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Founder Meet&Greet: In-Person Startup Networking Early Summer Edition!
Thu, Jun 4, 5:00 PMWe are proud to continue this free flow meet & greet session in the Bar of the social hub with guided networking and great people from different angles of the Berlin startup ecosystem! If you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Berlin, then join us for the in-person 'Founder Meet & Greet' event. At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, and advisors from the Founder Institute Berlin network. Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun! ❯ **Your hosts of the day:** * Rikke Klitskov (Co-Director @ Founder Institute Berlin) * Kai Malkwitz (Impact Director @ Founder Institute Germany) * Mats Kuuskema (Country Director Germany @e-Residency Estonia) ❯ **Who should Attend?** * Anyone interested in entrepreneurship * Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea * Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator * Anyone who is looking for a cofounder or would want to join a startup as a cofounder ❯ **What is the Agenda?** * (Guided) Networking, Socializing and Drinks **❯❯ This is a live offline event, to be sure to receive our updates be sure to RSVP at** [https://FI.co/e/397980/meetup](https://FI.co/e/397980/meetup)**!** To join our upcoming Founder Institute program in October 2026, you can apply here: [https://fi.co/Germany](https://fi.co/Germany)**.** For more information about the investors, accelerators, incubators, and [tech events available in Berlin](https://fi.co/events/berlin), see our [list of Startup Resources](https://fi.co/startup-resources). **About Estonia e-Residency** Launched in 2014, e-Residency provides entrepreneurs from around the world secure digital access to Estonia's advanced e-services and transparent business environment. Today, the programme helps over 110,000 people and their businesses operate location independently. [Here's how they do it and how they got here](https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/). **About Founder Institute** The [Founder Institute](https://fi.co/berlin) is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
Ask Female Founders: From BSS to Exit in Three Years
Thu, Jun 11, 3:30 PM**Registration only via Eventbrite:** [👉](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/berlin-digital-business-network-sibb/events/313709910/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) [https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1987130518874](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1987130518874) 👈 ***Important: Location is to be announced.*** ### In this session, Darleen Warda shares her story: from entering Berlin Startup Stipendium and gaining her first clients, to scaling Cleverlohn to hundreds of customers — and ultimately exiting to a strategic investor, just three years after joining the program. A must-go for everyone interested in founding a startup and searching for the right positioning, especially for Berlin Startup Stipend Participants. **What you will learn** * Why well-positioned productized services beat large SaaS Solutions * How to grow from 0 to 100 customers * Why a quick exit can be the right choice for your startup and how to do it Speaker **Cleverlohn** offers **Payroll services** and **HR software**— all from a single source. ***Moderated by: Etta Dannemann in her role as head coach.*** **Who is this event for** * **Berlin Startup Stipend participants** and aspiring participants * **Founders** interested in building **productized services** * **Founders** that strive towards an **exit of their company** * **Founders** that struggle to **grow their client base** The BSS is the ideal environment to grow your startup. It can lead to success stories like the one that Darleen will share with us.
Angels & Beers - Investors only
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM**Are you an angel investor or an institutional investor?** Join us for **Angels & Beers** — a relaxed, no-pitch evening dedicated to connecting current and future angel investors in the Berlin community. This edition is organised together with Start-Up investment Accelerator, Leapfunder, and Startups. Berlin. **RSVP on** - [https://luma.com/je99b04p](https://luma.com/je99b04p) **Flock and Startups. Berlin** is the largest startup network in Berlin. Powered by the [Flock](https://joinaflock.com/) team, it brings together founders and investors for bi-weekly networking events. **Startup Investor Accelerator**, by Mossy Ventures, helps build stronger, more investable startups while growing the next generation of angel investors within local ecosystems through hands-on learning and real investment experience. Their 3-month program brings together aspiring investors to evaluate real startups, conduct due diligence, and make a group investment, all while gaining practical insights into early-stage investing. **Leapfunder** is a European platform that connects startups with early-stage angel investors through a simple, standardized investment structure. It allows investors to easily diversify their portfolio, support promising startups from the ground up, and benefit from improved access, transparency, and seamless cross-border investing across Europe. This gathering is **exclusively for individuals who are actively investing in startups**. Whether you're just getting started or already have a portfolio, it's a chance to share experiences, exchange insights, and grow your network — all in an informal setting over a drink. Not sure if you fit the profile? Reach out — or drop by and let's talk. **Please note: this is for investors only, and you must RSVP on** [https://luma.com/je99b04p](https://luma.com/je99b04p)
What It Takes to Get Funded: Live Investor Q&A w/ Maayan Teper
Tue, Jun 9, 4:00 PMDo you want to ask questions to startup investors about fundraising in a friendly, judgment-free environment? Are you looking to raise funding in the future, and want to learn what investors look for and how they evaluate potential investments? Then join us for this live, interactive Q&A event featuring Maayan Teper, Investor at Resilience VC. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ask in-depth questions. **❯ What You'll Learn:** * The key metrics investors evaluate in early-stage startups * What makes founders stand out during fundraising * How investors assess traction, market opportunity, and risk * The differences between angels, VCs, grants, and other funding sources * Practical ways to prepare before raising your next round **❯❯ RSVP now at [https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23991](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23991) to get your link and join us live!