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Germany boasts one of Europe’s leading startup ecosystems, with Berlin being a major hub for innovation. As of 2023, Germany is home to approximately 20,000 startups. The country benefits from strong government support, excellent infrastructure, and a robust industrial base. In 2022, German startups raised around €12 billion in venture capital funding. These factors collectively highlight Germany's dynamic and rapidly evolving startup landscape.
As of 2023, Germany's startup ecosystem encompasses around 20,000 startups. In 2022, these startups attracted approximately €12 billion in venture capital funding. This substantial investment underscores the ecosystem's growth potential and robust nature. The market's size and financial backing reflect its capacity to foster innovation and sustain a competitive edge within Europe and beyond.
Germany's startup ecosystem is characterized by several key strengths, including a strong engineering tradition, high-quality research institutions, and a central location in Europe. The country excels in sectors such as automotive tech, industrial manufacturing, and cleantech. These strengths are bolstered by Germany's robust industrial base and government support, positioning it as a leader in the European startup scene.
Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg are the primary hubs of Germany’s startup ecosystem. Berlin is renowned for its vibrant tech scene, attracting entrepreneurs from around the world. Munich is a key center for deep tech and industrial startups, benefiting from its proximity to major corporations and research institutions. Hamburg excels in logistics and e-commerce, leveraging its strategic location and strong infrastructure. These cities collectively drive Germany's innovation and economic growth.
In addition to the major cities, emerging hubs like Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Cologne are gaining prominence in Germany’s startup ecosystem. Frankfurt is known for its fintech and financial services, Stuttgart for automotive technology and manufacturing, and Cologne for media and entertainment. These emerging hubs are expanding the reach and diversity of Germany’s entrepreneurial landscape, offering new opportunities for innovation and growth.
Germany’s startup ecosystem benefits from a strong network of incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces that provide essential support and resources for entrepreneurs. Programs like the German Accelerator and the High-Tech Gründerfonds have been instrumental in supporting early-stage startups by providing funding, mentorship, and resources. This supportive infrastructure is crucial for nurturing startups and fostering a collaborative entrepreneurial environment.
Despite its strengths, the German startup ecosystem faces challenges such as bureaucratic hurdles and a relatively risk-averse investment culture. Navigating regulatory frameworks can be time-consuming and complex for startups. Additionally, attracting venture capital can be more difficult compared to more risk-tolerant markets. Addressing these challenges requires strategic efforts and supportive policies to sustain growth and competitiveness.
Germany has significant opportunities for growth in sectors like automotive tech, industrial manufacturing, and cleantech. The country's strong focus on sustainability and green technology drives innovation in renewable energy and environmental technologies. Germany's strategic location in the heart of Europe provides startups with access to a large market and numerous opportunities for international expansion. With continued investment and innovation, Germany's startup ecosystem is poised for further growth, contributing significantly to the global innovation landscape.
Germany's startup ecosystem demonstrates remarkable resilience and adaptability. The country's commitment to innovation, coupled with strong government and institutional support, enables startups to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities. The diverse talent pool and high-quality research institutions attract entrepreneurs and investors alike, ensuring sustained growth and success in the face of global economic shifts and market dynamics.
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Zurich - Berlin, Germany
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Hospitality (& Events) • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Advertising • Analytics • Food & Beverage • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Payments • Mobile Apps • Real Estate (& Construction) • SaaS • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • LegalTech • Mobile • Online Social
business angel // entrepreneur // founder lieferando.de
Product Manager, MBA, data scientist & passionate technologist.
Munich Bayern, Germany - U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Mobile Apps • SaaS • Mobile
Dr. Marcus Englert serves as Managing Partner at Texas Atlantic Capital. He is the Chairman of European Directories. Dr. Englert also serves as an Advisor at German Media Pool. Dr. Englert also serves as Associate Partner & Managing Director at Solon Management Consulting. He also serves as Supervisory Board Member at Rocket Internet. He also serves as a Board Member at Zyncd. He brings his know-how in telecommunications, media, and technology to Solon. At ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, Marcus was a member of the board and Chief New Media Officer from 2006 to 2010. He was responsible for many activities including German pay TV, video-on-demand, participation TV, radio, online and business development. Before this position, he was Managing Director of SevenOne Intermedia GmbH and has also held positions at Kirch New Media AG and Boston Consulting Group. Marcus Englert holds a Doctorate of physics and an MBA from INSEAD.
San Francisco California - Munich Germany - London - Paris France - Dubai United Arab Emirates - Cairo Egypt - Vancouver Washington - Redwood City California, U.S.A.
IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • IoT (& Wearables) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Mobile Apps • Real Estate (& Construction) • Life Science • Restaurants
President/CEO @timeline, GP @rising Tide Fund, Board Director @quanergy, Mentor @techwadi-org. Global nomad, entrepreneur, investor, student & teacher, blessed.
Hamburg Germany, Germany
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • Mobile Apps • SaaS • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobile • Online Social
Investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs
Berlin Germany, Germany
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Mobile Apps • Productivity
Entrepreneur
Hamburg Germany - San Francisco California, Germany - U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • AgroTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Analytics • Developer tools • Food & Beverage • Mobile Apps • Real Estate (& Construction) • SaaS • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Music • Mobile • Online Social • Productivity
Heiko Hubertz is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer at Whow. He also serves as Chief Executive Officer at AppMe Social App Network. Heiko Hubertz is an Angel Investor. He serves as Board Member at GameInfluencer. He serves as Management Board Member at Digital Pioneers. Hubertz founded his first Internet start-up in 1998 at the age of 22 years. In 2002 he founded Bigpoint (more than 800 employees worldwide) and sold the majority of the company to TA & Summit Partner in 2011 on a company valuation of more than $600 Mil. Furthermore, Hubertz has a large experience in national and international investments. Today he is one of the most important Internet entrepreneurs and has received many awards, such as "Europe's Executive of Year 2009" and the "Founder Champion 2000". In 2011, he sold 70% of the Bigpoint GmbH and became a member of the supervisory board. He is trained as a computer scientist and is seen as a pioneer in the gaming industry. He is also the Managing Director of H2 Investments.
Hamburg Germany - Valley California - Europe, Germany
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Hospitality (& Events) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Analytics • Mobile Apps • SaaS • Mobile • Consumer
Lars Hinrichs is the Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer at Cinco Capital. He was also the Founder of HackFwd. Lars applied his learnings to his third major effort, XING, a highly successful business networking platform. As Founder and CEO, Lars oversaw its 2006 IPO, making XING the world's first Web 2.0 company to go public. He also became active in investing in and helping secure funding for wide range of tech startups, proving his instinct for great talent and game-changing ideas. When he's not working on his fourth (and most exciting) start-up yet, Lars can be found advising on the Global Leaders of World Economic Forum, the Young Global Leaders, and helping Germany with their digital strategy as part of the UNICEF council. He is also a Supervisory Board Member at Duestche Telekom. He also serves as Advisor at Target Global.
Berlin Germany, Germany
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Mobile Apps
Gurgaon Haryana India - - Austin Texas - Tubingen Germany - U.S.A., U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Hospitality (& Events) • Education • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Food & Beverage • Mobile Apps • Online Social
Harpreet Singh, Ph.D. is the Co-Founder, Managing Director and Chief Scientific Officer at immatics biotechnologies GmbH. Harpreet founded immatics in 2000 during his Ph.D. Being a scholar of Prof. Hans-Georg Rammensee, his first responsibility was translating innovative scientific concepts at the University of Tuebingen into a business model eventually leading to the closing of several venture capital financing rounds. Harpreet is dedicated to the translation of science into highly innovative cancer immunotherapeutics. As CSO at immatics, Harpreet has set up and is responsible for units performing antigen discovery, CMC, immunomonitoring/ biomarker studies in multi-center clinical trials and translational early-stage clinical studies. Harpreet also has a deep interest in personalized cancer immunotherapy (being coordinator of a novel EU-funded consortium for actively personalized vaccine treatment in glioma) and regulatory research (being founding member and co-chair of the Regulatory Research Group of the Association of Cancer Immunotherapy â CIMT). Trained in chemistry and biochemistry, Harpreet completed his studies with his Ph.D. in Immunology at the University of Tuebingen.
Berlin Berlin, Germany
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Gaming (& eSports) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Mobile Apps • Real Estate (& Construction) • SaaS • Music • Online Social • Consumer • Productivity
Philipp is an earliest stage technology investor in Berlin. He invested in more than 100 companies across various sectors, including open source software, ML/AI enabled SaaS, and deep tech from synthetic biology to materials science.
Berlin Berlin, Germany
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Food & Beverage • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Mobile Apps • Real Estate (& Construction) • SaaS • Mobile • Online Social
David Nothacker is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director at Sennder.
Berlin Berlin, Germany
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Food & Beverage • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Mobile Apps • Real Estate (& Construction) • SaaS • Mobile • Online Social • Restaurants
Nicolaus Schefenacker is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer at Sennder.
