BeWELL18 Joulu 2025

#31. Konstantin Urban, Founder & Investor of G-FUND

In this conversation, Konstantin Urban shares his journey from being an investor at Holtzbrinck Ventures to founding windeln.de, an e-commerce platform for baby products, and eventually returning to venture capital with G-FUND. He discusses the challenges and successes of his entrepreneurial journey, including the IPO experience and the impact of Chinese demand on his business. Konstantin emphasizes the importance of teamwork, timing, and the lessons learned throughout his career in the startup ecosystem. In this conversation, Konstantin reflects on his life choices, sharing insights on entrepreneurship and the lessons he's learned throughout his career. He discusses the importance of making decisions that align with one's vision for a company, the dynamics of venture capital, and the evolving landscape of consumer trends. Konstantin also introduces G-FUND, emphasizing its focus on consumer brands and the unique advantages of their investment approach. He concludes with valuable advice for aspiring founders, highlighting alternative funding options and the significance of understanding the implications of taking on venture capital.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Konstantin Urban and G-FUND

06:30 The Journey from Holtzbrinck Ventures to windeln.de

13:34 The IPO Experience and Its Aftermath

21:41 Reflections on Career Choices

25:13 Lessons for Founders

29:20 Introducing G-Fund

35:44 Consumer Trends and Innovations

40:17 Advice for Aspiring Founders

Connect with Konstantin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantin-urban-33a682/

G-FUND Website: https://gfund.vc/

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-hendrik-stalmann/

Keywords

Konstantin Urban, G-FUND, Holtzbrinck Ventures, windeln.de, e-commerce, startup journey, IPO, venture capital, entrepreneurship, consumer brands, career choices, entrepreneurship, venture capital, consumer trends, founder advice, investment strategies, business success, startup lessons, personal reflections

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