German Accelerator

Welcome to Southeast Asia! ☀️ We are proud to kick off the Southeast Asia Market Access Program cohort 2025-1, featuring five cutting-edge German companies – appose gmbh, EntoSus GmbH, Halocline, Dr. Mergenthaler GmbH & Co. KG and Triple AI. Over the next few weeks, these startups will dive into the Southeast Asian markets (#Singapore, #Malaysia, #Vietnam, The #Philippines, #Thailand, #Indonesia), gaining valuable insights, forging new partnerships, and unlocking growth opportunities. From one-on-one meetings and exclusive workshops, to our flagship pitch event in Singapore 🎤 with the startup ecosystem and our extensive network, we are excited to be a part of their growth journey! 🚀 Rotem Libby Blanc Inbar I Diana Lim

You're invited to 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗬𝗖! 🗽 Join us for an evening of pitches and networking as startups from German Accelerator's U.S. Market Access program share what they’re building and where they’re headed. 📍 22 Vanderbilt, New York City 🗓️ Wednesday, April 23 🕕 Doors open at 6 PM You'll get to meet the founders, connect with the U.S. startup ecosystem, and discover standout innovations from Germany. Are you ready to hear from an exciting lineup of startups pushing boundaries in their industries? Find out more about the pitching companies and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ecDpK4Mp Digity GmbH | HypnoBox GmbH | LexaTexer - Enterprise AI | ninepoint GmbH | ScriptRunner | SPREAD AI 🚀

🌍 In the final part of our conversation with Max Zeumer (CCO of Flix), we asked one big question: Should other German startups consider expanding to LatAm❓ Instead of a simple yes or no, Max shared thoughtful reflections on the region’s potential—and why more companies should be paying attention. We truly appreciate Max Zeumer for taking the time to share Flix’s perspective and experience expanding into LatAm. Hearing firsthand from one of Germany’s most successful unicorns is invaluable for any founder looking beyond Europe. 🚌 👉 If you missed any of the previous posts, check out our page to catch up on insights about their expansion journey in LatAm—from market entry to sustainability and local strategy. 🛫 Now it’s your turn—will your startup be next to make the leap into LatAm? #LatAm #Startups #Expansion #GermanStartups #Internationalization #Growth #Innovation

Why should German Health Tech founders learn about Africa? 🤔 💡Because some of the best opportunities for innovative Health Tech startups are available right there, in fast-paced African markets! Our newest short Kickstart Focus program explores the Health Tech scene in Sub-Saharan regions through insights from successful founders and experts. Join us and our amazing speakers for a one-day program that will open your eyes to unbelievable opportunities: 🎤 Clarissa Soehnchen Less Regulation? More Bureaucracy? How to Succeed as a Health Tech Startup in African Markets 🎤 Stefan Schütze Tobar Navigating Business in Sub-Saharan Africa: Building Trust and Partnerships 🎤 Emilian Popa Building Sustainable Healthcare Startups in Africa: Lessons from the Frontlines 🎤 Thomas Festerling VC perspectives on Health Tech startups in Africa 🎤 Johannes Bockmann Healthcare Challenges & Innovation Opportunities in Sub-Sahara Africa: A Perspective from a German Healthcare Software Provider This program is a deep dive into how to build smarter, more adaptable startups. Hear from experts and apply the learnings to your business! 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dNHwJUAK

🎥🚀 Highlights from Japan! 🇯🇵✨ Check out the insights, and experiences from our latest Japan Market Discovery Program cohort. Over the course of the program, this group of ambitious startups explored Japan’s unique business culture, connected with key ecosystem players, and took real steps toward expanding into the Japanese market. We’re proud to support German founders as they explore new frontiers in Asia—and this trip was just the beginning. Thank you AC&C Company GmbH & Co. KG, ConBotics, CLYSO, LAIFE, and Workist for your incredible energy and commitment. You’ve made this program truly memorable, and we’re excited to see what the future holds! Are you a startup aiming to expand into Japan? Join us and discover the opportunities Japan has to offer! https://lnkd.in/gQuzEZEz

🇨🇴 What a week in Colombia! Our LatAm Market Discovery cohort 2025-1 just wrapped up an intense and inspiring agenda filled with ecosystem connections, local insights, and meaningful conversations. 🚀 A true highlight was the site visit to Rappi — Colombia’s unicorn and a standout symbol of regional innovation. Getting an inside look at how this homegrown startup scaled across LatAm was eye-opening and energizing for our founders. We also shared a powerful networking lunch with the founder of Foodology Inc, a true Colombian success story in the foodtech industry. 🧑🤝🧑 Throughout the week, we connected with experienced mentors and key public and private actors from the innovation ecosystem, such as iNNpulsa Colombia, Impacta, Invest in Bogotá, PROCOLOMBIA and Cámara Colombo-Alemana | AHK Colombia. We visited key institutions like Universidad EAN and discussed the latest VC and investment trends in Colombia at Ongoing Entrepreneurship Center at Universidad EAFIT — an institution that continuously drives innovation. We also learnt about legal aspects with Phylo Legal and visited ALSEC SAS BIC — one of the most innovative food companies in the country. 🌄 We wrapped up the week in Medellín, experiencing the city’s vital role in the regional ecosystem and meeting with ACI Medellín, Ruta N Medellin, Impact Hub Medellín, and engaging in an inspiring Open Innovation Lunch with Colombian corporates. 🌮 And of course — we immersed ourselves in Colombia’s culture and gastronomy, because understanding a market means living it fully. Thank you, Colombia, for your energy and vision, And a very special shoutout to Max Turner Turner, our incredible partner on the ground, who made everything run smoothly and added a touch of magic to every moment! 📍 Today, our startups are already exploring the region from Mexico — stay tuned for the updates! 🇲🇽 #GermanStartups #Innovation #LatAm #GermanAccelerator Matias Laks, Daniela Izquierdo, Sebastian Saavedra Martinez, German Andres Villegas Gomez, Sergio Cadavid Ramos, Paola Andrea Franco Franco, Juan Pablo Romero Gaitán, Carolina Santana, Angela Jiménez, Camilo Gómez, Angie Rodríguez, Catalina Tabares, Federico Restrepo Sierra, FAIRPLAID, TSF - Temu Smart Farming, orto, PBSGEO GmbH, platform3l GmbH, VanOnGo

