Open Workshops | FS Accelerator Summer'25
2025-06-30 18:00 - 2025-09-01 21:00 (Europe/London)
Upcoming open workshops you can’t miss.
Join us for a series of essential workshops designed to elevate your startup journey! Whether you’re looking to master financial planning, dive deep into intellectual property matters, or perfect your pitch, these sessions offer unparalleled insights from top industry experts. Click on each workshop for more details and secure your spot today.
TO REGISTER, please click the workshops individually.

Negotiating a VC Term Sheet
Monday, June 30, 2025
19:00 – 20:30
Online

Financial Planning and Fundraising for startups
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
18:00 – 19:30
Online

Fundraising Tips and Insights
Monday, August 18, 2025
17:00 – 18:00
Online

Intellectual Property (IP) matters for Startups
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
17:00 – 18:00
Online

Nail your Pitch!
Monday, August 25, 2025
17:00 – 18:30
Online

*more workshops are coming up soon

Important notes:

This series of events is open to all students and alumni of Frankfurt School and visitors joining in from our partnering universities.
In case event details change (time, date, etc.), we will notify you timely via email.

FinTechFFM meetup - Tokenization or brave new capital markets infrastructure
2025-07-03 18:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London)
FS EC is proud to host an exciting meet-up organized by Fintech In and Around Frankfurt.
Join leading industry experts as they share deep insights and real-world examples on the future of tokenization.
What to Expect
18:30 – 18:55 — Doors Open
18:55 – 19:00 — Introduction
19:00 – 19:30 — Disruption of ETFs & Funds? Tokenized Portfolio Management Enters the Arena
19:30 – 20:00 — Stablecoins Beyond Crypto Trading
20:00 – 20:30 — Why Crypto Needs Its Own S&P 500: Inside the Coinbase 50
20:30 onwards — Closing Remarks followed by Networking with Beer and Pizza
Want to learn more about the event and our speakers?
Visit the event registration page for full details.
Admission: Free of Charge
Location: FS Entrepreneurship Centre, Frankfurt School, Adickesallee 32–34, 60322 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Open to curious students, alumni, and industry professionals
Get your free ticket

Demo Day | 1 September 2025 | Accelerator Summer '25
2025-09-01 18:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
Event details
Date: 1 September 2025
Time: 18:30 – 22:00
Location: Frankfurt School, Audimax
Agenda:
18:30 – 19:00 Doors Open
19:00 – 19:10 Welcome Speech by Professor Dr. Nils Stieglitz, President and Managing Director of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
19:10 – 19:20 Opening Remarks by Ram Shoham, Director of FS Entrepreneurship Centre
19:20 – 19:40 Keynote Speech by Eric Reutemann, CEO & Co-Founder of Frankfurt Galaxy
19:40 – 20:40 6 Startup Pitches
20:40 – 21:00 Final Remarks and Winners Announcement
21:00 – 23:00 Food, Drinks & Networking
See you on-site!
Best,
Your FSEC Team
About this event:
✨ What a night! ✨

We are truly overwhelmed and grateful for the incredible turnout at our Demo Day Summer ’25, the flagship event of the Frankfurt School Entrepreneurship Centre at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Never before have we seen such an engaged audience — thank you all for being part of it! 🙏

A huge thank you goes to our partners, mentors, and supporters who worked with us over the past weeks to prepare the startups for the stage. And a special thanks to all the jurors David Schäffler, Max Bergmann, Jovana Walter, CFA, Roger Dorsch who joined us and took the time to evaluate the pitches — your expertise and support mean so much to our founders. Thanks to Eric Reutemann for his inspiring keynote speech!

👏 Congratulations to our winning startups, who together received €50,000 in prize money:
🏆 TwinWatt — developing compact, efficient wind turbines that generate power even at low wind speeds, making renewable energy more accessible for urban and industrial settings.
🥈 NovaVoca Technologies GmbH — building AI-powered voice agents that automate customer experiences in 40+ languages, helping enterprises deliver secure, human-like interactions across industries.

