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Expert thinking from the Cosmyc Partners team — published in EU-Startups, Deutsche Startups and on our own blog. PR strategy, investor relations, reputation and what it really takes to build authority in tech and VC.
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EU-Startups Dec 2025
Investor Relations

How to Position Your Startup as "The One to Watch" Before Fundraising

The PR groundwork that makes investors come to you — building the narrative before you open the data room.

EU-Startups Jul 2025
Executive Comms

How to Build Thought Leadership and a Personal Brand on LinkedIn — Without Being Annoying

A practical guide for founders and executives: how to build genuine authority on LinkedIn that generates trust, not eye-rolls.

Deutsche Startups May 2025
Public Relations

Wie man seine Reputation aufbaut und pflegt — Leitfaden für VCs

How venture capital firms can build a strong public brand to attract better founders, stronger LPs and more visibility in a competitive market.

Deutsche Startups Apr 2025
Public Relations

Wie man seine Reputation aufbaut und pflegt — Leitfaden für Startups

A practical framework for startups to build, protect and scale their reputation — from early-stage positioning to managing crises and media relations.

EU-Startups Mar 2025
Public Relations

VC Branding and PR: A Game-Changer for Winning the Best Deals and LPs

Why reputation is the most underutilised competitive advantage in venture capital — and how top funds use PR to win deal flow and attract LPs.

Insights Mar 2026
Public Relations

The 5 Media Outlets Every European Tech Startup Must Be In

Coverage in the right publications signals credibility to investors, talent and partners. We break down the five outlets that move the needle most.

Insights Feb 2026
Investor Relations

How to Communicate Bad News to Investors Without Losing Their Trust

Missed targets, delayed launches, leadership changes — what you say and how you say it in these moments defines the entire investor relationship.

Insights Feb 2026
Brand Strategy

Entering the DACH Market: What US and UK Startups Get Wrong

German-speaking markets are not homogeneous and not a translation exercise. We identify the three most common brand positioning mistakes.

Insights Jan 2026
Executive Comms

The Founder's LinkedIn Playbook: From Zero to Industry Voice in 90 Days

LinkedIn is the single highest-ROI channel for B2B founders today. Our proven framework for building a consistent, credible presence that attracts investors, press and talent.

Insights Jan 2026
Public Relations

What Journalists Actually Want from Tech PR Pitches in 2026

We interviewed 12 technology journalists at leading European outlets. Here is what they told us about what works and what gets your pitch immediately deleted.

Insights Dec 2025
Investor Relations

IR for VC Funds: Why Your Portfolio Companies Are Your Best PR Asset

The most overlooked IR strategy for VC funds is activating portfolio company success stories. A practical guide to turning portfolio momentum into fund reputation.

Marie Fabiunke
Marie Fabiunke
Co-Founder & CEO · Author at EU-Startups & Deutsche Startups

Marie has built and led PR and IR programs for international VC investors, tech unicorns and market leaders globally. She writes regularly for Europe's leading startup and tech publications, sharing practical frameworks on reputation, investor relations and thought leadership for founders and fund managers.

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