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\"coby\"
7 questions for Coby: <\/strong>The Munich-based startup is developing more than just a high-tech cuddly toy: an AI-supported plush companion that listens to children with special challenges, offers tips, and relieves parents. Co-founder David Ca\u00f1adas Link tells us in interview <\/a>An insight into the plush toy that combines emotions, technology, and everyday assistance. (Photo: Coby)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Bits
PITCH & PEOPLE Episode 3 \u2013 \u201cHi, Obama!\u201d:<\/strong> From a traditional white sausage breakfast to a European startup platform. Bits & Pretzels founders Andreas Bruckschl\u00f6gl, Felix Haas, and Bernd Storm are transforming Munich into a hotspot for startups and VCs \u2013 with "liquid networking," value over show, and a clear European focus. In our new video podcast Pitch & People<\/a> They tell how a \u201cHi, Obama\u201d in the hotel gym became the Bits\u2019 biggest stage moment \u2013 and why persistence in the ecosystem makes the difference.
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\"Futurail\"
Futurail secures 7.5 million euros<\/strong>: <\/strong>The Seed financing<\/a> Asterion Ventures and Leap435 led the venture, along with EIT Urban Mobility and US investors Zero InfinityPartners and Heroic Ventures. Futurail was founded in 2023 by former executives from Tesla, Argo AI, and Edge Case. The team brings extensive experience in autonomous driving in the automotive sector and is pursuing a mission to make trains the most attractive mode of transport. (Photo: Futurail)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Bits
Bits & Pretzels 2025 \u2013 Tips off the main stage: <\/strong>Want to make the most of Bits & Pretzels 2025? Here<\/a> Here are compact how-to tips \u2013 plus our highlights depending on your focus: those interested in founding a company, startup, or investor. And right at the forefront: Munich Startup's offerings at Bits25. (Photo: Bits & Pretzels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"SmartFoodie\"
SmartFoodie in an interview:<\/strong> SmartFoodie<\/a> The smart mini-canteen is just 1.3 square meters in size: Fresh, wholesome meals are prepared using steam cooking technology in under two minutes \u2013 without a kitchen and without staff. The startup aims to take employee catering in Munich to a new level and set new standards across Europe. (Photo: SmartFoodie)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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