And of course, applause to all six startups that pitched — your energy, vision, and courage on stage were inspiring: Typelense AI, RentalOne, Syntropix, GEM – Green Estate Management GmbH

This is only the beginning. 🚀 We’re already looking forward to the next Demo Day, and in the meantime, we have many exciting events planned to keep building, connecting, and celebrating entrepreneurship together.

🏄🏻‍♂️ Ram Shoham 🌱🚀 Gowtham Athem Nils Troeger Kristina Savina
hashtag#frankfurtschool hashtag#demoday

Open Workshop with Garan Goodman & Community Get-Together
2025-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Entrepreneurship Centre, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322
We are excited to invite you to an open workshop with Garan Goodman on 17th September at 18:30.

Topic: Product Market Fit (PMF) Now. Business Model Later
Every startup dreams of scale — but before growth comes the grind of Product-Market Fit (PMF). In this hands-on workshop, we’ll cut through the noise and show why PMF is the ultimate proxy for a sustainable business model. Learn how to test if customers truly love your product, spot signals of PMF, and translate traction into a business model investors respect. Expect case studies, group exercises, and straight talk on what works (and what breaks) when scaling. This is where founders move from guessing to knowing.
Come by to see our new space!
Location: Entrepreneurship Centre, Presidialbau, 1st Floor

Pizza & beer are on us 😉
Questions left? Email at Entrepreneurship@fs.de
About this past event:
✨ First event in our new space! ✨
A big thank you to Garan Goodman for leading such an insightful workshop on Product-Market-Fit. We’re truly grateful to kick things off with your expertise and energy!

This is just the beginning — more workshops and community gatherings are on the way. 🚀

Stay tuned and check our website for upcoming events here:
https://lnkd.in/ewyYuXNQ

Through the Investor’s Eyes | Open Workshop & Community Get-Together
2025-10-29 18:30 - 19:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Entrepreneurship Centre, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322
What does it really take to convince a venture capitalist? Many founders focus on their product or technology, but investors look through a different lens. This interactive workshop with Michael Mizrahi—a seasoned business developer, analyst, and innovation expert—dives deep into the VC mindset to help early-stage founders better prepare for investor meetings.
With extensive experience leading startup investments, accelerators, and venture capital initiatives, Michael has worked with entrepreneurs across industries and countries. He brings practical insights on how investors evaluate opportunities and make funding decisions. In this session, participants will explore:
*Before the meeting: Which criteria and metrics shape the VC evaluation process?
*During the pitch: What captures investor interest—and what raises red flags?
*After the meeting: How do investors analyze startups and decide whether to invest?
The workshop concludes with a hands-on exercise, where attendees review real startup pitch videos and apply the principles discussed to assess investment potential.
Outcome By the end of the session, participants will understand how to anticipate investor questions, highlight the right strengths, and address common concerns—gaining the tools to increase their chances of securing funding.
Who Should Join? Students, entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone looking to sharpen their fundraising and pitching skills.
Date & Time October 29, 18:30 – 19:30, Followed by community networking
Location: FS Entrepreneurship Centre, Presidialbau, 1st Floor
Pizza & beer are on us 😉
Questions left? Email at Entrepreneurship@fs.de
REGISTER

Co-Founder Wanted 7.0 | Frankfurt School x Technical Universities
2025-11-06 18:00 - 2025-11-07 16:30 (Europe/London)
The 7th Edition of the Co-founder wanted event by Frankfurt School Entrepreneurship Centre!
This event is your opportunity to find your perfect match. Are you looking for a business mind to join your team? Or are you in search of a talented coder to develop the back-end for an App? This event is for you!
Date: 6 – 7 November 2025
Location: Entrepreneurship Centre, Frankfurt School
Agenda: two days event
November 6th:
18:00 – open end
x Idea pitching (1min. Open Microphone to anyone).
x Getting to know each other over light food and beer
x Voting for top ideas
x Picking the teams
November 7th:
9:00 – 16:30
x Executive presentation
x Teambuilding Action
x Coaching sessions
x Workphase
x Reflection
x Pitch Final and Winner
Networking x ideas matching x drinks!
About this past event:
Before & After. What a transformation!
It’s always amazing to see how an empty room turns into a space buzzing with energy, ideas, and ambition.

