Survey for German Startup 2025: Share Your Views!
The German Startup Monitor (DSM), an annual comprehensive study of the startup landscape in Germany, is gearing up for its latest edition. Conducted in 2025, the DSM seeks to provide valuable insights into the financing situation, employee numbers, and gender diversity in startups, among other key aspects.
First initiated in 2013, the DSM has become a significant source of information for the public and policymakers alike. This year, the survey was conducted among 1,828 startups, offering a broad perspective on the current state of the German startup scene.
The recent trends suggest a robust growth in the venture capital market, with startups raising €2.4 billion in Q2 2025, a 45% increase over the previous quarter. The number of financing rounds and deals above €1 million also rose, reflecting strong investor interest. Germany now boasts 32 unicorns, a new national record, signaling maturation of the startup sector and increased confidence from global investors.
However, the 2025 edition of the DSM indicated difficult times for startups due to the challenging overall economic situation. More than half (50.7 percent) of startups rated their financing situation as negative, and the number of employees in startups decreased from 18.9 to 16.7. The proportion of female startup founders also declined from 20.7 percent to 18.8 percent.
The DSM serves as a crucial platform for startup founders to voice their opinions and perspectives. By participating in the survey, founders can help raise the visibility of the German startup scene's interests in politics and improve the framework conditions for startups, especially in Munich. The deadline for submitting opinions is August 3rd.
The survey results could potentially influence the numbers and trends discussed in the 2026 edition of the DSM. They could also contribute to improving the framework conditions for startups in Germany, especially in Munich. The Startup Association, a key impetus for the further development of the startup ecosystem, is providing the survey link for the German Startup Monitor 2025.
As the German startup scene continues to evolve, the DSM remains a vital tool for understanding the challenges, needs, and perspectives currently facing startups. The full DSM 2025 report, once published, will provide deeper insights into founder sentiment, sector-specific trends, and actionable recommendations for stakeholders. For the most current and comprehensive data, monitoring the official release of the German Startup Monitor 2025 and related reports (e.g., Migrant Founders Monitor, Gründungsradar) is recommended.
- Startups in Germany's business landscape are experiencing a challenging economic climate, as indicated by the German Startup Monitor (DSM) 2025, with over half (50.7%) of startups rating their finance situation negatively.
- To foster improvement in the startup ecosystem, especially in Munich, it is crucial for startup founders to share their perspectives and opinions through the German Startup Monitor (DSM) survey, focusing on areas such as technology, education, and self-development.
