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Another eventful week has passed: While Quantum Systems raises one billion euros, Ororatech receives the TUM Presidential Entrepreneurship Award 2026. In the latest episode of our Pitch & People podcast, Auditr founder Elias Müller speaks openly about the downsides of founding. In an exclusive interview with Munich Startup, K5 CEO Verena Schlüpmann shares tips for startup trade fair appearances. Speaking of trade fairs: Have you already gotten your ticket for our Munich Startup Festival on July 22? This week we introduced you to a selection of moderators who will bring our main stage to life that day. And last but not least, over 100 startup founders are calling for an economic policy turnaround.
July 5, 2026
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