During Co-Founder Wanted #7, the Frankfurt School Entrepreneurship Centre was once again filled with brilliant minds ready to hashtag#pitch, connect, and build something new.

From those first one-minute idea pitches 💡 to spontaneous team formations and intense late-night brainstorming sessions — the journey from concept to collaboration was inspiring to witness.

Two days later, the room looked completely different:
👉 Teams formed.
👉 Ideas refined.
👉 Prototypes pitched.
👉 Connections made.

A huge thank you to all the participants, mentors, and partners: Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, HIGHEST – Innovations- und Gründungszentrum , Max-Planck-Innovation GmbH, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, hessian.AI, Goethe-Unibator, and Futury — for making this ecosystem thrive.

And of course, congratulations to our winners led by JACOB JOHNY, developing electrodes for green hydrogen production — a true example of innovation that matters. 🌱

Here’s to more moments like these — where ideas become impact! 🚀

Open Workshop & Community Get-Together
2025-12-09 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Entrepreneurship Centre, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322
Join Us for Our Next Community Get-Together!
Topic: Turning visibility into capital. The 4 behaviour shifts that will change how you are seen
Speaker: Maria Pennanen
Location: FS Entrepreneurship Centre, Presidialbau, 1st FloorTime: 18:30 – 20:30
Come connect, share ideas, and unwind with fellow community members!
🍕 Enjoy good vibes, great conversations, and free pizza & beer on-site!
Your FSEC Team
REGISTER

Scrum & Flow Fundamentals: A Beginner's Guide | Open Workshops, Accelerator Winter 26
2026-01-21 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Hybrid
Date: 21 January 2026
Time: 17:00 – 18:30
Format: Hybrid (FSEC & Online)
Speaker: Ali Naderivarandi, Scrum Master
Kick-start your Agile journey with this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop designed for participants with no prior knowledge of Scrum, Agile, or Lean.
Through simple explanations, interactive discussions, and a practical Kanban simulation, participants will experience how modern teams organise work, collaborate effectively, and deliver value.
This session is ideal for students, early-stage founders, and anyone curious about Agile ways of working in business and startups.
What will you learn?
*Scrum fundamentals: learn the core Scrum roles, events, and artefacts in a clear, jargon-free way.
*Flow & Kanban basics: understand Work in Progress (WIP), prioritisation, and resource management through an interactive simulation.
*Learning by doing: experience teamwork, decision-making, and flow improvement in a practical and engaging format
Why attend?
This interactive workshop builds a strong foundation for understanding Agile principles and provides practical insights you can apply immediately, whether in a startup, project team, or business environment.
Questions left? Email at Entrepreneurship@fs.de
REGISTER HERE

Financial Planning and Cap Tables | Open Workshops, Accelerator Winter 26
2026-01-27 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Hybrid
Accelerator Winter 2026: Open Workshops
​Date: 27 January 2026
​Time: 17:00 – 18:30
​Format: Hybrid (Online & FSEC, 1st Floor, Presidialbau, Frankfurt School) – if you attend online, you will receive a link in a reminder email
​Speaker: Andreas Hell, Startup Finance and Fundraising Expert
​Get ready to unlock the secrets to crafting a financial plan that will impress VCs and investors. This workshop will provide you with essential tips and insights on how to build a winning financial plan for your startup. You will learn how to set clear growth goals, define the right business model, identify critical KPIs, gather essential data, master the art of financial modeling, structure your financial plan, manage operating costs, build realistic scenarios, understand the impact of assumptions, and present with confidence. Join us to learn directly from Andreas Hell, alumni of FS, who raised multiple rounds of funding for startups and helped shape their finance function as CFO.
Questions left? Email at Entrepreneurship@fs.de

