Join us in Hamburg
✦
400 Attendees
✦
60+ Startups
✦
Full day 22nd November
✦
Join us in Hamburg
✦
400 Attendees
✦
60+ Startups
✦
Full day 22nd November
✦
Join us in Hamburg
✦
400 Attendees
✦
60+ Startups
✦
Full day 22nd November
✦
22.11.25
11:00-22:00
Hamburg
The Event for Makers.
Meet us at HFS 2025.
About
Ideas. Conversations. Connections.
The Harbour Founder Summit is START Hamburg's latest format to unite founders, investors, and innovators to build connections and shape the future of entrepreneurship in and around Hamburg.
The Harbour Founder Summit is START Hamburg's latest format to unite founders, investors, and innovators to build connections and shape the future of entrepreneurship in and around Hamburg.
About Startup Worldcup
Startup Worldcup
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The Startup World Cup is a series of global startup conferences and pitch competitions powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, featuring 100+ regional events across 60+ countries.
Startup Worldcup
01
The Startup World Cup is a series of global startup conferences and pitch competitions powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, featuring 100+ regional events across 60+ countries.
Startup Worldcup
01
The Startup World Cup is a series of global startup conferences and pitch competitions powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, featuring 100+ regional events across 60+ countries.
1M$ Prize
02
These events lead to the 2025 Startup World Cup Grand Finale, where winning startups from each regional event will compete for a $1M prize! The Grand Finale is being held in San Francisco (USA) on October 17th, 2025.
1M$ Prize
02
These events lead to the 2025 Startup World Cup Grand Finale, where winning startups from each regional event will compete for a $1M prize! The Grand Finale is being held in San Francisco (USA) on October 17th, 2025.
1M$ Prize
02
These events lead to the 2025 Startup World Cup Grand Finale, where winning startups from each regional event will compete for a $1M prize! The Grand Finale is being held in San Francisco (USA) on October 17th, 2025.
About Pegasus Tech Ventures
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Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley (USA), managing over $2B in assets.
About Pegasus Tech Ventures
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Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley (USA), managing over $2B in assets.
About Pegasus Tech Ventures
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Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley (USA), managing over $2B in assets.
Startups
Get inspired by our ecosystem.
Meet the visionary founders, investors, and innovators taking the stage at the Harbour Founder Summit — inspiring ideas, sharing insights, and shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
Meet the visionary founders, investors, and innovators taking the stage at the Harbour Founder Summit — inspiring ideas, sharing insights, and shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
Heidrun Twesten
CEO - Impacct GmbH
Heidrun Twesten
CEO - Impacct GmbH
Cornelius Gesing
Körber Start Hub
Cornelius Gesing
Körber Start Hub
Dietlind Witting
Investment Manager AI.Fund
Dietlind Witting
Investment Manager AI.Fund
Nils Neumann
Head of Startup Support - Tutech Innovation GmbH
Nils Neumann
Head of Startup Support - Tutech Innovation GmbH
Merlene Vrielmann
Founder - LeadHER
Merlene Vrielmann
Founder - LeadHER
Alexander Djordjevic
CEO & Founder - FOODVIBEZ GmbH
Alexander Djordjevic
CEO & Founder - FOODVIBEZ GmbH
Lee Lee ONG
Project Director - International Investments - Hamburg Invest
Lee Lee ONG
Project Director - International Investments - Hamburg Invest
Jonathan Roberz
Co-founder, COO & Managing Director MicroHarvest GmbH
Jonathan Roberz
Co-founder, COO & Managing Director MicroHarvest GmbH
Sebastian Henley
Programme Manager - Impossible Founders
Sebastian Henley
Programme Manager - Impossible Founders
Yu Chen
Project Manager Startup City Hamburg & HIW Hamburg Invest
Yu Chen
Project Manager Startup City Hamburg & HIW Hamburg Invest
Dr. Malte Krohn
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Malte Krohn
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
Elnura Ashimova
COO of 2hearts Community
Elnura Ashimova
COO of 2hearts Community
Visionary Partner KLU
Kühne Logistics University
We are proud to host the Harbour Founder Summit at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) — a leading international business school in Hamburg and Saigon, ranked among the top 5% worldwide (AACSB accredited).
Funded by the Kühne Foundation, KLU is renowned for excellence in logistics, supply chain management, data science, and business education, fostering leaders with an operations mindset focused on digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
We thank KLU for sharing their inspiring campus and supporting our vision to empower the next generation of founders and innovators.
We are proud to host the Harbour Founder Summit at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) — a leading international business school in Hamburg and Saigon, ranked among the top 5% worldwide (AACSB accredited).
