About us
The central point of contact for start-ups and young companies
Have you got questions about starting a business? We’re the people you need! We are the central point of contact for all potential start-ups and young companies in Bremen and Bremerhaven. We support you from finding your initial idea through to the first growth phase, all from a single source. We provide free advice about all start-up relevant topics covering aspects such as coaching, qualification and funding, and give qualified feedback on your start-up idea. We have also integrated Bremen’s start-up ecosystem to offer you the best possible service.
The Starthaus is part of the BAB – funding bank for Bremen and Bremerhaven.
The Starthaus is part of Bremen’s development bank and the central point of contact for all potential start-ups and young companies in the state of Bremen. We are the network co-ordinator in Bremen’s start-up ecosystem. Our mixed team of professional experts accompanies potential start-ups from the initial idea to the first growth phase. Our advice is always frank, honest, constructive and free of charge!
Our 5 basic values:
We are locals.
The state of Bremen is close to our hearts. This is why we ensure that our daily work contributes to consolidating Bremen as a business location and making it sustainable. Our consulting, funding and coaching services support potential start-ups and young companies in ensuring they have a financially viable future in Bremen and Bremerhaven which will make them successful in the long term.
We are a team.
Motivated, curious, reliable: the Starthaus start-up helpers always approach potential start-ups and partners with commitment, empathy and honesty. We respect each other, are helpful and reliable. Respect and a frank culture of communication are the basic attributes in the way we see ourselves. We are impartial and open-minded, and it goes without saying that we always stand by what we say.
We are versatile.
We act in a targeted, competent manner and offer individual solutions. Our support for the start-up and growth project is always geared to the specific project and extends across all phases. Our service is flexible and innovative. We are always up to date and develop our professional skills all the time. We supply 360° consulting from a single source, not from the past but for the future.
We act as partners.
We see ourselves as partners for all potential start-ups and young companies. That is also exactly how we deal with each other, taking a fair, motivating and stimulating approach that is both constructive and solution-oriented. We always provide honest feedback and talk about chances and risks with a reflected opinion. Open-minded, relaxed interaction and a focus on the individual project are at the heart of all our advice. We know what we’re talking about, for we practice starting businesses every day. All communication is naturally confidential.
We are a network.
As part of the start-up network in the state of Bremen, our collaboration takes a needs-based approach. We give each other mutual support as equal partners, always with a focus on the needs and specific requirements of the potential start-ups.
Our vision:
Everyone in the state of Bremen knows that the Starthaus is where ideas learn to walk.
Just like the start-up scene itself, we stay dynamic, innovative and future-oriented, for a modern corporate culture in Bremen and Bremerhaven.
Petra Oetken
Starthaus
Head of the Starthaus
+49 (0) 421 9600 425