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Munich Startup Recap 15/26

We're looking back on an eventful week in the ecosystem. With Tubulis and Etepetete, we report on two exits, while founder Patrick Maghazehi shares in the latest episode of Pitch & People how he juggles three startups and two children. But that's not all. Intrigued? Then click through our photo gallery, where we show you even more highlights from the past week.

Bernd Heppel April 12, 2026 3 min reading time

Tubules — Tubules purchased from American pharmaceutical giants: Munich-based biotech pioneer Tubulis is being acquired by US pharmaceutical company Gilead for up to €4.3 billion – one of the largest exits in the industry in Germany. The company develops innovative antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) designed to target tumor cells more effectively. Tubules Tubulis will remain a research location in Munich, underscoring the region's growing importance for modern cancer therapies. (Photo: Tubulis)

Milk without a cow – progress with patience: The foodtech startup Precision Labs has been bringing its first products to German supermarkets since autumn 2025 and is simultaneously working on the next generation – completely animal-free thanks to precision fermentation. Founder Malte Zeeck sees great potential For more sustainable nutrition, he criticizes the lengthy and unpredictable approval processes in the EU. These stifle innovation and give other markets a head start. Despite regulatory hurdles, the company continues to push forward with product development, brand building, and market entry, as he revealed to us in the interview. (Photo: Precision)

Serial entrepreneur Patrick Maghazehi in conversation with Kyrill Ring — How Patrick Maghazehi manages to juggle three startups and two children: In the latest episode of our Videocasts Pitch & People Serial entrepreneur Patrick Maghazehi explains that it's primarily a matter of structure and clear priorities. He talks to host Kyrill Ring about his daily life juggling NutriSync, Marginos, and Fieldbrain. Despite sleep deprivation, pressure, and family life, his focus remains on products with genuine added value. His passion project: NutriSync, a data-driven platform for healthier, everyday nutrition. (Photo: Munich Startup)

Fabiola Munguia Secfix — Women in Tech: Fabiola Munguia founded Secfix based on her own experience with inefficient compliance processes – with the goal of making them simpler and more scalable through automation. Interview with Munich Startup She talks about lessons learned from founding the company, the targeted use of capital, and the importance of customer dialogue for innovation. Secfix has already raised $17 million and is developing into an AI-based, end-to-end platform for security compliance. Munguia sees great potential for the future, particularly in the climate tech sector. (Photo: Secfix)

Acquisition of Munich-based food startup Etepetete sealed: Etepetete, a pioneer in "ugly" organic fruits and vegetables, is becoming part of Afreshed's platform strategy – marking another exit in Munich's food startup ecosystem. After years of growth and a return to profitability, the founders are relinquishing operational management. The brand will remain., while Afreshed focuses on expansion, its own logistics, and market consolidation. Both companies share the goal of reducing food waste. (Photo: Artastic / Adobe Stock)

Mirai Power receives fresh capital: The Munich-based startup has secured an investment from Foresight to accelerate the expansion of its battery storage projects. Founded in 2024, the company already has an extensive pipeline and focuses on large-scale storage solutions for the energy transition. Mirai Power plans to use the new capital to accelerate its expansion. and, in the future, also grow internationally. Battery storage is considered a key technology for a stable and climate-friendly electricity grid. (Photo: KanawatTH / Adobe Stock)

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