Become a member of BAM!
Capital. Know-how. Network.
BAM! is the network for angel investors in Central Germany. It brings together capital, expertise, experience and an entrepreneurial spirit to effectively support start-ups, innovation and regional development.
Why become a member?
Benefits of membership
BAM! is more than just a network. It is a place for angel investors who want to contribute their capital, experience and perspective to effectively boost entrepreneurship in Central Germany.
A peer-to-peer exchange
Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience: at BAM!, you’ll meet people who share their knowledge, engage in open discussion and learn from one another.
Take your angel investing to the next level.
Through inspiration evenings, case studies and group pitch sessions, as a member you’ll gain guidance, learn from others’ ‘mistakes’ and refine your investment decisions.
Access to relevant investment cases.
As a BAM! member, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know the best start-ups and founder teams in Central Germany at a very early stage and make an impact in the region through your investment.
What our members say
The value of a network is best illustrated by the experiences of the people who are already part of it. That’s why we’re keen to share some testimonials from the BAM! community and give an insight into what exchange, learning and personal networking actually mean within the network.
Isabel Antholz
Angel investor and BAM! Board Member
“BAM! brings together the expertise of angel investors from Central Germany and beyond. Through open dialogue, this experience becomes accessible to all and helps to inform well-founded investment decisions. In this way, we channel capital to places where start-ups can not only be launched but also thrive”
Thomas Schmidt
Angel investor and founding member
“To strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation in Germany, we need angel investors to support start-ups with private venture capital and entrepreneurial expertise.
That is why we are building a strong angel investors network in the region.”
Cornelia Jahnel
Angel investor and BAM! Board Member
“I’m delighted that the angel investor community in Central Germany is joining forces. This is the only way we can actively support the transformation and relocate attract start-ups and companies in the region. Thank you to everyone who is helping to shape BAM!”
Membership models
As a full member, you are part of the association and the network. You contribute capital, experience and fresh perspectives and gain access to discussions, events and opportunities to play an active role in shaping the association.
Basic
For angel investors and private investors who would like to join the BAM! network.
- Networking, exchange, knowledge transfer with peers
- 1 place per company to attend all members’ meetings and networking events
- Newsletter
- 1 vote at the general meeting
Learn more
Basic membership is your gateway to the BAM! network for aspiring and active business angels. You’ll gain access to discussions, knowledge-sharing and member meetings, and can network with experienced investors from the region.
It’s ideal if you want to gain an initial insight into the world of business angels, expand your network and exchange ideas with other angels on an equal footing.
350 € / year*
Dealflow
For members who, in addition to networking and community engagement, wish to gain structured access to investment opportunities and co-investors.
- In addition
- 2 seats per company
- Dealflow access for Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia
- 1 vote at the general meeting
Learn more
The Dealflow membership expands on the Basic membership by providing structured access to investment opportunities. You’ll benefit from additional places at pitch and networking events, as well as a curated deal flow from Central Germany.
Ideal if you want to invest more actively, get to know start-ups more systematically, and discuss specific investment opportunities with co-investors.
750 € / year*
Unicorn
For anglers who wish to base their decisions more firmly on data and make use of supplementary research services.
- Everything from Dealflow, plus:
- 3 seats per company
- Access to premium research tools**: Delroom.co, Crunchbase and Northdata Premium
- 1 vote at the general meeting
Learn more
The Unicorn membership is aimed at experienced and particularly active business angels who wish to make their investment activities more data-driven and professional. In addition to the deal flow, you’ll gain access to selected research and platform tools.
It’s ideal if you want to use market information, funding data and industry research specifically to inform your investment decisions and take your angel investing to the next level.
1300 € / year*
*plus VAT / **research tools worth over €15,000
Request membership
Getting started should be easy.
Get in touch
Contact us directly or reach out to Christoph Köhnen, Head of the BAM! Office.
Find the right membership option
Together, we’ll determine which option best suits your organization and the contribution you want to make.
Play an active role as a member
Exchange ideas, take part in our formats and contribute where your strengths lie.
BAM! thrives on strong partnerships
These organisations are already partners of BAM!
