébanez de la Mata Michael Chapman Marja Huiskamp Ana Bernardo Gancedo

Successful startup-corporate collaborations don’t happen by chance.
They succeed when structure, preparation, and mindset align. On both sides.
It’s not the pitch. It’s not the pilot. It’s about translating innovation into real business value - with structures that scale.

In her guest article for deutsche-startups.de, our colleague Ronja Stoffregen, Director Corporate Venturing at REHAU New Ventures, shares what truly makes collaboration work when startups and corporates aim for lasting impact:

🤝 How Venture Client Units build bridges between innovation and business
📈 Why pilots should never be an end in themselves
🌱 And why mutual respect is key to long-term success

At REHAU New Ventures, we drive innovation, we believe
Corporate Venturing is not a nice to have experiment - it’s a growth engine when structure and attitude align.

👉 Read the full article (in German), link in comment.
💬 What experiences have you had with startup collaborations, what works, what doesn’t?

#CorporateVenturing #VentureClienting #StartupCollaboration #Innovation #REHAUNewVentures