Hamburg/Cologne/Munich/London, November 2025 – In recent weeks, YPOG has advised on a number of transactions across various industries such as life sciences, technology, and education. In doing so, we have worked with renowned investors and companies including Equity Pitcher, LocalGlobe, Swiss Education Center, EIC Fund, amberra, BONVENTURE and Creas.
YPOG advises Equity Pitcher on EUR 4 million seed extension financing round of Enzo
Hamburg, October 23, 2025 – YPOG has provided comprehensive legal advice to the Swiss early-stage investor Equity Pitcher in connection with the latest seed extension round of Heidelberg-based AI startup Enzo. The company, which specializes in the early detection and prevention of water damage using artificial intelligence, has raised €4 million in the round.
In addition to Equity Pitcher, MBG Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Silence Ventures, and the business angel network better ventures also participated. The new funds will be used to further develop the company’s AI-based sensor technology, expand sales activities, and drive international scaling.
Founded in 2021, Enzo has developed a system that detects water damage in buildings at an early stage, automatically reports incidents, and thereby significantly reduces costs. The solution combines highly sensitive sensors with AI-driven data analysis and targets insurance companies, property managers, and facility management providers. Enzo aims to minimize damage, automate processes, and promote sustainable building management.
Team
Dr. Adrian Haase (Lead, Transactions), Partner, Hamburg
Miriam Peer (Transactions), Associate, Hamburg
YPOG advises LocalGlobe on seed funding round of healthtech startup Nila
London/Cambridge, 23 October 2025 – YPOG has provided legal advice to London-based venture capital investor LocalGlobe on its participation in the seed funding round of healthtech startup Nila. The round totaled GBP 2.4 million and was led by LocalGlobe. Other investors include QVentures, CofounderZone, and several business angels from the healthcare and technology sectors.
With the new funding, Nila aims to strengthen its technological foundation in digital care solutions and strategically scale its platform supporting family caregivers – initially in the UK and, in the medium term, internationally.
Based in London, the startup develops digital applications that support home care, offering tools for medication management, appointment scheduling, and communication with care professionals. Nila’s goal is to make the organization of home care simpler and to enhance elderly care through intuitive technology that is both efficient and humane.
Team
James Shaw (Corporate), Partner, London
Susanna Stanfield (Lead, Corporate), Partner, Cambridge
Mary Harley (Corporate), Associated Partner, Cambridge
YPOG advises seller side on strategic acquisition of Swiss Education Center by Education Partners
Hamburg, October 27, 2025 – YPOG provided legal counsel to the seller side in connection with the strategic acquisition of the Swiss Swiss Education Center AG by Education Partners GmbH.
Through the merger, the partners aim to expand the educational offerings in the German-speaking region and to leverage synergies between the existing institutions of the Swiss Education Center and Education Partners.
Education Partners GmbH operates, among other things, more than ten academies in the field of vocational training in Germany and Austria.
Team
Dr. Adrian Haase (Lead, Transactions), Partner, Hamburg
Alexandra Tafel (Transactions), Senior Associate, Berlin
Dr. Gerrit Breetholt (Transactions), Associate, Hamburg
YPOG advises EIC Fund on EUR 1.8 million financing of Headmade Materials
Cologne, October 28, 2025 – YPOG has provided comprehensive legal advice to the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, an initiative of the European Commission, on a EUR 1.8 million financing supporting Headmade Materials GmbH. The financing was led by Jet Ventures, with participation from the EIC Fund as well as existing investors AM Ventures and Matterwave to support the scaling of the Cold Metal Fusion (CMF) technology and the expansion of powder and component production.
The Würzburg-based technology company is a pioneer in CMF technology for industrial 3D metal printing. With the newly raised funds, Headmade Materials intends to expand the range of materials for CMF technology and to develop new applications in cooperation with customers in Europe and the USA.
Headmade Materials has been developing cutting-edge solutions for the additive manufacturing of metal parts and, with its patented CMF technology, has established itself as a leading provider in the market. The technology enables particularly cost-efficient series production of metal components and is already being successfully used by several renowned industrial partners.
YPOG has supported the EIC Fund for many years with regular advice on investments in German startups.
Team
Dr. Johannes Janning (Lead, Transactions), Partner, Cologne
Paul Harenberg (Transactions), Associate, Cologne
Laura Franke (Transactions), Senior Project Lawyer, Cologne
YPOG advises amberra, BONVENTURE and Creas on Lillian Care financing round
Köln / Berlin, October 28, 2025 – YPOG has provided legal advice to impact investors amberra, BONVENTURE and Creas on their participation in the recent financing round of Lillian Care GmbH. The Berlin-based healthtech startup will use the newly raised capital to further scale its innovative model for digital primary care and expand its presence across Germany.
Lillian Care aims to fundamentally modernize the provision of primary healthcare in Germany. The company operates a hybrid network of digital and physical practices that leverages telemedicine, modern practice structures and intelligent practice management systems to significantly improve the efficiency and accessibility of medical services. Through its proprietary digital platform, patients can conveniently book appointments online, complete medical forms in advance and attend video consultations — all with a strong focus on prevention and continuous care.
With the new funding, Lillian Care plans to expand its hybrid practice network to additional regions in Germany and to accelerate the technological development of its digital platform.
amberra – the Corporate Venturing Studio of the Cooperative Financial Network of Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken – was already advised by YPOG during the structuring of the amberra fund and has since relied on the legal expertise of YPOG’s professionals for its venture capital investments
Team
Dr. Johannes Janning (Lead, Transactions), Partner, Cologne
Janic Salcedas (Transactions), Associate, Cologne
Laura Franke (Transactions), Senior Project Lawyer, Cologne
Paul Harenberg (Transactions), Associate, Cologne
Dr. Tim Walter (Transactions), Senior Associate, Cologne
Dr. Benedikt Flöter (IP/IT/Data Protection), Partner, Berlin
Lea Ossmann-Magiera (IP/IT/Data Protection), Associate, Berlin
Anna Eickmeier (IP/IT/Data Protection), Senior Associate, Berlin
Dr. Christoph Cordes (IP/IT/Data Protection), Associate, Berlin
