WELCOME TO WERK1
We’re happy to have you on board!
Here you find all the important information and to-dos for an easy and smooth start and to make you feel like home quickly.
Let’s kickstart your startup journey together!
IMPORTANT FIRST STEPS For A SMOOTH START!
BOOKMARK THE WERK1 HELPDESK
This is your central touchpoint for anything support-related during your time at WERK1.
MANAGE YOUR PROFILE & UNLOCK WERK1 BENEFITS
Our member portal* is your central hub for managing your startup’s profile, team information, invoices and meeting room bookings.
All information about your startup shown on our website is taken directly from our member portal – so make sure to keep your information up to date.
Through the portal, you also get access to exclusive WERK1 benefits, including:
• Business coaching & investor network via BayStartUP
• Mentoring from 200+ experts & alumni startups
• Exklusive perks & benefits
We also share important updates, events, and offers via our member portal and our Slack channel.
*If you are logging into the WERK1 member portal for the first time, click “Forgot Password?” and enter your email address. You’ll receive an email with a link to set your personal password. Once you’ve set it, you can log in anytime.
YOUR WERK1 COACHING JOURNEY
Kick-off (after 2 weeks):
Personal coaching session with Adrian Altomari (10+ years of startup coaching experience) from BayStartUP to present your business model, define coaching topics, set two key milestones for your growth at WERK1 – these will be the basis for your evaluation later on.
Check-in & feedback (after 6 months):
We want your feedback! How’s your experience at WERK1 so far? What are your highlights & current business challenges? How can we support you even better?
Evaluation (after 9 months):
Give a short pitch + update on your past progress (team, traction, funding & outlook).
FOUNDER MENTORING
Looking for someone who’s already walked the path you’re on? With our Founder Mentoring, we connect you with our experienced WERK1 alumni founders. Gain real-world insights, valuable tips and strategic and personal support – directly from those who’ve been in your shoes.
ALL WERK1 EVENTS IN ONE PLACE – SYNC YOUR CALENDAR
Never miss a chance to learn, connect, or get inspired! By subscribing to our WERK1 event calendar, you and your team will always be up to date on what’s happening around here.
See what’s on the agenda:
• AFTERWERK: Startup pitches, drinks & networking
• WERKSFRÜHSTÜCK: Free community breakfast, updates & casual chats
• Startup WORK: Job fair and open house
• WERKSACADEMY: Hands-on workshops for founders
• ASK ME ANYTHING: 1:1 startup consulting with sales, legal, people & culture experts
• Founder Stories: Honest insights from real startup journeys
MAIL & PARCEL SERVICE
Each startup has its own mailbox at WERK1.4 (Am Kartoffelgarten 14). You can also have parcels delivered to WERK1 and pick them up at our team office (right next to the WERK1 Café) Monday to Friday between 2–4 PM.
Please address all parcels to ‘Am Kartoffelgarten 14’ and make sure to include your startup’s name for proper allocation.
COLIVING @WERK1
We offer 63 fully furnished micro apartments right in our building – available for 1 to 6 months. Perfect for helping your team relocate smoothly to Munich and settle in quickly.
ADD OUR WERK1 LOGO TO YOUR WEBSITE & PITCH DECK
Highlight your connection to WERK1 by placing our logo (linked to werk1.com) on your startup’s homepage & pitch deck. It’s an easy way to signal credibility and attract top investors, mentors, partners, and talent.
Need a different file format? Reach out to communications@werk1.com.
FOLLOW & TAG US
When you share articles, updates, or press mentions, please tag @WERK1 and link to werk1.com. We spotlight our startups through success stories and promote you whenever possible – let’s boost each other’s visibility!
LOOKING FOR TALENT?
Join the Startup WORK, our annual job fair to meet top talent in person. In addition, post your job openings on Munich Startup to reach top talent in Munich’s startup scene.
READ AND SHARE THE FIRE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please review our fire safety and evacuation information carefully. It is the responsibility of your startup’s CEO to ensure that all team members – current and future – are familiar with the escape routes. In addition to the videos provided, WERK1 organizes an annual joint fire drill. You will be informed in advance.