Deals
Holtzbrinck Ventures launches seed program
Holtzbrinck Ventures (HV) is launching a seed financing program with funding amounts between €50,000 and €500,000. The VC aims to accelerate and…
Deals
German startups need an average of 3.1 million euros
3.1 million euros — that's how a Bitkom study estimates the capital needs of German startups for the next two years. Only a quarter…
Needs Review
“In terms of digitalization, an incredible amount is happening right now”: Employment Agency boss Wilfried Hüntelmann in conversation
A rule of thumb regarding the labor market's influence on startup activity is: the better the job prospects, the fewer people start a business. Especially…
ecosystem
“30 under 30”: Forbes honors Munich founders
The German-language edition of the US business magazine Forbes has selected the most important innovators under the age of 30. Some Munich startup giants can be found among them…
Needs Review
FitTech Summit: Pitching for a million-dollar budget
Burda is hosting a conference on fitness and sports technologies. The winners of a startup pitch competition will receive a media budget of one million euros…
Inside Stories
Simple, fast, and secure screen sharing — 7 questions for… Demodesk
Many people are familiar with screen sharing from IT support: A technician takes over the computer screen and fixes an existing problem. That's where the difficulties begin...
Inside Stories
Innovation: SMEs need startups
German SMEs are seeking proximity to young companies: According to a recent study, over 70 percent of SMEs…
Deals
4.4 million for Munich-based VR startup Innoactive
The Munich-based VR and AR startup Innoactive is receiving €4.4 million in fresh capital. The money will be invested in technology and…
Deals
HTGF III: Fund exceeds own target
Last fall, the High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) launched its third fund, "HTGF III." The results of the second closing are now available...
Needs Review
Scalable Capital manages one billion euros
Munich-based fintech Scalable Capital has broken the billion-dollar mark in assets under management. A key factor in this success was a partnership with a…