REGISTER HERE

Negotiating a VC Term Sheet | Open Workshops, Accelerator Winter 26
2026-01-29 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Hybrid
Date: 29 January 2026
Time: 17:00 – 18:30
Format: Hybrid
Speaker: Philipp Weber, Partner at Momentum Partners
Navigating a VC term sheet can feel like walking through a maze of fine print, complex clauses, and hidden traps—but it doesn’t have to be that way.
In this exclusive workshop, Philipp Weber, Partner at Momentum Partners, breaks down investor term sheets and explains how founders can approach negotiations with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn what key clauses really mean, which terms can become deal-breakers, and how to negotiate outcomes that protect your vision while strengthening your startup’s long-term potential.
This session is especially valuable for founders preparing for their first fundraising round or gearing up for a Series A.
What You’ll Learn:

Term sheet fundamentalsUnderstand the structure and purpose of the most common VC clauses.
Negotiation prioritiesIdentify which terms truly matter and where flexibility is possible.
Founder protectionLearn how to safeguard control, incentives, and long-term value.
Investor perspectiveGain insights into how VCs think and negotiate.

Why Attend?
This workshop equips founders with practical knowledge and insider insights to enter VC negotiations well-prepared, confident, and aligned with their strategic goals.
Questions left? Email at Entrepreneurship@fs.de
REGISTER HERE

Fundable: Building Companies Investors Want to Fund | Open Workshops, Accelerator Winter 26
2026-02-03 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Hybrid
Accelerator Winter 2026: Open Workshops
​​Date: 3 February 2026
​​Time: 17:00 – 18:30
​​Format: Hybrid (Online & FSEC, 1st Floor, Presidialbau, Frankfurt School) – if you attend online, you will receive a link in a reminder email
​​Speaker: Dr. Christian Stumpf, Entrepreneur & Founder Coach
​Building a company that truly attracts investors is not about perfect pitch decks or buzzwords. It is about building strong foundations early on for creating real customer value and lead to fundability over time, turning an initial idea into a business that is worth taking seriously.
​In this exclusive workshop, Christian Stumpf breaks down what makes a company genuinely fundable. Drawing from his experience as a founder and as a coach to ambitious founders, he shows how to operate early on in a way that stands up to investor thinking later. You will learn how to think in terms of Product–Market Fit and investment readiness.
​This session is equally valuable for early-stage founders and for those who are considering founding their own company.
​What You’ll Learn:
​· From idea to Product–Market Fit: learn how to systematically validate problems, solutions, and markets to find real direction.
​· What “fundable” really means: understand how investors think about risk and progress
​· Building the right narrative early on: craft a story that connects problem, solution, and vision in a way that makes sense to investors.
​· Investor mindset: gain insight into how investors evaluate early-stage teams and what signals matter most at the beginning.
​Questions left? Email at Entrepreneurship@fs.de
REGISTER HERE

Pitch perfect! | Open Workshops, Accelerator Winter 26
2026-02-09 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Date: 9 February 2026
Time: 17:00 – 18:30
Format: Online only
Speaker: Dafna Gold Melchior,High-StakesCommunication Expert
Founders often have just a few minutes to make a strong impression, whether pitching to investors, clients, or partners. In this dynamic workshop, Pitch Perfect, you’ll learn how to deliver a clear, compelling pitch that captures attention and drives action in as little as two minutes.
Led by Dafna Gold Melchior, this session focuses on transforming complex ideas into concise, persuasive messages. Participants will explore how to open strong, tailor content to different audiences, and communicate their value proposition with confidence—both verbally and through body language.
What You’ll Learn:
*Crafting a powerful opening: learn how to hook your audience from the first sentence
*Tailoring your pitch: adapt your message for investors, clients, and strategic partners.
*Pitch structure & slide clarity: decide what to include and what to leave out to highlight your core value.
*Delivery & presence: use body language, voice, and confidence to strengthen your message.
Why Attend?
This workshop equips founders with practical tools to clarify their ideas, captivate their audience, and convert pitches into real opportunities, whether funding, partnerships, or customer interest.
Questions left? Email at Entrepreneurship@fs.de
REGISTER HERE

Demo Day | 16 February 2026
2026-02-16 18:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Frankfurt School Audimax, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60322, Germany
This Monday, we had the privilege of hosting our Demo Day.
What an incredible reminder of why mentorship and experience matter so much in the founding journey 🩵

Building a startup can feel like navigating the unknown. Ideas evolve, strategies pivot, challenges appear unexpectedly. What truly makes the difference is having experienced mentors, operators, and ecosystem partners alongside you. People who have walked the path before and are willing to share their insights, lessons, and honest feedback.

