Top Programs
Techstars Berlin
acceleratorGlobal accelerator running Berlin cohorts focused on European startups.
$120K for 6% equityVisit
Entrepreneur First Berlin
pre acceleratorTalent investor helping individuals find cofounders and build companies from scratch.
Pre-seed investmentVisit
German Accelerator
acceleratorGovernment-backed program helping German startups expand into international markets.
No equityVisit
Next Big Thing (NBT)
venture studioBerlin-based company builder focused on IoT, blockchain, and machine economy ventures.
Co-founder modelVisit
APX (Axel Springer & Porsche)
acceleratorJoint venture accelerator by Axel Springer and Porsche investing in early-stage European startups.
Pre-seed investmentVisit
Plug and Play Berlin
acceleratorSilicon Valley accelerator's Berlin outpost running vertical-specific programs.
VariesVisit
Key Investors & Funds
Cherry Ventures
Seed to Series ABerlin's leading seed-stage fund, backing European founders from day one.
WebsiteProject A Ventures
Seed to Series AOperational VC that invests and provides hands-on support in marketing, tech, and recruiting.
WebsiteEarlybird Venture Capital
Seed to GrowthPan-European VC with deep Berlin roots investing across digital tech.
Website