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Munich Startup Recap 40/26

Munich Startup Recap 40/26

Bernd Heppel

Bernd Heppel

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.

October 4, 2026

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#Munich Startup Recap#Weekly Wrap-up
Dais wants more than period underwear: With Dais, Eva Bodenmüller and Grace Forsyth want to establish “cycle care” in retail. In an interview with Munich Startup, they talk about growth, setbacks, and Munich as a business location. (Photo: Dais)
Naxon Robotics - Winner of the Munich Startup Special Prize 2026 presented by Verena Dietl as part of Bits & Pretzels
Naxon Robotics wins Munich Startup Special Prize: Munich Startup and the Munich Technology Center (MTZ) jointly presented the “Munich Startup Special Prize” for the first time. Naxon Robotics was recognized as the best Munich startup at Bits & Pretzels 2026 with the award valued at 5,000 euros. (Photo: City of Munich/Thomas Wiedemann)
Everyone’s in the group chat, but no one’s on the tennis court. Clero aims to change that: Clero wants to connect Munich locals for shared hobbies. On Pitch & People, founder Tjard Püschel talks about his idea and a setback before launch. (Photo: Munich Startup)

Reverion
Over 150 million euros for Reverion megafactory: Bavarian energy startup Reverion closes a Series B funding round of around 150 million euros ($175 million) and plans, among other things, to build a new megafactory in Germany with 250 megawatts of annual production capacity. (Photo: Reverion)
Bits & Pretzels 2026
Bits & Pretzels 2026: Human after all?: Greater internationality, renewed confidence, and plenty of AI: Bits & Pretzels 2026 puts people at the center. At the same time, Munich is showcasing the topics that are truly moving the startup scene right now. (Photo: Saskia Doll / Munich Startup)
Who Convinces the Investor? Balderton VC on Munich’s Deeptech Scene: Ambition, mission, resilience: Balderton investor Lena Hinkelmann explains what convinces her and why she has to pitch to the most exciting startups herself. (Photo: Balderton Capital)

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