Our partners

Alumni of the Research Fellowship Programme

Alumni of the Foundation for Science e.V.’s Research College

Alumni is the central network for former students of the Foundation for Science’s Scholarship Programme (formerly the Eberle-Butschkau Foundation), which is part of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe. Its aim is to maintain existing contacts, forge valuable new connections within the network and pursue further education. As a community of university graduates now in professional life, all of whom share a background within the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, they can achieve a great deal together.

www.foerderkolleg-alumni.de

BAM!

Business Angels Mitteldeutschland e.V. is a dynamic network of private venture capitalists committed to establishing a values-based business angel culture in Central Germany. With the aim of strengthening the region as a hub for start-ups, BAM! supports innovative start-ups through both financial investment and entrepreneurial expertise. By connecting business angels with founders, a strong platform is created that supports the flow of innovation in the region and drives sustainable development.

ba-mitteldeutschland.de

Biz4sale

The biz4.sale database is a free service provided by STEMAS AG for medium-sized businesses. It brings together sellers and buyers of businesses.

Selling a business is a highly confidential matter, which is why you can make initial contact with interested parties here without disclosing your company name or location. Only key details such as sector, country/region and the size of the business (number of employees / turnover category) are required to approach initial interested parties.

www.biz4.sale

Biz·trade

For over 18 years, Biz·Trade has been an independent business exchange – a platform for company sales and partnerships, facilitating direct contact between entrepreneurs.

On Biz·Trade, you can find many thousands of current offers and requests relating to business transactions.

www.biz-trade.de

BVMW

Federal Association of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

As a business association, the BVMW represents the interests of more than 650,000 members with the aim of strengthening the competitiveness of these businesses and thereby safeguarding the long-term viability of German small and medium-sized enterprises.

www.bvmw.de

DealCircle

DealCircle acts as the link between hundreds of sales advisers and buyers worldwide.

DealCircle offers technology-based M&A solutions for sales advisers and buyers. Hundreds of M&A advisers use the tool to identify buyers and approach the market. This gives investors access to a comprehensive deal flow of relevant projects.

dealcircle.com

Dealsuite

Dealsuite is the largest and most active community of dealmakers in Europe. Thousands of M&A advisers, investment managers, private equity experts, corporate M&A managers and CEOs exchange information on deals, opportunities, industry expertise and events. We believe in the power of data, combined with technology, to support, connect and empower the M&A community.

www.dealsuite.com

The Entrepreneurs Club

The Entrepreneurs Club is an ambassador, a club, a brand and a business incubator all in one. It aims to work with and for inspiring female entrepreneurs and businesses, supporting them with creative solutions on key strategic issues. It also aims to inspire talent to embrace entrepreneurship and to create lasting value.

www.entrepreneursclub.eu

German Chamber of Industry and Commerce

German Chamber of Industry and Commerce

The DIHK is guided by the principles of honourable businesspeople and their social and societal responsibilities, and acts as a strong voice representing the interests of its members. Its aim is to support entrepreneurs in running successful and sustainable businesses through an effective network comprising local Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs) and the DIHK in Berlin and Brussels. The DIHK thrives on the consistent involvement of the Chambers of Industry and Commerce and their member companies.

www.dihk.de

German Business Exchange

German Business Exchange

Since 2011, the German Business Exchange (DUB.de) has been the independent online platform with the widest reach for business transactions in Germany. With an ambitious community of over 72,000 registered and active users, just under 3,000 listings and an unrivalled cross-media reach amongst the target group of decision-makers and premium advisers, they work together to ensure that both business sellers and qualified successors achieve their goals.

www.dub.de

Co-operative Federation

The Cooperative Association comprises auditors, a consultancy association, educational institutions and interest groups. As experts in the legal form of the registered cooperative (eG), they offer their members in 14 federal states personalised advice on all cooperative, political, legal and economic matters. Their combined range of services within the association family extends from advice on setting up a cooperative to auditing.

www.genossenschaftsverband.de

HKG

HKG Managementpartner is a leading consultancy firm based in Leipzig that specialises in preparing companies for transactions. As a key partner of intelligentis, HKG supports companies during crucial phases of their growth, such as funding rounds, acquisitions or strategic partnerships. With a team of experienced experts, HKG offers bespoke solutions that help both start-ups and established companies to successfully achieve their business objectives.

hkg-management.de

nexxt-change

Germany’s largest business succession exchange successfully brings together business owners and start-up entrepreneurs. nexxt-change is an online platform run by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, the KfW Banking Group, the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce, the German Confederation of Skilled Crafts, the Federal Association of German Volksbanks and Raiffeisenbanks, and the German Savings Banks and Giro Association, in collaboration with the partners of the “nexxt” initiative.

www.nexxt-change.org

RKW

National Association in Germany

The RKW Centre for Rationalisation and Innovation in the German Economy (e.V.) operates as a nationwide network at both regional and supra-regional levels. Its aim is to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises through information, advice and further training.

www.rkw.de

VE.MAS: innovative

Saxony Mechanical Engineering Innovation Network

intelligentis supports the ‘VEMASinnovativ’ innovation network as a sponsor. The company is involved in establishing the ‘Mechanical Engineering Network Saxony’ initiative.

This is a platform where companies from all sectors can come together to exchange knowledge and experience, expand their markets and negotiate partnerships in order to further develop their production. Through its services, VEMAS offers support via projects and partnerships designed to facilitate product, process and technological innovations.

www.vemas-sachsen.de

Young Business Leaders

The Junior Chamber International Germany

This comprises around 10,000 entrepreneurs and executives under the age of 40. The Junior Chamber International Germany is globally connected and, as the largest network of young businesspeople in Germany, has a local presence through around 215 local chapters. Those who join the Junior Chamber International Germany are committed to their careers and also want to make a difference.

Through their commitment to economic policy and society, the Young Entrepreneurs take responsibility for the future and give the next generation of business leaders a voice. The Young Entrepreneurs promote dialogue and the development of young entrepreneurs and executives.

wjd.de