Berlin, September 11, 2025 – A YPOG team led by Stephan Bank and Michael Filipowicz has advised Speedinvest, a leading European venture capital fund manager, on the structuring and launch of its first Continuation Fund with a volume of €30 million.
The fund facilitates the acquisition of select stakes from existing Speedinvest portfolios, offering liquidity to current investors while unlocking fresh growth opportunities for portfolio companies. Molten Ventures and Acurio Ventures act as anchor investors.
For this transaction, Speedinvest once again relied on the seasoned YPOG team led by Partner Stephan Bank, which has been a trusted advisor to the VC firm on all aspects of fund structuring for many years. “The successful execution of this project highlights the strong investor confidence in Speedinvest’s strategy and portfolio,” said Stephan Bank. “Continuation Funds have clearly moved beyond being a trend — they are becoming an integral part of the European venture capital landscape,” added Michael Filipowicz.
About Speedinvest
Speedinvest is a leading European venture capital firm with more than €1.2 billion in assets under management and investors based in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, and Vienna.
Their dedicated sector-focused teams are the first to fund Europe's most innovative technology startups, and in-house operational experts are on hand to offer founders ongoing support with growth, HR, market expansion, and more. Bitpanda, GoStudent, Wayflyer, CoachHub, Moove, and Tide are among our portfolio of 400+ companies.
Team
Dr. Stephan Bank (Co-Lead, Funds/Transactions), Partner, Berlin
Dr. Michael Filipowicz (Co-Lead, Funds/Transactions), Associated Partner, Berlin
Dr. Niklas Ulrich (Funds), Associated Partner, Hamburg
Dr. Florian Wilbrink (Funds), Senior Associate
Axel Zirn (Funds/Transactions) Senior Associate
Benjamin von Mangoldt (Funds/Transactions) Associate
Falk Bothe (Funds/Transactions) Associate
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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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