Founded 2018, Falkensteiner Ventures empowers early-stage startups in travel, hospitality, and leisure. Its founders, Erich Falkensteiner (Chairman of FMTG Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group) and Beat Blaser (former MD of Thomas Cook International), and their team provide startups with crucial support: financing, expert advice, networking opportunities, and mentoring. Additionally, they facilitate pilot projects within international companies.

What does Falkensteiner Ventures look for in applicants?
∙ Technological innovation: Scalable technology, digital, SaaS solutions, B2B and B2C models, or new & old economy combinations. Particular interest in Web3 X Travel technology
∙ Strategic alignment: A solid business concept aligned with their strategic focus
∙ Developmental stage: Startups in the concept, early, pre-seed, or seed stage
∙ Teamwork: Committed and resilient founding teams
∙ Geographical scope: Regional focus on Germany, Austria, Switzerland, South Tyrol, and Europe

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