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\"Fintech<\/a>
Dock Financial acquired by Rakuten:<\/strong> Last year, Munich-based fintech Dock Financial had to file for insolvency. Now, a solution has apparently been found \u2013 at least for parts of the company<\/a>. (Photo: tippapatt \/ stock.adobe.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Xplore<\/a>
Xplore Market Pioneer: Apply now for Batch #8:<\/strong> Is your tech startup ready for market launch? Then take advantage of Xplore Market Pioneer's six-week growth sprint! Apply by July 15, 2025 for Batch #8<\/a> and refine your strategy with experts and coaching in a hybrid format. (Photo: XPLORE)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Capital alone is not enough:<\/strong> The call for more venture capital for female founders is a tricky one: Despite the frequent calls, the investment often fails due to unconscious mental barriers. A guest article by Silvia H\u00e4nig<\/a>. (Photo: Encourage Ventures)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Eurofighter<\/a>
Defense tech startups sound the alarm: Germany's defense capabilities are on shaky ground, according to defense tech founders. Bureaucracy, regulation, and a lack of funding are hampering innovation in the defense sector \u2013 with far-reaching consequences<\/a>. (Photo: Bradpcs \/ Pixabay)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"SmartAIs\"<\/a>
AI navigation for blind people:<\/strong> SmartAIs is the first startup to bring an AI assistance system to smartphones that helps blind people navigate more safely in everyday life. The app detects obstacles in real time \u2013 a innovative step towards more independence and quality of life<\/a>. (Photo: SmartAIs)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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