{"id":984,"date":"2016-08-17T12:45:11","date_gmt":"2016-08-17T12:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/?p=984"},"modified":"2021-03-05T11:43:03","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T11:43:03","slug":"leipzig-startup-ecosystem-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/leipzig-startup-ecosystem-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Leipzig Startup Ecosystem Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-987 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Leipzig-Startupblink-blog-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Leipzig Startup Ecosystem Report\" width=\"474\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Leipzig-Startupblink-blog-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Leipzig-Startupblink-blog-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Leipzig-Startupblink-blog-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Leipzig-Startupblink-blog-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/Leipzig-startups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a> to view Leipzig&#8217;s Startup Map<\/h5>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Introduction<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/english.leipzig.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Leipzig<\/a> is situated in the state of Sachsen and has a distance of approximately 189 km between the city of Berlin. With a population of over 567,000 inhabitants, the city of Leipzig is home to a creative scene of young people; with a dynamic startup community and flourishing economy.\u00a0 In StartupBlink&#8217;s 2019 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/startupservices.startupblink.com\/ecosystem-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">report<\/a><\/strong>, Leipzig is ranked 10th in Germany and 290th globally. <!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Leipzig\u2019s Startup Success Stories<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Those who made it big, are the startups that made it through the hiccups of the early stages; now they are thriving in local and foreign markets.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshirt.de\/?gclid=CPCW7byTp80CFcYcGwodPkYEVg&amp;s_kwcid=AL%212836%213%2185505729003%21e%21%21g%21%21spreadshirt&amp;ef_id=V0VowQAAAKhxdDZd%3A20160614085905%3As\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\"><strong>Spreadshirt<\/strong><\/a> is a print on demand, multi-sided platform that enables users to sell T-Shirt designs for money or purchase a personalised T-Shirt. Founded in the year 2001, Spreadshirt offers its service to other countries in Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>On a busy day when you do not have time to go to the grocery store; why not have the groceries come to you? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/food.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Food.de<\/a><\/strong> is your go-to online supermarket; established in 2011, food.de is also available in Berlin, Frankfurt Am Main, D\u00fcsseldorf, K\u00f6ln and of course Leipzig.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>In the current Digital Age<strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apiomat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\"><strong>ApiOmat<\/strong><\/a> offers digital technologies that enable enterprises to be just as disruptive and innovative as startups. Founded by a team of software and mobile developers in the year 2012, ApiOmat offices are based in Leipzig, Munich and in Palo Alto, United States.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>From the physical classroom to E-learning, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lecturio.de\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\"><strong>Lecturio<\/strong><\/a> provides online learning and training videos. Established in the year 2008, career professionals can strengthen their competencies and broaden their network from the comforts of their home. In the year 2013, Lecturio sealed a partnership with Xing; a network for business professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Founded in 2003, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taschenkaufhaus.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\"><strong>Taschenkaufhaus<\/strong><\/a> is a one-stop online shop for bags for all occasions. Taschenkaufhaus currently caters to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Switzerland. No matter the brand, the chances are high that you will find the bag that you are looking for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Advantages for startups in Leipzig<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are plenty of benefits when it comes to starting your business in the city of Leipzig. The cost of living is more on the cheaper side when compared to more popular urban cities. Furthermore, you can be sure that the possibility to grow as a young professional is present, as long as you are willing to put in the effort.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Leipzig is a beautiful city with plenty of architecture to admire. Since the population is not too big nor too small, it is easier for you to play a role in further cultivating the emerging startup ecosystem. In addition, you can stay focused on your objectives and leave common distractions behind you. You will find that there are various contact points that are willing to support you along the way.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Disadvantages for startups in Leipzig<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While there is a supportive network for founders, there is a shortage of quality educational events, that can better prepare founders to lead their startup, on the road to success. Nonetheless, it is also in part, a founder\u2019s responsibility to seek out educational resources; whether it be electronically or by means of traditional learning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moreover, sometimes people want to start a company but they do not want to take any risks. They waste time applying and waiting for government funding, while the project itself is being neglected. In the startup world, agility is everything.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most important players in Leipzig\u2019s startup ecosystem<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is hard to name the most important players in the Leipzig\u2019s ecosystem since every player within the ecosystem is interconnected and contributes to the overall goal. The deciding factor often depends on the situation of each entrepreneur and\/or founder seeking support. Students who come to Leipzig and are interested in founding a company here; they should reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smile.uni-leipzig.de\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">SMILE<\/a>. SMILE is a startup-network that supports students, graduates, and employees with seminars, personal coaching and research assistants. Whether you already have a business plan for your idea or not, <a href=\"https:\/\/gruendernest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Gr\u00fcndernest<\/a> can help you develop your business model and find funding programs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Incubators in Leipzig<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bio-city-leipzig.de\/willkommen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Bio City Leipzig<\/a> is biotechnology and biomedical incubator in Leipzig; that facilitates product research and development. Here you can find inexpensive rent for office and laboratory facilities,\u00a0 basic laboratory equipment and conference center.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leipzig.socialimpactlab.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Social Impact Lab<\/a> Leipzig offers support and space for social entrepreneurs. As a social startup, you can count on a support consisting of co-working space, consulting, coaching, workshops and networking. Additionally, if your project qualifies, you could receive an allowance to cover cost-of-living.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Accelerators in Leipzig<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinlab.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">SpinLab<\/a> is the HHL accelerator for founders consisting of a minimum of two persons; here you can gain access to an international network of founders and investors. Not only that, you will have access to resources such as co-working space, technology and much more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.founderscope.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Founderscope<\/a> has developed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamifiedstartup.com\/\">G<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamifiedstartup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">amified Startup Toolkit<\/a> to help startups and enterprises employ lean startup principles. The lean startup methodology comes from the concept of lean manufacturing; combined with profound knowledge on lean principles and funnel hacking, Founderscope can support or co-found your startup.