Biotech for a sustainable future: Insempra develops bio-based ingredients through fermentation and aims to replace petrochemical raw materials with sustainable alternatives. The Munich-based biotech startup thinks industrially, acts regeneratively – and brings green innovation into real products. (Photo: Insempra)
Penzilla receives 3.2 million euros: In a seed round, the Munich startup Penzilla 3.2 million euros. The company plans to use the capital to further develop its software for managing occupational pension plans and enter new markets. The financing round was led by venture capital firms Acadian Ventures and Delin Ventures. Robin Capital, Motive Ventures, Wenvest Capital, and several business angels, including entrepreneur Diana zur Löwen, also participated. (Photo: Penzilla)
Remberg raises 15 million euros: Remberg receives 15 million euros from well-known investors. The Munich-based startup is developing an intelligent maintenance platform for industrial companies with the goal of avoiding unplanned machine downtime and automating maintenance processes. The fresh funding will be used for expansion in Europe and the further development of the AI platform. (Photo: Remberg)
How Munich trains Europe’s innovation leaders: At Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM), innovative minds encounter excellent teaching, real-world projects, and an international network. Numerous successful startups are emerging at this Munich innovation center. How are the students trained? Bottom-up, practical, and interdisciplinary. Samuel Valenzuela, part of the CDTM management team, provides an insight into the training at CDTM. This interview is the first in a series of articles on the CDTM. (Photo: CDTM)
Sustainable coffee enjoyment without beans: Ciao Coffee is revolutionizing coffee consumption with a healthy, environmentally friendly alternative – entirely without beans. Why grain-based iced coffee is not only better for the environment but also more functional, the startup reveals in an interview. (Photo: Ciao Coffee)