The Leipzig Summer School for Diverse Startups, an initiative by SpinLab and HHL Digital Space, returns for its fifth year. Once again, it will support early-stage startups led by underrepresented founders. The program offers participants a customized experience to help them develop and refine their business ideas.

FlyNex, one of the very first startups we supported through the SpinLab acceleration program, has successfully secured new funding. This round includes a follow-on investment from our partner TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen as well as the first participation SBG – Sächsische Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH.

We’re pleased to welcome Ostwerk, the investment arm of Sparda-Bank Berlin as a new partner at SpinLab in Leipzig and ExciteLab in Dresden. Together, we aim to support startups that combine business potential with regional responsibility.

SpinLab alumni Planted has received €5 million in funding to further expand its AI-powered ESG management platform. The investment round is led by TechVision Fonds, WENVEST Capital, neoteq ventures, AWS Gründungsfonds and Smart Infrastructure Ventures. The aim is to make it easier for companies to transition to more sustainable business models and efficiently implement regulatory requirements.

The healthtech startup LipoCheck has successfully raised €2.5 million in a seed financing round. The funds will be used to further develop the platform, expand telemedicine services, and drive internationalization.

SpinLab – The HHL Accelerator launches its 18th class, featuring nine innovative startups. According to the Financial Times and Statista’s “Europe’s Leading Start-Up Hubs 2024” ranking, SpinLab ranks among Europe’s leading startup hubs. The participating teams will undergo an intensive six-month program tailored to their specific needs. In addition to personalized coaching, the startups gain access to a comprehensive network of industry-leading companies, experienced mentors, and investors. Over 180 startups have already developed their business ideas through SpinLab’s accelerator programs, attracting more than €390 million in investments with a survival rate of 86%.