Investments in Berlin remain at a high level

Despite global uncertainties, Berlin remains an attractive location for companies. The current half-year report from Berlin Partner for Business and Technology shows that investments totaling 668 million euros were accompanied in the first half of 2025. A figure that confirms the high level of the previous year. The healthcare industry is particularly well represented with 218 million euros and the service sector with 165 million euros.

Portfolio management as an important factor

Around 76% of the investments were made by companies already based in Berlin, while 24% were made by new companies. A total of 163 projects were managed, including 48 company relocations. In addition to German companies, companies from the USA, the UK, the Netherlands and Turkey also opted for Berlin as a location. The projects are associated with 5129 jobs. Around half of these are newly created jobs and half are secured jobs.

Berlin's economy has the ability to use change as an opportunity. We secure jobs, support growth and open up new markets in a targeted manner.

Dr. Stefan Franzke, Managing Director of Berlin Partner

Innovation projects in decline

Berlin Partner recorded a decline in the number of innovation projects supported. A total of around 67 million euros was invested in research and development in the first half of the year, which is around 31 percent less than in the previous year.

At the same time, the economic development agency is increasingly focusing on Berlin's international presence. Trade fair appearances, delegation trips and pitch events are intended to open up new markets and attract international investors. For example, the USA, Japan and India were among the countries visited this year. Another foreign office is to be opened there in 2026. At the same time, Berlin regularly welcomes international delegations.

Berlin is and remains attractive for investment. The companies are sending a clear signal of confidence in our location.

Franziska Giffey, Mayor and Senator for Economic Affairs, Berlin

The Task Force USA, which was set up by the economic administration under Senator Franziska Giffey, plays an important role in this context. Its task is to analyze the effects of current US policy and develop answers for Berlin. The aim is to expand cooperation with American states and at the same time to promote the diversification of foreign markets.

Start-up scene remains strong

Berlin will remain the hotspot of the German startup scene in 2025. In the first half of the year, 132 financing rounds were counted here. This corresponds to a good third of all deals in Germany. Berlin startups were able to raise 1.5 billion euros in venture capital, an increase of 41% compared to the previous year. FinTech and InsurTech startups were particularly successful, closing twelve financing rounds with a total of 257 million euros, making them the leaders nationwide.