DE | Accessible presentation
Translations are powered by AI

Upcoming Startups in January

These Munich startups are ones you should keep an eye on: Our photo series brings together all the promising up-and-coming startups that we presented in January.

February 5, 2026 2 min reading time

Cellbyte
Cellbyte aims to revolutionize the global market launch of pharmaceuticals: With a AI-native platform The Munich-based startup Cellbyte automates pricing and market access processes in the pharmaceutical industry. Over 100 data sources, in-depth industry knowledge, and regulatory understanding enable complex decisions to be made in seconds. The vision behind it is clear: to get medications to the patients who need them significantly faster. (Photo: Cellbyte)
Lytra
How can service in mechanical engineering be efficiently scaled, given that knowledge resides in people and systems are highly complex? The Munich-based startup... Lytra relies on an AI operating system, which automates service processes from scattered data, unlocks revenue potential and offers maximum data security. (Photo: Lytra)
Pactos
Pactos Pactos enables companies in the industrial and logistics sectors to digitally manage external personnel, allowing them to control staffing agencies and external personnel more efficiently. Founded in 2023, Pactos has the backing of industry business angels as well as institutional investors such as the High-Tech Gründerfonds. Our interviewees are Antonio Zill and Philipp Eckert. share their experiences in founding Pactos(Photo: Pactos)
Nexus Politics
Political discontent is growing, and participation seems more complex. The Munich-based startup Nexus Politics will strengthen democratic participation digitally – with a platform, which brings together concerns, decision-making processes, and political responsibility. The goal is to provide citizens with clear and transparent access to democracy, so that their concerns go directly to the responsible politicians. (Photo: Nexus Politics)
Volulink
Volulink aims to bring digital skills to where they are urgently needed. The Munich-based impact startup connects IT students and corporate mentors through non-profit projects, thus creating added value for social organizations, universities and companies alike. (Photo: Volulink)
Truly
Truly It translates populist statements and distorted narratives into verifiable facts – neutrally, understandably, and without moralizing. The startup uses Artificial intelligenceto identify fake news and categorize it through a manipulation check. The goal of the two founders, Timo Wagner and Lukas Wimmer, is informed opinion-forming and a strengthened democracy. (Photo: Truly)
read more ↓