It is hardly surprising that BI software is by far the most used for data analysis, reporting and distribution. Looking at future developments regarding planned use, planning and budgeting, forecasting and rolling planning can be named as primary fields of application. Users want to gain more information from existing data and process it further. The statistical methods (Data Mining), Group Consolidation and Balanced Scorecards do not appear to have found widespread adoption as a component of BI software in start-ups. Also, the information on planned or considered the beneficial use to the conclusion that they will not play an essential role in the future.Start-ups also have significantly fewer people with BI know-how. About the introduction and use of BI, the corresponding skills must be available in the company. Here is a clear difference between medium-sized and larger companies, which would have to be resolved from the perspective of start-up companies to increase the BI deployment.