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B2B SaaS & Enterprise Software in Munich

Munich brings research institutions and large industrial companies into the same conversation. Celonis, Personio and Userlane are examples of enterprise software companies with roots in the region.

At a glance

The Enterprise Safari in Munich explores Enterprise software and scale-ups through Celonis, Personio and Userlane. Designed for CTOs and IT leaders and Operations leaders.

Local perspective

Enterprise software and scale-ups

Munich brings research institutions and large industrial companies into the same conversation. Celonis, Personio and Userlane are examples of enterprise software companies with roots in the region.

Local examples and perspectives

  • Celonis
  • Personio
  • Userlane

A sample day

  1. 09:00

    SaaS strategy session

    An introduction to local SaaS performance metrics and scaling models.

  2. 10:30

    Startup visit I: CRM and operations

    A closer look at modern operations tools.

  3. 12:30

    Lunch with founders

    An open conversation about go-to-market strategies.

  4. 14:30

    Startup visit II: security and compliance

    How modern SaaS platforms protect data.

What your team can explore

  • Which recurring workflow is slowed down by your current software, handoffs or duplicate data entry?
  • Which data, identities and integrations would a suitable SaaS solution need to access in day-to-day work?
  • How will you assess adoption and value with the people who actually use the workflow?

A route shaped around your question

We select relevant organisations and conversations around the question your team brings. The final route depends on the topic, availability and the people who can contribute.

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Ecosystem organisations

UnternehmerTUM

Entrepreneurship center

A TUM-affiliated organisation supporting founders and entrepreneurship.

Munich Urban Colab

Smart city hub

A new centre for smart cities and AI, bringing together the city administration and innovators.

TUM Venture Labs

Venture builder

Mentoring, workspace, and support for startups in robotics, AI, and communications technology.

Werk1

Startup hub

A central startup hub and accelerator in Munich.

BMW Startup Garage

Venture client

BMW Group's venture client unit. Parkring 19, Garching.

SAP Labs Munich Campus

Corporate innovation

700 SAP employees and 120 TUM researchers working on AI and digital supply chains.

Companies in the local ecosystem

Helsing

Defense AI

A defence technology company building software for military use.

Celonis

Process mining

Enterprise software for process mining and operational analytics.

Personio

HR tech

An HR platform for small and medium-sized businesses.

RobCo

Robotics

Modular robot kits for small and medium-sized businesses. TUM spin-off.

Isar Aerospace

SpaceTech

Launch vehicle startup

DeepDrive

Mobility / EV

Autonomous modular EV platform

Fernride

Mobility

Autonomous trucks for ports and terminals

“The concentration of B2B tech in Munich surprised us. You can really feel how close the universities are, and we found partners for our R&D project.”
CTO, Chemical group

About the topic

Questions about Enterprise Safari

Do you focus on German startups?

We focus on the local ecosystem, while our partners scale globally. Celonis in Munich, for example, is now a global player.

Can we request specific software categories?

Absolutely. CRM, ERP, HR tech and DevOps are all options. We curate the program around your needs.

Is this useful for SaaS founders too?

Yes. We offer a Reverse Safari for founders: learn how your future customers think.

Explore with your team

Build the right route around your question.

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