Startpilot – The Founder's Guide for Germany

Do you want to start your own business but don't know where to begin? Are you losing track of deadlines, tasks, and bureaucratic processes? Startpilot is your personal founder's guide – developed specifically for Germany.

With Startpilot, you get everything you need for a successful startup, all in one place. No more searching dozens of websites, no more missing important deadlines, no more guesswork about the next step.

Your AI Assistant Kai

At the heart of Startpilot is Kai – your personal AI startup companion. Kai knows your profile, your industry, your state, and your goals. He answers your questions about starting a business in real time, suggests new tasks daily, and gives you concrete recommendations for action. Whether you have questions about legal structure, VAT, or business registration – Kai is always there for you.

Your Personal Action Plan

Startpilot creates a personalized step-by-step action plan for you immediately after you register. Based on your profile, your industry, and your goals, you'll receive a clear roadmap—what you need to do today, this week, and in the coming months to successfully launch your business.

Startup Checklist

All the essential steps of starting a business, clearly presented at a glance. From your business idea to your fully-fledged company—you always see exactly what's already been accomplished and what's next. No step will be forgotten.

Smart To-Do List

Structure your daily tasks by priority and due date. Kai analyzes your progress and suggests the three most important tasks each day, helping you stay focused and avoid wasting time.

Schedule with Legal Deadlines

Germany has strict legal deadlines—and missing them can be costly. Startpilot reminds you of all the important dates: VAT returns, commercial register entries, business registration, tax returns, and much more. Everything is clearly displayed in your personal calendar.

Finances at a Glance

Keep track of your income and expenses right from the start. With the integrated finance module, you can easily enter your items, see your current status at a glance, and export everything as a PDF. Perfect for the first few months of self-employment.

Self-analysis and Entrepreneur Level

How well positioned are you as a founder? Startpilot analyzes your profile and shows you your strengths and weaknesses as an entrepreneur. With each completed step, your entrepreneur level increases – motivating and easy to understand.

Regional Funding

You don't have to finance everything alone. Startpilot shows you suitable funding programs, grants, and consulting services directly for your state. This way, you take advantage of all available options.

Who is Startpilot for?

Startpilot is for everyone who wants to start a business in Germany or is currently doing so – whether it's a sole proprietorship, small business, UG (limited liability company), or GmbH (limited liability company), whether you're a freelancer or a tradesperson, whether it's your main business or a side hustle. The app is specifically designed to meet German requirements, laws, and regulations.

Data Protection and Security

Your data belongs to you. Startpilot stores all information securely and does not share it with third parties. The app is fully GDPR compliant and operated in Germany.

Get started now

Sign up in minutes, complete your founder profile, and receive your personalized action plan immediately. Take the first step toward self-employment today—with Startpilot by your side.

Your startup assistant. Your action plan. Your success.