Startup foundations

Competition

Apply now for the Bavarian Founders' Award!

The Bavarian Founders' Award will return in 2026. Applications for startups and up-and-coming businesses are open until April 30, 2026.

Vivatech Top 100 Munich startups

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These Munich startups are among Europe's top 100

Vivatech recognizes Europe's most promising startups. Several Munich-based companies also secured places in the ranking and dominated, in particular…

Deals

Lack of capital is driving German startups abroad

Almost every second tech startup in Germany plans to raise fresh capital in 2026 and will need an average of around 4 million euros for this purpose…

Mpiriq

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Mpiriq: AI connects healthcare and research

Mpiriq connects medical care and research using artificial intelligence. The platform structures data from medical practices and clinics, automates documentation, and…

Innovation competition 2026

Competition

Innovation competition 2026: Who has the best ideas for the city?

The City of Munich is launching its 2026 innovation competition. Founders, students, and creative professionals will develop solutions for smart city challenges. Applications are open until…

Munich skyline, ChatGPT interface

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Red alert at OpenAI: Why the AI power struggle opens up new opportunities for Munich startups

When OpenAI internally declared a "red alert" at the beginning of December last year, it was more than just an industry news item. It was…

UVC Partners

Deals

UVC Partners expands fund to 400 million euros

The investor is supplementing its early-stage approach with growth capital and intends to support investments in later financing rounds as well.

Heycare

Deals

Heycare raises €4 million in growth capital

Munich-based startup Heycare has secured approximately four million euros in an extended seed funding round. New investors will support the platform's further expansion…

Alina Nauen from Torq Partners at PITCH & PEOPLE

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“Many founders only look at their bank account” – CFO expert Alina Nauen on typical finance mistakes

Many startup founders keep a close eye on their numbers – but not always the right ones. That's according to Alina Nauen, partner at…

The Munich House was packed at SXSW 2026

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Between pretzels and Big Tech: The Munich Haus ushers in a new era at SXSW

“Connecting Hubs. Brewing Innovation.” was the motto of the first Munich Haus in Austin: Last Saturday, the Munich Haus celebrated…

Deals

Airmo receives €5 million in seed funding

The space technology startup Airmo has developed the world's most advanced system for monitoring greenhouse gases. Funding of five million euros enables…

Grand opening of the Vaeridion Hall in Oberpfaffenhofen

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Vaeridion tests and produces in Oberpfaffenhofen

Munich-based aviation startup Vaeridion has opened a production hall and test facility at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport. There, the company plans to develop battery systems and…