Which startups particularly interested Munich Startup readers this month? We explore this question in our "Startups of the Month" feature and select the top five.
5th place: With 150 million euros, you can't miss out on this top 5. This is exactly the sum that The Exploration Company in a successful Series B round. Founded in 2021 by Hélène Huby and a team of experienced managers from Airbus and ArianeGroup, the Munich-based company develops, manufactures, and operates spacecraft to meet the growing demand for low-cost transportation options from space stations and space exploration. The fresh capital will be used for the further development and testing of the Nyx spacecraft and the expansion of the 200-person team. (Photo: The Exploration Company)