A unique ecosystem that brings together French startups, investors, decision makers and community builders in Hamburg & Northern Germany!
Why us?
We build Europe’s future through French ideas and Northern Germany engineering.
Rooted in Hamburg’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, we aim to strengthen the bridge between France and Germany — two nations whose collaboration drives Europe’s technological and entrepreneurial strength. By combining French creativity with German excellence, we embody an international, open, and forward-looking spirit that contributes to Hamburg’s reputation as a truly global, digital, and innovative city.
Our mission is to connect ecosystems, foster partnerships, and support German startups in scaling up internationally — especially towards France. Together, we empower ambitious founders, promote cross-border collaboration, and shape a future where European innovation knows no borders.
Strong local clusters in Germany‘s n°1 industrial city
Transition, renewable energy & hydrogen
- German hub for wind energy and hydrogen
- Intl. conferences such as Wind Energy Hamburg
- Cluster of over 250 active members in the renewables space
Transportation and Logistics
- 3rd civil aviation hub worldwide
- 3rd largest port in the EU
- Intl. maritime court
- Intl. conferences such as SMM and UITP
Creative industries, media & Adtech
- >17,000 entertainment, media, advertising & gaming companies
- Intl. conferences such as OMR, nextMedia
- N°1 municipal creative industries promotion agency in Germany
Fintech & financial services
- Historic private bank hub
- Unique concentration of investors
- Historic hub for real estate and insurances
- Home to >100 Fintechs
- >50,000 employees in finance & insurance
Meet our Team of La Tech Hambourg!
We are a network of volunteer French entrepreneurs, start-up and investment enthusiasts, and Franco-German professionals, bringing together skills and talents to encourage Franco-German collaboration and economic development with the support of the Economic Department of the city of Hamburg.
Célia Pegeot-Möller
Co-Founder and President
Christoph Oertel
Co-Founder and Secretary
Lauriane Tiard-Caillaud
Co-Founder and Vice-President
Hugues Kirstetter
Co-Founder and Treasurer
Pauline Gauthier
Co-Founder and Board Member
Antoine Verger
Co-Founder and Board Member
Our Next Events!
November, 2025
StartHHER “Tech & Democracy”
In Partnership with encourageventures e.V.
We are supported by some of the best institutions and companies. Thank you!
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