Where founders in the South West meet, learn, and scale

Join the startup community to connect with experienced founders from the South West and grow with confidence

Community Calls
WhatsApp Group
On-site Events

Questions?

As a startup founder, you have many questions to tackle

I don't see the expected progress. Are we still on track?

How can I generate more and better leads?

How can we raise money from VCs and funds better? 

How can I improve our go to market strategy?

community calls

Discuss your challenges in-depth in our biweekly calls between founders

In our calls between founders, our members share their challenges and provide new insights

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Whatsapp community

Get instant help and updates in our moderated WhatsApp community

You find quick responses to your questions and new event updates, but no spam or ads

In-person events

Connect with regional founders and corporates in our in-person events

Meet new and known startups, investors, institutes and corporates in our regional events

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50+ founders

and growing in the South West in B2B, B2C, hardware and software

25+ events

conducted online or on-site in Koblenz, Mainz, or Kaiserslautern

4.4 / 5 score

how valuable founders find the community calls

87% retention

of founders joining multiple StartupSW events

Upcoming Events

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact us
How can I become a member?

You can apply by filling out the form below. We are welcoming full-time startup founders in Rhineland-Palatinate or neighboring areas internationally that share our values.

Is the community free or paid?

General access is free for all accepted startups. You can support us with a paid membership. There are paid plans for institutes and corporates.

How can I benefit from the community?

Our community offers a platform for exchanging ideas, gaining insights, and building connections with other founders in the South-West region.

Why have you initiated this community?

In our area, there are plenty of local hubs. We want to connect the dots around the region to foster our startup ecosystem. There are so many great founders that can learn so much from each other.

Join our vibrant founder community

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs from the South-West and beyond. Share insights, collaborate on projects, and grow together in our supportive community.