Young Founders Network (YFN): price, who can join and alternatives
Young Founders Network is a German non-profit community for founders and would-be founders under 25, with a Berlin chapter that meets at regular Stammtisch evenings and events. It runs the Young Founders Conference, held at NLND Berlin on 7 November 2026, with side events such as a free community night. Pages are in German.
Young Founders Network (YFN) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Everyone under 25 who wants to build something | youngfounders.network |
| Where | Has a Berlin chapter that says it has 374 members | youngfounders.network |
| Format | Chapters meet at regular Stammtisch evenings and events | youngfounders.network |
| Upcoming event | Young Founders Conference in Berlin on 7 November 2026, expecting 1,500 young founders | youngfounders.network |
| Side event | Community Night on 6 November 2026 at CODE University, Neukölln | luma.com |
| Price | Community Night is free with registration | luma.com |
| Entry | Apply online; your chapter lead usually replies within a week | youngfounders.network |
| Do you need a company? | No, you don't need to have founded yet | youngfounders.network |
| Structure | Run as a non-profit association | youngfounders.network |
Who it suits
- Student and under-25 founders in Berlin
- Young people with an idea who haven't founded yet
- Founders who want a big annual event plus a local chapter
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders over 25
- People who need English-language pages
- Experienced founders looking for senior peers
Alternatives to Young Founders Network (YFN)
| 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 Young Founders Network (YFN)
- Who can join?
- People under 25 who want to build something. You don't need to have founded a company yet.
- Is there a Berlin chapter?
- Yes. The chapter page lists Berlin with 374 members.
- When is the conference?
- The Young Founders Conference is at NLND Berlin on 7 November 2026.
- How do I join?
- Create an account and apply online. Your chapter lead usually replies within a week, then there is an onboarding call.
- Website
- youngfounders.network
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Online application, chapter lead review, onboarding call
- Format
- Local chapter Stammtisch evenings, events and the yearly Young Founders Conference
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