House of Finance & Tech Berlin GmbH
Booth number: 5J33-c
www.hoft.berlin
About us
The House of Finance and Tech Berlin (HoFT Berlin) is a public–private partnership working to establish Europe's leading ecosystem for Financial Wellbeing.
As the official Fintech de:hub of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, we make Financial Wellbeing measurable, accessible and actionable through standards, strategic partnerships and fintech innovations.
Together with Berlin Partner and the Berlin Finance Initiative, we are creating a sustainable environment for startups, established companies, and international players to advance financial wellbeing across Europe.
Context and Ecosystem:
Berlin ranks 1st in the EU's Global Fintech Index
Houses 160 Fintechs with 13,200 employees
Total market capitalization of ~25bn€
Home to 21 of Germany's 32 unicorns
Over 5,900 registered startups
145,000+ employees in Berlin's digital economy
25% of all German ecosystem facilitators are based in Berlin
Membership Structure:
Premium Members: Berliner Volksbank, Deutsche Bank, VISA
Standard Members: DWS, DKB, Luther, N26, Roland Berger, Solaris
Growth Members: HAWK, HOLVI, IDnow, Neosfer, QUIRIN Privatbank, Qonto, Swan, Upvest, Trustly
Startup Members: Authologic, beatvest, Berlin Risk, DONE! Financials, DYNO, getquin, GeldFreunde, ginkgo, hellgrün, innus, Insurbe, Integral, lemon.markets, NAO, NarolQ, NYALA, Penzilla, Piece, Pigtie, Pliant, Regpit, RentalOne, Timeless, wealthAPI, Unitplus, Xaver
Investors & Advisors: Annerton, Schalast
Institutions: Bürgschaftsbank Berlin, IHK Berlin, Ostdeutscher Bankenverband, Verein Börsenplatz Berlin
The organization is funded through the Berlin Senate's economic development program and private sector contributions via the HoFT Berlin Support Association. It aims to strengthen Berlin's position as a leading global fintech hub while promoting financial inclusion and innovation.
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Address
Skalitzer Str. 85/86
10997 Berlin
Germany
E-mail: martin.wihnaleck@hoft.berlin
Phone: +49 173 2674234
Internet: www.hoft.berlin
Contact person:
Products & Services
HoFT Berlin makes financial wellbeing measurable, accessible, and actionable across the fintech ecosystem.
To help businesses embed financial wellbeing, we set clear standards, provide practical frameworks, and research tools to drive smarter decisions and meaningful impact. Our Scale-Up Academy accelerates growth of scaleups with FinWell solutions through tailored programs, expert coaching, and direct access to regulators and supports their expansion to key European markets. Through HoFT Events, we connect leaders across industries, fostering innovative partnerships, visibility, and opportunities to shape the future of financial wellbeing.
Scale-Up Academy: Accelerate your fintech growth
Our Purpose & Belief
We believe scale-ups drive financial inclusion & democratizing financial wellbeing by overcoming barriers in a complex, fragmented landscape.
Scale-ups can innovate for underserved markets
They need tailored support for growth challenges
Their success boosts financial wellbeing
Our Approach & Method
We empower scale-ups with targeted support and ecosystem access.
Building Bridges with Regulators: Direct access to BaFin, 1:1 sessions, regulatory workshops
Knowledge Transfer & Expert Coaching: Industry experts, C-level mentoring, practical case studies
International Ecosystem Access: European market entry programs with local partnerships
Investor Community Integration: VC networks, pitch events, fundraising mentoring
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Standards & Solutions: FinWell Score, Reports and Tools
We are shaping the future of financial wellbeing with industry-first measurement standards and in-depth research that create both business value and societal impact.
Our CFPB-based Financial Wellbeing Score and exclusive market intelligence position partners as thought leaders, while delivering evidence-based frameworks for smarter decision-making.
Gain access to regulatory insights, proprietary tools, and research collaborations that influence policy and set industry direction.
Thought Leadership: Exclusive Events, Visibility, Community
Gain VIP access to flagship events like the Finwell Summit, FIBE, secure speaking opportunities, and take part in closed-door sessions with top decision makers.
Connect with 46+ ecosystem partners — startups, corporates, and regulators — to build partnerships that drive real business results, from strategic collaborations to international market entry.
As Germany’s leading financial wellbeing ecosystem, HoFT Berlin opens the door to meaningful relationships that accelerate growth and strengthen your position in the global financial landscape.
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