MARKET ACCESS to EUROPE

Europe is one of the world's most sophisticated and rewarding markets. It is also one of the most complex to navigate without the right relationships. Accentae gives you access to both sides of that equation

EU has created a single market, single currency zone with free movement of goods, services, capital, and people. This has helped to create a favorable business environment for companies looking to expand their operations in Europe.

The European market presents many opportunities for businesses, especially in sectors such as technology, healthcare, renewable energy, and e-commerce. However, it is important for companies to understand the regulatory and legal environment in each individual country they operate in, as well as cultural differences and local consumer preferences.

Why Europe - and why now

The European Union represents over 500 million consumers and a GDP of more than €16 trillion. For businesses in Asia and Sri Lanka with strong products or services, it represents a credibility-building opportunity unlike any other. A European presence signals quality, global ambition, and commercial maturity - to investors, partners, and customers alike.

Why Germany as your entry point

Germany is the largest economy in the EU and home to one of the world's most active innovation and business ecosystems. It is the natural gateway for companies entering Europe - particularly in technology, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and the green economy. 

Berlin, in particular, has emerged as a leading hub for cross-border business and innovation collaboration between Europe and Asia.

What sets Accentae apart

Most market entry advisors can produce a report. What they cannot produce is a warm introduction to the right person at a German corporate, a conversation with the relevant government agency, or a seat at the table in Berlin's innovation ecosystem. That is what Accentae offers -  because those relationships already exist.

Manori's years as Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Germany and Switzerland, combined with her role as AsiaBerlin Ambassador and President of Sri Lanka for ESMEA, give Accentae a position in the European market that no commercial consultancy can replicate.

Berlin is Germany's leading startup hub and one of Europe's most important innovation cities - and the numbers back it up.

With a total valuation of €169 billion among venture-backed startups, Berlin accounts for the largest tech ecosystem in Germany, home to more than 1,400 venture-backed companies and 57 unicorns and high-growth thoroughbreds. 

Enterprise software, climate tech, and fintech are the primary growth drivers. In AI, Berlin ranks third in Europe - with over 9,000 AI specialists engaged in frontier research. In climate tech, it ranks fourth, with more than 340 startups and €800 million in total VC investment. 

Berlin's ecosystem has produced an average of more than 120 new VC-backed startups per year over the past decade, with 37% of early-stage startups advancing to Series A - a higher conversion rate than Munich, London, or Paris. Homegrown success stories including Zalando, HelloFresh, N26, and Delivery Hero have created a new generation of experienced founders now building their own ventures. 

The ecosystem supports 94,000 jobs and draws a high proportion of international talent - making Berlin one of the most globally connected cities in Europe for business.

The Berlin Senate actively supports cross-border innovation through the AsiaBerlin Forum - connecting Asian businesses directly with Berlin's ecosystem of investors, accelerators, and institutions. As an AsiaBerlin Ambassador, Manori Unambuwe provides Sri Lankan and Asian companies with direct access to this network - turning Berlin's opportunity into a practical, navigable entry point.