LV digital GmbH acquires stake in Datenbusiness GmbH – partnership for strong data and AI expertise from Münster

The two Münster-based companies LV digital GmbH and Datenbusiness GmbH are joining forces for the future. To this end, LV digital GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Landwirtschaftsverlag GmbH, Münster, has acquired a stake in Datenbusiness GmbH as a long-term strategic investor.

Datenbusiness GmbH is the company behind the successful festival “data:unplugged,” the leading data and AI event in Germany and Europe, which attracted more than 6,500 participants over two days this year. With this investment, LV digital GmbH is not only strengthening its commitment to data-driven innovation, but also sending a clear signal for the promotion of the regional digital economy in Münster and the Münsterland region.

“We are delighted about the partnership with this young company and its founders and see it as a strategic opportunity to further advance data and AI expertise in and from the region,” says Marco Laukötter, Managing Director of LV digital GmbH. 'data:unplugged impressively demonstrates the potential that exists in this region. “We will support the creators of data:unplugged with our experience, financial strength, and network to further expand the festival and develop new innovative offerings,” adds Matthias Weddeling, also Managing Director of LV digital GmbH.

With its data:unplugged festival, Datenbusiness GmbH has quickly established itself as a central platform for topics related to data and artificial intelligence. Founder and CEO Marcel Windau explains: 'With LV digital, we are gaining a partner who shares our enthusiasm for data, AI, and digital value creation, while also having deep roots in the region. Together, we want to develop Münster into a nationally visible hotspot for data and AI innovations.'

In addition to the festival, Datenbusiness GmbH is also involved in the development of data-driven products and services for companies. The investment by LV digital opens up additional growth opportunities—not only for the company itself, but also for the innovation landscape in Westphalia as a whole.

About LV digital GmbH

LV digital GmbH, based in Münster, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landwirtschaftsverlag GmbH, the leading media company for agriculture and rural areas in Germany. LV digital develops digital products, platforms, and business models—with a particular focus on rural areas—and invests strategically in companies with a digital focus.

About Datenbusiness GmbH

Datenbusiness GmbH, based in Münster, was founded by Marcel Windau, Bernard Sonnenschein, Arne Tönjann, and Robert Levenhagen and is the organizer of data:unplugged, one of the most innovative data and AI festivals in Germany and Europe. In addition, the company develops data-driven solutions and supports organizations in the implementation of digital transformation projects.