The Top 45 Accelerators in Berlin

Empowering Innovation: Unveiling Canada's Top 25 Startup Accelerators

Berlin
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Overview

Berlin has a thriving startup ecosystem known for its vibrant tech scene, creative energy, and supportive community. The city is home to a diverse range of startups across various industries, making it an attractive destination for entrepreneurs looking to launch their ventures.In recent years, Berlin has witnessed a surge in the number of accelerators catering to early-stage startups. These accelerators offer a range of resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities to help founders navigate the challenges of building a successful startup. With a focus on different sectors and specialized expertise, these accelerators provide invaluable support to startups looking to accelerate their growth in Berlin's dynamic startup ecosystem.

The Top 45 Accelerators in Berlin

1.

32nd Floor

An early-stage startup accelerator that provides mentorship, funding, and resources to help startups launch and grow.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3-6 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Pre-Seed, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
1.

Ampion Venturers

A venture builder and startup accelerator focused on supporting social and sustainable startups in Africa.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Up to 10% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Non Profit
Recruiting
Social Entrepreneurship
1.

Antler Germany

Antler Germany supports founders in Germany to build global companies by providing funding, mentorship, and a global network.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Pre-Seed, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
1.

Apollo Health Ventures

This is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in companies in the healthcare and life sciences space. They provide funding, mentorship, and other resources to help entrepreneurs build successful companies in these industries.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Remote
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Health Care
Medical
Venture Capital
1.

APX Axel Springer and Porsche Accelerator

More than a VC. We work with startups directly to deliver a tailor-made program for each team.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
100 days
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
€25,000 for 5% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

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1.

Axel Springer Plug and Play Accelerator

A Berlin-based accelerator program for digital media and online advertising startups, providing funding, mentorship, and access to industry partners to help startups grow and scale their businesses.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
9
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
100 days
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
€25,000 for 5-9% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Seed, Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Digital Media
Finance
Information Technology
Venture Capital
1.

Bayer G4A

Bay Area Entrepreneur Center is a startup incubator and accelerator that provides resources and mentorship to early-stage startups.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3-6 months
🏝️
Remote
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Financial Services
Health Care
Pharmaceutical
1.

Beam

Provides funding and resources for early-stage startups in India

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Logistics
1.

Berlin Startup Academy

An accelerator program that provides mentorship and resources to early-stage startups in Berlin.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Closed
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
5% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
Professional Networking
Venture Capital
1.

bIoTope

bIoTope provides an accelerator program for startups working on projects related to IoT and blockchain technologies for healthcare and biomedical applications.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Series A

⬆️ Β Verticals

Blockchain
Health Care
Internet of Things
1.

Catena Capital

A venture capital firm and accelerator that supports blockchain startups.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Initial Coin Offering, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Blockchain
Financial Services
Internet
Venture Capital
1.

Climate-KIC Acceleration Programme

A program supporting startups working on climate innovation in Europe.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
18 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed, Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
Training
1.

DB Accelerator

An accelerator program that supports startups working on innovative solutions in mobility, logistics, and digitalization.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Closed
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
100 days
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Non Equity Assistance, Seed, Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Railroad
Transportation
1.

Entrepreneur First - Berlin

Find a cofounder at the world’s leading talent investor.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Closed
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
13
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2011

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
24 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
12.5% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Pre-Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Deeptech
Communities
Information Technologies
1.

Finparx

Finparx is a software development company that specializes in creating innovative fintech solutions for businesses and consumers.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2004

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

FinTech
Incubators
Venture Capital
1.

Food Labs

Food Labs is a company that provides food testing and analysis services to ensure the safety and quality of food products.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed, Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Health Care
Nutrition
Venture Capital
1.

Founders Bay Accelerator

The Founders Bay Accelerator is an equity-free, 6-month, intensive program for startups.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2021

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 month
🏝️
Remote
🀝
Social Impact, Sustainability, TravelTech, Mobility, Future of Work
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Social Impact
TravelTech
Mobility
Future of Work
1.

Future City Incubator

Future City Incubator provides a platform for startups to develop and launch innovative solutions for urban challenges.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Future Cities
1.

Grace Accelerator

Incubator for early-stage startups founded by women or with women in leadership positions.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Closed
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Consumer Goods
Energy
GreenTech
Media
Entertainment
1.

Hardware.co

Hardware.co is a startup accelerator that supports hardware-based startups by providing mentorship, workspace, and access to funding opportunities.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
3
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Non Equity Assistance, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Electronics
Hardware
1.

