Green Startup Report 2025 now available in English
The English edition of the Green Startup Report 2025 by the Borderstep Institute is now available. It provides international readers with access to the latest data and insights on the development of green start-ups in Germany.
The study is based on a comprehensive empirical analysis: more than 12,000 young companies were examined, along with over 50,000 commercial register entries related to investment activity.
Sustainability continues to gain importance
The Green Startup Report 2025 highlights key trends and findings:
- One in five start-ups in Germany now has a clear focus on sustainability, environmental protection, or climate action.
- The average climate protection potential of a so-called transformation-oriented green start-up amounts to around 30,000 tons of CO₂e per year, representing an economic value of about €2.4 million annually per start-up.
- Women hold 22 % of leadership positions in green start-ups, compared to 17 % in non-green start-ups.
- Already 73 % of fund managers consider climate aspects in their investment decisions.
With this English edition, the report offers a robust data foundation for international research, collaboration, and investment in sustainable entrepreneurship.
Outlook: Green Startup Report 2026
The next edition of the Green Startup Report is about to cime forward. It will be published in spring 2026 and will once again provide updated data and new insights into the dynamic growth of green entrepreneurship in Germany.
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