In April 2026, YPOG advised a broad range of investors and companies on numerous transactions, including Nuventura, Project A Ventures, Simon Capital, eCapital, 42CAP, Elevator Ventures, BMH and LIVELY. These transactions spanned forward-looking sectors such as artificial intelligence for industrial production systems and checkout solutions, technical accounting, unified risk intelligence, senior living and sustainable energy infrastructure.
YPOG advises Nuventura on sale to Lucy Electric
Munich, April 22, 2026 – YPOG advised Nuventura GmbH on the tax aspects of the sale of the company to Lucy Electric. Lucy Group Ltd, the British parent company of Lucy Electric, has acquired 100% of the shares in Berlin-based Nuventura GmbH. Nuventura will continue to operate as part of Lucy Electric, the low- and medium-voltage distribution business unit of Lucy Group. Corporate advice to the seller was provided by V14.
Nuventura GmbH was founded in Berlin in 2017 and develops SF₆-free gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) for medium-voltage applications up to 36 kV. The company was the first worldwide to bring a dry-air insulated 36 kV GIS to market and has since developed a 24 kV version for additional medium-voltage applications. Its patented technology includes a circuit breaker and three-position disconnector design that remains operationally safe even under zero overpressure conditions. Nuventura serves its global customer base through a multi-channel approach with a partnership model that offers flexible access and customization options.
Through the merger with Lucy Electric, Nuventura gains access to a global manufacturing and distribution network with more than 2,000 employees across six continents, positioning it to accelerate the transition to SF₆-free primary switchgear technology on an international scale.
Team
Jörg Schrade (Lead, Tax), Partner, Munich
Ninetta Kleindienst (Tax), Associate, Munich
YPOG advises Project A Ventures on pre-seed financing of AI Startup Linexa
Berlin, April 23, 2026 – YPOG advised Project A Ventures in connection with the pre-seed financing round of the Munich-based startup Linexa. The round has a total volume of EUR 2 million and was led by Project A. In addition to Project A as lead investor, several experienced business angels participated, including Bastian Nominacher (co-founder of Celonis), Thomas Böck (CEO of Festo), and Christian Schlögel (former CTO and CDO of Kuka and Körber).
Linexa was founded at the end of 2025 and has developed a platform that analyzes the control logic of industrial production systems across manufacturers and converts it into a unified data model. Unlike competing approaches that rely on sensor data or business processes, Linexa accesses the control code directly at the machine level. On this basis, the platform enables the use of AI agents that optimize production processes, detect risks before downtime occurs, and reduce changeover times. Proposed changes are virtually simulated before approval to ensure error-free implementation. The platform is already being used by one of Germany’s largest food manufacturers.
The fresh capital will be used to further expand the platform and build the team. Strategically, Linexa aims to give Europe’s manufacturing companies back control over their own systems, make their production processes transparent and digitally interoperable, and thereby strengthen the continent’s industrial competitiveness.
Team
Dr. Frederik Gärtner (Co-Lead, Transactions), Partner, Berlin
Dr. Ferdinand Cadmus (Co-Lead, Transactions), Associated Partner, Berlin/Hamburg
Dr. Sarah Sostak (Transactions), Associate, Berlin
YPOG advises Simon Capital and eCapital on USD 11 million Series A financing of AI startup VisioLab
Hamburg, April 24, 2026 – YPOG advised the lead investors Simon Capital and eCapital Entrepreneurial Partners on the 11 million EUR Series A financing round of the Osnabrück-based startup VisioLab. TIn addition to the lead investors, existing investors also participated again, including High-Tech Gründerfonds, APX, and the family office zwei.7.
Founded in 2019, VisioLab develops AI-based self-checkout solutions for the food service industry, university cafeterias, and sports stadiums. The platform transforms standard iPads into fully functional self-checkout systems using an AI app and a Bluetooth payment terminal, enabling real-time recognition of food and beverages. The solution requires no proprietary hardware and can be deployed directly as a plug-and-play product. The company currently has around 25 employees across its locations in Osnabrück and Boston, operates 500 installations worldwide, and processes approximately 1 million transactions per month.
The funds will be used to further expand the team to around 40 employees and to support global scaling efforts, particularly in the United States.
