ecosystem
3megawatt among the 2016 Red Herring Top 100 Europe
3megawatt is one of the winners of the 2016 Red Herring Top 100 Europe award. The Munich-based startup develops and markets software solutions…
ecosystem
nearBees nominated for “Good Example” and GreenTec awards
The Munich-based social startup nearBees has secured a nomination for two awards: the GreenTec Award in the Lifestyle category…
Needs Review
Idea seeks business: THE VENTURE offers founders patents
Patent meets talent: THE VENTURE competition enables prospective entrepreneurs to build a business model based on existing patents and technologies. The application deadline is…
Deals
tado°: 20 million euros for smart thermostats
Buoyant funding sources — Munich-based IoT startup tado° secures another €20 million in venture capital. tado°, which claims to be the European…
Needs Review
Germany digital? EFI report reveals untapped potential
German politics places a lot of emphasis—perhaps too much—on defending German strengths, while neglecting…
Deals
“Marketing is a real challenge!” – 7 questions for… Mr Beam
Seven questions, seven answers. We spoke with Teja, Sven, and Florian, founders of Mr Beam. The occasion is a…
ecosystem
3 to 10 – Mime et moi makes women’s shoes variable
mime et moi builds women's shoes with adjustable heels. The concept is a hit: After just two weeks, the Munich startup…
Accelerator/Incubator
TechFounders: Apply until April 24
Technology startup teams can apply to the TechFounders accelerator until April 24. The 20-week program prepares startups through coaching and mentoring…
How to
best concept: Check-up for business ideas of prospective female founders
Until June 1, women in Bavaria interested in starting a business can submit their business ideas to the guide project's best concept competition and...
Needs Review
Angela Merkel: Germany must become more attractive for startups
At the second research summit in Berlin yesterday, Chancellor Merkel appealed to business and society to make greater use of the opportunities offered by digitalization than…
