Needs Review
TUM and LMU best German universities in international ranking
The Technische Universität München (TUM) and the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) occupy the top two places in a recent ranking in…
Needs Review
Proptech database is looking for startups
The Real Estate Innovation Network (REIN) maintains a database of proptech startups. Innovative young companies from the real estate industry can join for free. REIN…
Inside Stories
British magazine names Munich the most livable city in the world
Lifestyle magazine Monocle has published its twelfth annual ranking of the 25 most livable cities. Munich lands ahead of Tokyo and…
Inside Stories
Proportion of female founders increases
The proportion of women in startups is increasing. Female founding teams differ significantly from male ones in one crucial factor. The…
Needs Review
Tech Mahindra opens Makers Lab in Munich
The Indian IT company Tech Mahindra has opened an office with a Makers Lab in Munich. A total of around…
Deals
HR platform Talentry receives 6 million euros
The Munich-based HR startup Talentry has closed a Series A financing round totaling €6 million. Investors include the founders of Celonis.…
ecosystem
s.Oliver becomes partner of the Retailtech Hub
The s.Oliver Group is the first fashion company to enter into a partnership with the Retailtech Hub in Munich. The group of companies from…
Deals
Celonis receives 50 million euros and becomes a billion-dollar startup
Munich is one unicorn richer: Celonis receives another $50 million from its investors, thus achieving a company valuation…
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EU and LfA increase investments in Bavarian startups
The LfA Förderbank Bayern and the European Investment Fund (EIF) are providing financial support to Bavarian startups through the LfA-EIF Facility. The fund of funds is now being...
Deals
Venture capital for energy startups — Interview with BayWa re Energy Ventures
BayWa re Energy Ventures is a relatively new Munich-based venture capital firm. The subsidiary of the BayWa Group invests in energy startups. We were able to speak to Ulrich…
