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Founders poker: Up to 100 participants at the startup event in Werk1
Founders poker brings Munich’s startup scene together in an unusual format: up to 100 participants network at the poker table instead of classic small talk. The focus is on curated contacts, structured exchange, and new business relationships – all without any money involved. We spoke with organizer Sascha Bever about the concept, schedule, and goals.
European startup hub ranking 2025: Munich well represented
The European startup hub ranking 2025 is here: in the current rankings by Financial Times and Statista, four Munich founder centers have made it into the top 12: UnternehmerTUM, Start2 Group, the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (SCE), and Baystartup. Werk1 is also represented in the ranking. Further proof of Munich’s strong position as a startup hub in Europe.
