May 7, 2025 – Data Space, Berlin

Navigating Growth –
Successfully from Start-Up to Scale-Up

Hosted By Alta Via Consulting, Zone & Co and Pleo

Navigating Growth – Making the move from start up to scale up presents unique challenges, especially following rapid growth and expansion. Join us to gain practical insights on how to set up for success in operations, finance, and strategic system roadmaps.

Burning Questions for
Fast-Growing Companies

When companies scale rapidly, decision-makers face crucial challenges:

How can we keep pace with our rapid growth without losing focus?

How can we achieve faster ROI while investing in growth?

How can we improve decision-making in an increasingly complex and fast-moving environment?

How can we take new products to market and open up new sales channels with ease?

How can we effectively scale our organization and processes as we grow?

How can we successfully internationalize and enter new markets while ensuring compliance?

What do investors expect from their portfolios and how can they prepare for the next investment round?

Time is running out – be part of it!

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Agenda

06:00 PM
Get-Together & Welcome

06:30 PM
Panel Discussion (in English)

In this panel discussion, experts from different fields and positions will share their firsthand experiences navigating the complexities of rapid growth while preparing for the next investment round. We’ll delve into the specific operational, financial, and market challenges faced by scale-ups, the expectations of Private Equities (PEs) and what they think about portfolio investments. Subsequently, we’ll reveal the strategic solutions and key decisions that enable scale-ups and start-ups to overcome those hurdles and achieve sustainable success.

07:30 – 10:00 PM
Dinner & Networking

Enjoy a curated dinner and connect with industry peers, speakers, and event hosts. This is a perfect opportunity to build valuable relationships and exchange ideas.

Designed for Scale-Up Executives Driving Strategic Growth

Gain a strategic edge in the German scale-up market by learning from peers and experts who have successfully conquered the challenges of rapid growth. This event is an ideal opportunity for:

founders and CEOs of fast-growing startups and scale-ups.
finance leaders (CFOs, Finance Directors) seeking to optimize back-office operations.
operational leaders aiming to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
Private Equity professionals and their portfolio companies that seek to accelerate growth.
Private-Equity-Experten und ihre Portfoliounternehmen, die ihr Wachstum beschleunigen wollen.

Your Advantages at a Glance

Gain real-world insights from experienced leaders of scale-ups.
Learn actionable tactics to drive sustainable growth.
Network with industry peers and experts.
Discover cutting-edge solutions for back-office excellence.

Date and Location

Berlin, May 7 2025
6 – 10 PM

DATA SPACE
Rosenthaler Str. 38
10178 Berlin (Innenhof)

About the Panel Speakers

Holger Klein Sales Executive & Founder, Private Lecturer at the IU
MPO Consulting

Holger Klein, founder of MPO Consulting, optimizes sales structures for scale-ups, also in an international environment. With many years of management experience at leading ERP providers, he focuses on scalable processes and sustainable growth. At NetSuite, he successfully built up the DACH and Nordics partner structures.

Andre Reimers Commercial Partnerships Director
Pleo

Andre Reimers is the driving force behind Pleo’s partnerships, bringing a sharp SaaS background and a growth-first mindset to every collaboration. He’s all about building scalable, go-to-market plays that cut complexity and unlock real value for finance teams.

Oliver Ziegler CFO of ane.energy

Oliver Ziegler, CFO of ane.energy, manages the finance and technology departments. He implements and manages NetSuite ERP, including planning & budgeting. With over 10 years of NetSuite experience, he has successfully built financial ecosystems and digitized financial processes. Previously, he held senior positions in international companies with a focus on digitalization and automation in finance.

Sankalp Paralkar Senior Lead - Finance-Systems
formlabs

Sankalp Paralkar is Senior Lead of Finance Systems at Formlabs, where he builds, optimizes, and maintains scalable systems at the intersection of Finance, Operations, and Technology. With a background in consulting and experience leading in-house teams with a product mindset, he drives business growth by implementing technology through agile methods and leveraging design practices.

Lisa Emme
Head of Portfolio Finance
FlexCapital

Lisa Emme is a long-standing entrepreneur and financial expert. After building up the Mercedes-Benz subsidiary MBition, she founded the start-ups MERSOR and Reward-ly. Today, she is Head of Portfolio Finance at the Berlin-based private equity fund FLEX Capital, where she supports the establishment and development of high-performance finance teams in the portfolio companies.

Save Your Spot –
Register Now!

The event is limited to 30 participants.
Save your spot now!

Please only one person per company so that we can increase the networking opportunities for everyone.

About the Event Hosts

Alta Via Consulting We provide the solution

As a certified NetSuite Solution Provider in the DACH region, Alta Via Consulting has supported over 500 cloud ERP projects in the last 15 years. We offer comprehensive NetSuite implementation, customization, and consulting, focusing on rapid return on investment (ROI), stakeholder buy-in, and data-driven decisions. We also ensure long-term success through scalable and customizable cloud solutions.

Zone Co.

Zone is reinventing the way over 4,000 companies approach back-office excellence, empowering finance leaders and their teams to scale and thrive in today's dynamic business landscape. From complex billing & revenue recognition to AP automation and advanced FP&A reporting, Zone's unified platform integrates seamlessly with leading ERP software, adapting precisely to evolving needs.

Pleo

Pleo is the leading all-in-one spending solution for small and medium-sized businesses in Europe. Finance teams can enjoy robust approval flows, corporate cards complete with personalised spending limits, automated expense reports, direct reimbursements and invoice payments, all on one platform.

Q&A

What does participation cost?

Companies can participate in “Navigating Growth” free of charge. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable new insights for your growth strategy and exchange ideas with experts.

Who is the event for?

“Navigating Growth” is specifically for C-level executives and leaders of high-growth scale-ups, as well as Private Equity professionals. It’s designed for those who want to learn practical strategies for overcoming the challenges of rapid expansion and driving sustainable growth in the German market.

Can I still register at short notice?

We recommend registering early because places are limited. However, registration is also possible at short notice if places are still available.

What happens if I am unable to attend?

If you are unable to attend, you can cancel your registration at any time. Please inform us briefly by E-Mail, so we can allocate your spot to other interested parties.

Navigating Growth –
Successfully from Start-Up to Scale-Up

Hosted By Alta Via Consulting, Zone & Co and Pleo

Burning Questions for
Fast-Growing Companies