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Find a co-founder in Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a leading international financial centre, particularly for investment funds, a highly multilingual country where many nationalities meet, and a place that has made space, logistics and digital technology economic priorities.

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In short

To find a co-founder in Luxembourg, publish your project for free on EasyCofounder targeting the Grand Duchy and the Greater Region (Lorraine, Belgium, Saarland), state the role you need and your sector (finance, space, logistics, digital), then talk to the French-speaking and international talent suggested by the AI matching.

Luxembourg startups often work on fintech, compliance, fund administration, data, space or cybersecurity, and they recruit widely among the cross-border workers who commute from France, Belgium and Germany.

On EasyCofounder, describe your project, the role to fill and how you plan to organise the team. Talent from Luxembourg and the Greater Region list their skills, and the AI matching helps you spot the most complementary partners.

Luxinnovation, the national innovation agency, is often the first contact for a founder in the Grand Duchy, and its Fit 4 Start programme supports early-stage startups selected through regular calls. The House of Startups in Luxembourg City brings several incubators under one roof, while the Belval site in Esch-sur-Alzette hosts the main campus of the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology.

Industry also plays a role. Steel and engineering have a long history in the south of the country, and corporate incubators such as Paul Wurth InCub work with startups on industrial and climate technologies. Combined with finance, space and logistics, this gives founders a wide choice of sectors in a very small territory.

The startup ecosystem in Luxembourg

  • Finance and fintech

    Banks, fund managers and financial service providers create needs in compliance, automation and data, and the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology hosts startups in the sector.

  • Space and digital

    The country has developed an ambitious policy around space resources and satellites, as well as digital infrastructure, an environment that suits projects with a strong technical component.

  • Research and support

    The University of Luxembourg, the public research centres and the Technoport incubator form an ecosystem where you can meet researchers, engineers and other founders.

  • Luxinnovation and Fit 4 Start

    The national innovation agency advises founders and runs Fit 4 Start, a programme that combines coaching and support for selected early-stage startups.

  • House of Startups

    Several incubators share this building in Luxembourg City, which makes it an efficient place to meet founders working on fintech, retail or social projects.

  • Belval research campus

    The University of Luxembourg and LIST in Esch-sur-Alzette bring researchers in materials, environment and computing close to entrepreneurs looking for a scientific partner.

Find your co-founder in 4 steps

  1. 1

    Create your free profile

    Describe your skills, your availability and what you bring to a founding team.

  2. 2

    Publish your project

    Say which role you are looking for (CTO, CEO, CMO…), the commitment expected and the equity on offer, in Luxembourg.

  3. 3

    Let the matching work

    Filter talent by skill and location, or get suggestions of compatible profiles from the AI matching.

  4. 4

    Talk, then meet

    Chat through the built-in messaging, test your collaboration on a first project and put your agreement in writing in a shareholders’ agreement.

Frequently asked questions

Can we build a team across Luxembourg and France?

Yes, it is common, but the company’s country, cross-border worker status, social security and each co-founder’s taxation depend on how you organise things. Get professional advice before committing.

Are company forms the same as in France?

No. Luxembourg law has its own company forms and rules, and the French SAS does not exist there as such. Consult a local adviser before drafting the articles of association and the shareholders’ agreement.

Do I need several languages to co-found in Luxembourg?

French, English and German are all widely used in business, and a founding team that covers at least two of them reaches customers more easily. Mention this criterion in your project listing.

Where can I meet entrepreneurs in Luxembourg?

Events at the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology, Technoport and the university are good starting points, alongside a targeted search on EasyCofounder.

Which programmes support early-stage startups in Luxembourg?

Luxinnovation and its Fit 4 Start programme, the incubators of the House of Startups, Technoport and corporate incubators such as Paul Wurth InCub are the main entry points.

Can a researcher in Belval co-found a startup?

Often yes, but the rules on intellectual property and the time a researcher may devote to a company depend on their institution. Contact its technology transfer team before agreeing on equity.

Is Luxembourg only suited to fintech?

No. Space, logistics, industrial technologies, health and data projects also find partners and support there, helped by the research centres and the cross-border talent pool.

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