Unicorn

Inside Stories

These Munich unicorns will shape the startup scene in 2026

Munich remains a unicorn hotspot: Based on a recent analysis of our Munich Startup Insights, we show you which startups have broken the billion-dollar valuation mark…

Entrepreneur Of The Year Personio

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“Entrepreneur Of The Year”: Personio’s top executives honored

For the 27th time, the auditing and consulting organization EY has also named the "Entrepreneur of the Year" in Germany. Among the…

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These Unicorns are at the 1st Munich Startup Festival

The Munich Startup Festival will take place on July 19th at Backstage in Munich. Top-notch speakers, workshops, VC networking, and much more await…

Personio's leadership team: Maria Angelidou-Smith, Jonas Rieke, Ross Seychell, Birgit Haderer, Geraldine MacCarthy and Hanno Renner (from left)

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Personio launches real-time payroll

HR startup Personio has launched a payroll system integrated into its system. Personio Payroll is still in early…

Personio CEO Hanno Renner

Deals

Personio prepares for IPO

The Munich-based unicorn startup Personio plans to go public and is changing its legal form. However, it will take some time before the plan is implemented...

Maria Angelidou-Smith

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Maria Angelidou-Smith from Meta joins Personio

Maria Angelidou-Smith becomes Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) at Personio. This newly created role includes responsibility for all…

hawa dawa AI+Munich Personio

Inside Stories

Personio, Lilium and Finn: Munich startups are the most popular among applicants

The social network LinkedIn has published its annual ranking of the most popular startups as employers. Personio, Lilium, and Finn take the top spots…

Personio Payroll

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Personio moves into record property

According to media reports, Personio is renting space in a new office complex in Munich's Bahnhofsviertel district. The contract value is said to be...

Personio Founder Hanno Renner

Competition

Personio Foundation launches first call for proposals

With a new foundation, the Munich-based HR startup Personio aims to support non-profit organizations in the fields of climate protection and education. The application…

Personio Payroll

Deals

Personio raises another 190 million euros

Personio has received an additional €190 million ($200 million) in its Series E round. After the Munich-based unicorn already raised €100 million ($200 million) in the first…

Personio Founder Hanno Renner

Deals

Personio takes over Berlin startup Back

Munich-based unicorn company Personio is acquiring the startup Back. With the Berlin-based company's solution, the HR company aims to accelerate the automation of HR processes…

Personio Founder Hanno Renner

Deals

Personio receives another 233 million euros

Personio is receiving €233 million ($270 million) from existing and new investors as part of its Series E round. The Munich-based company…