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Munich Startup Recap 10/26

The energy transition needs new ideas. Sometimes these come from directions that hardly anyone has considered before. Energyminer was our guest this week on the Pitch & People video podcast. In addition, scale-up coach Nico Reis explains in our new "Munich Startup Experts" section how top leaders are developed. Once again, significant capital flowed into Munich startups. Find out who, how, what, and where in our weekly review.

March 8, 2026 2 min reading time

Newsense Engineering
AI protects critical infrastructure: Munich-based startup Newsense Engineering is bringing AI, 3D laser sensors, and digital twins to safety technology. Using a 360-degree 3D live image, the system automatically detects hazards and reduces personnel costs. The team explains how automotive expertise is being used to create a new generation of protection for people and critical infrastructure in our exclusive interview. Interview. (Photo: NewSense Engineering GmbH)
Secfix
Secfix receives over 10 million euros for compliance AI: Bayern Kapital is investing in Secfix for the first time. The Free State of Bavaria's venture and growth capital company is investing in the Munich-based startup through its ScaleUp Fund Bavaria. The startup is currently raising capital. Series A financing round A total of €10.3 million has been raised. In addition to Bayern Kapital, lead investor Alstin Capital and existing investor Neosfer, the early-stage investor of the Commerzbank Group, are also participating. (Photo: Secfix GmbH)
Hundreds of nuclear power plants built from rivers: The energy transition needs new ideas – and sometimes they come from directions that hardly anyone has considered before. The Munich-based startup Energyminer is working on tapping into a largely untapped energy source: the kinetic energy of rivers. Videocast Pitch & People Founder Richard Eckl discusses how floating turbines could generate electricity in the future – permanently, decentrally, and without major environmental impact. (Photo: Munich Startup)
Munich Startup Experts Nico Reis
How top leadership teams are really made: Startups rarely fail because of ideas, but because of mediocre leadership. Those who prioritize performance over values risk losing precisely the people who drive growth. Why C-players are the biggest risk in a leadership team and how true clarity enables scaling – Munich Startup Expert and Scale-Up Coach Nico Reis writes about this(Photo: Nico Reis)
Avelios Medical
SAP invests in hospital platform Avelios: Munich-based software provider Avelios Medical has received a strategic investment from SAP. Together, the partners are developing a new digital platform for hospitals, responding to the planned replacement of central IT systems in the hospital market. Click here for background information. (Photo: Avelios Medical)

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Kyrill Ring

Kyrill Ring worked as a live television reporter for 15 years and has been Brand & Communications Manager at Munich Startup since July 2025. In addition to his work as a website editor, he is responsible for new formats such as the video podcast Pitch&People.

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