** **❯ Featured Speaker:** * **[Maayan Teper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maayanteper/)** is Investor at **[Resilience VC](https://www.resilience.vc/),** a seed-stage fintech fund backing embedded financial technologies that expand economic access for low- and moderate-income Americans and small businesses. Before Resilience, he evaluated investments at Better Ventures across climate, healthcare, and the future of work, and worked as a senior associate at Social Finance. Maayan has spent his career at the intersection of capital and impact; and brings a rare combination of financial rigor and mission-driven perspective to every conversation about what makes an early-stage startup worth backing. **❯ Featured Host:** * **[Chris Foltz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfoltz/)** is a Global Entrepreneur-in-Residence at **[Founder Institute](https://fi.co/)** and Managing Director of **[Responsible Solutions](https://responsible.com/)**, a Silicon Valley-based global strategy firm. He advises founders, executives, and policymakers across 6 continents on brand storytelling and go-to-market strategy. Named to the IRG100, an annual list of the world's top 100 CMOs and change agents, Chris brings a rare, unfiltered perspective shaped by a career that has spanned partisan politics, personal adversity, and a remarkable reinvention.a seed-stage fintech fund backing embedded financial technologies that expand economic access for low- and moderate-income Americans and small businesses. **❯ Who Should Attend:** * Founders preparing to raise their first round * Early-stage entrepreneurs seeking insight into investor decision-making * Aspiring founders planning to fundraise in the future * Anyone curious about how investors evaluate startups **About the FI Venture Network** The FI Venture Network is an exclusive network of investors actively funding pre-seed and seed-stage startups before anyone else. Learn more by visiting the **[FI Venture Network page](https://fi.co/investors).** **❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at [https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23991](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23991) to get your link and join us live!**
Founders Running Club :: Berlin
Sat, Jun 6, 7:00 AM**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. Every Saturday morning we gather together and run through Tiergarten. Join us in one of these 3 routes: \* **5K** – for new & beginner runners \* **7K** – for regular runners \* **11K** – for more experienced runners **OBS**: We are usually around 30 people, between regulars and newcomers (from here and from Luma), so don't be scared if there are not a lot of people confirmed on the event here. The pace is chill and conversational, around **6:30**. On the 7k and 11k some people like to push a bit more, but no one gets left behind. We finish with a nice coffee and amazing conversations. The vibe is always great. Pets, friends, family, are welcome. More about **FRC**: 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 50+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats?utm_source=luma) Berlin Instagram [http://instagram.com/frcberlin](http://instagram.com/frcberlin?utm_source=luma) **Global FRC**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/?utm_source=luma) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/?utm_source=luma) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC?utm_source=luma) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/?utm_source=luma)
Monthly Meet Up
Tue, Jun 2, 7:00 AMA new month means a new moment to pause, connect, and exchange ideas. Join us every first Tuesday of the month for our Monthly Meetup at St Oberholz, Kreuzberg. Whether you’re in the middle of building something new, reflecting on what’s been unfolding, or simply craving good company and meaningful chats, this meetup is for you. Come as you are, bring what’s on your mind, and let the conversations take their own shape. Coffee, community, and that ever-present Silicon Allee energy guaranteed. ☕✨ **Date & Time** Every First Tuesday ⌚️ 9:00 – 11:00 Where? At St. Oberholz Café, Oranienstraße 10-11. Centrally located between Kottbusser Tor ( U1, U3, U8) and Görlitzer Bahnhof ( U1 & U3). To access the event, enter the café through the main entrance found in the Innenhof. Look out for the Silicon Allee poster at the Innenhof and café entrance. THE SPACE As usual, we’ve got the entire St. Oberholz Kreuzberg space to ourselves, perfect for a warm winter gathering! ❄️☕ Whether you're diving into deep chats, catching up with familiar faces, or just staying cozy with a hot drink, there’s plenty of room for you. Feel free to roam: we’ve got standing and seating areas if you’re settling in for longer convos. And if you’re craving some fresh Berlin winter air, the terrace is open too—just bundle up! FREE TO ATTEND! Easy-going flow - there's no agenda. It's all about meeting and connecting with entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, investors, business coaches, experts, and folks from the Silicon Allee team. Tech lovers - are you curious about technologies and how we can use them to improve our lives? Lover of tech looking for a job in tech? Things get even more exiting for you if they go deeper into technologies such as AI, Machine Learing, Robots, Sensors, Lasers and everything that could be achived through deep tech? This is the right place for you! Community spirit - we're ready to help navigate your journey in Berlin's tech startup community. Learn about our stratup scene, receive insider tips and engage in hot topics of conversation. There is always someone interesting in the room :) ☕️ St. Oberholz is hosting our community for this event and whoever would like to buy coffee and snacks at the Café is welcome to :) **Who is [Silicon Allee](https://www.siliconallee.com/ "https://www.siliconallee.com/")?** We are Berlin’s innovation network. Since 2011, we’ve been supporting the ecosystem as the city’s first English-language startup news site. Today, we fund and scale high-growth companies like [Vaayu](https://www.vaayu.tech/), [Kittl](https://www.kittl.com/), and [Finmid](https://finmid.com/). In 2023, we joined forces with the [Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz Institut](https://www.hhi.fraunhofer.de/) to help deep tech founders turn groundbreaking research into market-ready products. Our unique model supports founders working in AI, Wireless Communications, Photonics, Quantum, and Video/Image Technologies by providing: * World-Class Resources: Access to Fraunhofer’s elite research, patents, and cutting-edge facilities. * Product Development: Hands-on support to refine and build your core technology. * Financial Runway: We hire your core team of three and provide full-time salaries for 12 months. Ready to scale? [Visit our founders page for more info](https://www.siliconallee.com/founders/#program)! By attending this event, you agree to the [Berlin Code of Conduct](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/ "https://berlincodeofconduct.org/") and consent to being photographed for media and promotional purposes. Got any questions, please email events@siliconallee.com
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