 The Bundesverband Deutsche Startups annually publishes the German Startup Monitor (DSM) and the European Startup Monitor (ESM) on the startup ecosystem in Germany and Europe.The main aims are to present the development and significance of startups, to outline economic initiatives to strengthen the foundation location Germany and its regional ecosystems, as well as to cultivate enthusiasm for entrepreneurship.The DSM and ESM consider ventures that are 1) younger than ten years, 2) feature innovative technologies and/or business models, and 3) have or strive for a significant employee and/or sales growth as a startup.