Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
Formerly German Entrepreneurship, Start2 Group is a global innovation leader taking your startup journey to the next level. As a premier startup ecosystem platform, we serve as the ultimate destination for growth-oriented startups, corporations, investors, and governments to shape and scale ventures with growth potential. Founded in 2008, Start2 Group has consistently played a pivotal role in the success stories of thousands of startups, guiding them seamlessly from initial fundraising to global expansion. We operate in key markets across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, shaping the future of innovation on a global scale.
Start2 Group GmbH, headquartered in Munich, spearheads the European Startup Ecosystem. Its state-of-the-art main offices are situated in Munich, with additional offices in Düsseldorf and Berlin. We provide comprehensive support to participating startups at these locations.
As of now, German Entrepreneurship rebranded to Start2 Group. As one of the world’s leading international startup platforms, we are committed to better reflecting our vision and continued growth. Over the past decade, we have witnessed remarkable growth. Today, we stand as a global force, guiding startups in over 18 countries across Europe, Asia, North and South America. Our transformation into the Start2 brand marks a new chapter.
We take high potential companies on a fast-paced learning journey in the world’s leading innovation hubs at our locations. Our programs are free of charge and highly customized to the participants’ individual needs in order to help them enter international markets and succeed quickly. German Accelerator is run by German Entrepreneurship GmbH and is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) – it is their belief that investing in startups is directly investing in innovation.
At the Technical University of Deggendorf, I serve as an expert in regional, national, and international innovation ecosystems development, as well as startup acceleration at the Bavarian Innovation Transformation Center (BITZ) in Oberschneiding. As a part-time professor, I can seamlessly integrate my professional experience and networks with teaching at THD and BITZ.
As a member of the Munich Startup's Board of Advisors, I help guide the strategic development of the official startup portal for Munich and the surrounding region. The focus is on expanding reach, fostering connections within the ecosystem, and providing practical guidance for founders, investors, and key stakeholders.