AI boom sets start-up record for German start-ups
In Germany, more than 3000 start-ups are being built in the first half of the year – more than ever before.
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In Germany, more than 3000 start-ups are being built in the first half of the year – more than ever before. 1,038 of the start-ups founded and thus more than a third have a “clear AI reference” according to the study. The upward trend, which started in the middle of 2025, is gaining pace according to the Startup Association.
Furthermore, The winner in the city comparison is Hamburg: There were 212 new start-ups and thus for the first time in years more than in Munich. Berlin with 429 foundations remains clear number one, but is growing relatively slowly with plus 21 percent. From the beginning of January to the end of June, 3,053 new companies were created.
In addition, Since the beginning of the year, six start-ups with a value of billions have been added, so that Germany now counts 36 such companies as Unicorns. However, the economic crisis also plays a role: “For many talents, setting up one’s own is becoming an attractive alternative, while established companies have become much more cautious when it comes to hiring.” More start-ups in all federal states The number of new start-ups grew in all federal states, including Bavaria (626 start-ups, plus 48 percent), North Rhine-Westphalia (539, plus 45 percent) and Baden-Württemberg (377, plus 55 percent).
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In Germany, more than 3000 start-ups are being built in the first half of the year – more than ever before.
reliability moderate2/4 sources1,038 of the start-ups founded and thus more than a third have a “clear AI reference” according to the study.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe upward trend, which started in the middle of 2025, is gaining pace according to the Startup Association.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe winner in the city comparison is Hamburg: There were 212 new start-ups and thus for the first time in years more than in Munich.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesBerlin with 429 foundations remains clear number one, but is growing relatively slowly with plus 21 percent.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesFrom the beginning of January to the end of June, 3,053 new companies were created.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesSince the beginning of the year, six start-ups with a value of billions have been added, so that Germany now counts 36 such companies as Unicorns.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesHowever, the economic crisis also plays a role: “For many talents, setting up one’s own is becoming an attractive alternative, while established companies have become much more cautious when it comes to hiring.” More start-ups in all federal states The number of new start-ups grew in all federal states, including Bavaria (626 start-ups, plus 48 percent), North Rhine-Westphalia (539, plus 45 percent) and Baden-Württemberg (377, plus 55 percent).
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1,038 of the start-ups founded and thus more than a third have a “clear AI reference” according to the study.
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideThe upward trend, which started in the middle of 2025, is gaining pace according to the Startup Association.
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideBerlin with 429 foundations remains clear number one, but is growing relatively slowly with plus 21 percent.
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideThe winner in the city comparison is Hamburg: There were 212 new start-ups and thus for the first time in years more than in Munich.
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideFrom the beginning of January to the end of June, 3,053 new companies were created.
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