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Microsfot Deutschland GmbH is a distributor of software products. It offers operating systems for computers and mobile phones, cloud services, and programming services. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Unterschließheim, Germany, with offices within the country.

Earlybird Venture Capital GmbH & Co. KG (Earlybird VC) is an independent venture capital firm founded by Hendrik Brandis, Roland Manger, Rolf Mathies, and Christian Nagel in 1997. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Earlybird VC Management GmbH & Co. KG. The firm is headquartered in Munich, Germany, with another German office in Berlin, and international office in Istanbul, Turkey.

Bitkom eV is a digital association in Germany that advocates for the interests of young growth companies, particularly startups, and represents them to the government. The private company is based in Berlin, Germany. The association offers high-quality events that provide startups with a unique opportunity to network with established companies and investors, and gain access to important decision-makers in business and politics. With more than 700 startup members, Bitkom recognizes the important role that startups play in the digitalization of Germany and in maintaining international competitiveness.