BayStartUP Hall of Fame

BayStartUP is the central platform for startups in Bavaria and looks back on successfully supporting innovative business ideas through a strong network of investors and experts.
These are the top startups we have supported.

BayStartUP Alumni

We get startups on track.

BayStartUP is one of the most important contact points for startups seeking venture capital. Develop your entrepreneurial skills with us and learn how to steer your startup successfully on the market and into the next financing round.

Startups

Venture capital and innovations.

BayStartUP coordinates a top-class and active investor network. With an annual investment volume of over 50 million euros in the early stages, we play a pioneering role in startup matching throughout Europe. You too can rely on our many years of experience in the selection and qualification of startups.

Investors

Cooperations between startups and industry.

With our nationwide startup - industry cooperations, we bring established companies and startups together and provide conceptual advice on the development of suitable strategies for cooperations between startups and medium-sized companies.

Industry

This is BayStartUP

BayStartUP is the Bavarian startup network for founders, investors and industrial players. As the central institution for startup financing in Bavaria, we support innovative founders in building up their companies and in the search for startup and growth capital.

News from our network

Card acceptance in (online) retail

What startups should pay attention to in order to avoid losing revenue

Seed Phase, Market Entry, Growth: Financing Your Startup the Right Way

Interview with Stefan Schindler, Head of the Startup Center at Stadtsparkasse München

Munich Business Plan Competition

Turning ideas into winners: These are the champions of the 2025 Munich Business Plan Competition

BioExoTec, Peak Quantum, and Versatile Robotics prevail in the final round.

Business Plan Competition Northern Bavaria

Northern Bavaria’s Top Startups: These are the winners of the 2025 Business Plan Competition!

The jury was unanimous: These three teams stood out and won them over.

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BayStartUP Hall of Fame

Our community brings together creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial courage. Together, we have achieved groundbreaking successes in technology, healthcare, and sustainable economy.

Learn more on our Hall-of-Fame page about the success stories of our top startups – and join us in shaping the future.

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