One dedicated point of contact
No revolving advisors: one person guides you from the first call to the finished company, and knows your case.
Start-up consulting in Bremen · since 2019
English-speaking business consulting in Bremen: personal, and often funded.
From your idea to your first customer: I'll guide you as you start your own business in Bremen. One person by your side, a clear plan, and funding you won't leave on the table. Here, a large part of the consulting is covered by Starthaus.
Starthaus: up to 80% grant AVGS: €0 if approved 97+ founders guided
The problem: starting a business is hard work, and funding often goes unused
Starting a business comes with hundreds of questions, and at the same time there's real money lying on the table, because funding goes unclaimed. This happens especially often:
- Funding left on the table: if you apply for grants too late or not at all, you end up paying for the consulting entirely out of your own pocket.
- The business plan doesn't convince the bank or the authority, and the financing wobbles.
- Too many questions at once: legal form, taxes, registrations, bank account, and no one to put them in order.
- Changing advisors, off-the-shelf templates, and no one who really knows your case.
With FOUNDARA you get both: personal consulting with one dedicated point of contact, and someone who knows Bremen's funding pots and makes sure you tap into them in time.
Support from your very first idea
How I guide your start, step by step
01
Free first call
I get to know you and your plans, honestly and with no sales pressure. You'll learn where you stand, what matters next, and whether funding is an option for you.
02
Lock in funding before you start
Together we check the right funding for you, from the State of Bremen's Starthaus consulting grant to the AVGS for jobseekers. Important: applications usually have to go in before the consulting begins, so we sort that out right at the start.
03
Concept and business plan
We sharpen your idea, test its viability, and build a convincing business plan with you, including a financing plan and a profitability forecast: the basis for the bank, for funding, and for the start-up grant (Gründungszuschuss).
04
Legal form, registrations and bank account
From the right legal form, through the notary, the commercial register (Handelsregister) and the trade office (Gewerbeamt), to your business bank account: I coordinate the steps and keep the order in view.
05
Launch and ongoing support
You launch with a clear plan and one person by your side. If you like, I'll stay on board after launch too, with branding, marketing and your first customers.
Your advantage
Why founders in Bremen choose FOUNDARA
Strong on funding in Bremen
Starthaus, BAFA, AVGS: I know Bremen's funding pots and find the ones that fit your business.
97+ formations guided
7 years of practice, 5.0 ★ on Google. You're on the safe side from the start: structured and easy to follow.
Which funding can cover your start-up consulting in Bremen
Start-up consulting doesn't have to be expensive, because a large part of it is eligible for funding in Bremen. Here are the three most important routes:
Starthaus / BAB start-up consulting grant
State of Bremen grant towards consulting. Probably the most important funding for founders in Bremen. Ideal for soundly preparing your business plan and concept before things get serious.
AVGS start-up coaching
100% if approved, €0 out of pocket. For jobseekers, via the Agentur für Arbeit or the Jobcenter. A discretionary benefit under § 45 SGB III, not a guaranteed entitlement.
BAFA for existing SMEs
grant towards business consulting. For existing small and medium-sized enterprises. The application and review must happen before the consulting begins.
To see which funding fits your situation, my funding check walks you through it in just a few steps. If you're registered as a jobseeker, my AVGS start-up coaching is the direct route. And if you're already planning a limited liability company, the legal form finder or the page on setting up a GmbH in Germany will help. Note: funding applications usually have to be submitted before the consulting begins.
Frequently asked questions about business consulting in Bremen
What does business consulting in Bremen cost?
It depends on the scope. The key point: a large part is often eligible for funding in Bremen, via Starthaus / the BAB for founders, and via the AVGS for jobseekers. How much you're left to pay depends on the programme. Either way, the first call with FOUNDARA is always free.
How does the Starthaus grant of up to 80% work?
Through Starthaus / the BAB, the State of Bremen funds professional start-up consulting at up to 80% of the cost, capped at €2,800 per applicant. You normally submit the application before the consulting begins. I'll explain the process and support you with it.
If I'm a jobseeker, can I get funded consulting?
Yes, that's possible through the AVGS (activation and placement voucher). If it's approved, the start-up coaching is free for you (€0 out of pocket). The AVGS is a discretionary benefit under § 45 SGB III; there's no guaranteed entitlement. More on this on my AVGS start-up coaching page.
What does start-up consulting actually do for me?
You save time, avoid costly mistakes, and start with a solid plan. We sharpen your idea, build a convincing business plan, find the right legal form and funding, and I'll guide you through every registration. Instead of researching alone, you've got one person by your side who knows your case.
Do you also help with the start-up grant (Gründungszuschuss) from the Agentur für Arbeit?
Yes. For the start-up grant (Gründungszuschuss) you'll need, among other things, an expert assessment of viability (fachkundige Stellungnahme), a business plan, a financing plan and a profitability forecast, and usually at least 150 days of remaining ALG I entitlement. These are exactly the documents I prepare with you, so your application is ready.
Who is FOUNDARA the right fit for?
For anyone wanting to start a business in and around Bremen: from solo self-employed, to teams, to a GmbH. Since 2019 I've guided founders across many industries, personally and as an equal, with 5.0 stars from 9 Google reviews.
All figures as of 2025/2026 and without guarantee: orientation only, not legal or tax advice. You'll find more answers in my FAQ.
Let's check your funding before you start.
In a free first call we'll sort out your plans, the right funding and your next steps: personal, honest and with no obligation.
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