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Upcoming Startups in May

This month, we're also taking a look back at a number of startups that we introduced to you in May. Our image gallery showcases each one again. Enjoy browsing!

June 4, 2026 3 min reading time

The Ocean Package
Single-use cardboard boxes cause costs, waste and CO2 – and are no longer up-to-date in e-commerce. The Ocean Package The company relies on a closed-loop reusable system for shipping packaging. Founder Joshua Linn explains why the system is so important. is radically different in its approach and why speed is crucial. (Photo: The Ocean Package)
Localee founder Dominik Preiß
You search, scroll, ask around – and in the end you're still unsure. This is exactly where we come in. Localee The app aims to put an end to arbitrary ratings and It will take you to where it's really good.: to genuine recommendations from your network. Munich Startup spoke with Dominic Preiß, CEO and co-founder of Localee. (Photo: Localee)
Many electrical contractors waste valuable time calculating quotes: Before a quote can even be submitted, quantities have to be manually recorded from construction plans – often in hours of painstaking work. The Munich-based startup Monco.ai will drastically accelerate this process with AI. Co-founder Victor Dzhagatspanyan revealed to us in an interview how the business idea came about, why the team completely abandoned their initial approach, and why Munich became a second home for the founders. (Photo: Monco.ai)
Satellite navigation is taken for granted – but GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) like GPS are increasingly prone to interference. This is precisely where the Munich-based startup comes in. Qooda the company develops quantum sensor-based navigation solutions, which are also supposed to function precisely without satellite signals. (Photo: Qooda)
Satellite data is already plentiful. However, in agriculture and insurance, precisely what is often lacking is precisely what's missing. the resolution and speed, which would be necessary for concrete decisions. Omega Space Technology aims to close this gap with software that automatically translates freely available ESA data into damage reports, irrigation proposals, and operational recommendations. (Photo: Omega Space Technology)
Playfolio
Gaming meets Fintech: The startup founded in 2025 Playfolio It transforms in-app purchases into automated wealth building. Co-founder Damian Breu explains how a mobile game became a BaFin-regulated investment product and why the community is so important to them. (Photo: Playfolio)
Fury
Battery storage systems are considered key to the energy transition, but without intelligent control, much potential remains untapped. The Munich-based startup Fury develops a platform for Planning, monitoring and marketing of storage facilities in the commercial and industrial sectors. In this interview, co-founder Lena Sophia Voß explains why software is becoming a crucial infrastructure. (Photo: Alpspitz Energy GmbH)
Legalian
KYC checks are considered time-consuming and error-prone in many companies – a situation exacerbated by new EU regulations. The Munich-based startup... Legalian automates the entire process Based on primary data. Co-founder Maximilian Reinhard explains in an interview why continuous monitoring is the future of compliance. (Photo: Legalian)

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