Startup Survival Guide
Reasons Why Founding a Startup in Berlin Will Ruin Your Life

Starting a startup is tough. It could probably ruin your life wherever you are. What do we mean by ruin your life? After you’ve embarked on a startup journey, and felt what’s it like to move fast and break things, it is highly unlikely you will ever be happy again climbing a corporate ladder. After disrupting a market, and working on your own terms, do you ever see yourself following outdated direction? Starting a startup in Berlin, the European capital of startups will probably crush your chances of running a startup anywhere else without constant complaining. Here’s why:

1. The educational system in Germany is world class. There are no borders for science and technology, so top talent is very accessible.Toy story cartoon

2. As a result, entrepreneurs from all over the world are moving to Berlin for its spirit of innovation.
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3. Berlin is Germany’s laboratory of digital change, with endless opportunities to connect with corporations.
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4. Which is why there are 500 new tech startups per year!
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5. There is a culture of supporting smaller businesses in Germany, as they bring not only stability but more importantly innovation.
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6. Startups in Berlin get more investment than the rest of the country combined.
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7. And the city is home to nearly all top VCs in Germany and beyond.
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8. A lot of startups move to Berlin because you can operate longer on a tight budget. It’s an affordable city for both living and working, with relatively low rents for apartments and office spaces.
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9. Really helpful startup unit of the Berlin Senate can make your visa problems go away.
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10. Around 80% of Germans speak English so you’ll have no trouble finding your way around. The society in Berlin is open and there are tons of startup and networking events!
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You still haven’t decided? Think again! Berlin really meets all the criteria of the ‘European startup capital’.

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