From its imperial fairs of the 1400s, to the important trade role it played during Germany’s industrial revolution, Leipzig has a long history of entrepreneurship.
Although it suffered some economic decline after World War 2, the city’s industrial strength has been steadily increasing over the past few decades. Leipzig is now the fastest growing city in Germany as well as enjoying a booming population growth.
Thanks to this, DHL, Amazon, Siemens, BMW, Porsche and many IT start-ups have set up shop in the city. The five main industries in Leipzig are: Automotive and Suppliers, Healthcare and Biotech, Energy and Environment, Logistics, IT, and Media and Creative.
