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Cultural and creative industries in Germany continue to grow
The importance of the cultural and creative industries is often underestimated. A new report from the German federal government sheds light on the sector. More than…
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Startup study examines Munich — join in!
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report examines startup hubs worldwide, and in 2018, Munich is included for the first time! The Munich ecosystem is geared towards...
Deals
High taxes increase the quality of VC investments
Many venture capital investors are calling for tax relief to stimulate investment activity in Germany. A study by LMU Munich and…
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Record high-tech investments in Europe
Venture capital investor Atomico, together with the Slush conference, is investigating the tech scene in Europe. The result: With $19 billion invested,…
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City ranking: Munich remains Germany's "best city"
Wirtschaftswoche has published its annual city ranking for 2017. As in the previous year, Munich wins the comparison. The economy in the…
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Fintech job market booming: Monthly increase of 7 percent
In the months of January to October 2017 alone, fintech companies published 60 percent more job advertisements than in the entire year of 2016. A…
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Authorities and startups struggle with each other
Some are too slow, others not reliable enough: There are reservations between authorities and startups. Nevertheless, both sides are seeking...
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VC firms cash in on fintechs – and increase their investments
Many venture capital firms are selling their fintech investments and generating substantial proceeds: The exit volume is rising rapidly. Fintech shares valued at $940 million…
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Study: This is what startups pay their employees
A study took a closer look at the startup job market and discovered discrimination against women. One in seven vacant…
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Financial industry struggles with fintech startups
The financial industry views fintechs as its greatest challenge and considers itself only moderately prepared. A recent study shows this.…
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Number of startup exits increases significantly
The global market for startup acquisitions is booming: Compared to the previous year, the number of exits worldwide increased by 42 percent. Europe is catching up…
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International, diverse and cooperative: This is what startup Germany looks like
The German Startup Monitor (DSM) 2017 was published today. The study offers a snapshot of startup activity in Germany. For the…