👋⚕️Calling all innovators in the healthcare sector! Join us for a free Healthcare Networking Event - an evening of connecting and real founder stories. 🔥 Our Fireside Chat features German Accelerator alumni who’ve collectively raised over €30M and are reshaping the healthcare industry: Philipp Kroneberg, co-founder, VisionHealth GmbH - Philipp combines product innovation with a deep understanding of the needs of both patients and the healthcare system. Dr. Franz MJ Pfister, MD, MBA, CEO, deepc - Franz brings a rare blend of medical, data science, and entrepreneurial experience to the table. Karsten Miermans, co-founder, hema.to GmbH - with a strong foundation in medicine and tech, Karsten offers insights into applying AI in highly specialized diagnostic fields while navigating clinical workflows and data sensitivity. ✨ Connect. Learn. Be inspired. Only 40 seats available – secure yours today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dnExnyMA

💡Exploring AI & Industry 4.0 in LatAm – A Look Back at Kickstart Focus! Our latest Kickstart Focus program took place at Merantix AI Campus and brought together startups, investors, and industry leaders for a full day of engaging discussions on the future of AI and Industry 4.0 in Latin America. Throughout the day, our experts shared insights on emerging opportunities, deep tech advancements, investment strategies, and AI regulations, offering a valuable perspective on the region’s rapidly evolving landscape. We were also joined by Sergio G. Chavez from MEXpreneurs, adding to the conversation on innovation and entrepreneurship in LatAm. The evening session opened with remarks from Oliver Contla from the Mexican Embassy, followed by a thought-provoking Fireside Chat that sparked meaningful discussions on scaling AI and navigating LatAm’s dynamic markets. The day ended with great food, drinks, and plenty of networking - creating connections that will continue to drive innovation in the region. A huge thank you to our expert speakers for sharing their invaluable knowledge: Amanda Adorno Albigiante, Wana Schulze, Rodrigo Stoqui, Dr. Josef Baumgartner, Sebastián Maineri, Nestor Bustamante, Oliver Contla, Nicolas Canevaro 👏 We also appreciate all the startups that joined us: zeltask, Solvia, Andrual AI, Cognition Compound, DUG Deutsche Uhrenmanufaktur Glashütte, DJOID, gcodecloud.GmbH, GMN Media UG, e.Ray Europa GmbH, Sankofa Lingua Academy We’re excited to see your next steps in the LatAm markets! And of course our team: Chiara Canavesi, Mira Kadirkhanova, Kajarin Yotdam Thank you to everyone who contributed to this incredible day!

✈️ Last week, our startups touched down in the Little Red Dot for their immersion week to experience the Singapore market firsthand! From understanding the economic landscape for German startups with ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship) to deep dives into the investment and innovation landscape with Cocoon Capital and Rebecca Sharpe of Better Earth Ventures respectively, the startups gained critical insights into the dynamic local ecosystem. In addition, they visited corporates, pitched to investors, engaged in high-energy conversations with mentors, and connected with the startup ecosystem at Stammtisch! 🥨🍻 The week was a transformative experience, equipping the startups with valuable insights and connections, setting them up to make their move into the Southeast Asian market. A huge thank you to our mentors, and partners who shared their expertise and helped our startups navigate the Southeast Asia markets! IMDA PIXEL, Rebecca Sharpe, Keith B. Carter, Joanna Pawluczuk, MSID, Thorsten Neumann (龚拓思), Matthias Weiskopf, Stefan Bahnmueller, Marcus C. Dellith, Andrew S. Cameron 🌏, Yitch ., Philipp von Pein, Dae Lee, Ph.D., Patrick Lim, Klaus Mueller, Dhruv Mehra, Dr. Karthik S/O Kumar, Chan Jin Wei Louis, CESGA, SEA, HealthTEC.SG-Singapore Health Technologies Consortium, Alexia Tok, Anirudh Ayyala, Nicolas Gallet, Tom Wills, Vered Konijnendijk, Nils Michaelis and Rachel Hong 📷 Swipe through to see what carbmee, EntoSus GmbH, Halocline, Dr. Mergenthaler GmbH & Co. KG, innus GmbH, MIRA vision, and Triple AI were up to in Singapore! 🇸🇬

🌱 🚌  Sustainable Mobility in LatAm: Flix’s Open Approach. In this third part of our conversation with Max Zeumer (CCO of Flix), we explore how Flix is contributing to the shift toward sustainable mobility in the region. Flix doesn’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Instead, they take an open and adaptive approach, based on the needs and realities of each local ecosystem. Max also highlights how countries like Chile are showing strong political will to drive sustainable solutions—and why LatAm cities, much like India, are at a turning point for cleaner transportation. 👉 Catch up on the first two parts of the series to learn why Flix chose LatAm and how they’re building local operations across the region. More to come soon! #LatAm #Sustainability #Mobility #GermanAccelerator #Startups #Expansion