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Your startups of the month

Which startups particularly caught the attention of Munich Startup readers this month? In our "Startups of the Month" section, we present the five most exciting companies that made this month's list.

April 30, 2025 2 min reading time

Avelios Medical
1st place: Old IT systems slow down hospitals – Avelios Medical provides a solution. The Munich-based startup is developing a modern hospital information system that uses structured data, enables AI, and automates administration. How a research project became a beacon of hope for the industry, The founders explained to us in a detailed interview at the beginning of April. (Photo: Avelios Medical)
Karevo
2nd place: What large agricultural companies have long been using, the Munich startup wants Karevo also for small and medium-sized farms: A compact, retrofittable sorting machine that automatically sorts out defective tubers thanks to computer vision and artificial intelligence – without any tedious manual work. How it all began with a master's thesis and a potato farm in Donauwörth, founders Felix Beck, Benedikt Keßler, and Johannes von Wittke reported in an interview mid-month. (Photo: Karevo)
Solation Knorr-Bremse solar roof
3rd place: With an innovative energy concept, Solation new standards in supplying commercial properties with locally generated solar power. Founded in 2023, the cleantech company has installed a photovoltaic system with a peak output of 55.9 kilowatts on a rented warehouse belonging to the technology group Knorr-Bremse. The company consumes over 73 percent of the electricity generated directly on-site –emission-free and without detour via the public grid. (Photo: Solation)
Arx Robotics
4th place: Daimler Truck and the Defencetech Arx Robotics signed a letter of intent for a strategic partnership at the beginning of April. Together, they plan to integrate AI and robotics technologies into military vehicle platforms. In particular, the Unimog and Zetros models of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks are planned to be upgraded with sensor and software modules. This is intended to increase the digital networking and operational capability of vehicles. (Photo: Arx Robotics)
Fintech Dock Financial
5th place: Dock Financial was considered a beacon of hope in the Munich fintech scene. The company developed customized financial solutions for various industries and supported its partners in the integration of financial features. The startup had previously attracted attention with the acquisition of Paydora and Compeon. However, the young company was unable to raise fresh venture capital. At the end of May 2024, both Dock Financial GmbH and its affiliated Dock Financial Capital GmbH filed for preliminary insolvency. Now, the fintech has apparently found a buyer in Rakuten. The Japanese tech group has secured Dock Financial's technology. This was reported by the Manager Magazin citing information from the company environment. (Photo: tippapatt / stock.adobe.com)

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