We thank KLU for sharing their inspiring campus and supporting our vision to empower the next generation of founders and innovators.
startups
Meet the Startups
Discover the innovative startups showcasing their work.
Each booth highlights a unique vision, product, or technology shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
Discover the innovative startups showcasing their work.
Each booth highlights a unique vision, product, or technology shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
Who & When
Agenda
One day. Various Formats. One shared mission: make things that matter.
MAIN STAGE
START STAGE
PITCH STAGE
10:30
Doors open
Grab your badge, enjoy coffee and get hyped
11:25
11:50
Opening Ceremony
Welcome
We’ll kick things off with a warm welcome and get everyone energized.
11:55
12:10
HAMBURG CONNECTS
INDUSTRIES | ECOSYSTEM | OPPORTUNITY
12:10
12:40
From HafenCity to Silicon Harbour
Building Hamburg’s Next Generation of Startups
How Hamburg can position itself as a leading European startup hub. The city’s strengths in logistics, media, and sustainability startups.
12:40
12:55
From Talents to Titans
How we can unlock Untapped Founder Potential
12:55
13:10
BREAK
13:10
13:25
Partner Showcase
Startup City Hamburg
13:25
13:55
The Power of Student-Driven Ecosystems
How START chapters across Europe accelerate talent, innovation, and early-stage ventures
13:55
14:15
Partner Showcase
CODE University
14:15
14:30
Community-Driven Success
Why Your Startup’s Success Starts with Community
14:30
14:50
BREAK
14:55
15:10
Scale-Ups in Hamburg
A look at the city’s fastest-growing companies and innovation landscape.
15:15
15:45
Universities & Innovation
The Role of Universities in the German Startup Ecosystem: How research institutions spark regional startup hubs and turn academic innovation into real-world ventures.
15:50
16:05
Made in Hamburg
Founders who put Hamburg on the Map
16:25
16:40
Why You Don’t Need to Be Perfect as a Founder
Embracing flaws to build authenticity, resilience, and better companies.
MAIN STAGE
START STAGE
PITCH STAGE
10:30
Doors open
Grab your badge, enjoy coffee and get hyped
11:25
11:50
Opening Ceremony
Welcome
We’ll kick things off with a warm welcome and get everyone energized.
11:55
12:10
HAMBURG CONNECTS
INDUSTRIES | ECOSYSTEM | OPPORTUNITY
12:10
12:40
From HafenCity to Silicon Harbour
Building Hamburg’s Next Generation of Startups
How Hamburg can position itself as a leading European startup hub. The city’s strengths in logistics, media, and sustainability startups.
12:40
12:55
From Talents to Titans
How we can unlock Untapped Founder Potential
12:55
13:10
BREAK
13:10
13:25
Partner Showcase
Startup City Hamburg
13:25
13:55
The Power of Student-Driven Ecosystems
How START chapters across Europe accelerate talent, innovation, and early-stage ventures
13:55
14:15
Partner Showcase
CODE University
14:15
14:30
Community-Driven Success
Why Your Startup’s Success Starts with Community
14:30
14:50
BREAK
14:55
15:10
Scale-Ups in Hamburg
A look at the city’s fastest-growing companies and innovation landscape.
15:15
15:45
Universities & Innovation
The Role of Universities in the German Startup Ecosystem: How research institutions spark regional startup hubs and turn academic innovation into real-world ventures.
15:50
16:05
Made in Hamburg
Founders who put Hamburg on the Map
16:25
16:40
Why You Don’t Need to Be Perfect as a Founder
Embracing flaws to build authenticity, resilience, and better companies.
Q&A
Let's talk
We are happy to support on any further questions, please contact us through the contact form.
Who is this event designed for?
Who is this event designed for?
Do I need to already have a startup to attend?
Do I need to already have a startup to attend?
What value does the event create for startups and investors?
What value does the event create for startups and investors?
How do I get to the venue (KLU Hamburg)?
How do I get to the venue (KLU Hamburg)?
Harbour Founder Summit 2025
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01.07 - 02.07
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STUDIO DRAADLOOS
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AMSTERDAM
Startups
60+
Pitches
20+
Investors
50+
Harbour Founder Summit 2025
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01.07 - 02.07
/
AMSTERDAM
GATE
MAIN
Harbour Founder Summit 2025
/
01.07 - 02.07
/
STUDIO DRAADLOOS
/
AMSTERDAM
Startups
60+
Pitches
20+
Investors
50+
Harbour Founder Summit 2025
/
01.07 - 02.07
/
AMSTERDAM
GATE
MAIN
00:00:00:00
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