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Fintech investments plummet in the first quarter
The coronavirus crisis is causing a slump in fintech investments. In the first quarter of 2020, equity investments plummeted to their lowest level ever…
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KfW Start-up Monitor: Number of start-ups increases again
For the first time in five years, start-up activity in Germany has increased again. This is according to the KfW Start-up Monitor for…
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On par with Berlin: This is how the Munich startup scene is doing
Based on the number of inhabitants, startup founding activity in Munich and Berlin ranks almost equally at the top in Germany. Financing rounds…
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Female founders wanted: The German startup world under the microscope
85 percent of startups founded in 2019 are led exclusively by men, while 7 percent are led exclusively by women. The remaining…
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Europe becomes e-mobility hotspot and Germany market leader
With increasing sales of electric cars in Europe, the continent is positioning itself as a hotspot for electric vehicles, ahead of the USA and China.
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Increasingly more money for German tech startups
The financing of German tech startups continues to improve: last year, the 10 best-funded startups alone received €3.1 billion…
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Craft businesses use digital technologies
The skilled trades industry doesn't have a reputation as a digital pioneer. However, a Bitkom study shows that a good half of all German skilled trades businesses already…
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Fintech industry: Berlin and Munich outperform Frankfurt
An analysis of job openings in the fintech industry reveals which German locations are home to fast-growing financial startups. The banking metropolis of Frankfurt…
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Startup cooperations: SMEs seek new technologies
UVC Partners surveyed medium-sized companies about their startup collaborations. Established firms primarily expect know-how from the young companies…
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Venture capital experienced a record year in Germany in 2019
Last year, German startups raised $5.7 billion in venture capital, 49 percent more than in 2018. This makes…
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The impact of the coronavirus on the economy
The outbreak of the coronavirus in China and its spread to other countries is having an increasingly significant impact on the economy: Not…
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2. German Social Entrepreneurship Monitor: There is a lack of political support
The 2nd German Social Entrepreneurship Monitor (DSEM) shows that working for a more sustainable future is the most important driver for social entrepreneurs.…
