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EXIST program

EXIST program

Berlinexist.de

Overview

EXIST is a German government funding program from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) that supports students, graduates, and scientists in preparing technology-oriented and knowledge-based start-ups.

Year Founded

1998

Portfolio Companies

9

Website

exist.de

Investments

EXIST program investments
CompanyDateStageLead
SYPOXSep 2021GrantCo-investor
MARA SolutionsApr 2020GrantCo-investor
Zana TechnologiesDec 2017GrantCo-investor
RapitagOct 2017AcceleratorCo-investor
jetliteJul 2017GrantCo-investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBerlin
Year Founded1998

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