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Financing desired! Bitkom survey on startups' capital needs
In a recent Bitkom survey, only one in three startups stated that they have sufficient financial resources available for the next 24 months…
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“Every startup needs strong partners” – Asked by… UnternehmerTUM
Entrepreneurial thinking has always been a top priority at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). That's why the UnternehmerTUM was introduced in 2002...
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“We are a classic first-mover in the market” – 7 questions for… EYEGLASS24
Why not simply separate the frame and lenses of a pair of glasses and sell them separately? That's exactly what the Munich-based company…
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Munich startups: Pitch for the Munich Startup Award
Oktoberfest is approaching, and with it, this year's Bits & Pretzels. In addition to top-class speakers, exciting keynotes, and panel discussions,…
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Fresh capital for Westwing
As Gründerszene reports, Westwing is receiving new financing of 24 million euros – but without making it too public…
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Attention startups: Pitch your idea at the MTZ summer party
BayStartUP and Münchner Technologiezentrum (MTZ) invite you to the joint MTZ summer party on August 30, 2016, in the lobby and on the…
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“Now things are really getting started!” – French banking group takes over Fidor
News in the FinTech industry: Munich-based Fidor Group is being acquired by France's second-largest banking group, BPCE. However, the shareholders' agreement stipulates...
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SONO MOTORS: With the crowd to the innovative electric car
What to do when you're dissatisfied? Exactly, don't complain, but look for a solution yourself. That's what the...
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Freeletics focuses on team spirit
As reported by Gründerszene, the Munich-based startup Freeletics is closing its Berlin office in order to consolidate all of its corporate expertise in Munich in the future.…
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20 years of the Munich Business Plan – Interview with initiator Dr. Lothar Stein
The Munich Business Plan Competition (MBPW) entered its 20th round this year. One of the initiators of the competition…
