China

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Going Global: The path to China requires patience

For many startups, China is an important market for scaling their technologies. However, realizing these opportunities requires intensive preparation…

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Going Global: What connects Ontario, Canada, with Munich

When startups are looking for suitable markets for their international expansion, most probably think of the USA first,…

Japan, Tokyo, Shibuya

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Going Global: Successfully collaborating with Japanese partners and customers

For almost every startup, there comes a point where it leaves its domestic market and enters new markets. But…

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University rankings: Munich has Germany's best universities

The Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are ranked at the top in Germany in four international rankings.…

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These 5 points distinguish a startup from other companies

What distinguishes a startup from any other company? The question sounds banal, but the distinction between startups and other companies…

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Munich has established itself as a startup hub in Europe

London, Paris, Berlin – and Munich. When talking about the European startup landscape, the Bavarian capital is a must.…

These 5 things startups can learn from the podcast boom

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These 5 things startups can learn from the podcast boom

More and more people are listening to podcasts. And as the number of listeners grows, so does the number and quality of the podcasts produced...

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Startups must pay attention to this when interacting with journalists

Startups seek publicity—after all, customers and investors first become aware of young companies through media reports. When contacting…

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7 Munich mobility startups you should know

Munich is one unicorn richer: Lilium has broken the billion-dollar valuation with a new investment. Which mobility startups from the Bavarian…

Burda shuts down Cliqz in crisis

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This crisis will cost healthy startups their lives

The coronavirus crisis is shining a spotlight on the strengths and weaknesses of startups. With their speed, flexibility, and pragmatism…

Bankruptcies from the Munich startup scene

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Five bankruptcies from the Munich startup scene

Financing rounds, awards, exits—we're constantly reporting on the successes of Munich startups. But what about the failures? After all,…

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Contactless payment: Is the breakthrough now here?

Germans love their cash — this truism has always been used when the question of why...