For foreign investors and entrepreneurs, Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) and its regional partners remain essential facilitators, providing tailored advice and connections across Germany’s diverse start-up landscape. From Berlin’s tech and creative hubs to regional centers like Rostock, Munich, and Frankfurt, start-ups benefit from a supportive ecosystem that bridges academic research, industry expertise, and venture capital. Initiatives such as the de:hub network subtly but effectively connect fledgling companies with established players, enabling innovation, knowledge exchange, and global expansion. With more than 1,500 new start-ups founded in the first half of 2025 alone and venture capital investments reaching around EUR 4 billion, Germany’s start-up scene is gaining momentum and attracting international attention.
The message is clear yet understated: Germany’s economic renewal is being built from the ground up—through start-ups, vibrant regional ecosystems, and international collaboration. Government support, combined with the openness of Mittelstand companies to fresh ideas, creates an environment where international entrepreneurs thrive, and a place where relationships, trust, and long-term impact matter as much as technology and innovation.
To hear the full insights and stories from Germany’s start-up scene, listen to the complete GTAI podcast episode.