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Weekly Wrap-up 38/2025

What's been happening in Munich's ecosystem this week? Here you'll find the most important articles in a photo gallery. So you can start the new week well-informed.

Kyrill Ring September 28, 2025 2 min reading time

coby — 7 questions for Coby: The Munich-based startup is developing more than just a high-tech cuddly toy: an AI-supported plush companion that listens to children with special challenges, offers tips, and relieves parents. Co-founder David Cañadas Link tells us in interview An insight into the plush toy that combines emotions, technology, and everyday assistance. (Photo: Coby)

Bits founders Felix Haas (l) and Bernd Storm (r) — PITCH & PEOPLE Episode 3 – “Hi, Obama!”: From a traditional white sausage breakfast to a European startup platform. Bits & Pretzels founders Andreas Bruckschlögl, Felix Haas, and Bernd Storm are transforming Munich into a hotspot for startups and VCs – with "liquid networking," value over show, and a clear European focus. In our new video podcast Pitch & People They tell how a “Hi, Obama” in the hotel gym became the Bits’ biggest stage moment – and why persistence in the ecosystem makes the difference.
(Photo: Munich Startup)

Futurail — Futurail secures 7.5 million euros: The Seed financing Asterion Ventures and Leap435 led the venture, along with EIT Urban Mobility and US investors Zero InfinityPartners and Heroic Ventures. Futurail was founded in 2023 by former executives from Tesla, Argo AI, and Edge Case. The team brings extensive experience in autonomous driving in the automotive sector and is pursuing a mission to make trains the most attractive mode of transport. (Photo: Futurail)

Bits & Pretzels 2025 — Bits & Pretzels 2025 – Tips off the main stage: Want to make the most of Bits & Pretzels 2025? Here Here are compact how-to tips – plus our highlights depending on your focus: those interested in founding a company, startup, or investor. And right at the forefront: Munich Startup's offerings at Bits25. (Photo: Bits & Pretzels)

SmartFoodie — SmartFoodie in an interview: SmartFoodie The smart mini-canteen is just 1.3 square meters in size: Fresh, wholesome meals are prepared using steam cooking technology in under two minutes – without a kitchen and without staff. The startup aims to take employee catering in Munich to a new level and set new standards across Europe. (Photo: SmartFoodie)

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