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Stay up to date with the latest stories, deep-dives and interviews from the Munich startup ecosystem. From funding deals to founder portraits and tech trends.

Qwello Acquires Majority Stake in Dutch Charging Provider Groen-Eco
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 Achieves Unicorn Status and Raises New Capital
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.

She never wanted to be a founder. Today Vera Meinert is building Diafania.
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 Forge Startup Alliance
Messe München and UnternehmerTUM are entering into a strategic partnership to give tech startups access to international markets, industrial clients, and investors.

Munich E-Methane Startup Turn2x Secures €20 Million for Expansion
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.

Women in Tech: Doris Diebold of Hey Circle
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 Funds Quantum-Systems Interceptor Drones for Ukraine
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.

18 Satellites in 18 Months: Ororatech Picks up Speed in Space
Ororatech expands its network to 20 satellites. The latest launch is set to help detect wildfires earlier and inform emergency services faster.

Caire Health AI: Health Checks via Camera
Measuring heart rate, blood pressure, or oxygen saturation with a standard camera: That is what startup Caire Health AI, founded in 2023, is working on. Co-founder Daniel Angloher explains how the technology aims to simplify medical workflows and create new opportunities for prevention.

Munich Startup Recap 40/26
What’s moving the Munich startup scene right now? From new technologies and big plans to personal insights and upcoming events: Our photo gallery highlights the topics, minds, and developments that got people talking this week.

Who Convinces the Investor? Balderton VC on Munich’s Deeptech Scene
Ambition, mission, resilience: Balderton investor Lena Hinkelmann explains what wins her over and why she has to pitch to the most exciting startups herself.

Ahron Hits €1M ARR and Secures €2.2 Million in Funding
Munich-based HR tech startup Ahron has closed a €2.2 million funding round led by Cusp Capital, with participation from super angels and experienced HR business angels, including former Mercedes-Benz HR Director Sabine Kohleisen.