Empowering Founders on Both Sides of the Atlantic

The GABA Founders’ Hub is a new initiative built to connect German and European founders with the U.S. innovation ecosystem — especially Silicon Valley. Our mission: give startups the tools, knowledge, and network they need to enter, grow, and thrive in the U.S. market.

Whether you’re exploring expansion, refining your pitch, raising capital, or navigating the challenges of scaling, the Founder’s Hub connects you with expertise and a trusted transatlantic community.

Our programming is designed to meet founders where they are — and help them reach the next stage. The Founders’ Hub combines in-person and virtual formats across these core elements:

• Founder Guide / Lotsen Program
  Get paired with experienced guides who open doors, make introductions, and connect you to the right GABA experts.
• Peer Advisory for Startups
  A safe space to learn from other founders tackling the same milestones in U.S. market entry.
• Seminar Series: “Entering the U.S.”
  Practical, step-by-step sessions on legal, tax, HR, culture, fundraising, and market entry.
• Workshop Series: “Meet a VC”
  Exclusive conversations with investors – ask the questions you normally couldn’t in a pitch meeting.
• Panel Discussions
  Expert-led debates on trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the startup and VC landscape.
• Advisor Roundtable
  Monthly networking for trusted advisors serving the start-up community – from law and tax to marketing, HR, and fundraising.

• For Startups:
  Clarity on U.S. entry, warm introductions, investor access, and peer learning.
• For Advisors:
  A curated forum to connect with startups and generate referrals.
• For Sponsors, Accelerators, Economic Development Organizations:
  A proven platform to support portfolio companies, showcase thought leadership, and strengthen transatlantic ties.

The Founders’ Hub is more than a resource – it’s the #1 channel for German startups entering the U.S.

👉 Founders & Startups: Apply to join the Hub and access programs tailored to your U.S. journey.
👉 Advisors & Service Providers: Join the roundtable or become a Founders’ Guide.
👉 Sponsors & Partners: Team up with GABA to support the next wave of German innovation.

Let’s build the future – together.

For more information, please contact Gunther Hofmann and Jens Weitzel:
foundershub@gaba-network.org