Innovators' Pitch

Competition

Apply now for Innovators' Pitch

The Startup Award of the digital association Bitkom is looking for the best startups in the fields of education and logistics until February 23rd…

Unicorns

Inside Stories

Majority of unicorns would no longer establish in Germany

A recent Bitkom survey shows that more than half of the founders of local unicorns don't consider Germany a good place to start a business. This could change their minds...

Employee participation

How to

Employee participation is becoming increasingly popular among startups

According to a survey by the digital association Bitkom, more and more young entrepreneurs are involving their employees in their startups. For 44 percent, it's…

employees

Inside Stories

Most startups are looking for new employees

Although the economic situation remains tense, eight out of ten startups in Germany plan to increase their staffing levels and hire new employees. This…

AI

Inside Stories

Bitkom survey: AI is indispensable for the majority of startups

Hardly any startup can survive without artificial intelligence: According to a recent survey by the digital association Bitkom, three-quarters of…

Bitkom

Inside Stories

Bitkom study: One in ten startups fears insolvency

The digital association Bitkom surveyed German tech startups about their current situation and found that looking at their own startup…

Bitkom

Deals

Bitkom study: German startups need an average of 2.7 million euros

2.7 million euros – this is the average need for venture capital for tech startups in Germany that will launch in the coming…

Smart City Ranking

Needs Review

Smart City Ranking: Munich in first place

In the new Smart City ranking by the digital association Bitkom, Munich has displaced long-time leader Hamburg from the top spot for the first time. The city performed particularly well…

Corporate language

Inside Stories

The corporate language in every second startup is English

In six out of ten startups, specialists no longer require German language skills – because the company language is English. This is what a recent…

Employee participation

How to

Employee participation is highly valued at startups

Four out of ten startups already rely on employee participation, and almost half can imagine their employees financially participating in the success of the company.

cooperate

Inside Stories

Bitkom study: Those who cooperate with startups benefit

Companies that cooperate with startups draw a positive conclusion. The startups' corporate culture and technological expertise are particularly appreciated…

Deals

Bitkom survey: Investors are too cautious

The majority of German startups currently need fresh capital – but are experiencing greater reluctance on the part of investors due to the…