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Coworking Spaces in Leipzig<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can find numerous co-working space amongst other creative people in the city of Leipzig<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Different startup events re-hosted at the <a href=\"https:\/\/basislager.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Basislager<\/a>, events like Startup Weekends and Fuck up Nights to name a few.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Besides being an incubator for startups focused on social entrepreneurship, you can also find coworking space at the <a href=\"https:\/\/leipzig.socialimpactlab.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Social Impact Lab<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.raumstation-coworking.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Raumstation Coworking<\/a> is another location that offers coworking spaces in Leipzig.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaos-coworking.de\/start.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Chaos Coworking<\/a> offers a small coworking area in a beautiful location. In addition to that, Chaos Coworking also host networking events for founders; for example the Founder Breakfast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Crowd Investing Platforms in Leipzig<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visionbakery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Vision Bakery<\/a> is Germany\u2019s second largest crowdfunding platform. With Vision Bakery you will benefit from free personal support on your individual project. A commission is only due if your project becomes successful.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Grant Organisation in Leipzig<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Grants are also available in Leipzig; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leipzig.de\/news\/news\/invest-zuschuss-fuer-wagniskapital-gibt-start-up-und-business-angel-szene-einen-wichtigen-impuls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">INVEST \u2013 Zuschuss f\u00fcr Wagniskapital<\/a> is interesting for startups and Business Angels.\u00a0 Investors get 20% of their investments refunded tax-free.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-angels-sachsen.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Business Angels Sachsen<\/a> is an institution that supports the further development and innovation of companies in Saxony. Business Angels Sachsen also backs businesses during the economic downturn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Venture Capital Firms in Leipzig<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If your startup relates to the Internet, then check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monkfish-equity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Monkfish<\/a>; they could be your partner in funding your Internet startup. Monkfish built up trivago, the premier European meta-search for hotels. Support from Monkfish comes in the form of know-how transfer, their network, and funding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-beteiligungen.de\/leistungen\/startups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">S-Beteiligungen<\/a> provides Venture Capital funds for your business, starting from 200,000 to 4 Million Euros. Create a unique selling point for your startup and get in touch with S-Beteiligungen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tgfs.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">TGFS<\/a> backs startups on the topic of\u00a0 ITC, semiconductor, microsystems technology, medical technology, life science and the new media\/web 2.0. TGFS is a partner of S-Beteiligungen and their investments are in the range of 0.1 \u2013 5 Million Euros.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Other Investment Firms in Leipzig<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are interested in Merger and Acquisitions, have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Blue Corporate Finance<\/a>; an M&amp;A boutique for small to medium-sized firms in German-speaking Europe. The primary focus is on providing support for the sale, financing, and purchase of companies.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Key startup events<\/strong> <strong>in Leipzig<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is a number of ways to build your network in the startup scene of Leipzig. You can use Facebook to get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/startupszeneleipzig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Startupscene<\/a> and get information about different activities. Also, via <a href=\"https:\/\/basislager.co\/kalender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Basislager<\/a> you can stay up to date on upcoming startup events and the availability of coworking space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/735806153180737\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Founderbreakfast<\/a> is a monthly event where entrepreneurs can business speed date over breakfast. The objective is to test and practice pitching your business idea with constructive feedback.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Starting a startup is like a scavenger hunt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/startupsafaryleipzig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Startup Safary Leipzig<\/a> is a good starting point to gather information. The event takes place yearly and consists of a two-day open door event that showcases the regional startup ecosystem. Here startups, tech companies, VCs, accelerators, incubators, and co-working spaces invite attendees to their offices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moreover, if you are interested in design, then do not miss the opportunity to take part in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designersopen.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Designers\u2019 Open<\/a> Leipzig. The event is the leading design festival in Germany.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of Germany\u2019s leading management school HHL, organizes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhl.de\/index.php?id=240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">International Investors Day<\/a>. The Entrepreneurial Network Event is sponsored by KPMG; with the Digital Transformation of Industries as the central topic. The event takes place at the HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management and at the Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei (Leipzig Cotton Mill) in cooperation with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinlab.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">SpinLab<\/a> \u2013 The HHL Accelerator.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition, there is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tedxhhl.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">TEDxHHL<\/a>, the purpose of this event is to foster an environment that spreads ideas, with live speakers and TED-Talk videos. The TEDxHHL serves as a means to inspire deep discussions and connections between individuals from various backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lastly, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designersopen.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Startup Weekend<\/a> is a weekend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Startup.Weekend.Leipzig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">event<\/a> where groups have 54-hours to pitch ideas for new startup companies, form teams, and develop a working prototype, demo, or presentation by Sunday evening.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">About the Author:<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/de.linkedin.com\/in\/michal-jirasek-17832654\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Michal Jirasek<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is the author of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamifiedstartup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">Gamified Startup Toolkit <\/a>and founder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.founderscope.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow\u201d noreferrer\">@founderscope<\/a>. He supports and co-found startups and consults established companies to help them innovate and optimize their growth engines. Michal is passionate about topics that relate to growth hacking, integrated funnel marketing, lean startup, customer development or design thinking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Gillain Berry<\/strong><\/em> has a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in International Business and Management Studies, with a specialization in Business Model Generation and Innovation. She is able to combine lean startup principles together with scientific research methods; in order to generate or innovate business models. As a former model and pageant titleholder, Gillain also engages in Public Relations and Marketing roles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Click here to view Leipzig&#8217;s Startup Map Introduction Leipzig is situated in the state of Sachsen and has a distance of approximately 189 km between the city of Berlin. 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