Female Founders

The share of women among startup founders in Germany is still comparatively low. Many women face the dual challenge of building a company while balancing family life. However, female founders often take a more sustainable approach to business, focusing on social impact, ecological responsibility, and long-term value creation. This perspective is essential for shaping the economy of the future – and it deserves even greater encouragement and visibility.

Successful female entrepreneurs in Hamburg already demonstrate that women are made for entrepreneurship. Their stories serve as powerful inspiration for other women who want to take the leap into self-employment and turn their ideas into successful, future-oriented businesses.

Women with migration backgrounds bring unique perspectives and international experience to Hamburg’s startup ecosystem. To support them in realizing their business ideas, the ASM – Agency for Startups and Migration offers targeted advice, mentoring, and funding opportunities. The initiative helps female founders navigate legal and financial challenges, strengthen their entrepreneurial skills, and connect with Hamburg’s diverse innovation community.

By empowering women from all backgrounds to start their own businesses, Hamburg strengthens its position as a hub for female entrepreneurship and innovation. Supporting women founders – including those with migration backgrounds – not only enriches the city’s startup ecosystem but also drives diversity, creativity, and sustainable growth. With initiatives like the ASM – Agency for Startups and Migration and its programm 'Migrant Female Business (MiFeB)' Hamburg is fostering an inclusive startup culture where every woman has the opportunity to turn her vision into a successful business.