Germany startup ecosystem
Germany is Europe's largest economy and home to a maturing startup ecosystem anchored by Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg. Berlin's international talent pool and creative culture attract early-stage founders, while Munich draws deep-tech and enterprise ventures thanks to proximity to major corporates and research institutions. Government-backed programs and a dense VC landscape provide capital across all stages. The directory currently lists 356 organisations across 38 cities.
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The Munich AI Conference 2026
Focused evening conference hosted by Startup Network Europe and held at Codecentric Munich, centered on turning AI strategy into scalable enterprise execution. Designed as a compact, high-quality networking environment for founders, enterprise decision-makers, and technical AI leaders.
Thomas Dohmke
German software entrepreneur and former CEO of GitHub (2021-2025), where he oversaw the launch of GitHub Copilot. Born in East Berlin and educated at Technische Universität Berlin, he is co-founder and CEO of Entire, an open-source AI-agent developer platform.
Thomas Steffen
State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, working on industrial, digital and energy policy at the federal level. He is an announced speaker at the 2026 AI, Data & Quantum Summit (AIDAQ) in Berlin.
TIER Mobility
TIER Mobility is a Berlin-based micro-mobility company founded in 2018 by Lawrence Leuschner, Matthias Laug, and Julian Blessin. The company operates shared e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds across over 250 cities in Europe and the Middle East. TIER has raised more than $600 million in equity and debt and acquired competitors Nextbike and Spin to consolidate its market position. The company distinguishes itself through a focus on sustainability, using swappable batteries and carbon-neutral operations. TIER is one of Europe's largest micro-mobility operators and a key player in the continent's urban transport transition.
Torsten Reil
Torsten Reil is Co-founder & Co-CEO of the defence-AI company Helsing. A founder in the German startup ecosystem, Torsten leads the defence-AI company Helsing.
Tourlane
Tourlane is a Berlin-based travel tech company that combines technology with personal travel advisors to create customized multi-day trips. The platform uses data and algorithms to match travelers with personalized itineraries for long-haul destinations, then pairs them with expert advisors for booking. Tourlane has raised over $100 million and serves customers primarily in Germany and the US, bridging the gap between OTA convenience and traditional travel agency expertise.
Trade Republic
Trade Republic is Europe's largest savings platform and a commission-free neobroker offering stocks, ETFs, derivatives, and crypto trading via a mobile-first app. Founded in Berlin, the company holds a German banking license and serves over 4 million customers across 17 European countries. Trade Republic has been valued at over $5 billion and is a leading force in the democratization of retail investing across Europe.
TRANSFORM (formerly hub.berlin) 2026
Bitkom's flagship business-tech festival in Berlin connecting digital industry leaders, policymakers, and startups with 10,000+ attendees. The event covers AI, cloud, cybersecurity, sustainability tech, and digital transformation across keynotes, deep-dive tracks, and a startup expo.
TRANSFORM 2027 (formerly hub.berlin)
TRANSFORM, the Bitkom-backed digital transformation event, runs 17-18 March 2027 at Station Berlin. It focuses on the digital transformation of businesses, showcasing technologies and solutions for digitalising processes and business models. Executives, CDOs, CIOs and digital experts from across industries attend the two-day event.
Tube 2026
Global trade fair for pipe and tube manufacturing in Dusseldorf, co-located with Wire and attracting 70,000+ combined visitors. Covers welding, forming, inspection, and quality control technologies. Day tickets cost about EUR 45-70. Strong venue for industrial IoT, inspection automation, and quality-control startups targeting heavy industry.
Tushar Ahluwalia
Tushar Ahluwalia is Co-founder & CEO of the e-commerce roll-up Razor Group. A founder in the German startup ecosystem, Tushar leads the e-commerce roll-up Razor Group.
Upvest
API-first investment infrastructure provider (brokerage, settlement, custody) for banks, brokers and fintechs like Revolut and N26. Regulated by BaFin and the FCA. Founded 2017.
Valentin Stalf
Valentin Stalf is Co-founder & CEO of the German mobile bank N26. A founder in the German startup ecosystem, Valentin leads the German mobile bank N26.
Valérie Bures
Valérie Bures is Partner and Managing Director for DACH at XAnge, a French institutional venture capital firm backed by La Banque Postale that invests in early-stage technology and deep tech companies across Continental Europe. She leads the firm's expansion and investment activities in the German-speaking European markets, covering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Bures is a confirmed speaker at NORDEEP 2026, representing the Franco-German deep tech investment perspective.
Vay
Vay is a Berlin-based mobility company founded in 2018 that develops teledriving technology, where trained human drivers remotely operate road vehicles from a station using a live video and control link. It offers a driverless door-to-door car service without an in-car driver and runs commercial operations in Las Vegas as well as testing in Europe.
Venture Capital World Summit
Global summit organizer focused on investor-founder matchmaking and early-stage capital access. The Venture Capital World Summit hosts annual events in major European cities, bringing together hundreds of VCs, angel investors, and growth-stage founders for structured pitch sessions and networking to accelerate cross-border deal-flow.
VentureVilla
Established 2016. 100-day accelerator for web and software startups with intensive coaching, mentoring, and free workspace. Focus on B2B software with SaaS and fintech alumni. Support: mentorship, coworking, investor connections. Scope: Regional (Northern Germany).
Verena Pausder
Verena Pausder is a prominent German entrepreneur, angel investor, and advocate for digital education. She founded Fox & Sheep and the HABA Digitalwerkstatt, which teach coding and digital skills to children. Pausder has invested in numerous early-stage startups across edtech, consumer tech, and impact-driven ventures. She serves as President of the German Startups Association (Startup-Verband) and authored the bestselling book 'Das Neue Land,' which calls for a more innovative and digitally literate Germany. Her angel investments typically focus on founders building products that combine technology with social impact, and she is one of the most influential voices shaping Germany's startup policy landscape.
VIVANESS 2026
Natural and organic personal care fair running alongside BIOFACH. Price: included with BIOFACH ticket (about EUR 32-74). The Breeze show spotlights newcomers and niche beauty brands.
VIVANESS 2027
VIVANESS 2027 runs 16-19 February at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre, integrated into BIOFACH as the trade fair for natural and organic cosmetics. It brings together natural-cosmetics brands and buyers alongside BIOFACH's organic food exhibitors over the same four days.
