Applications are open until 6 November!
Based in Munich

Students consult, founders scale, investors discover

axion is a Munich-based, student-driven consulting club where students from Germany’s top universities tackle real start-up challenges. We provide tailored support in strategy and operational consulting, focusing on areas such as market entry, organizational development, financial management, and fundraising preparation.

30+ Members10+ Projects6 Nationalities

Mission

Our mission is to turn early-stage start-up ideas into reality through student led consulting while giving students the opportunity to create real impact and gain hands-on experience.

Why us?

For Students

In the Consulting Track, you will work in interdisciplinary teams on real projects, tackling the strategic and operational challenges faced by start-ups across various industries. You’ll develop solutions that help start-ups grow, raise capital, and strengthen their position in Munich’s start-up ecosystem.

Your experience with us:

  • Work in project teams (3–5 people)
  • Deliver strategic recommendations, analytical reports, market analyses, and guide start-ups through the implementation of these insights

Core Focus Areas:

  • Market & Competitor analysis
  • Go-to-market Design
  • Pricing & Fundraising strategies
  • Budget Strategy & Profitability
  • Operational Transformation
  • Investor (VC) Pitch Preparation

The Journey

Your Journey

1

Application

  • Submit your application by 6 November: two short questions and your CV
  • Selected applicants are invited to interview on a rolling basis, with interviews starting before the application deadline
  • Final decisions are shared by 10 November
  • Successful applicants join the axion team
2

Onboarding

  • Start the semester at our welcome event in mid-November
  • Learn practical consulting approaches from two former McKinsey consultants
  • Get access to our tools, resources, and project templates
  • Meet the project lead and teammates you’ll be working with
3

Project Work

  • Kick off your project with a startup client the week after onboarding
  • Work together from mid-November to mid-January, with a break over Christmas
  • Take responsibility for your part of the project, supported by your project lead
  • Present your recommendations and help your client put them into practice
4

Events & Benefits

  • Keep learning through mentor-led workshops and connect with the community at club events
  • Enjoy free access to think-cell and PrepLounge Premium
  • Receive a certificate recognising your contribution after completing your project
  • Finish the semester together at our closing event in late January

Want to join the team? Here is everything you need to bring with you:

Motivation

You are a highly motivated student who is interested in the start-up ecosystem and eager to take ownership and learn.

Student

You are enrolled at a German university or other tertiary education facility.

Contribution

You are a team player, ready to commit yourself during the project and stick to deadlines.

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Why us?

For Start-Ups

axion is a Munich-based, student-driven consulting club where students from Germany’s top universities tackle real start-up challenges. We provide tailored support in strategy and operational consulting, focusing on areas such as market entry, organizational development, financial management, and fundraising preparation. Our interdisciplinary teams of students leverage diverse academic backgrounds to deliver actionable solutions for client start-ups. Beyond consulting, we serve as a bridge to Europe’s venture capital ecosystem. We prepare start-ups for fundraising and connect them with leading VCs, business angels, and innovation networks.

Founder feedback

Proof from teams we already supported.

Axion's market analysis and KPI framework gave us a much stronger story for investors and a real edge in our funding round.

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Arsenii Bohomol

Founder of Baton Gourmet S.L.

Axion helped us automate our processes and build an AI-powered go-to-market strategy ready for scale.

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Ralf Breitenfeldt

Founder of HCM4ALL

Project applications are open year-round.

FAQ

For Students

For Start-Ups

Our Team

Meet the people building axion behind the scenes.

Alex Kuprienko

Alex Kuprienko

President

Fedor Olshevskiy

Fedor Olshevskiy

Head of Venture

Angelina Gurtovaya

Angelina Gurtovaya

Head of Consulting

Shohzod Sobirov

Shohzod Sobirov

Head of IT

Juri Litaunieks

Juri Litaunieks

Head of Consulting