Report: Next Generation - Start-ups in Germany

11% more startups were founded in Germany in 2024 than in the previous year - a strong signal of the innovative strength and resilience of the start-up nation

Berlin, January 8, 2024 - The founding momentum in the German startup ecosystem continues to grow despite economic challenges. According to the current report "Next Generation - Startups in Germany", a total of 2766 startups were registered in 2024, which corresponds to an increase of 11% compared to the 2498 startups in 2023. This makes 2024 the second-highest year since the survey began.

Crises as a source of inspiration

Times of crisis are start-up times. Germany must become a magnet for talent in order to offer technology start-ups optimal growth conditions.

Prof. Dr. Helmut Schönenberger, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Startup Association

Prof. Dr. Helmut Schönenberger points out that difficult times produce particularly resilient companies. At the same time, he calls for political support.

Software remains the strongest sector

With 618 new start-ups, the software sector remains the frontrunner. The increasing spread of AI technologies is driving development. The education technology (EdTech) and gaming sectors are also recording more start-ups again after two weak years. In contrast, insolvencies in the crisis-ridden food and eCommerce sectors remain a challenge.

Dynamism at university locations

While Berlin and Munich dominate, smaller cities such as Heidelberg and Aachen shine with a high start-up density. The key lies in the proximity to research institutions that promote innovation. The report by startupdetector and the Startup Association underlines the importance of comprehensive monitoring for the competitiveness of the German ecosystem.

A more in-depth evaluation of the ecosystem would be exciting for the startup sector. Particularly with regard to impact, jobs or profitability, no statement can be derived from the pure start-up activity. The entire report is available from the Startup-Verand on the homepage available.


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