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Become a Startup Scout
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Join the dynamic world of VC startup scouting in Munich. Benefit from unparalleled networking opportunities and immense personal growth. Expand your horizons, capture trends, and shape the future today.

About

Munich is known as the heart of the startup ecosystem in Germany. It is home to numerous successful startups and hosts a variety of events, organizations, and initiatives that foster the local startup culture.

One of Munichโ€™s most successful startups is FlixBus. Founded in 2013, this mobility provider has successfully expanded its services across Europe, and has become synonymous with affordable long-distance travel.

An exciting initiative in Munich is Werk1, hailed as Bavaria's most startup-friendly place. This startup incubator, located in the Werksviertel district, provides office space, consultation, and networking opportunities to new businesses in the digital sector.

A successful investor from the Munich ecosystem is Target Partners. With an investment volume of โ‚ฌ300 million, they have supported innovative tech startups, including the likes of NavVis and tadoยฐ, contributing to the flourishing tech scene of Munich.

Entrepreneurial personalities such as Felix Haas also hail from Munich. He co-founded the large-scale internet conference Bits & Pretzels which connects founders, investors and startup enthusiasts.

Munichโ€™s startup ecosystem is also strengthened by robust support from local institutions. Technical University of Munich (TUM) for instance, tops the list of 'The Top 50 universities for venture capital-backed entrepreneurs' globally.

One particularity of the Munich startup scene is its high concentration of tech-focused companies. Numerous startups in the fields of IoT, InsurTech, HealthTech, and B2B software hail from Munich due to its strong ties with industrial and tech corporations stationed in and around the city.

Ultimately, Munich offers a unique environment and a vibrant community for startups, marked by diverse opportunities, strong networking platforms, and a supportive infrastructure.

As a Scout, You Can...

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Kickstart Your Venture Capital Career

Showing your skills in picking successful startups and advising founders is the surest way to build your reputation and secure a venture capital role.

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Help Your Ecosystem Thrive

Your community, region, or group thrives when its founders are given the chance to succeed before going back and reinvesting in their comunities.

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Earn a Share in Startups Without Investing in Them

Earn a share in startups you scout without the funds to invest directly just like a VC partner.

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Monetise Your Content & Community

As a podcaster, community manager, or event organiser you have a front-row seat to interesting startups which you can monetise by helping them fundraise.

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Create a Fairer Society

By identifying under-represented founders you're level the playing field for anyone to success based on merit independent from their social or ethnic background.

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Help Friends Get Funded

Help your friends who are neck-deep in their startups get the funding they need to succeed.

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Grow Your Personal Brand

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Join as a Scout at Your University

Available Programs

Startup Investor?

Connect with emerging innovations, startups, and individuals in Munich and receive the latest dealflow opportunities. Invest in the future and discover the potential of the city.

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Podcaster

Do you interview founders &ย startups? Take your conversation insights to the next level by scouting your favourite podcast guests.

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Co-Working Space Organiser

Do you help run a co-working space as an organiser or a greeter? Do you come across interesting entrepreneurs and startups?

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Event Organiser

Do you organise an event, conference, or trade show? Help your founder attendees get discovered.

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Student

Are you active in the entrepreneurship club at your college? Doing an MBA? Or are you a PHDย student at a technical university? Help your fellow students get funded.

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