Startups.Berlin: price, who can join and alternatives
Startups.Berlin is a large Meetup group for Berlin's startup scene that runs regular Founders & Wine evenings in Mitte wine bars. It also lists small curated meetups and monthly online workshops on pitch decks and investor readiness. Founders can join its founders-only Slack to pitch and look for co-founders.
Startups.Berlin at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders, innovators and dreamers turning ideas into reality | meetup.com |
| Size | Says it has 23,877 Meetup members | meetup.com |
| Upcoming event | Founders & Wine on Friday 13 November 2026 at Leierkasten wine bar, Nikolaiviertel | meetup.com |
| Recent activity | Founders & Wine on Friday 16 October 2026 at Kodex Bierhaus | meetup.com |
| Where | Mitte venues such as Leierkasten in Nikolaiviertel | meetup.com |
| Format | Relaxed Friday evening with wine and other founders | meetup.com |
| Drinks | Wine is bought at the bar | meetup.com |
| Slack | Founders-only Slack for pitching and finding co-founders | meetup.com |
| Online workshops | Online Pitch Deck Clinic every second Monday, run by Leapfunder | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want a casual Friday evening drink with peers
- Newcomers to Berlin's startup scene
- Founders who want free online pitch deck practice
Who it doesn't suit
- People who want a small, closed peer group
- Anyone who doesn't drink and wants a daytime format
- Late-stage founders after investor-grade programming
Alternatives to Startups.Berlin
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Founders Meetup | Not published | Register on Luma; some ticket types need approval |
| Founder Institute Berlin (Founder Meet & Greet) | Not published | Register on the event page |
| Founderland | Not published | Membership application with eligibility check |
| Founders Court | Not published | Request a ticket on Luma; host approval required |
| Founders Hub Berlin | Coworking days free | Request a spot on Luma; small, curated groups |
| Founders Night | Not published | Register on Luma; WhatsApp group for updates |
| Founders Running Club Berlin | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or Luma, then turn up |
| GrowFirma Community | Not published | Register on Luma; WhatsApp community |
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Questions about Startups.Berlin
- When is the next Founders & Wine?
- Friday 13 November 2026, 7pm to 10pm, at Leierkasten Vinothek und Bar in Nikolaiviertel.
- Are drinks included?
- No. Wine is available to buy at the bar.
- Is there an online community?
- Yes. It runs a founders-only Slack for pitching and finding co-founders.
- Does it run workshops?
- Yes. It lists an online Pitch Deck Clinic every second Monday, run by Leapfunder.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- RSVP on Meetup; founders-only Slack
- Format
- Founders & Wine Friday evenings, small curated meetups and online founder workshops
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Startups.Berlin isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check meetup.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.