Enter the German market with insiders who know the buyers, distributors and investors
Germany rewards companies that arrive with trust already built. Boardio connects you with German advisors and Beirat members who know the Mittelstand, the key distributors and the investors in your sector, and who can introduce you personally. Browse the advisors below, or let us run the search for you with Turnkey.
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Entering Germany: what usually blocks foreign companies
- Buyers who value long-term relationships, references and German-language communication.
- Conservative procurement and a preference for proven, local suppliers.
- Industry associations, trade fairs and distributor networks that are hard to access from outside.
- Regional differences across the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland).
Advisors based in Germany
A selection from Boardio's network of 1,000+ advisors in Germany. Full details available after starting a search. Profiles anonymised
Managing Partner: Growth and Scale | Structured Capital, Industrial Tech, Climate & Infrastructure
Trained mechanical engineer with 15 years in private capital and investment banking across US and Europe, focused on industrial, climate and infrastructure. Structured $8B+ equity, debt and project finance; advises founders, CEOs and boards on growth, governance and scaling.
Ex-Group VP: Atos | AI, GenAI & Digital Transformation
25+ years scaling AI, IoT and digital transformation for Top-300 clients in Germany & Europe. Closed >€1B TCV, scaled teams 25 to 600 staff (>200% growth) and led GenAI transformations for Siemens & GSK; board advisor on go-to-market and commercial strategy.
CEO: Sales & Operations Germany | 30+ Years P&L, M&A & Turnarounds
30+ years CEO/COO/CIO with $125M P&L and $350M global ops budgets, leading turnarounds, M&A across start-ups and multinationals. Currently scaling Sales & Operations entity in Germany to €100M in 3 years while board advising additive manufacturing and IT tech companies.
Transformation Executive: 30 Years M&A, Restructuring & International Expansion
Transformation executive with 30 years in large mid-market companies, building, restructuring and revitalizing organizations during growth, M&A and international expansion. Serves as advisory board strategic sparring partner on portfolios, sales, proposals and delivery, providing governance and measurable growth in transformations.
Serial Founder & Board Member: AI, Data & Digital Transformation
Board member & serial founder (built 2 tech companies, one to 25 people and handed over); MD of international AI & data company. 25+ years tech leadership with 15+ years data/ML; advises on digital transformation & AI strategy for German Mittelstand mid-sized firms.
Former VP Design: Volkswagen Group Charging | Mobility, EV & UX Transformation
20+ years leading UX, product and design teams at VW Group Charging (VP), SAP and Nokia, delivering scalable solutions for 100M+ users in 190+ countries. Key achievements: NPS +82 at SAP, 10x design team growth (2→20) at VW with cross-brand platforms for Porsche and Audi. Advisory board member at Reuters Events Automotive Europe.
Serial Founder: FinTech, Crypto & B2B SaaS
PhD Economist (Stanford) who bootstrapped a B2B SaaS company to 25%+ operating margins and founded a crypto startup raising $16M. Over 10 years scaling fintech, crypto and SaaS businesses with deep expertise in product strategy, operations, regulatory compliance and building high-performing distributed teams.
Silicon Valley Founder & CEO: Tech Scale-ups & Operations
Silicon Valley technology executive and founder/CEO who rapidly scaled cross-functional teams across multiple tech-enabled industries. Seasoned board member, active startup investor and mentor with expertise in product development, P&L management, M&A and angel/VC fundraising. Bilingual German-English advisor to European scale-ups.
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FAQ
How do I find distributors in Germany?
Trade fairs and industry associations are the classic route, but they take time. A German advisor from your industry can point you to the distributors that fit and introduce you to the right decision makers.
What does setting up a business in Germany involve?
Forming a GmbH or branch is handled by notaries and lawyers. The commercial side, finding customers, partners and a trusted local voice, is where a Boardio advisor helps. Boardio does not handle company formation.
Can a German advisor join an advisory board (Beirat)?
Yes. See our Beirat page for German-language information about finding Beirat members.
How much does it cost?
Posting a search and browsing advisors is free. With Turnkey you pay a success fee from €1,900 + VAT only if you start working with an advisor we found. No retainer.
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