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SHORT NOTICE: Founder Meet&Greet & Cofounder Search: Fall Edition!

SHORT NOTICE: Founder Meet&Greet & Cofounder Search: Fall Edition!

Wed, Sep 9, 5:00 PM
From Berlin Startup Founder 101
4.4

ATTENTION: short notice & new location! We are proud to having found a new location partner so quickly and look forward to continue this event series with guided networking and great people from different angles of the Berlin startup ecosystem with you! 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. With AI reshaping how founders build and launch, it's a great moment to swap notes on the tools working right now, whether you're a technical builder or just getting started. 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:** * Ferdinand Mühlhäuser (Managing Director @ Founder Institute Germany) * Kai Malkwitz (Impact Director @ Founder Institute Germany) ❯ **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 **Code of conduct** We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment for everyone. Discrimination, harassment, or inappropriate behavior of any kind will not be tolerated, and we reserve the right to remove attendees who violate this code of conduct. **❯❯ This is a live offline event, to be sure to receive our updates be sure to RSVP at** [https://FI.co/e/402806/meetup](https://FI.co/e/402806/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 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 9,000 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.

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Founder Meet&Greet & Cofounder Search: Cohort Start Edition!

Founder Meet&Greet & Cofounder Search: Cohort Start Edition!

Wed, Oct 14, 5:00 PM
From Berlin Startup Founder 101
4.4

Looking for the right people to support you with your next step? Looking for the right co-founder? Just have a question? We are proud to continue this event series with guided networking and great people from different angles of the Berlin startup ecosystem with you at the KERB food hall! 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:** * Ferdinand Mühlhäuser (Managing Director @ Founder Institute Germany) ❯ **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 **Code of conduct** We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment for everyone. Discrimination, harassment, or inappropriate behavior of any kind will not be tolerated, and we reserve the right to remove attendees who violate this code of conduct. **❯❯ This is a live offline event, to be sure to receive our updates be sure to RSVP at** **[https://fi.co/e/404580/meetup](https://fi.co/e/404580/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 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 9,000 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.

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Angels & Beers - Investors only

Angels & Beers - Investors only

Wed, Sep 16, 5:00 PM
From Startups.Berlin
4.4

**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/hytotuyz](https://luma.com/hytotuyz) **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/hytotuyz](https://luma.com/hytotuyz)

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Angels & Beers - Investors only

Angels & Beers - Investors only

Wed, Oct 21, 5:00 PM
From Startups.Berlin
4.4

**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/26kg1uqq](https://luma.com/26kg1uqq) **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/26kg1uqq](https://luma.com/26kg1uqq)

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Asian Builders in Berlin — From 0 to 1

Tue, Sep 8, 4:00 PM
From Asian Builders In Berlin

**Starting up in Berlin as an Asian builder brings unique challenges: navigating an unfamiliar landscape, finding early adopters, and building a local network from scratch.** **From 0 to 1** is an evening for Asian founders, builders, and aspiring entrepreneurs who are figuring out those questions. ​We'll hear from Asian founders at very different stages of their journey to unpack what it really takes to build in Germany. ​**🎤 Meet the speakers** ​**Karl Villanueva — Co-Founder, Ostrom** Karl started Ostrom in 2021 from nothing. Five years later, the company has grown into a venture-backed energy startup and raised its Series B. ​He'll share what the journey from those very first days to building and scaling a company actually looked like, including the decisions, challenges, and lessons along the way. ​**Xiaoheng Chen — Co-Founder, [mloda.ai](https://mloda.ai/?utm_source=luma)** Xiaoheng spent years as a scientist and researcher before making the leap into entrepreneurship. She and her co-founder started [mloda.ai](https://mloda.ai/?utm_source=luma) just seven months ago. Today, they already have a product and a few pilot projects underway. ​She'll share what it's like to be in the early days right now, figuring out the product, finding early users, and turning an idea into something real. ​Together, their stories give us two perspectives on the same journey: **from having nothing to having something — and everything in between.** ​💡 **What we'll talk about** * ​How do you decide what is worth building? * ​How do you get your first customers, partners, or pilot projects? * ​How do you build a network when you're starting out in a new environment? * ​What does the first year actually look like? * ​What changes as a startup moves from its earliest days to the next stage? * ​What do you wish you had known when you were at 0? ​Come with your questions, your half-formed ideas, or simply curiosity about what it takes to start. ​🗓 **What happens** ​**18:00 — Grab a drink & settle in** ​**18:30 — Panel: From 0 to 1: How Asian Builders Start** ​**19:30 — Drinks & open conversations** ​**21:00 — See you next time** ​🌏 **Who it's for** ​Asian founders, engineers, product managers, researchers, operators, investors, and aspiring builders in Berlin. ​You might already be building something. You might have an idea you've been thinking about for months. Or you might simply be curious about entrepreneurship and wondering whether it's for you. ​**You don't need to have it figured out. That's the point.** ​📸 **A few quick notes** ​**Photos:** We'll take a few photos during the event for community posts. Let us know at check-in if you'd prefer not to be photographed. ​🌱 **Stay in the loop** ​Follow **Asian Builders in Berlin** for future events, meetups, and community stories.

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Founders Running Club :: Berlin

Founders Running Club :: Berlin

Sat, Sep 12, 7:00 AM
From Founders Running Club :: Berlin
4.9

​**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)

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform for discovering and joining local or online groups. It helps people connect through shared interests and activities.

You can search for founder and startup-related groups in Berlin by using the Meetup search feature, filtering by location and interest.

Yes, you're welcome to join as many founder groups as you wish. This allows you to diversify your networking and get involved in different startup activities.

Meetup itself is free to join, though some groups may charge event fees set by organizers. Check event details on Meetup before attending.

Yes, Berlin hosts numerous founder groups catering to both veterans and newcomers in the startup scene. Look for beginner-specific events or inclusive groups.

No, there's no obligation to attend all events in a group. Feel free to join activities that fit your schedule and interests.

Founder events often include networking, talks, and workshops. They aim to foster knowledge sharing and professional connections among participants.

By joining founder groups, you can connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, expand your network, and access valuable resources within Berlin’s vibrant startup ecosystem.

While Meetup helps connect people, finding co-founders depends on individual interactions. Engaging actively in events may enhance opportunities.

Availability varies; not all interests are covered in every area. Check regularly as new groups and events are continuously formed.

Events in Berlin can be in-person or online, depending on the organizer. Always check the event details on Meetup to know the format.

Many events cater to diverse schedules, including evenings. Check Meetup listings for founder events held at convenient times for you.

Meetup does not organize events; groups and hosts do. The platform facilitates connecting people to attend these community-organized events.

Once you find an interesting event on Meetup, simply RSVP online to confirm your attendance. This helps organizers manage the event.

Given the variety of events, you often will find one that fits, but if not, regularly check for new group creations or explore forming your own group.