# Start2 Group

> Start2 Group is a Munich-based innovation consultancy and startup program operator connecting founders with customers, mentors, investors and corporate partners across international markets. It runs German Accelerator and delivers market-entry, fundraising, corporate innovation and public-sector programs.

- **Founded:** 2008
- **Headquarters:** Munich, Germany
- **Founders:** Andy Goldstein (Co-founder; former managing director), Matthias Notz (Co-founder; Global CEO)
- **Products:** German Accelerator, Internationalization programs, Fundraising support, Open innovation, Venture clienting with GlassDollar
- **Notable:** Second overall in the Financial Times Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs 2026 ranking., First in the 2026 Hub Network and Alumni Track Record ranking dimensions., Reports 6,000+ supported startups, 500+ innovation projects and 1,300+ mentors.

## Products & services

- **German Accelerator** — Government-financed startup programs covering international readiness, market discovery and market access; operated by Start2 Group.
- **Internationalization programs** — Market analysis, go-to-market refinement, customer and partner introductions, mentoring and immersion trips.
- **Fundraising support** — Investor strategy, pitch feedback and introductions to relevant funding networks; participation does not guarantee capital.
- **Open innovation** — Corporate challenge definition, targeted startup scouting and support for proof-of-concept execution.
- **Venture clienting with GlassDollar** — GlassDollar supplies the digital platform; Start2 supplies consulting, service delivery and pilot execution.
- **Public-sector program design** — Custom accelerators, trade missions and cross-border initiatives for ministries and economic development agencies.
- **Corporate incubation and business building** — Support for developing new ventures and entrepreneurial capabilities inside established companies.
- **Cashwalk** — Founder-investor networking; the current site promotes a fundraising roundtable format.

## Achievements

- Second overall in the Financial Times Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs 2026 ranking.
- First in the 2026 Hub Network and Alumni Track Record ranking dimensions.
- Reports 6,000+ supported startups, 500+ innovation projects and 1,300+ mentors.
- Reports more than $17 billion raised by startup participants; this is participant funding, not Start2’s own financing.
- Published Polymerize case describes a Meraxis proof of concept followed by a contract.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Placed second in Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs, up from third the previous year.

## Links

- Website: https://www.start2.group/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/start2group/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/start2.group/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Start2-Group/100094439824742/

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Last updated: 2026-10-07