That is why this Demo Day meant so much to us. It was not just about pitches on stage. It was about bringing founders, mentors, investors, and supporters into one room and creating real connections that continue far beyond a single evening.

A huge congratulations to our winners:
🥇 1st place: UpGrid
🥈 2nd place: @LILY https://lnkd.in/dsikjgZR
You have earned this recognition, and we are excited to see what is next for you.

We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to all our partners and supporters who made this Demo Day possible. Your commitment, resources, and belief in early stage founders are what allow us to accelerate these startups and bring them to this stage.

Futury Maria Pennanen Robert Mangelmann Marco Fischer Dr. Christian Stumpf Andreas Hell Philipp Weber Ali Naderivarandi Dafna Gold Melchior Karolina Kristic Prof. Dr. Christian Landau Nils Stieglitz Vera Huebner

To every founder who stepped on stage, your courage to build, test, and present your vision is what drives this ecosystem forward. Hagen Lihl Rafael Roman Nick Bänninger Milan Wiedemann Leon Kaiser Lukas Stamenkoski Nikola Milkovski Hafiz Mama Herve EBLOHOUE Rahul Aildasani Wenxiu Rouven Kops Ben Bichbeimer Dennis Daiber

This is exactly why we do what we do 🚀

Event details
Date: 16 February 2026
Time: 18:30 – 22:00
Location: Frankfurt School, Audimax
Agenda:
18:30 – 19:00 Doors Open
19:00 – 19:10 Welcome Speech by Karolina Kristic, CFO of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
19:10 – 19:20 Opening Remarks by Ram Shoham, Director of FS Entrepreneurship Centre
19:20 – 19:40 Keynote Speech by Dana Kallasch​, CEO and Co Founder of Commodity Capital AG​
19:40 – 20:40 6 Startup Pitches
20:40 – 21:00 Final Remarks and Winners Announcement
21:00 – 22:00 Food, Drinks & Networking
See you on-site!
Best,
Your FSEC Team

Open Workshop & Founders and Friends Community Get-together: Ask us anything
2026-03-04 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Entrepreneurship Centre, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322
Join us for our next Founders & Friends Community Get-together.
​This evening is all about bringing great people together. Expect an inspiring expert talk, good conversations, and of course pizza and beer in a relaxed atmosphere.
​Whether you are actively building a startup, thinking about starting one, or simply curious about entrepreneurship, this is a great opportunity to connect with like minded founders and become part of the growing entrepreneurship community at FS.
Speaker: Ram and Gowtham engage with the community. Ask us anything.
​Date: 4 March 2025
​Time: 18:30 – 20:30
​The event is open to everyone, so feel free to bring a friend.
​We look forward to seeing you there. 🚀🍕🍻
REGISTER

(Private event) Startup Matchmaking Event with Rhein-Main-Business-Angels
2026-03-12 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
Startup Matchmaking with Rhein Main Business Angels
Date: 12 MarchLocation: FS Entrepreneurship Centre, 1st Floor, PresidialbauTime: 18:00 – 22:00
Together with the Rhein Main Business Angels, we are hosting an exclusive matchmaking event that connects a curated selection of preselected startups with experienced investors.
This is a closed event with limited participation to ensure high quality, focused conversations and meaningful exchange.
We look forward to an evening of strong connections and valuable conversations.

