Munich Business Plan Competition

Competition

Munich Business Plan Competition: Application phase opens

It's starting again: Southern Bavarian startups from all sectors now have the chance to present their business model at the Munich Business Plan Competition.

Investment amount

Needs Review

Investment total 2024: German startups raise over 7 billion euros

Investments in German startups recovered in 2024, reaching over seven billion euros – an increase of 17 percent…

Neoshare

Deals

Neoshare: Four savings banks participate

With its AI-powered platform, Neoshare sees itself as a pioneer for digital transformation in the B2B financing landscape. Now, the Munich-based…

Audavis

Deals

Audavis secures seed financing

The Munich-based startup Audavis has closed a seed round of over €1.1 million. The startup is developing an AI-based…

Siemens

Needs Review

Siemens supports startups with new program

The "Siemens for Startups" program aims to promote collaboration between innovative young companies and the established technology giant. Startups benefit from support…

New companies

Inside Stories

Startup study: Increase in new companies by 11 percent

With 11 percent more new companies founded than in the previous year, the report "Next Generation – New Startups in Germany" shows that times of crisis bring innovative…

Idea Award

Competition

17th Idea Award seeks female innovators

The Idee-Förderpreis (Idea Promotion Prize), named after the Idee Kaffee (Idea Coffee), is being awarded for the 17th time. The prize recognizes innovative start-ups and is…

Professionalization Growth

Good to know

What do startups need to consider when professionalizing?

The critical growth phase from startup to scale-up presents immense challenges—especially for the founders themselves. Startup coach and founder consultant…

The Wisefood founding team

Deals

Wisefood acquired by Leef

Wisefood produces sustainable disposable and reusable products for the catering industry and private customers. The Munich-based company is now becoming part of Leef,…

Vaeridion

Deals

Vaeridion secures 14 million euros

Munich-based electric aircraft startup Vaeridion has announced the completion of its Series A round. This will provide a fresh €14 million in business development and investment…