Deals
Ariadne Maps closes Series A with 6.5 million euros
Munich-based proptech startup Ariadne Maps has successfully completed its Series A financing round, raising €6.5 million ($7 million). The money…
Needs Review
Yoummday wins Jim Freeman for Board of Directors
Former Amazon and Zalando executive Jim Freeman will be a new member of Yoummday's board of directors. He will support the Munich-based startup in…
ecosystem
EXIST: Changes to start-up grants and research transfer
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection has revised and adapted the EXIST Research Transfer and EXIST Start-up Grant funding guidelines. These also include…
Inside Stories
World University Ranking: Munich universities among the best in the world
There are many rankings of the best universities, and they all rate differently. But one thing is always the same: Munich's…
Competition
Solve for Tomorrow: Samsung seeks next-generation tech ideas
Under the motto "Tech Ideas of Gen Next," young innovators can apply for the "Solve for Tomorrow" competition. The…
Deals
More and more venture capital is flowing into climatetech startups
Venture capital financing for climate tech startups has seen a significantly positive trend in Germany in recent years. According to KfW Research, the…
Deals
Xempus takes over Evorsorge
Munich-based insurtech Xempus is acquiring the Munich-based insurance company Evorsorge. Through the merger, both companies aim to further...
Needs Review
Data protection solutions from Munich startups
It has now been five years since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force – not necessarily to everyone's delight…
Deals
Charging infrastructure startup Jolt Energy receives 150 million euros
Jolt Energy develops and markets battery-buffered fast-charging stations for electric vehicles. Infrastructure investor Infrared Capital Partners is now investing €150 million in…
Deals
HV Capital closes new fund with 710 million euros
With a volume of €710 million, HV Capital's latest fund is the largest in the VC's history.…