Needs Review
Live Player Tracking: Kinexon partners with FIFA
FIFA, the world's governing body for football, uses Kinexon's real-time player tracking. The technology is also already being used in the American professional leagues NBA and NFL…
Deals
29 million euros for Amsilk
Amsilk has closed a Series C round with €29 million. The money comes from Munich-based investor MIG, Novo Holdings, Cargill, and ER…
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Sono Motors and MAN test solar modules on electric vans
Sono Motors and MAN Truck & Bus plan to jointly test the use of solar panels on the MAN eTGE electric transporter. The goal…
Deals
Munich investor MIG records record year thanks to Biontech investment
The Munich-based investment firm MIG and the funds it manages are looking back on the most successful year in their history. 900 million…
Competition
ATLAS: EU project promotes agricultural innovations
The Agricultural Interoperability and Analysis System (ATLAS) project is part of the EU's Horizon 2020 funding program. Companies that develop innovative solutions for…
Deals
Million-dollar financing for robotics startup Sewts
Sewts is developing a SaaS solution for the automated processing of textiles and films. Apex Ventures, Bayern Kapital, and HTGF are investing…
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Bridging Aid III: New Corona subsidy for affected companies
The Corona Bridging Aid III has been expanded. Companies that have been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic can receive a subsidy for their fixed costs.
Competition
Open Call 360° Sustainability: BMW seeks innovations for sustainability
BMW launches the 'Open Call 360° Sustainability' challenge. Startups can apply in seven innovation fields. The winners will be announced in September…
Inside Stories
Business climate in the digital sector reaches highest level in two and a half years
The business climate in the digital sector, measured by Bitkom and the Ifo Institute, has reached its highest level since November 2018. In the…
Needs Review
Ajuma leaves 'The Lion's Den' with investment
We need sunlight to produce vitamin D. However, too much UV radiation leads to skin damage and increases the risk of skin cancer. Ajuma…