Team
Dr. Adrian Haase (Lead, Transactions), Partner, Hamburg
Dr. Miriam Peer (Transactions), Associate, Hamburg
Benjamin Müller (Transactions), Senior Associate, Berlin
Dr. Lutz Schreiber (IP/IT/Data Protection), Partner, Hamburg
Dr. Florian Wittner (IP/IT/Data Protection), Associate, Hamburg
YPOG advises 42CAP on pre-seed financing of AI startup Quillon
Berlin, 27 April 2026 – YPOG advised 42CAP on its participation in a pre-seed financing round for the startup Quillon. The round has a total volume of USD 1.5 million and was led by 42CAP. In addition to the lead investor, business angels with backgrounds at NVIDIA and Roblox also participated.
Quillon develops AI software for technical accounting and financial reporting for companies operating in the US capital markets environment. The company operates between Sofia and San Francisco and currently employs eight people. The platform supports accountants in complex accounting decisions and produces audit-grade memos in which every statement can be traced back to specific paragraphs in accounting standards or regulatory filings.
The fresh capital will be used to expand the engineering team and go-to-market capabilities. Strategically, Quillon aims to broaden adoption of its platform among US-listed companies and auditors.
Team
Dr. Frederik Gärtner (Lead, Transactions), Partner, Berlin
Dr. Ferdinand Cadmus (Transactions), Associated Partner, Berlin/Hamburg
Sarah Sostak (Transactions), Associate, Munich
YPOG advises Elevator Ventures and BMH on EUR 7.3 million Series A financing round of cybersecurity startup QuoIntelligence
Berlin, 27 April 2026 – YPOG advised Elevator Ventures and BMH (Beteiligungs-Managementgesellschaft Hessen) on their participation in a EUR 7.3 million Series A financing round of Frankfurt-based startup QuoIntelligence. The round was led by Elevator Ventures, the venture arm of Raiffeisen Bank International, and implemented together with BMH. eCAPITAL Entrepreneurial Partners and Mercurius Private Equity also participated in the round.
QuoIntelligence is a provider in the field of Unified Risk Intelligence. The company delivers ready-to-use risk analyses that bring together cyber threats, physical risks and geopolitical developments in an integrated solution. At its core is the Mercury platform, which processes incoming data using AI and has the results reviewed and contextualised by human analysts.
The fresh capital will be used to expand sales, product development and the team. Strategically, QuoIntelligence aims to accelerate the Europe-wide rollout of its platform and establish itself as the defining standard for Unified Risk Intelligence in Europe.
Team
Dr. Benjamin Ullrich (Lead, Transactions), Partner, Berlin
Dr. Benedikt Flöter (IP/IT/Data Protection), Partner, Berlin
Anna Eickmeier (IP/IT/Data Protection), Associated Partner, Berlin
Dr. Emma Peters (Transactions), Associated Partner, Berlin
Silke Ricken (Corporate), Associate, Berlin
Charlotte Petrasch (IP/IT/Data Protection), Associate, Berlin
Elmar Trautmann (Transactions), Associate, Berlin
YPOG advises LIVELY on financing round with Entry of Landmarken Group
Berlin, April 28, 2026 – YPOG has provided legal counsel to Hamburg-based senior living operator LIVELY in a financing round in which Landmarken Group has joined as a strategic investor.
LIVELY closed the financing round together with investment company neworld. Landmarken Group is acquiring just under one third of the company's shares, while neworld remains the largest shareholder and the management team around LIVELY founder Christina Kainz also retains a significant stake. Certain earlier investors have exited as part of the transaction.
The capital raised — in the low single-digit million euro range — is intended to enable LIVELY to enter its next phase of growth. In addition to further expanding its locations, the company is placing emphasis on the operational development of its concept and deeper integration into mixed-use neighborhood developments.
A central component of the growth strategy is the partnership with Landmarken Group, which will develop approximately 3,700 residential units in North Rhine-Westphalia over the coming years. A portion of these projects will include senior living uses to be operated by LIVELY. In addition, LIVELY continues to pursue cooperations with further project developers and property owners. Additional projects are currently in preparation.
Team
Dr. Benjamin Ullrich (Lead, Transactions), Partner, Berlin
Jörg Schrade (Tax), Partner München
Dr. Emma Peters (Co-Lead, Transactions), Associated Partner, Berlin
Alexandra Tafel (Transactions), Senior Associate, Berlin / Hamburg
Silke Ricken (Corporate), Associate, Berlin
