German Startups Group Berlin GmbH & Co. KGaA is an entrepreneurial holding company that supports the set-up, development, funding, and – at the appropriate time – exit of young growth companies by providing them with business expertise and capital to create shareholder value. Since the second half of 2013, German Startups Group also engages in acquiring secondary shares from founders and business angels. German Startups Group was founded by Christoph Gerlinger in May 2012. The operating business was launched in June 2012, and the public release was on 27 July 2012. In July 2014, Nikolas Samios joined German Startups Group as Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer.