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\"Helsing
#1 Helsing:<\/strong> The defense startup Helsing demonstrates how Munich-based AI expertise is modernizing Europe's defense \u2013 with 600 million euros<\/a> The tailwind it gathered in 2025 alone.
The Munich-based startup develops AI-based analysis platforms for defense systems and is among the European pioneers in the field of dual-use technologies. (Photo: Helsing)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Quantum

#2 Quantum Systems:<\/strong> Another defense startup from Munich that has caused a sensation with funding in the hundreds of millions. Quantum Systems is making waves with 340 million euros<\/a> to new heights. The company builds unmanned aerial vehicles for military and civilian applications and is expanding into international markets with the new capital. (Photo: Quantum Systems)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Tubules\"
#3 Tubules<\/strong>The startup raised a monumental Series C funding round in October 2025. 308 million euros<\/a> The initial funding round, later expanded to a total of \u20ac344 million, was announced \u2013 the largest Series C funding round to date for a European biotech company and the largest for a private ADC developer worldwide. (Photo: Tubulis)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Scalable
#4 Scalable Capital<\/strong>Scalable Capital will have raised fresh capital by 2025. 155 million euros<\/a> It has grown into a full-service bank. The Munich-based fintech startup offers a digital asset management and brokerage platform. With the new capital, the company is accelerating its expansion in Europe. (Image: Scalable Capital)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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#5 Isar Aerospace:<\/strong> 150 million euros<\/a> The Munich-based space startup raised 2025 and is using the funding to prepare for the first commercial launch of its Spectrum rocket. (Photo: Isar Aerospace)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Proxima
#6 Proxima Fusion:<\/strong> Proxima Fusion aims to 145 million euros<\/a> Rewriting the energy age. The Munich-based spin-off of the Max Planck Institute is working on a stellarator-based fusion reactor. The goal is a clean, safe energy source for the future. (Photo: Proxima Fusion)
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\"Marvel
#7 Marvel Fusion:<\/strong> With 113 million euros<\/a> Marvel Fusion also aims to make the dream of clean energy a reality. Marvel Fusion is pursuing a laser-based nuclear fusion approach and is building a pilot plant in Bavaria. (Photo: Marvel Fusion)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Limehome\"
# 8 Limehome:<\/strong> Digital hotel management from Munich: Limehome<\/a> Limehome has secured \u20ac75 million for its next expansion phase. The Munich-based startup operates digitally managed designer apartments in European cities and is rapidly expanding into new markets. (Photo: Limehome)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Ftapi
#9 Ftapi:<\/strong> The Munich-based software startup Ftapi is collecting 65 million euros<\/a> Ftapi Software GmbH advocates for greater digital security. The company offers solutions for secure data transmission and document exchange, making it in demand not only in the public sector. (Photo: Ftapi Software GmbH)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Hawk\"
#10 Hawk AI: <\/strong>The Munich-based startup Hawk AI develops AI-powered anti-money laundering software and is growing rapidly in the international financial sector, aiming to... 56 million euros<\/a> to the forefront of European RegTechs. (Photo: Hawk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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