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\"Francesco
At the limit of what is possible:<\/strong> Fusion \u2013 that sounds like huge research facilities, decades of development time, and billion-dollar government projects. Francesco Sciortino wants to change that. With Proxima Fusion, he's building a startup in Munich that aims to bring nuclear fusion from basic research into industry \u2013 with the goal of realizing the first domestically produced fusion power plant in the 2030s. As part of the MSC Startup Hub, we spoke with the CEO<\/a>About a technological turning point, billion-dollar investments, and why fusion is suddenly becoming startup-friendly. (Photo: Munich Startup)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Sushi
Sushi Bikes saved?<\/strong> The bicycle startup Sushi Bikes has been sold following insolvency proceedings.<\/a> A newly founded company within the Wealth Collect Holding will continue the brand and business. Andreas Weinzierl, founder and CEO of Sushi Bikes, says: "True substance isn't shown in the first wave of success, but in how you climb out of a slump." (Photo: Sushi Bikes)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Jana
Free tutoring for everyone:<\/strong> Education determines life chances and in Germany is still heavily dependent on social background. Jana Krotsch wanted to change precisely that. In 2018, she founded Ubimaster \u2013 with an idea that originated at her own kitchen table and now reaches hundreds of thousands of students. Videocast Pitch & People<\/a> The founder and CEO talks about courage, perseverance, and why she gave up her secure job to rethink education. (Photo: Munich Startup)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Quantum
Quantum Systems plans to go public:<\/strong> Munich-based defense startup Quantum Systems has a long-term Financing amounting to 150 million euros has been completed.<\/a>70 million euros will come from a loan from the European Investment Bank. Further funding will be provided by Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, and KfW, the companies announced a few days before the start of the Munich Security Conference. A debut on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange could take place as early as the beginning of next year, reports Handelsblatt.
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Munich dominates Europe: The \u201ctriple\u201d in the Financial Times ranking 2026:<\/strong> What a bombshell for our Isar metropolis! In the brand new ranking of \u201cEurope\u2019s Leading Startup Hubs\u201d<\/a> According to the Financial Times and Statista, Munich has not only defended its leading position but impressively expanded it. With UnternehmerTUM at the top, Start2 Group in second place, and BayStartUP in third, Munich proves that anyone who wants to successfully start a business in Europe cannot ignore our ecosystem. (Source: Alexander \/ Adobe.stock.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Phew! After this intense week, we need to catch our breath. 150 million for Quantum Systems, Munich startup hubs dominate Europe, and Sushi Bikes is saved. These were just a few of our news highlights from the last seven days. Curious? Then click through our photo gallery! <\/p>","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":116969,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,5635],"tags":[5544,3869],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nMunich Startup Recap 07\/26 - Munich Startup<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Die wichtigsten Artikel der Woche in einer Fotostrecke. 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