Harburg district: founder stronghold with the most business angels!

Harburg district: founder stronghold with the most business angels!

The current figures clearly show that the Harburg district in Lower Saxony is very much in the trend of start -ups. According to the Seevetal Aktuell write many successes on the flags.

What makes Harburg so attractive for startups? On the one hand, support from a total of 60 Business Angels is a decisive factor. These investors not only bring capital, but also valuable experiences and networks that can be invaluable for young companies. The district thus occupies the highest density nationwide to Business Angels and shows that an effective ecosystem for founders thrives here. District Administrator Rainer Rempe emphasizes that the positive results reflect the work of business development and the cheap location factors.

Startup monitor Lower Saxony 2025

in this year's Startup Monitor Lower Saxony were recorded in 2024 Growth rate of 11.6 percent in the past two years. It is particularly exciting that two thirds of these new foundations were held outside of the big cities, i.e. in rural regions such as Harburg. This shows that innovative ideas can not only be found in large metropolises.

The entire number of start-up foundations in Lower Saxony Since 2019 has been 845, from which a good 30 foundations are distributed to the Harburg district. This makes it clear that the region plays a central role as a nucleus for innovative companies. It is also important to mention that the proportion of female founders in Lower Saxony is 20 percent, which is above the nationwide average of 17 percent-another sign of the dynamic development of the startup ecosystem.

challenges and potential

But what about the financial support for startups in Lower Saxony? Only 50 percent of startups have received government funding, while the proportion of companies with VC financing is only 8.8 percent. Here experts clearly see potential for improvement in order to further promote growth. Better access to medium -term financing options could help to further increase the dynamics in growth.

Overall, it can be seen that the Harburg district is not only a hotspot for start-ups, but also has the potential to further drive the startup scene in Lower Saxony. A strong network is crucial to further support new ideas and the growth of young companies. It is all the more important to promote the connections between the founders and create synergies.

The view is promising: With the constant commitment of business development and the support from Business Angels, the district of Harburg could play an even more central role in the Lower Saxony startup ecosystem in the coming years. The course is set and it remains exciting which innovative concepts and ideas from the region will emerge.