Each unique unicorn traces its origin back to a starting point.
The city of Cologne is set to become the ultimate startup hub as it hosts the RISE in STARTUPLAND week from November 3rd to 7th. This week-long event, taking place at the RheinEnergieStadion, will bring together startups, investors, and companies for a series of educational, interactive, and networking opportunities.
STARTUPLAND: A Decade of Educational Content
Since its inception in 2007, STARTUPLAND has been a pioneer in providing educational content for the startup community. This year, on November 5th, STARTUPLAND will once again take centre stage at the RheinEnergieStadion, offering hands-on masterclasses, interactive roundtables, live startup pitches, and meaningful networking sessions.
RISE in STARTUPLAND: A Focus on Female Entrepreneurship and the Tech Ecosystem
The RISE in STARTUPLAND week aims to foster a vibrant tech ecosystem and promote female entrepreneurship. The agenda includes a variety of talks, discussions, interviews, and pitches, providing attendees with valuable insights into the startup world.
Masterclasses and Workshops
The masterclasses and workshops at STARTUPLAND offer practical skills and knowledge, helping startups and scaleups to grow and succeed. These sessions are designed to equip participants with the tools they need to navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship.
Interactive Discussions and Roundtables
Interactive discussions and roundtables provide deeper engagement and opportunities for attendees to share their experiences, visions, and learning processes. These sessions offer a platform for aspiring and successful founders, investors, and other key players in the startup ecosystem to collaborate and learn from each other.
Live Startup Pitches
Live startup pitches showcase innovative concepts and ideas, giving startups the chance to impress investors and secure funding. These pitches provide a unique opportunity for attendees to discover the latest trends and developments in the startup world.
Networking Sessions
Networking sessions at STARTUPLAND offer the chance to connect with founders, investors, and ecosystem members. These sessions provide a valuable opportunity to build relationships, collaborate on projects, and learn from others in the startup community.
Job Opportunities
The RISE in STARTUPLAND week also offers job opportunities from startups and companies. Job seekers can find these opportunities on the job board at rise.koeln/jobs.
Investment and Funding
The Reverse Pitch event at STARTUPLAND allows startups to get a first impression of venture capitalists and their focus. Each venture capitalist presents their fund to the audience for 180 seconds, giving startups the chance to understand the investment opportunities available.
Recent investors in eGym, a startup focusing on digitizing the fitness world, include L Catterton and Meritech Capital. eGym recently launched eGym Wellpass, a subscription-based health and wellness solution for companies. Enpal, a Berlin-based green tech unicorn, offers an integrated renewable energy solution and has secured refinancing commitments of over €5 billion. Staffbase, a Chemnitz-based startup, develops a platform for companies to create internal employee apps and has raised around $300 million in funding.
Registration
Registration for the RISE in STARTUPLAND week can be done through rise.koeln. The event schedule can be found on the STARTUPLAND website. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and grow in the startup world. See you at STARTUPLAND 2023!
An entrepreneur seeking to expand their knowledge in technology-driven business and finance can attend the hands-on masterclasses and workshops at STARTUPLAND, offering practical skills and knowledge to navigate successfully in the startup world. Furthermore, the RISE in STARTUPLAND week, with its focus on female entrepreneurship and the tech ecosystem, will provide valuable insights and networking opportunities with key players in the industry.
