Needs Review
EY buys company builder etventure
The management consultancy EY (Ernst & Young) has acquired the digital consultancy and company builder etventure. The company will remain within the EY Group…
Needs Review
Finconomy: New company builder for fintech and insurtech
The founders of fundsaccess, treefin, and BANKSapi have now launched a company builder in Munich: Finconomy aims to build companies with a clear…
Accelerator/Incubator
These startups are participating in the Retailtech Hub
A few months ago, MediamarktSaturn launched the Retailtech Hub together with Plug and Play. The program gives startups privileged access…
Needs Review
Augmented World Expo: Trade fair showcases possibilities of AR and VR
The Augmented World Expo (AWE) is making its second appearance in Europe. Following last year's launch in…
Needs Review
LIV-T: Mantro and EnBW establish smart energy company
On October 1, the Munich-based company builder Mantro, together with the energy supplier EnBW, founded the Munich-based company LIV-T…
Needs Review
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs: Exchange program for founders
The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs exchange program brings together aspiring founders and experienced entrepreneurs from across Europe. Applications are still open…
Good to know
“Exploiters” and lovers: How does the creative economy work?
Music, books, art, film, design, games—the cultural and creative industries are multifaceted. Cultural entrepreneurs and experts report on how…
ecosystem
Toposens is the Bavarian state winner of the KfW Award Gründen
16 state and one national winner: The KfW Award for Starting a Business 2017 has been awarded. The Bavarian prize goes to Toposens. The KfW…
Inside Stories
International, diverse and cooperative: This is what startup Germany looks like
The German Startup Monitor (DSM) 2017 was published today. The study offers a snapshot of startup activity in Germany. For the…
Deals
VC and investment markets remain stable
7.3 billion euros in new investments, including 970 million euros in Bavaria, 430 million euros in VC investments — The Association of German Private Equity and Venture Capital Companies (BVK)…