From Münster to big stage winner's podium: SaniUp's success accelerator story
The startup SaniUp demonstrates how powerful the hub network can be: four successful pitches, new investors, and important contacts made the accelerator a real springboard - from Münster to the big stages of North Rhine-Westphalia. Find out how a spontaneous stage appearance got the ball rolling.
Once to Krupunder and back. David Nellessen's search for the perfect co-founders
The co-founders of the startup syte, David Nellessen and Matthias Zühlke, grew up together in Münster-Kinderhaus. But initially, their paths diverged. This article explores how their long-standing friendship and shared vision ultimately led to entrepreneurial success.
From an idea to an AI-based trading platform: How Pacurion took off through the Accelerator and Scale-up.NRW programs
When talking about digitalization in logistics, it's hard to ignore Pacurion. The startup from "Silicon Reken" is committed to revolutionizing the load carrier market – an often overlooked yet but central component of the supply chain. Founder Dominik shares the story.
The accelerator as a stepping stone to success: AKEYI's journey through the NRW Hub network
The startup AKEYI, which specializes in corporate games, completed our accelerator program in 2023 and received various support services from the NRW-wide startup network. Stephan Egbringhoff reports on their successful journey.
How the startup RIZM supports BMW in achieving its energy and sustainability goals
Founded in 2022, the startup RIZM helps companies optimize their energy infrastructure. In this interview, Joshua Küpper, founder of RIZM, explains how the collaboration with BMW began and how it has contributed to the development of the startup.
How the scale-up clockin is mastering growth and internationalization
Back in 2017, the startup clockin was one of the first teams to go through the Digital Hub Accelerator program. Now, clockin is one of the most successful scale-ups in the region - and is planning its next expansion steps.
How Evermood creates a “better working life for everyone”
Our project manager Linda Witzel and board member Sebastian Köffer talk to Evermood co-founder Marvin, who recounts the journey from an accelerator startup in Münsterland to a successful company with an even bigger vision.
Achieving product-market fit with the Digital Hub Accelerator
The Digital Hub Accelerator was launched in 2017 and supports startups from the Münsterland region in finding their product-market fit. Thirty-six teams have completed the program so far. Time for a brief review.
Bocholt-based startup planbar receives seed investment to digitize the skilled trades sector
planbar is a digital planning board for craft businesses that enables companies to coordinate their staff, machines, and orders easily and clearly, with very little time required for setup.
Logistics startup Liefergruen plans to expand across Europe
Liefergrün was founded in Münster in 2020 and is the leading provider of sustainable deliveries in Germany. The startup has now completed a financing round worth €3 million. Find out what the startup plans to do with the money and get more insider information in the interview.
Accelerator startup Brajuu secures mid-six-figure pre-seed financing round
Brajuu is the marketplace for perfectly fitting underwear, enabling every woman everywhere to find the right bra. The startup recently secured a mid-six-figure pre-seed financing round.
From Digital Hub Accelerator to renowned cooperation partner in California
The startup Siwalu participated in the accelerator program of the Digital Hub münsterLAND in 2019 and was subsequently able to enter into a partnership with Snap Inc. Today, in an interview portrait, Tabea wants to know how the partnership came about and what has happened since then. To the interview:
Tretty – Bike and scooter sharing for companies in Münster
Tretty offers end customers and companies in Münster muscle-powered kick scooters and bike sharing, completely independent of power outlets. After initially operating purely as a “B2C free-floating model,” the startup is now taking off with Provinzial as its first major corporate customer (B2B).
epap reports on the path to a successful finance app
epap is the digital solution for receipt requirements and digitizes receipts throughout Germany. In 2019, the startup participated in the accelerator program of the Digital Hub münsterLAND. Today, Tabea wants to know in an interview portrait how the four founders have fared since then. To the interview:
When is the right time to invest?
Echometer offers companies a SaaS solution that supports agile working methods in teams and makes team development in companies measurable. The three founders have now completed their first seed investment of EUR 600,000.
Customers are often surprised when we present our solution to them.
The start-up orderspot from Münster is establishing a marketplace for the immediate purchase of laser parts. At the Digital Hub Accelerator, they have found new contacts and customers to further develop their business model. In this interview portrait, they explain how exactly this has helped them move forward.