Open Workshop & Founders and Friends Community Get-together: Hidden psychological dynamics behind venture capital decisions.
2026-04-15 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Entrepreneurship Centre, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322
Raising capital is often presented as a rational process built on spreadsheets, projections, and polished pitch decks. In reality, investment decisions are deeply influenced by psychology. Investors are human. They respond to narrative, risk perception, social signals, and emotional trust just as much as they respond to data.
In this highly interactive and intentionally fun workshop, Garan Goodman explores the hidden psychological dynamics behind venture capital decisions. Drawing on decades of experience working with venture-backed startups and investors, he explains how investors actually think, what fears influence their judgment, and how founders can recognize and adapt to different investor personalities.
Participants will actively take part in the session, with volunteers selected to step into the roles of different investor archetypes and challenge founders directly during the workshop. The format encourages lively discussion, quick pitches, and a playful but insightful exploration of how investment conversations really unfold.
This session is valuable for early-stage founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and also for students who are considering a career in venture capital or investment. Understanding how investors think, question opportunities, and react to founders provides insight from both sides of the table.
Speaker: Garan Goodman, Entrepreneur, Investor & Mentor
Time: 18:30 – 20:30
Location: FS Entrepreneurship Centre, 1st Floor, Presidialbau
What You’ll Learn:

Investor archetypes: understand the different types of investors and how each approaches risk, vision, and evidence.
Cognitive biases in venture capital: learn how factors like pattern recognition, herd mentality, and FOMO influence investment decisions.
The emotional side of funding: explore how trust, status, and perception shape investor confidence in founders.
Influencing investor psychology: discover practical ways to frame your story, signal momentum, and create conviction during fundraising.

Networking over pizza & beer 🙂
REGISTER HERE

Co-Founder Wanted 8.0 | Frankfurt School x Technical Institutions from All Across Germany
2026-05-07 18:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00 (Europe/London) | Entrepreneurship Centre, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322
7–8 May 2026 | Frankfurt School Entrepreneurship Centre
Finding the right co-founder is one of the most important steps in building a successful startup. Co-Founder Wanted is designed to make that step easier.
Now in its 8th edition, this two-day matching and startup-building event brings together ambitious entrepreneurs, developers, business talents, and innovators who are serious about launching a venture together.
Whether you already have a startup idea or are looking to join a founding team, this event helps you connect with complementary skill sets, validate ideas, and start building immediately.
Who Should Join?

Founders looking for a co-founder
Developers searching for promising startup ideas
Business talents eager to join an early-stage team
Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to take the first step

What to Expect
Day 1 | 7 May | 18:00 – open endParticipants pitch their ideas in a one-minute open mic format, connect over food and drinks, vote for the most promising concepts, and form teams around the strongest ideas.
Day 2 | 8 May | 9:00 – 16:30Newly formed teams take part in structured team-building, receive coaching from experienced mentors, work intensively on their concepts, and present their final pitches. The event concludes with final presentations and a winner announcement.
While we cannot guarantee that you will leave with a perfect co-founder match, we do guarantee a highly curated space to connect with ambitious tech and business talent from across Germany within a structured, action-oriented environment.
Co-Founder Wanted is more than a networking event. It is a platform for serious founder matching and hands-on startup creation within the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main ecosystem.
If you are ready to build, this is where you start.
Date: 7 – 8 May 2026
Location: Entrepreneurship Centre, Frankfurt School
7–8 May 2026 | Frankfurt School Entrepreneurship Centre
Finding the right co-founder is one of the most important steps in building a successful startup. Co-Founder Wanted is designed to make that step easier.
Now in its 8th edition, this two-day matching and startup-building event brings together ambitious entrepreneurs, developers, business talents, and innovators who are serious about launching a venture together.
Whether you already have a startup idea or are looking to join a founding team, this event helps you connect with complementary skill sets, validate ideas, and start building immediately.
Who Should Join?

Founders looking for a co-founder
Developers searching for promising startup ideas
Business talents eager to join an early-stage team
Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to take the first step

What to Expect
Day 1 | 7 May | 18:00 – open endParticipants pitch their ideas in a one-minute open mic format, connect over food and drinks, vote for the most promising concepts, and form teams around the strongest ideas.
Day 2 | 8 May | 9:00 – 16:30Newly formed teams take part in structured team-building, receive coaching from experienced mentors, work intensively on their concepts, and present their final pitches. The event concludes with final presentations and a winner announcement.
While we cannot guarantee that you will leave with a perfect co-founder match, we do guarantee a highly curated space to connect with ambitious tech and business talent from across Germany within a structured, action-oriented environment.
Co-Founder Wanted is more than a networking event. It is a platform for serious founder matching and hands-on startup creation within the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main ecosystem.
If you are ready to build, this is where you start.
Date: 7 – 8 May 2026
Location: Entrepreneurship Centre, Frankfurt School
About this past event:
It was fun! And that is exactly how it is supposed to be.

