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found📍5 highlights from Hamburg’s startup community in October
Hamburg’s coolest startup and tech events, delivered to your inbox every Monday.
Kyrylo Korsun
November 03, 2025
Editor’s Note
Hey, dear reader!
October was quite a month! So much happened in Hamburg's startup and tech community. Here's a quick recap of my top 5 highlights:
We launched a monthly founders afterwork series, bringing early-stage founders together to tackle one specific challenge at a time through focused, practical sessions.
Luma arrived in Hamburg, finally putting us on the map alongside Berlin, NYC, and Barcelona. Discovering and hosting events just got much easier. Subscribe to found on Luma to stay in the loop with startup and tech gatherings.
Climate Cafe Hamburg opened its doors, creating space for founders and climate tech enthusiasts to connect and collaborate.
Build Fridays is gaining momentum, becoming exactly what Hamburg needed: a bi-weekly hands-on get-together where founders ship more and pitch less.
Startup City Hamburg published a comprehensive founder guide, making it easier to navigate the local ecosystem and find the right resources.
November promises to be even more intense, which brings me to what's coming up.
I need your help. For our next founders afterwork, we have an exciting speaker joining us from San Francisco – a talented founder who's building an AI-native startup. He's got insights to share on multiple topics, and I want to make sure we dig into what YOU actually want to learn.
Your Call: What should we dive into? 🔥 |
You decide how this evening will be shaped! 👊
Now, let's dive into this week's selection!
Save the Date 🗓️
Want to stay updated on future events? Check out our Luma calendar.
November 14-15: Boost Camp for International Founders (English) — Master German bureaucracy, refine your business model, and deliver investor-ready pitches while building connections in Hamburg's startup ecosystem.
November 14-15: DevFest (English) — Meet 500+ developers across 4 tracks covering Mobile, Web, and Cloud technologies at Hamburg's largest Google tech conference.
November 19: Cursor Meetup (English) — Discover practical Cursor workflows and automation tricks from active builders, featuring demos, a special Cursor team guest, and hands-on insights.
November 22: Harbour Founder Summit (English) — Compete in Hamburg's Startup World Cup, access masterclasses, and connect with global investors at START Hamburg's largest international founder gathering. Save 50% with code JN40GI.
November 25: AI Agents After Hours by buildersklub x Make (English) — Build live AI agents with Make alongside industry experts and discover proven automation workflows driving plancraft's revenue growth.
This Issue’s Gem 💎
November 4: Start2 Connect Night Deep Tech Edition (English) — Experience deep tech startup pitches and connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals.
AI Everywhere 🤖
November 3: 12MIN.ME | DISRUPT #02 (German) — Discover how AI, blockchain, and healthcare innovations disrupt traditional markets through compelling 12-minute talks from industry change-makers.
November 5: Hamburg Global Innovators Circle Meetup (English) — Connect with international founders and hear Hamburg's leading AI innovators discuss ventures, funding, and government support at Deep Tech Villa.
November 6: AI Analytics: How AI Takes Data Analysis to the Next Level (German) — Learn how to leverage large language models in your data analyses with hands-on examples and clear guidance for real-world use.
Startup 101 🔨
November 5: Start-up Toolbox: Customer Development (German) — Master customer interview techniques to uncover real needs and build a business model that solves actual problems.
November 6: DeepTech Connect – LifeScience X Cocktails X Capital (German/English) — Pitch to investors, network with business angels, and secure funding for your LifeScience startup at this exclusive investor matchmaking event.
November 6: THRST.Session #6: Startup Founding (German) — Navigate Hamburg's bureaucracy and funding landscape through expert panel insights.
November 7: Pitching: In-Person Pitch Training (English) — Perfect your pitch deck and delivery through live practice sessions with expert coaching and actionable feedback from experienced mentors.
November 7: Build Fridays - Work on Your Startup (English) — Build your startup alongside other founders in Hamburg's action-focused gathering that prioritizes shipping over presentations.
Tech Bite 🧑💻
November 5: What Every Java Developer Should Know About Strings (German) — Master String optimization techniques spanning JVM, Garbage Collector, Compiler, and Byte Code to write faster, more memory-efficient Java programs.
Get Inspired ✨
November 5-6: nextReality.Festival (German/English) — Experience cutting-edge VR/AR/MR projects firsthand, attend expert workshops, and celebrate award-winning immersive technology at Hamburg's Speicherstadt.
November 6: ARIC Movie Night: "Her" (German) — Watch the Oscar-winning sci-fi romance and engage in philosophical discussions about AI companions, parasocial relationships, and human-machine dynamics.
Every Saturday: Founders Running Club (English) — Energize your weekend with fellow entrepreneurs during a judgment-free 5K run followed by coffee and meaningful networking conversations.
That’s a wrap! Thanks for staying with me on this one. Hope you found it useful :)
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Kyrylo from found Hamburg