From startup to scale-up
PwC’s Next Level Team is here to help: you have the idea, the product, the technology. We’ll give you access to a pipeline of new customers & markets, the full benefit of our extensive network of experts and connect you with all relevant stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem.
Our services for your startup
In addition to the specific startup programs, we support you with more than 160 colleagues at 21 locations in Germany in all further topics that concern you and your startup. We know what is important in each of your individual startup phase.
In detail, our startup support services include:
- Legal advice
- cross-border tax consulting
- annual audit
- IPO support
- Internationalization
- Intellectual property protection consulting
- Marketing & Communication Consulting
- ISO consulting and certification
- Support during financing rounds – PwC Venture Deals
- Funding consulting
- Deals Support
Your contact
Stephan Hofnagel
phone: +49 160 2575625
E-Mail
Scale – Your Ecosystem Program
Is it time to take the next step? Your company is ready to scale, your idea is on its way to market? Then become part of the PwC Next Level Scale program! We offer comprehensive startup advice and support you as a partner so that you can master the challenges that await you as an entrepreneur: from financing to marketing, from creating a business plan to convincing potential cooperation partners. Our team and your company have a common goal: a successful future.
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Raise – Your access to capital
Your startup or scale-up has already gained momentum, but you lack the necessary funding to really step on the gas? You also wish for a sponsor who fits you perfectly? Then the fundraising program "Raise Investment" is the right choice for you! We advise you on your business plan, help you find funding and put you in touch with venture capital and business angels.
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Meet our Team
"In recent years, we have managed to convince more and more PwC employees of our Next Level startup initiative. In the meantime, we have grown into a large nationwide team of auditors and consultants who support our startups with a great deal of passion and expertise."
Marlon Müller
Innovation Ecosystem Lead
Marlon, our point of contact for startups and innovation in Northern Germany, was born, studied, and even founded a startup himself in Hamburg. Since joining the PwC team, he has been an integral part of the Next Level team, connecting startups, corporates, and investors. Marlon now also oversees PwC Germany's Unicorn Community.
Daniel Spengemann
An auditor from the private equity and family business sector on his way through the start-up jungle – does not fit? Yes, because Daniel's many years of experience in screening a wide variety of companies helps him to identify challenges, including those of young entrepreneurs, and to help them overcome them – from the first steps of founding a company to going abroad and going public on the stock exchange.
Maik Therres
Innovation Ecosystem Lead
In the Western region, Maik oversees the regional innovation ecosystem and previously worked at two startups in the region himself. This, his role as Program Manager at PwC's Scale as well as advising corporates at PwC’s Advisory give him a holistic view when advising investors, startups and multipliers. He is also particularly passionate about venture capital and is co-organizing the VC Roundtables in Düsseldorf.
Dr. Johannes Auf dem Kampe
Johannes is specialized in advising on private equity and venture capital transactions throughout the entire investment life cycle. His practice includes investments in private and public companies, growth investments, financing rounds, exits, employee participation, and management equity programs. As an attorney-at-law, early-stage investor, tech- and crypto enthusiast he is fluent in venture capital, simplifies complex legal problems, and helps you efficiently getting your deals done.
Tassilo Kröger
Innovation Ecosystem Lead
Tassilo is based in Berlin and responsible for PwC’s Innovation Ecosystem in the eastern region of Germany. Having previously tackled clients’ issues at PwC Advisory, Tassilo can now use his PwC network to foster business relationships. At PwC’s Next Level, he helps innovators to enhance their growth potential and overcome their business challenges. By connecting startups, scaleups and corporates with PwC’s ecosystem, he enables them to scale their innovations and bring their business to the next level.
Katharina Woythe
Katharina is an auditor at our Berlin office and has been supporting startups and scaleups in their successful growth for more than 10 years. She coordinates all lines of PwC services in the region and has a strong network of highly dedicated colleagues.
Are you looking for an experienced auditor who knows your challenges? You want to convert to IFRS? Sales tax makes you despair? You need support for the next financing round? Tax or legal questions when entering foreign markets? Looking for a new ERP system, but not sure, what to choose? For these and other topics, Katharina knows the right contact person at PwC!
Maresa Schleich
In the south of Germany, Maresa oversees the PwC Innovations ecosystem. Additionally, she is our expert on leadership, people/HR and organizational development. In addition to her consulting experience at PwC, Maresa spent two years supporting a Munich-based startup through its growth phase. At PwC's Next Level, she now leverages her network to drive innovation and growth.
This is how we live innovation at PwC (German only)
Business ecosystems are the future: Strong partnerships accelerate the development of digital solutions and products. Innovation, growth and resilience are the result. Find out how PwC initiates and participates in these ecosystems.
