Photo: Expo Real

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Expo Real provides a forum for startups

Startups had their own forum at this year's Expo Real. The Real Estate Innovation Network (REIN) hosted a forum at Europe's largest…

Startup Heatmap Europe

Inside Stories

Munich among Europe's top startup hubs

The latest edition of the Startup Heatmap Europe has been published. Munich remains among the top ten startup hubs in the Europe-wide study…

Cyber defense

Inside Stories

Study criticizes cyber defense in Germany

The business consultancy Deloitte surveyed politicians and business leaders about the state of cyber defense in Germany. The results are mixed. Three-quarters…

Car manufacturer CVC

Deals

German car manufacturers lead in VC investments

The formerly rather sluggish automotive industry has long recognized the innovative power of startups. The number of venture capital investments is rising rapidly. The management consultancy…

Mobility Light Poles Smart City

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Smart light poles: Competition seeks innovative solutions

Munich is leading the way in the field of smart cities. In an open call, the state capital is seeking ideas on how Munich's lampposts can become part of the…

Windeln.de founders Konstantin Urban and Alexander Brand (from left), Photo: Windeln.de

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Founders leave Windeln.de

The two founders and current co-CEOs of Windeln.de are leaving the company. Their contracts expire at the end of March 2018 and will…

HTGF III

ecosystem

310 million euros: HTGF III launched

The High-Tech Gründerfonds is launching its third fund. The investment volume per company increases to up to 3 million euros. The…

Future prospects Munich

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Munich has Germany's best future prospects

Munich is doing well — and according to a study, it's likely to stay that way. The Bavarian capital is once again...

Reactive Robotics

Deals

Million-dollar investment for Reactive Robotics

Reactive Robotics builds robots for the early clinical mobilization of intensive care patients. With a seven-figure investment, the company continues its path…

Innovations

Inside Stories

Can innovations be bought?

The innovation budgets of medium-sized and large companies are increasing. Nevertheless, many companies feel they are not well positioned for the future. At this point…