Re-imagine working by connecting people, ideas, and resources to impact our community and the future.
Factory Network is a vibrant ecosystem of founders, located in Berlin at Factory Berlin Mitte and Hamburg at Factory Hammerbrooklyn. Our curated community brings together ambitious minds from all industries, fostering an environment where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the forefront.
With access to both campuses, our community members can enjoy several educational and social events, entrepreneurship and creative programs, modern office space options, as well as online and offline networking opportunities. Furthermore, our partnerships give founders access to resources that help their businesses grow.
Our community embodies the fusion of industries, resulting in a diverse ecosystem, wherein art meets technology and experience meets innovation, fostering a new way of thinking.
Known as the “Factory Effect,” this interdisciplinary synergy, sparks solutions that redefine our world, fuel transformation, and shape our future.
Our Story
It all started with a vision to create Germany’s first international network of tech startups. Udo Schloemer, founder of Factory Berlin, opened this people-centric space in 2014 to build a community for all innovators.
Located on the former Berlin Wall, Factory Berlin Mitte was designed by architect Julian Breinersdorfer and interior designers Anna Sophie Rickers and Sabrina Heimig-Schloemer.
In 2018 Factory Berlin Görlitzer Park was opened: 14000 sqm of innovation labs, shared workspaces, and event spaces.
Then in 2021, located at the heart of Hamburg’s Digital District, we introduced Factory Hammerbrooklyn, a historical convergence point for business, economy, culture, and innovation.
Unfortunately, the aftermath of the pandemic and the shift to a stronger working-from-home culture, forced us to close Görlitzer Park campus in 2024 and to focus more on our original home, Factory Berlin Mitte.
With nearly a decade of achievements under our belt, Factory Network has served as a launchpad for numerous startups, fostering invaluable connections and providing inspiration for industry leaders around the world. Building on this success, we’re excited to enter a new chapter. Now, it is time to welcome back our community into our newly designed clubhouse at Factory Mitte. Inspired by the warmth and comfort of a living room, the space will provide an environment where members can find their home office away from home.
Embracing this Factory Network’s spaces, events, partnerships, and programs aim to empower the next generation of great founders.
Our Team
We’re building the greatest community of founders. With a passionate team from a range of backgrounds and industries, we come together to live our community values and empower our members.
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