Heartbeat Labs

Heartbeat Labs is a digital health platform that creates and invests in innovative healthcare startups to improve patient outcomes and experiences.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
3
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Health Care
Health Diagnostics
Medical
1.

High-Tech SeedLab

High-Tech SeedLab is a startup accelerator program focused on helping tech startups grow and succeed through mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
Venture Capital
1.

Hubraum

Hubraum is a technology incubator that supports and invests in early-stage startups in the fields of 5G, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
6
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Incubators
Telecommunications
Venture Capital
1.

hubraum - the tech incubator of Deutsche Telekom

Tangible tomorrow

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Up to 9 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Pre-seed, Seed, Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Artificial Intelligence
Internet of Things
Tech
5G
XR
1.

Iconic Lab Accelerator

Investing capital and resources into the most promising blockchain and crypto projects. Top Accelerator in Germany in 2018

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Blockchain
Crypto
1.

Imagine2030 Mobility Accelerator

The Imagine2030 Mobility Accelerator is a program that supports and funds innovative startups working towards creating sustainable transportation solutions.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Financial Services
Social Entrepreneurship
1.

IONIQ

IONIQ is a South Korean automotive brand that produces eco-friendly vehicles with a focus on hybrid and electric technology.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
2
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2011

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Advertising
Big Data
FinTech
Health Care
Internet
1.

leAD Sports and Health Tech Partners

leAD sources, funds, and drives growth of early-stage sports and health tech startups globally.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
13 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage and Seed.

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
1.

leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners

leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in and supports early-stage startups in the sports and health tech industries.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
1.

MCUBATE

MCUBATE is a Berlin-based company builder founded in 2014.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2014

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Incubators
Venture Capital
1.

MEnt (Migrant Entrepreneurs)

MEnt is an innovative and dynamic incubation and mentoring programme ​which gives migrants and refugees the chance to be supported in the first steps of launching entrepreneurial projects

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
No Equity or Cost
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Consumer Goods
Energy
GreenTech
Media
Entertainment
1.

METRO Xcel

METRO Xcel is a utility company that provides electricity and natural gas services to residential and commercial customers in Colorado, USA.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
5
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Hospitality
1.

Motherland

Motherland is a creative agency that helps brands connect with audiences through strategic storytelling, design, and content creation.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
10% equity stake
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Communities
Impact Investing
Small and Medium Businesses
Venture Capital
1.

open Accelerator

open Accelerator is an Italian startup accelerator that supports early-stage scientific and technological projects in the healthcare industry.

πŸ“
Berlin
Italy

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
4 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
1.

SAP.iO Foundry Berlin

SAP.iO Foundry Berlin is an accelerator program that helps startups develop and scale innovative enterprise software solutions using SAP technologies.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3-4 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
1.

Sharkbite Innovation

Sharkbite Innovation is a company that develops and manufactures innovative plumbing solutions for both residential and commercial applications.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Consulting
Innovation Management
Management Consulting
1.

Shoppi Ventures

Shoppi Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage e-commerce and retail technology startups.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

E-Commerce
1.

Start Alliance

Start Alliance is a global network of startup accelerators and entrepreneurs committed to supporting and growing early-stage businesses.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3-6 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
1.

Startupbootcamp Digital Health Berlin

Startupbootcamp Digital Health Berlin is a startup accelerator program focused on supporting innovative digital health startups to accelerate their growth and success.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Big Data
Energy
Health Care
1.

Team Europe

Team Europe is a group of European athletes who compete in various international sporting events.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
10
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2008

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
Incubators
Venture Capital
1.

Techstars and Audi Denkwerkstatt Founder Innovation Lab

Building a customer-centric digital ecosystem centered around the car

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2006

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

Techstars Berlin Accelerator

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed in 150+ countries

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
3
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2006

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
13 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Consulting
Events
Management Consulting
Remote
Online
1.

WaterVent

WaterVent is a platform that connects water technology startups with investors and accelerates the development of sustainable water solutions.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

CleanTech
Impact Investing
1.

Yunus Social Business

Yunus Social Business is a social enterprise that aims to solve social problems through sustainable business solutions.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2011

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Impact Investing
1.

Z Lab

Z Lab is a technology company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for the healthcare industry.

πŸ“
Berlin
Germany

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
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2016

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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Hybrid
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Equity Unknown
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Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Construction