The Startup Ecosystem of Munich

Munich has 360 startups in our sample database which represents about 14% of Germany’s sampled startups. Munich is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Germany.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Munich developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 5 spots.

National Ranking

2nd
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In Germany

Regional Ranking

6th
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1
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

34th
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5
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Munich

Our startup ecosystem map for Munich includes a sample of 360 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 6 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Munich is ranked within the top 40 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Munich’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 10 and in Software and Data, and Energy & Environment. Find out more

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4.397
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3.970
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3.434
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Startups

Notable Startups in Munich
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tado°
Air Up startup icon
Air Up
IONITY startup icon
IONITY

Startups

Successful Transportation startups in Munich
IONITY startup icon
IONITY
Isar Aerospace startup icon
Isar Aerospace
InstaMotion Retail startup icon
InstaMotion Retail

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Transportation icon
Transportation
#10 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 117 startups for Transportation.

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#20 worldwide

The Software and Data industry in Munich is ranked 20 globally. There are 39 startups for Software and Data on our sample database and map.

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Energy & Environment
#36 worldwide

Energy & Environment is ranked 36th in the world. Our database contains 34 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Munich's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Munich there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Software and Data, Energy & Environment. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Munich.

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National Rank

6th

Regional Rank

Overview

Munich is Germany's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 6th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Munich is ranked 34th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including tado&deg;.

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Startup Infrastructure in Munich
With a large variety of initiatives, Munich's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Munich offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Munich's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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Siemens Technology Accelerator

World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator startup icon

World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator

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ATB X Accelerator

Coworking Spaces

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Neuturmstraße 5

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Wework

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WeWork Neuturmstrasse

Organizations

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StartupHeatMap Europe

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