Cloud start-up: securely into the future with STACKIT and D11Z
Future-proof in the cloud: start your business confidently and flexibly.
Advantages of STACKIT for start-ups
Innovations must be protected. This is especially true for start-ups. For a long-term business model in the cloud environment, it is essential to take the right path right from the start. The data-sovereign STACKIT Cloud ensures maximum flexibility and guarantees the security of your business data. The STACKIT Cloud also offers the following advantages for start-ups:
The „Power of Schwarz“
Benefit from the large network of Schwarz Group companies, find experts with a wealth of experience in almost all subject areas and expand your own network with valuable contacts. With the Schwarz Foundation, you can also receive support for research projects.
Upselling potential in the Schwarz Group
As a start-up with an innovative idea, you may offer a product or service that will also help our group of companies. If you are data sovereign and independent, the foundation for cooperation has already been laid.
Beginner-friendly service portfolio
The STACKIT portfolio is easy to understand for cloud newcomers and allows you to make decisions that contribute to your strategy even without cloud experience. This allows you to focus on the essentials: Your business success.
Open source, without vendor lock-in
Protect your independence – because the digital solutions you need in one, two or five years’ time can change quickly. With the STACKIT Cloud, you enjoy all the benefits of open source software and can switch systems and providers flexibly if necessary without any artificial hurdles.
Helping hands mentality
The STACKIT Professional Service Team supports you on your journey to the cloud. As a start-up, consulting services are included as standard. Direct contacts for your cloud migration will accompany your project.
Financial support
Credits for D11Z. Ventures portfolio start-ups
Start-ups from the D11Z. Ventures portfolio, have the opportunity to receive STACKIT credits. These credits can be used as cash value for STACKIT cloud services, with processing handled by D11Z Ventures. D11Z. Ventures is a leading early-stage investor specializing in digital and AI-based start-ups in Germany and Europe.
two entry routes for start-ups at STACKIT
Become a STACKIT customer directly
You are not part of the D11Z support program and want to get started with STACKIT right away? Then our sales experts offer you a quick and easy introduction to the cloud. Get in touch now to start your cloud journey with us.
Financial support from D11Z and STACKIT
If you are pursuing a B2B business model and are already a registered company with a business plan, you can become part of the D11Z portfolio and qualify for the D11Z funding program, through which you can obtain credits for STACKIT Cloud services.
FAQ – Questions and topics for start-ups about STACKIT
1. What are the first steps as a start-up at STACKIT?
If you decide to work with STACKIT, we start with a consultation in which we get to know you and your existing IT landscape. Based on this, we evaluate how cloud-ready you are, design a use case and determine the next steps. Your personal contact will be available to you at all times right from the start.
2. Which STACKIT services are recommended for start-ups?
Even if it is difficult to give a general answer at this point, services that require high computing power will tend to be of interest. These include GPUs, for example, which are required for artificial intelligence, compute vision and language models. However, runtimes such as Cloud Foundry or Kubernetes, which are used to operate websites, portals and apps, are also among the services that may be of particular interest during the start-up phase, when a lot of groundwork is being done.
3. How do I migrate my data to the STACKIT Cloud as a start-up?
Regardless of whether your data and applications are already cloud-ready or not – our Professional Service team offers you the opportunity to carry out a cloud migration and is on hand to advise you on how to make your system future-proof, simple, secure and stable.
4. Does STACKIT offer any other support measures for start-ups?
Start-ups that are funded by the D11Z receive credits at STACKIT and a quota of inclusive services (e.g. consulting) as part of their funding. STACKIT does not currently offer any other funding opportunities.
About D11Z. Ventures
D11Z Ventures is a leading early-stage investor specializing in digital and AI-based start-ups in Germany and Europe. As a single-LP family office, D11Z Ventures pursues an ambitious vision: to actively shape the digital future through investments in AI, IoT and SaaS and to finance significant technological milestones. With extensive experience and a strong network of technology companies and global market leaders, D11Z. Ventures promotes digital transformation and supports founders in realizing their vision.
