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YPOG advises amberra on the structuring and fundraising of its amberra fund

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Cologne, September 5, 2024 – YPOG provided comprehensive legal and tax advice to amberra, the corporate venturing studio of the German Cooperative Financial Group (Genossenschaftliche FinanzGruppe), on the structuring of its first fund. The successful first closing of the amberra fund, in which numerous banks and other companies of the Genossenschaftliche FinanzGruppe participated, took place on August 30.

The YPOG team co-led by Sebastian Schödel, Julian Albrecht and Niklas Ulrich included in particular Dana Ritter, Somer Hidar and Andreas Bergthaller. The amberra fund will focus on investing in innovative start-ups in the DACH region, with the intention of participating in financing rounds primarily from Series A upwards.

Team

Dr. Sebastian Schödel (Co-Lead) (Structuring/Corporate), Partner, Köln
Dr. Julian Albrecht (Co-Lead) (Structuring/Tax), Partner, Hamburg
Dr. Niklas Ulrich (Co-Lead) (Regulatory), Associated Parter, Hamburg
Dana Ritter (Structuring/Corporate), Associate, Köln
Dr. Somer Hidar (Structuring/Tax), Associate, Hamburg
Dr. Andreas Bergthaller (Structuring/Corporate), Senior Associate, Köln

 

About amberra

amberra GmbH is a Berlin and Hamburg-based company that invests in innovative start-ups in the near and beyond banking sector under the umbrella of the German Cooperative Financial Group and develops new business models as well as fosters collaborations with start-ups.

About us

YPOG stands for You + Partners of Gamechangers. As a leading law and tax firm, YPOG supports founders, investors, companies and funds in Germany and internationally in bringing visionary ideas to life in the tech ecosystem and dynamic future markets.
YPOG advises on the structuring of venture capital and private equity funds, financing rounds and complex transactions, as well as on regulatory and tax matters relating to digital assets and financial innovation. As a strategic partner, YPOG develops practical solutions of the highest legal standard. 
The firm combines legal and tax expertise with legal tech, digital workflows and AI-based systems to provide efficient and scalable advice.
YPOG and its professionals are regularly recognised by JUVE, Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Leaders League. More than 380 lawyers, tax advisers, tax specialists, one notary and business professionals work for YPOG across its offices in Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg and Munich. 

Further information: www.ypog.law/en/ and www.linkedin.com/company/ypog

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