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Berlin, October 16, 2025 – YPOG has advised Cherry Ventures on the Series A financing round of Berlin-based startup Dash0. Together with Accel and Dig Ventures, Cherry Ventures invested a total of EUR 35 million in the startup, which specializes in automating security processes for developer teams. The legal advisory was carried out in collaboration with U.S. law firm Cooley LLP. Dash0 aims to close the gap between software development and IT security by deeply integrating its solution into existing developer workflows. With the fresh capital, the startup plans to further develop its product, integrate new features for automated security analysis, and expand its team — particularly in engineering and product management. In addition, the company intends to accelerate its international expansion.
“We are pleased to have supported Cherry Ventures in this promising growth financing,” said Dr. Benedikt Flöter, Partner at YPOG. “We are also seeing growing interest in start-ups in the IT security sector in the VC market, as this area is becoming increasingly relevant due to the use of AI in software development.”
YPOG has previously advised Cherry Ventures on several successful fund structuring mandates.
About Cherry Ventures
Cherry Ventures is a Berlin-based early-stage investor led by experienced entrepreneurs. The fund invests in technology-driven startups across Europe and actively supports them in building and scaling their businesses. Cherry Ventures has backed successful companies such as Flixbus, Auto1, Forto, Rows, and Sanity Group. The firm focuses on long-term partnerships with founders, offering strategic expertise, operational experience, and access to a strong network.
Team
Dr. Benedikt Flöter (Lead, IP/IT/Data Protection), Partner, Berlin
Dr. Benjamin Ullrich (Transactions), Partner, Berlin
Tobias Lovett (Transactions), Associated Partner, Berlin
Theresia M. R. Heinrich (Corporate), Senior Associate, Hamburg
Konstantina Nathanail (IP/IT/Data Protection), Associate, Berlin
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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.
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