Deals
CaptchaAd files for insolvency
CaptchaAd wants to use an annoying online mechanism as an advertising space. The Munich-based startup has now filed for bankruptcy. The Munich-based startup CaptchaAd was…
ecosystem
Develop, test, revise — Asked by the Digital Product School
From the idea to the finished digital product: At the Digital Product School, interdisciplinary teams learn agile working methods. We have…
Deals
Bravobike secures investment before market launch
The recently founded Munich startup Bravobike plans its market launch in September. Jobrad is already joining the used bike startup. On July 26, 2018…
Deals
European venture capital focuses on fewer deals
Fewer and fewer startups in Europe are receiving venture capital. At the same time, the amount per deal is growing rapidly. Internationally, fintechs are benefiting in particular. In…
Needs Review
ProSiebenSat.1 withdraws from Vitafy
ProSiebenSat.1 has apparently sold its shares in Vitafy. However, it is said to have contributed to the losses the Munich startup recently incurred…
Needs Review
Digital Country: Applications for the Smart Country Startup Award are open
The digital association Bitkom is presenting the Smart Country Startup Award for the first time. Applications for the €10,000 prize are still open…
Inside Stories
Female founders use capital more successfully
Female founders generate significantly higher revenue per euro invested than male entrepreneurs. Yet, startups founded by women receive less...
Inside Stories
Marketing via WhatsApp & Co. — 7 questions for… Chatchamp
Customer contact via Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp: Chatchamp is addressing one of the hottest topics in e-commerce with messenger marketing. After a multi-month foray into…
Deals
Million-dollar exit at Freeletics: Founders exit
Success story at Freeletics: Founders Mehmet Yilmaz, Joshua Cornelius, and Andrej Matijczak are selling their shares in the company to Managing Director Daniel…
Needs Review
Wirecard is more valuable than Deutsche Bank
Munich-based fintech Wirecard has overtaken Deutsche Bank in market capitalization. The company could soon overtake another traditional bank from…
