“You need someone who understands both worlds.” - Anja Rath, Managing Partner at PT1

🎧 Innovation in the construction world is not a sure-fire success. In the latest episode of imPulse, our CEO, Nils Wagner, talks to Anja Rath, Managing Director of PT1 about the hurdles and opportunities of venture capital in real asset tech.

❓ Why is it so difficult to establish new technologies in a traditionally conservative industry? Anja explains why economic benefit is crucial if technology is to take hold - and how founders manage to bridge the gap between tech and industry experience.

🤖 They also shed light on how artificial intelligence is changing deal flow management and decision-making for investors.

📈 Anja Rath shares insights from over 20 years of venture capital experience, talks about the importance of industry knowledge and explains how investors successfully develop their portfolios.

👉 Listen to our latest episode “Futurebuilders & Real Asset Tech” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube now! Links in the comment.

🌱 Together with the REHAU Group, we are shaping the built world of tomorrow - through #sustainable innovations, #partnerships and targeted investments.

💬 How do you deal with technology adoption in your company? What challenges and opportunities do you see? Share your thoughts in the comments!

#ImpulsePodcast #VentureCapital #RealAssetTech #Innovation #REHAUNewVentures #PT1Ventures

📄➡️🏗️ When paperwork becomes reality – Leipzig gets a container park

CoStore is bringing flexible storage solutions to Leipzig: 96 containers, bookable online, with 16 already reserved — the first customer has already moved in before the park is even fully operational. The digital business model relies on high automation, low operating costs, and easy booking processes — attractive to investors looking for scalable solutions.

The strong demand for flexible storage shows that CoStore’s model is well-suited to current market needs and can easily be scaled to other locations.
For private and business customers alike, CoStore offers flexible, online-bookable storage space that’s available anytime. The platform enables straightforward booking within minutes at fair prices, with no need for on-site staff.

Jannes Koepcke and Marcel Philipp Lang, the founders of CoStore, have brought their idea to life with great commitment. They exemplify the kind of entrepreneurship we support at REHAU New Ventures: doers who develop and implement digital solutions.

We are proud to have supported CoStore as a portfolio venture from idea to implementation. As an investor, we see our role as providing strategic support to innovative business models like CoStore and actively fostering their growth.

🔗 More information about the Leipzig container park:
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📸 Instagram:
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#WhenPaperworkBecomesReality #REHAUNewVentures #Startup #Innovation #Investors #Logistics #ContainerPark #Leipzig #CoStore

🔍 Venture Clienting is just as easy as Google Search!

Not.

One more learning when it comes to Venture Clienting…

You can't just type in a problem and expect the perfect startup solution in return.

You need to deeply understand the real pain in order to conduct a tailored, in-depth search for a solution. And that´s exactly why #Venture #Clienting is not an easy discipline. It requires (partially) different skills as Venture Building and luckily results can be made visible much faster, but again - it is not easy.

Whether it's manufacturing, supply chain, customer support or finance – the
#challenges can be super heterogenous and complex, technical, and deeply contextual. To find solutions that matter, you need to speak the language of the problem.

✅ That means:
- Digging into processes and pain points
- Understanding constraints, systems, and regulations
- Building trust with internal experts
- Translating all of that into startup collaboration with real traction

🚫 This isn’t startup shopping.
It’s a strategic discipline.
It takes curiosity, empathy, and operational insight.
Only then do pilots become products.
Only then does innovation scale beyond the slide deck.

Huge shout-out to our #Venture #Clienting Innovation Architects at New Ventures — diving deep into real problems, getting their hands dirty, and doing whatever it takes to uncover meaningful solutions. Manuel Völkl Anja Hornikel

“Kite Compliance: How a Start-up finally makes hardware compliant - without slowing down product development"

Besides other investors, we're backing Kite Compliance. While our European focus has recently shifted toward #VentureClienting, our Venture Building efforts in the U.S. remain strong – most recently leading to the launch of Kite Compliance, a pre-seed venture founded by Brian Chen that addresses the compliance bottleneck with KITE: Knowledge. Innovation. Trust. Excellence.

Kite helps hardware teams identify and manage product regulations, certifications, and testing requirements – for every target market, right from day one.

🧩 The result? Less time lost in complexity. Fewer market entry delays. And full compliance from concept to launch. Whether it’s robotics, consumer electronics, or smart furniture – Kite integrates compliance early, turning a major blocker into a competitive advantage.

💡 Why we’re excited:
- Real pain point, real market pull
- Applied AI, not AI hype
- A founder with product depth and execution clarity

This is the kind of challenge we love at REHAU New Ventures: turning real-world friction into scalable solutions.

👉 Let’s talk if you’re building in hardware – or help others who do. Connect directly with Brian Chen to explore opportunities.

🌐 www.kitecompliance.ai

#REHAUNewVentures #VentureBuilding #HardwareStartups #ComplianceTech #AIinIndustry #DeepTech #EarlyStage #StartupSupport #CorporateVenturing #KiteCompliance

💡 What we learned in the first weeks of #VentureClienting at #REHAU.

From first conversations to scaling solutions – the journey we’re building with our Start-up partners. Here’s what stood out most in our first few weeks:

1️⃣ Every challenge is an #opportunity.
At REHAU, there’s no shortage of real-world problems – and that’s exactly where scalable innovation can thrive.

2️⃣ #Focus is everything.
Trying to solve everything at once leads nowhere. We’re learning to prioritize the problems that matter most – for REHAU, for our customers, and for the Start-ups we work with.

3️⃣ It’s more than just a #match.
Great Venture Clienting takes curiosity, empathy, and cross-functional collaboration – across teams, domains, and hierarchy levels.

4️⃣ Not every pilot will #fly – and that’s okay. Clear expectations and open communication turn even failed pilots into meaningful progress.

✅ Our takeaway: Venture Clienting is not just about quick wins. It’s about #learning, #building partnerships, and turning the right challenges into long-term #value.

💬 What has worked for you in your Venture Clienting #journey – as a Start-up, investor, or corporate? We’d love to hear from you.

#ventureclienting #startupcollaboration #corporateinnovation #openinnovation #REHAUNewVentures #learnings #newways #scalewithstartups

🚨 Why so many Start-up pilot projects fail in the corporate environment - and how things can be done differently

“As soon as a Start-up solves a real, critical problem, the door to collaboration is already ajar.” - Natalie Lorberboym Mano, PepsiCo Labs

In the new episode “Bridging Innovation: PepsiCo's Approach to Start-up Partnerships and Strategic Ventures”, Natalie Lorberboym Mano talks to our CEO Nils Wagner about success factors in the collaboration between Start-ups and corporations.

- What does it take to turn a proof of concept into a real partnership?
- How do you manage the balancing act between corporate complexity and a Start-up mindset?
- And why is long-term thinking the real game changer?

🎯 An episode for everyone who approaches innovation strategically - whether as a Start-up, corporate innovator or VC.

💬 At REHAU New Ventures, we believe that entrepreneurial thinking and bold collaborations are crucial for the future viability of large organizations.
This episode shows how such partnerships work in reality - and what both sides need to bring to the table.

🎧 Listen now & think ahead! Link in the comments.

#CorporateInnovation #StartupPartnerships #OpenInnovation #PoC #ScalingImpact #StrategicCollaboration #REHAUNewVentures #PepsiCoLabs #InnovationLeadership