Apps

Needs Review

Skepticism at Bitkom: Providers of free apps should be liable in the future

The digital association Bitkom has expressed skepticism about the decisions of the EU Council of Ministers on the EU directive on contract law for digital content…

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Inside Stories

Munich startups create the most jobs

The digital association Bitkom has been investigating how many jobs are created by startups for several years. This year, Munich is once again leading the…

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Inside Stories

“Child, learn something smart!” – New Bitkom study on parents, children and startups

As a recent Bitkom study shows, six out of ten parents would advise their child against founding a startup. Interestingly, mothers…

Investments

Deals

Financing desired! Bitkom survey on startups' capital needs

In a recent Bitkom survey, only one in three startups stated that they have sufficient financial resources available for the next 24 months…

Loans

Deals

Startups find it difficult to obtain bank loans

No loans despite low interest rates: Banks are risk-averse when lending to startups. 36 percent of young IT companies are having difficulty...

Good to know

City of founders, city of DAX companies: Munich's economic power in numbers

Munich is no longer an insider tip among startups: Two elite universities provide top-notch personnel, and the high quality of life in Italy's "northernmost city"...

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Accelerator/Incubator

Innovators' Pitch for FinTech, Health & IoT

The Innovators' Pitch is aimed at young startups with proven ideas in the areas of finance, health, and the internet.

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Inside Stories

Munich startups create an average of 21 new jobs

A Bitkom survey shows that German startups are important employers and create new jobs. On average, each startup employs 13 people.…

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Deals

Financing: Munich startups need 1.4 million euros

Startups need capital for growth – and so it's not surprising that, according to a BITKOM survey, more than…