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Helpers or self-promoters — How social are social startups?
The startup scene likes to portray itself as progressive and socially engaged—people talk about diversity, impact, sustainability, and empowerment. But critics…
Investment
Ottonova receives 60 million euros — and announces further financial injection
Ottonova is receiving €60 million in fresh capital from its existing investors Debeka, Holtzbrinck Ventures, Vorwerk Ventures, and Btov. Additional funds…
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Mecuris wins EIT Digital Challenge
The medical technology company Mecuris has won the EIT Digital Challenge 2019, endowed with €100,000, in the "Digital Wellbeing" category.…
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Localstoring: Airbnb for storage space
One has an empty basement compartment, the other doesn't know what to do with his things. So, a perfect starting point for...
Investment
Celonis secures $290 million — and is now worth $2.5 billion
The Munich-based process mining company Celonis has closed a Series C financing round of $290 million — approximately €260 million.…
Inside Stories
Interim assessment: What are the benefits of e-scooters?
How do I get from A to B? City dwellers are spoiled for choice when it comes to transportation. In June, the…
Investment
Million-dollar financing for video recruiting startup Retorio
A consortium of business angels is investing a single-digit million amount in Retorio. The Munich-based startup offers an AI-based video recruiting…
ecosystem
Gridx wins Energy Digital Innovation Award
Last week, 13 startups from Sweden, Finland, Italy, and Germany presented short pitches at the Energy Digital Innovation Forum…
Investment
Everreal closes seven-figure seed round
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and Seed X Liechtenstein have invested a seven-figure sum in Everreal. Founded in Munich in 2017, the company…
Investment
Millions for e-bike startup Rebike1
Vorwerk Ventures joins Rebike1 as lead investor. Several existing shareholders are also participating in the financing round. The startup sells used,…
