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Startup Founder 101 brings together aspiring and experienced tech entrepreneurs to discuss, meet, and collaborate to build great new startups, and to push the local startup ecosystem forward.
This group hosts numerous free events throughout the year where you can learn the best practices of starting a company from people who have been there and done that. You’ll have the opportunity to meet local founders and investors, exchange ideas with experts, get feedback on your idea, participate in startup workshops, and more.
Typical startup event topics include:
• Coming up with a strong startup idea
• Startup legal basics
• How to pitch your startup
• Starting a company without quitting your day job
• How to raise funding for your startup
• And much more!
Join the group to be invited to our next event!
Sponsoren
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Lutz & AbelLUTZ | ABEL is recognized as one of Germany’s leading law firms.
Odev TechProduct Development services
Founder Institute BerlinMembers apply for free to the Founder Institute accelerator
Free $99 "Startup & Go" E-CourseGet free access to an e-course featuring lectures from top entrepreneurs- Lutz & AbelLUTZ | ABEL is recognized as one of Germany’s leading law firms.
- Odev TechProduct Development services
- Founder Institute BerlinMembers apply for free to the Founder Institute accelerator
- Free $99 "Startup & Go" E-CourseGet free access to an e-course featuring lectures from top entrepreneurs
Bevorstehende Events (3)
Alles ansehen- Startup Funding in Germany: 2025 Market Overview & Fundraising InsightsLink für Teilnehmer sichtbar
Join us for a panel discussion with top-tier German investors to gain their insights on the current European startup scene, trends, and opportunities, and learn how to increase your chances of fundraising for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Our panel of prominent VCs will share their perspectives on the German fundraising scene in Q1-Q3 2025, their expectations for Q4 2025 and 2026, their insights on securing funding, the key factors they consider when evaluating startups, and the common pitfalls to avoid during the fundraising process.
Panelists:
- Mali M. Baum (CEO at WLOUNGE & Board Member at European Innovation Council)
- Katja Ruhnke (CEO at CK Ventures & Chairwoman at Business Angels Deutschland e.V.)
- Katrin Robeck (Managing Director at IBB Ventures)
- Ann-Christin Kortenbrede (Managing Partner at Gründerfonds Ruhr)
- Mohammad Hossein Tavangar (Director at Founder Institute Germany)
In addition to gaining expert advice on startup funding, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Founder Institute's accelerator programs, which have helped 8,100+ entrepreneurs worldwide turn their ideas into successful businesses.
Event Highlights:
- A panel discussion featuring top VCs in the German and European startup ecosystems
- Q&A session, allowing attendees to ask questions and engage with the speakers
- Networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals
What You'll Learn:
- The current market situation and the market outlook in 2025 for Founders and VCs
- Key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding in 2025-2026
- How to make yourself more attractive to investors
- Meet & AMA with the Alumni of the Founder Institute GermanyLink für Teilnehmer sichtbar
Alumni of the Founder Institute pre-seed startup accelerator have raised over $1.75B in funding, and are building some of the world's fastest growing technology businesses. As the next Berlin cohort gets ready to start, join us for this open Zoom Meeting with the Local Leaders and various program Alumni. Learn the tips and tricks to building a startup in Berlin, and ask the alumni about their experience in the FI program.
❯ Guest Speakers include:
- Christopher Liebau, CEO at Plances
- Ana Maria Quijano Wittemann, CEO at Re:Yve
- Majid Sadeghi, CEO at Remitation
- Ferdinand Mühlhäuser, Managing Director at Founder Institute Germany
❯ Who should Attend?
- Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator
- Anyone who has an idea for a startup or a growing company
- Anyone interested in meeting Berlin entrepreneurs and advisors
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/369411/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
- Founder Meet&Greet: In-Person Startup Networking Go Europe Edition!The Social Hub Berlin, Berlin
We are proud to continue this free flow meet & greet session in the Bar of the social hub with guided networking and great people from different angles of the Berlin startup ecosystem!
If you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Berlin, then join us for the in-person 'Founder Meet & Greet' event. At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, and advisors from the Founder Institute Berlin network. Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun!
❯ Your hosts of the day:
- Ferdinand Mühlhäuser (Business Angel & Coach, MD @ Founder Institute Berlin)
- Rikke Klitskov (Director @ Founder Institute Germany)
- Mats Kuuskema (Country Director Germany @e-Residency Estonia)
❯ Who should Attend?
- Anyone interested in entrepreneurship
- Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea
- Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator
- Anyone who is looking for a cofounder or would want to join a startup as a cofounder
❯ What is the Agenda?
- (Guided) Networking, Socializing and Drinks
❯❯ This is a live offline event, to be sure to receive our updates be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/376730/meetup!
To join our upcoming Founder Institute program in October 2025, you can apply here: https://fi.co/Berlin. For more information about the investors, accelerators, incubators, and tech events available in Berlin, see our list of Startup Resources.
About Estonia e-Residency
Launched in 2014, e-Residency provides entrepreneurs from around the world secure digital access to Estonia's advanced e-services and transparent business environment. Today, the programme helps over 110,000 people and their businesses operate location independently. Here's how they do it and how they got here.About Founder Institute
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
