Deals
VC firms cash in on fintechs – and increase their investments
Many venture capital firms are selling their fintech investments and generating substantial proceeds: The exit volume is rising rapidly. Fintech shares valued at $940 million…
Inside Stories
Study: This is what startups pay their employees
A study took a closer look at the startup job market and discovered discrimination against women. One in seven vacant…
Deals
Verivox takes over Aboalarm
Exit at Aboalarm: The comparison portal Verivox is acquiring 100 percent of the shares of Aboalarm GmbH. The deal is expected to be implemented in early January…
Accelerator/Incubator
Digitalization of gastronomy, hotels and retail – Asked by HORECA.digital
Through its subsidiary HORECA.digital, the METRO Group collaborates with startups. Sabine Flechet from HORECA.digital tells us about the company's background...
Needs Review
Web Summit: Is this mega-conference worth it for startups?
The Web Summit is positioning itself as a broad tech and future festival. What does this mean for exhibiting startups? Also: Does the…
Needs Review
“Science is on our side”: Web Summit has begun
The Web Summit 2017 opened yesterday with many celebrities in attendance. Expectations for the tech summit are high. The Web Summit…
Inside Stories
Financial industry struggles with fintech startups
The financial industry views fintechs as its greatest challenge and considers itself only moderately prepared. A recent study shows this.…
Deals
Number of startup exits increases significantly
The global market for startup acquisitions is booming: Compared to the previous year, the number of exits worldwide increased by 42 percent. Europe is catching up…
Needs Review
Blume 2000 buys Munich startup Miflora
Exit at Miflora: The floristry chain Blume 2000 is acquiring 100 percent of the Munich-based flower delivery company. The purchase price is unknown. Miflora is selling…
Needs Review
UrmO wins TechMatch
US tech giant Texas Instruments hosted TechMatch last week. UrmO won the pitch competition. Texas Instruments gave ten hardware startups the opportunity to...
