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July 17, 2025
Bavarias start-ups secure more venture capital for the first time-2.1 billion euros in the first half of 2025
Almost every second euro invested in Germany flows into the Free State
Digital Minister Mehring: Wax release at the top of the German start-up scene
Bavaria is further expanding its top position in the German digital economy: As can be seen from the current EY study, Bavarian start-ups are for the first time in the first half of 2025, the leaders framework for the first time in the collected venture capital-and thus leaves the long leading capital in Berlin. With around 2.1 billion euros, almost every second investor euro in Germany was able to reach young growth companies in the Free State.
Digital Minister Dr. Fabian Mehring speaks of a historical turning point for the German start -up landscape and a brilliant confirmation of the Bavarian path for the digital location:
What we experience is the wax release at the top of the German start-up scene! The founder compass clearly points to the south-Bavaria is the new magnet for venture capital, says Mehring.
Investors rely on Bavarias future technologies
The study of the consulting company EY analyzes the risk of venture capital in Germany in the first half of 2025 and certifies Bavaria an unprecedented dynamic: While the volume nationwide rose to a third to 4.6 billion euros nationwide, Bavarian start-ups received around two and a half times as much as in the first half of 2024-an increase of 262 percent-and thus almost as much as in the previous year (2.3 Billions of euros). Berlin, long undisputed leader, landed significantly behind it at 1.5 billion euros.
Ey analysis sees the reasons for the Bavarian high-altitude flight, especially in the above-average position of the Free State in key technologies such as artificial intelligence, defense technology and energy storage solutions.
Our tech vision becomes a reality: Bavaria becomes the investment home of tomorrows technologies-from Smarter defense to AI to sustainable energy innovations, said Minister Mehring. We create the ideal environment for courageous founders - and thus bring the global venture capital into the Free State.
Top deal made in Bavaria
Particularly impressive: Four from Bavaria come from Bavaria among the five largest financing rounds in Germany. These include the AI company Helsing (600 million euros), the battery storage provider Green Flexibility (EUR 400 million) as well as the armaments company Quantum Systems and the Scalable Capital financial platform.
