Now a few words about us. StartinBG.com is the first port of call for German-speaking entrepreneurs who want to take the plunge in Bulgaria – with clear information, practical tips, and personal experience.

Behind the project are two entrepreneurs who know both Germany and Bulgaria firsthand and are passionate about making market entry in Bulgaria easier, faster, and more successful.


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Dr. Dennis Kwiatkowski

Science meets entrepreneurship

Dr. Dennis Kwiatkowski combines analytical thinking with entrepreneurial pragmatism. With a PhD in biochemistry and an additional degree in business administration, he has a solid educational background at the interface between research and business. His career is marked by more than ten years of professional experience and the founding of a management consultancy and a brewery. Born in Berlin and now commuting between Germany and Bulgaria, he has built up a strong network in both countries. He knows industry experts, local entrepreneurs, and political contacts. This combination makes him the ideal bridge builder for anyone looking to start a business in Bulgaria. About us – The people behind StartinBG.com: Experience, network, and tips for starting your business in Bulgaria.

Svilen Petkov

Entrepreneur, investor, networker

Svilen Petkov is an experienced entrepreneur and angel investor with a keen eye for innovative business ideas. After graduating in business administration from Royal Holloway University in London, he founded several start-ups in Bulgaria. One of his greatest successes was building and successfully exiting one of the country’s leading SaaS companies.

Today, he uses his knowledge, contacts, and capital to support founders. As a co-initiator of StartinBG, he brings in-depth market knowledge and strategic thinking to the project.


StartinBG.com was created to be your reliable compass in the Bulgarian start-up jungle – independent, practical, and on your level.