Co-Founder Wanted is not about having a perfect idea and a polished pitch deck. It is about creating an open space where we bring techies from all across Germany together with business talents from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management School.

In this edition, we had over 35 ideas, and 6 teams pitched at the end of Day 2.
Special thanks go to everyone who made this event happen and contributed to making this 8th edition so great!

Maria Pennanen Mindclip® 🏄🏻‍♂️ Ram Shoham 🌱🚀 Gowtham Athem Nicolette Peytchev Arnav Gandhi Kristina Savina Clemens F. Sahil Choudhary, MBA Max-Planck-Innovation GmbH HIGHEST – Innovations- und Gründungszentrum Goethe-Unibator Futury Samsung Germany ATHENE Center Carola Heyn-Benedikt

We are already looking forward to the next edition of Co-Founder Wanted, happening on November 5–6, 2026. Mark your calendars!

Negotiating a VC Term Sheet. Open Workshop
2026-06-30 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
Join us for a series of essential workshops designed to elevate your startup journey! Part of the Accelerator Summer ’26 programme by Frankfurt School Entrepreneurship Centre.
​Navigating a term sheet can feel like walking through a maze of fine print, complex clauses, and hidden traps — but it doesn’t have to be that way. Join us for an exclusive workshop with Philipp Weber, Partner at Momentum Partners, where you’ll decode the investor term sheet and uncover the strategies to negotiate like a pro.
​Learn what every clause really means, which terms are deal-breakers, and how to secure outcomes that protect your vision and maximize your startup’s potential. Whether you’re preparing for your first raise or gearing up for a Series A, this session will give you the insider insights you need to walk into negotiations with confidence.
​Speaker: Philipp Weber, Partner at Momentum Partners
​Time & Date: 30 June 2026 at 17:00
​Format: Online only
Questions left? Email at Entrepreneurship@fs.de
REGISTER HERE

Financial Planning for Startups. Open Workshop
2026-07-01 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
Join us for a series of essential workshops designed to elevate your startup journey! Part of the Accelerator Summer ’26 programme by Frankfurt School Entrepreneurship Centre.
​Get ready to unlock the secrets to crafting a financial plan that will impress VCs and investors. This workshop will provide you with essential tips and insights on how to build a winning financial plan for your startup. You will learn how to set clear growth goals, define the right business model, identify critical KPIs, gather essential data, master the art of financial modeling, structure your financial plan, manage operating costs, build realistic scenarios, understand the impact of assumptions, and present with confidence.
​Join us to learn directly from Andreas Hell, alumni of FS, who raised multiple rounds of funding for startups and helped shape their finance function as CFO.
​Speaker: Andreas Hell, Startup Finance and Fundraising Expert
​Time & Date: 1 July 2026 at 17:00
​Format: Online only
Questions left? Email at Entrepreneurship@fs.de
REGISTER HERE

How to avoid Captable Disasters. Open Workshop
2026-08-18 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
Join us for a series of essential workshops designed to elevate your startup journey! Part of the Accelerator Summer ’26 programme by Frankfurt School Entrepreneurship Centre.
​Founders, think your cap table is “good enough”? Think again—one messy line today can cost you your company tomorrow. How do you structure equity before it’s too late? What mistakes scare off investors instantly? How do you stay in control while raising capital?
​Join Ram Shoham’s “Avoiding Cap Table Disasters” workshop at Frankfurt School Entrepreneurship Centre. Learn how to design clean, investor-ready cap tables, avoid dilution traps, and set your startup up for scalable funding.
​Founders, don’t let your cap table kill your next round—register now!
​Speaker: Ram Shoham, Director of the FS Entrepreneurship Centre
​Time & Date: 18 August 2026 at 17:00
​Format: Online only
Questions left? Email at Entrepreneurship@fs.de
REGISTER HERE
