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Competition

Apply now for the "socia" accelerator!

The European Social Economy Cluster Silicon Vilstal is launching “socia”, a nationwide social innovation accelerator program for socially oriented startups in Germany.

Leon Nanodrugs

Deals

Financial boost for Leon Nanodrugs 

Biotech startup Leon Nanodrugs has closed an oversubscribed funding round. The company plans to use the capital to further develop its systems for manufacturing…

Quantum Systems

Deals

150 million euros for Quantum Systems

Quantum Systems secures further financing: The European Investment Bank, along with Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, and KfW, are providing capital in the amount of…

Sushi Bikes

Deals

Sushi Bikes saved?

The bicycle startup Sushi Bikes has been sold following insolvency proceedings. A newly founded company within the Wealth Collect Holding will continue the brand and…

Needs Review

TUM establishes innovation hub for security and defense

The Technische Universität München class, together with 16 partners, is founding the “TUM Security and Defense Alliance.” The new innovation hub in Ottobrunn-Taufkirchen is intended to…

Gini Banyan

Deals

Gini becomes part of Banyan Software

Gini is being acquired by Banyan Software. The AI-based document and payment solutions company plans to expand internationally with its new owner.

herCareer

Competition

EXIST-Women: Apply now!

EXIST-Women, a federal program, supports women interested in starting their own businesses during the pre-launch phase. This program is running again this year. Applications are still being accepted…

Munich Battery Lab Twaice founders Stephan Rohr and Michael Baumann (from left)

Deals

24 million euros fill the storage facilities at Twaice

The European Investment Bank is providing the battery startup Twaice with €24 million. The Munich-based startup intends to use the long-term loan…

Battery Pulsetrain

Deals

Libcycle brings RLG on board as majority shareholder

The aim is to expand specialized logistics and take-back solutions for lithium-ion batteries across Europe in the growing battery recycling market.

Needs Review

New momentum for 42watt: Obi acquires majority stake

Cleantech startup 42watt is taking its next growth step: Obi is acquiring a majority stake in Enovato GmbH, the owner of the Munich-based startup.