Germany is set to continue its recovery to pre-pandemic levels in 2022 despite the year starting off with a wave of coronavirus infections causing the government to revise its growth projections for the year from 4.1% to 3.6%. The new government has pledged to direct more funding to boost the local startup ecosystem. Speaking at the SuperVenture…
Expanding into new markets is an exhilarating endeavour for startups, but it is one that must be tempered with a great deal of caution and preparation at the risk of wasting time, energy and resources better spent elsewhere. It provides a plethora of benefits, from increasing brand awareness, to gaining access to skilled talents, increasing…
Expanding into a new market is a risky business. This is especially true for Asian startups looking to expand beyond Asia and into high-growth international markets like Europe. How should startups uncover and address a whole plethora of market barriers to set themselves up for success in their internationalisation journey? Is market validation the key?…
The increasing spotlight on start-ups in recent years has resulted in many regions upping their game to support and grow many startup ecosystems. Europe, in particular, presents interesting startup investment trends to pay attention to. With the rise and demise of prolific European business empires throughout the ages, and two global wars that have seen…
As the political centre of Germany and one of the most dynamic economic regions in Europe, Berlin is Germany’s largest city. The city itself is home to 3.7 million and about 6 million live in the local region. The high standard of living at a relatively low cost, lively locale and diverse community attract talented…
As the 4th most innovative economy in the world and largest market in Europe, Germany is an attractive destination for global and regional investors, and its strategic location makes a good springboard for international businesses looking to enter the European market. In the Global Innovation Index 2021 of the World Property Organization, Germany takes the…
When fintech got its start in Germany Fintech in Germany can be traced back to the early 2000s when established banks were focused on transitioning from counter banking to direct banking. Leaders of this movement included Deutsche Bank (Deutsche Bank 24), Commerzbank (comdirect) and Frankfurter Sparkasse (1822direkt). What makes Germany ideal for fintechs Germany has…
Boasting a mature technology market and a successful healthcare system with at least 90% of their population insured, international healthtech startups are moving full steam ahead in Europe’s largest healthcare market. Digital health products have seen tremendous growth in Germany in recent years, where over 270 digital health technology businesses and 177 telemedicine projects are being…
German Economy 2021: Q4 Forecasts & Insights 2020 saw the German GDP enter a slump in the midst of the worldwide Coronavirus crisis. After a historic 9.7% drop in GDP in the second quarter of 2020, the German economy slowly recovered with an 8.5% positive jump over the summer, but that progress was snuffed out due…
As the largest domestic market in Europe and ranked the world’s 4th most innovative nation in Bloomberg’s 2021 Innovation Index, Germany stands as one of the most exciting markets for Asian fintech startups looking to find a foothold in the European market. Boasting a US$3.8T GDP, and a deep domestic and international talent pool, Germany’s…
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