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European defencetech startups have already raised over €6.6 billion ($7.4 billion) in venture capital in 2026 – nearly three times as much as in the entire previous year, as the new report ‘The State of Defence Tech 2026’ by Dealroom and Resilience Media shows.

Important decisions are often made in person, only to be forgotten afterwards. Kiolo is developing an AI notetaker as a compact device that transcribes and summarizes on-site conversations. Co-founder Victoria Schöffel explained to us what sets their solution apart.

Munich-based healthtech startup Calliora has raised over €5.3 million ($6 million) in a pre-seed round led by Bertelsmann Healthcare Investments (BHI) and Redalpine.

Personio is acquiring Berlin expense management startup Circula, expanding its HR and payroll platform to include travel expenses, company cards, and employee benefits. Circula brings over 3,000 corporate clients and 250,000 users.

Part-time leadership? Munich Startup Expert Nico Reis explains why it becomes a risk, especially in growing teams, and when the model still works.

More than 1,400 charge points at over 230 locations: By investing in Groen-Eco, Munich startup Qwello expands its presence in the Netherlands.

Robco hits the billion-dollar mark: The robotics startup is valued at more than one billion dollars while also raising fresh capital. With the autonomous industrial robot Alfie and expansion into the US, the company is already planning its next steps.

Vera Meinert traded her secure job for her own startup. On Pitch & People, she talks about loneliness, responsibility, and her journey with Diafania.

Messe München and UnternehmerTUM are entering into a strategic partnership to give tech startups access to international markets, industrial clients, and investors.

Munich climate tech Turn2x has raised €20 million in a Series A financing round. The startup plans to use the capital to scale its e-methane technology and set up additional production sites following the launch of a commercial plant in Spain.

After 14 years at Lufthansa, Doris Diebold left corporate life to start an impact business. With Hey Circle, she aims to replace disposable boxes with reusable ones. In this interview, she talks about the circular economy, economic viability, and the courage to not have every answer.

Germany plans to fund tens of thousands of interceptor drones from Quantum Systems for Ukraine, to be produced directly in the country. For the Munich defense-tech company, the announcement marks another massive scale-up of its German-Ukrainian production.