Exclusive coaching & funding by baystartup at werk1
Our WERK1 Incubator not only provides office spaces but also supports startups in their founding phase with coachings from BayStartUP, the Bavarian startup network for founders, investors and companies.
Become a WERK1 startup and benefit from the exclusive BayStartUP coaching!
BayStartUP Coaching at WERK1
Do you need support in setting up your startup or do you have questions about financing topics? Then the BayStartUP coaching programme at WERK1 is the right choice for you! You can benefit from BayStartUP’s expertise, long-standing know-how and Europe’s largest investor network. The coaching sessions help founders to build a long-term business model. BayStartUP also supports you in the search for investors. You will receive expert knowledge on financing topics and investors’ interests. The coaching specifically prepares you for key negotiation situations, such as discussions with industry partners or investors.
Are you founder of a WERK1 startup? If so, we will cover the costs of this exclusive coaching.
about BayStartUP: a strong netzwerk for startups in Bavaria
BayStartUP is the Bavarian startup network for founders, investors and companies as well as a partner and supporter of Gründerland Bayern, the startup initiative of the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. With the Bavarian Business Plan Competitions, a comprehensive range of consulting services and Europe’s largest investor network, it supports startups in optimising their strategy, building their company and finding seed and growth capital. Through BayStartUP, founders have access to over 400 active business angels and more than 200 institutional investors. Since 2014, BayStartUP has raised €546 million in capital in over 500 actively managed financing rounds in the pre-seed, seed or series A phases. BayStartUP success stories include Flixbus, eGym, Magazino, Exasol, Voxeljet, numares, Transporeon, va-Q-tec AG, VIA Optronics and many more.
Coaching Offer: What you get as a WERK1 Startup
individual support
Long-term programme with coaching sessions on a regular basis
Individual support from BayStartUP startup experts as sparring partners
Expertise & know-how
Exclusive expertise in the development and optimisation of your business model
Support in financing rounds (pitch training, etc.) or in developing your sales strategy
network & Partners
Access to a broad investor network of BayStartUP
Expand your own network with strategic contacts and partnerships
Events with baystartup: startup demo night
The Startup Demo Night is a networking event organised by BayStartUP and WERK1 as a partner. It is one of the largest startup events in Munich’s startup scene. More than 70 founding teams present their concepts and prototypes to around 800 guests. From AI for industrial manufacturing processes, sensor technologies for healthcare, new charging solutions for electric cars and chatbots to sports gadgets – at the Startup Demo Night, startups can showcase their innovative concepts and guests can experience the solutions and prototypes live. Visitors include company representatives, investors, other founding teams and people interested in startups. An ideal platform for initiating valuable contacts and engaging with investors.
Would you like to know when the next Startup Demo Night is taking place or are you interested in participating as an exhibitor?
Check out the BayStartUP schedule or our WERK1 event calendar. We’ll keep you informed about upcoming important startup events!
Do you want to invest yourself?
Are you an experienced business angel, prospective private investor or investment manager at an international VC? BayStartUP is your ideal contact for a qualified deal flow of attractive startups. The pre-selection and well-structured information enable you as an investor to quickly gain an overview and make the right investment decision.