Industry: (e)Commerce
Accelerator/Incubator
Start2 Group climbs to second place in the Financial Times ranking of “Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs”
Munich-based Start2 Group ranks second in Europe in the Financial Times ranking “Europe's Leading Startup Hubs 2026”, thus improving its position…
Deals
Hypersonica: Hypersonics to Series A
The British-German startup Hypersonica secures €23.3 million in funding and completes its first hypersonic test flight. Based in the Munich region…
ecosystem
Hey Austin! We're looking for you to partner with Munich Haus at SXSW 2026.
Munich meets Austin, bringing deeptech, AI, and Bavarian lifestyle directly to SXSW 2026. With the Munich Haus, Munich is creating…
Deals
150 million euros for Quantum Systems
Quantum Systems secures further financing: The European Investment Bank, along with Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, and KfW, are providing capital in the amount of…
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Free tutoring for everyone – What Jana Krotsch is planning with Ubimaster
Education determines life chances and in Germany is still heavily dependent on social background. That's exactly what Jana Krotsch wanted to change…
Deals
Hades Mining raises 15 million euros
Just six months after raising €5.5 million in pre-seed funding, Hades Mining has secured another €15 million. This…
Deals
Heat pump startup NuuEnergy receives 4.3 million euros
Munich-based energy tech company NuuEnergy has secured €4.3 million in fresh capital. The company is building regional heat pump hubs and focusing on digital…
Deals
Sushi Bikes saved?
The bicycle startup Sushi Bikes has been sold following insolvency proceedings. A newly founded company within the Wealth Collect Holding will continue the brand and…
Inside Stories
At the limit of what is possible – Proxima Fusion's vision at the Munich Security Conference
Fusion – that sounds like huge research facilities, decades of development time, and billion-dollar government projects. Francesco Sciortino wants to change that. With Proxima Fusion…
Deals
Driveblocks raises 3.5 million euros for autonomous driving
Munich-based startup Driveblocks has secured fresh capital for autonomous off-road driving. The funding will support product development, safety certification, and initial testing…
ecosystem
Munich Startup Recap 06/26
A new Women in Tech interview, 24 million for Twaice, tips for founders, and the moon. We've covered the week in Munich…
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TUM establishes innovation hub for security and defense
The Technische Universität München class, together with 16 partners, is founding the “TUM Security and Defense Alliance.” The new innovation hub in Ottobrunn-Taufkirchen is intended to…