Success Stories
This section provides an overview of the success stories connected to the MCEI and/or the University of Mannheim. We at MCEI are working hard to make this list as complete as possible but we are still missing out on many startups and companies. If you have further suggestions of companies we should include, please let us know.
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Freachly GmbH freachly.de Founded by Steffen Allesch, Lukas Krieger, Mario Geiss und Yang Zou Founded in 2017 Social Influencing Located in Mannheim The founders are students at the University of Mannheim and freachly is a project partner for the MAN 633 Entrepreneurial Spirit course. Freachly has been active at our Startup Lounge. Freachly connects local fashion stores, restaurants, bars and…
The Jodel Venture GmbH jodel-app.com Founded by Alessio Avellan Borgmeyer Founded in 2014 App Located in Berlin Jodel´s COO Tim Schmitz is an University of Mannheim Alumnus. Tim Schmitz and founder Alessio Avellan Borgmeyer have been active at our Founder Talk What Jodel is all about? We are an online community that gives you a live feed of what’s happening…
Wob AG wob.ag Founded by Frank Merkel and Kurt Klein Founded in 1973 Brand Management Located in Vierheim Frank Merkel is an University of Mannheim Alumnus. He is the former president of the Mannheim Alumni Network ABSOLVENTUM (2008-2012). He has been active at the Founder Talk. Wob has been Startup of the Month.
Sunny Office sunny-office.com Founded by Katja Andes Founded in 2013 Coworking Located in Neumarkt Katja Andes is an University of Mannheim Alumnus. She has written an Inside the Venture Master Thesis. Katja Andes received MCEI Mentoring. She has been active at the Startup Lounge and is part of the MCEI/Absolventum Mentoring program.
