Events & Opportunities
Discover the best networking events, workshops and opportunities in the Munich startup ecosystem. Connect with like-minded people, learn from experts and seize your chance for prize money and visibility.
🗓️ Events at a glance
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Ask Me Anything Session with Serial Founder Katharina Mayer
On September 16, we’ll be talking to Katharina Mayer, founder of HOLD SPACE (formerly Kuchentratsch), at the Businettes Academy about her journey as a founder.
BAND Deep Dive: How Can I Restructure a Troubled Startup and Fix the Cap Table at the Same Time?
How can I restructure a troubled startup and fix the cap table at the same time? It is the rule rather than the exception that a startup does not develop […]
Tutorial: Financing Innovative Companies – Fundamentals and Insights into Financing Options for Your Startup
Securing financing for your project is a fundamental milestone. There are many aspects to consider early on. As one of the largest financing networks with years of experience, we will […]
Tutorial: When Your Startup Is More Zebra than Unicorn – When Does Bank Financing Make Sense?
“Zebra” and “Camel” instead of “Unicorn”? – If your startup is already generating revenue and “healthy” growth is feasible, bank financing could be helpful. Banks typically grant loans against collateral […]
Starting a Business Made Easy: The Key Steps for a Confident Launch
Starting a Business Made Easy: The Key Steps for a Confident Launch into Self-Employment From business idea to registration: Aline Pelzer guides you through the most critical steps of starting […]
Online: Biotech Goes Global 2026 – Japan
Innovation, Partnerships and Market Access in One of the World’s Leading Life Sciences Market This web-seminar is part of our international “Biotech Goes Global” series, supporting Bavarian biotech companies in […]
Tutorial: Processes and AI Compliance: Creating Structures, Increasing Value
Good AI compliance starts with clear processes and clean documentation. Those who take both into account from the outset strengthen not only AI governance, but also process management and data […]
Online: Specialist Workshop: Typical Clauses in Investment Agreements
Typical Clauses in Investment Agreements The execution of a financing round and the ongoing collaboration between investor and company are legally governed by a complex investment agreement along with various […]
BAND Deep Dive: Downrounds, Anti-Dilution & Pay-to-Play – Protection or Explosive Material?
Downrounds, anti-dilution clauses, or pay-to-play mechanisms – these instruments protect investors, but they can also spark conflicts. In this deep dive, Constanze Hachmann and Lorenz Jellinghaus from Lutz | Abel […]
Online: Tutorial: From Idea to Product Development
Tutorial: From Idea to Product Development – how certifications move you forward ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 50001, and many other standards: There are numerous certifications, and it is not […]
Online: Holding structures: Implementation and benefits for startups
gate-Academy “Holding structures: Implementation and benefits for startups”: Workshop in collaboration with KPMG Wondering what benefits a holding structure can offer your startup and how to implement it? Then our […]
BAND Deep Dive: Mental Due Diligence as a Success and Risk Factor for Startups
Anyone investing in startups examines the market, product, and numbers. However, an important risk factor for the failure of young companies is often overlooked: the mental state of the founding […]
GEO Webinar: Visibility as a Management Task
Technology is only half the battle: Why GEO is becoming a management task Generative AI is changing how people search for information, perceive brands, and make purchasing decisions. Instead of […]
Online: Tutorial: Beyond Founder-Led Sales: How to scale after your first million euros in revenue
Beyond Founder-Led Sales: How to scale after your first million euros in revenue! A practical guideline featuring personal experiences Winning your first customers is a major challenge for many startups. […]
Tutorial: Bank Financing and Subsidized Loans for Startups – What’s Possible?
Banks typically grant loans against collateral and based on the likelihood of repayment. Loans from a development bank usually offer reduced interest rates and liability exemptions. Peter Leitenmayer and Melanie […]
BAND Deep Dive: AI and Deep Tech Investments: A Field Report
BAND Deep Dive: AI and Deep Tech Investments: A Field Report How do business angels invest in radical innovations that generate excellent financial returns while measurably safeguarding the balance of […]
BAND Deep Dive: Decision-Making Under Uncertainty – From Pitch to Investment
BAND Deep Dive: Decision-Making Under Uncertainty – From Pitch to Investment Startups are, by definition, uncertain. How do angels make well-founded decisions nonetheless? This session provides insights into decision-making logic, […]
Tutorial: Loan financing for startups. What evaluation criteria does the bank use?
Banks typically provide debt capital (loans/credit) against collateral and based on the likelihood of repayment. Among other factors, the company’s revenue situation is also evaluated. Nikola Nikolic from Stadtsparkasse München […]
Tutorial: What Insurance and Protection Options Are There for Startup Managing Directors? – Part 1
In a GmbH, managing directors bear several liability risks. There are insurance policies that help ensure your professional and personal livelihood is not jeopardized in the event of a claim. […]
Tutorial: What Options Are There for Startup Managing Directors to Protect Against Cyber, Electronics, and IT Risks? – Part 2
In a GmbH, managing directors bear several liability risks. There are insurance policies that help ensure that your professional and personal livelihood is not put at risk in the event […]
Employee participation: current trends and new opportunities
gate-Academy “Employee participation: current trends and new opportunities” in collaboration with KPMG As a tech founder, you’re wondering how to foster innovation and growth with smart participation models? In this […]
Tutorial: Financing Mix – What Options Do I Have Regarding Bank Financing?
A financing mix involves optimizing the various types of financing (equity, debt, mezzanine, and grants). Banks can certainly be an appealing source of capital for startups. In this tutorial, Nik […]
Tutorial: How Can the Bank Support the Startup’s Internationalization?
Startups often acquire international customers very quickly. When handling payments, there are several factors to consider, and it is advisable to work with a suitably knowledgeable bank. Katrin Maierhof | […]
Tutorial: What Startup Founders Can Learn from Top Sports Coaches
Building a startup into a successful company shares many parallels with consistently delivering peak performance in elite sports. Julian Trahe, psychologist and expert at TÜV Rheinland, provides tips and insights […]
Tutorial: Pitching to Investors – Your Startup Story
Investors are interested in getting in touch with promising startups as early as possible. Alongside other materials such as executive summaries, two-pagers, read decks, or business plans, the pitch is […]
Tutorial: Financing Innovative Companies – Fundamentals and Insights into Financing Options for Your Startup
Securing financing for your venture is a fundamental milestone. There is a lot to consider right from the outset. As one of the largest financing networks with years of experience, […]
BAND Deep Dive: Understanding Structures – Equity Stakes, Ticket Sizes, and Limits
BAND Deep Dive: Understanding Structures – Equity Stakes, Ticket Sizes, and Limits Anyone investing should understand the foundational structures. This session provides an overview of investment formats, ticket sizes, and […]
Key 2027 Tax Updates for Female Founders – powered by Lexware
In this free online session with Lexware, we will cover the most important summer updates from the latest tax amendment training, put them into practical perspective, and show you what impact the changes—especially with an eye toward 2027—could have on your business.
Tutorial: Goodies or Employee Benefits in Startups
Company pension plans, capital-forming benefits, corporate health and accident insurance, working time accounts, job bikes, free drinks, and much more – company benefits increase an employer’s attractiveness and foster employee […]