Building a startup in Germany is hard. Doing it blind is harder.
builderstack is the vetted, no-bullshit stack for founders incorporating and building in Germany - the tools, places, people, templates, books and guides you actually need. Execution over inspiration.
Coworking, accelerators, event spaces and retreat venues across Germany.
Investors, agencies and service providers worth knowing.
Contracts, decks and spreadsheets you can start from today.
The founder canon - read these before you need them.
Newsletters, podcasts and videos worth following.
The Honest Founder
Practical startup lessons from a founder who built and sold an AI company for $60M.
Handpicked Berlin
Curated weekly newsletter of Berlin events and things worth your time.
FOMO Berlin
Never miss the Berlin startup and tech events that matter.
Practical guides for building a company in Germany.
German startup funding: grants and programs worth knowing
EXIST, INVEST, and public grant programs that can extend your runway before you raise venture capital.
UG vs. GmbH: Which legal form should you start with?
The two most common company forms for German startups, compared on cost, capital, liability and credibility.
How to found a GmbH in Germany, step by step
From notary appointment to Handelsregister entry and tax number — the practical sequence for forming a GmbH.
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