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Number of insolvencies in Germany at record low
21,518 companies filed for insolvency in Germany in 2016—the lowest number since the introduction of the Insolvency Code in 1999.…
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SXSW – Day 4: Time to say goodbye
The interactive part of SXSW is coming to an end, and we, too, are saying goodbye to Austin. Time for a recap: What remains...
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Shell and Daimler invest in same-day delivery startup tiramizoo
Shell, through its venture capital firm Shell Technology Ventures (STV), is investing in the Munich-based logistics startup tiramizoo, with Daimler joining as a co-investor. The…
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SXSW – Day 3: What you don’t want to see in VR
VR and AR dominate the SXSW exhibitor fair. The moderator of a FinTech panel has to intervene and demand more hostility. We also present in…
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SXSW – Day 2: Digitization changes everything
Daimler CEO Dr. Dieter Zetsche visits the German representative office right at the opening of the German Haus. Casey Neistat delights the SXSW audience.…
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SXSW – Day 1: How weird is Austin?
The South by Southwest Conference (SXSW) has begun: The startup, music, film, and creative festival opened its doors yesterday. We are…
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JobNinja brings investor on board
JobNinja wants to make job matching as easy as dating on Tinder. Now, the software company HR4YOU is investing in the Munich-based company. HR4YOU is increasing…
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CNBC Upstart 25: Scalable Capital among the top international startups
The American news channel CNBC has compiled its "Upstart 25" for the first time. Among the 25 selected startups is the only German…
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Veolia and InnoEnergy support energy startups
InnoEnergy is known as a competition for innovative project proposals and—more recently—also as an investor. Together with Veolia Germany…
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nearBees comes to retail
The Munich-based startup nearBees brings honey from small-scale beekeepers to the shelves of Bavarian stores. For some time now, nearBees has been bringing honey lovers online…
