October 1, 2025

Orbit advises May Ventures on the successful first closing of Fund I.

May Ventures has successfully completed the first closing of May Ventures Fund I, securing commitments of over EUR 30 million. Based in Münster, the fund backs early-stage technology startups, offering both capital and strategic guidance to help founders scale their businesses.

Orbit advised May Ventures on all legal, regulatory, and tax aspects of the fund’s setup and closing.

Team

Dr. Philip Mostertz (Partner, Fund Structuring), Michael Schnitker (Senior Fund Associate, Fund Structuring), and Louise Hertz (Fund Associate, ESG/SFDR).

About May Ventures

May Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund from Münster and a first-check investor in pre-seed & seed stage. For more information, please see May Ventures

About Orbit

Orbit offers client-centered legal advice in all areas of fund law and investments in alternative assets. Fund managers and investors rely on Orbit and its team of experienced fund advisors. Orbit covers structuring, regulatory, tax, investment advice, compliance, and fund due diligence as well as secondary transactions.

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Responsible Orbit Crew

Dr. Philip Mostertz

Founder and Partner
Fund Structuring
,

Michael Schnitker

Senior Fund Associate
Fund Structuring
,

Louise Hertz

Fund Associate
ESG
,
SFDR
,

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