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Weekly Wrap-up 1/2025

Weekly Wrap-up 1/2025

Regina Bruckschlögl

Regina Bruckschlögl

The most important articles of the week in a photo series. Start your new week well-informed.

January 12, 2025

2 min. read time

#Weekly Wrap-up
Vaeridion
Vaeridion secures €14 million: Munich-based electric aircraft startup Vaeridion has announced the completion of its Series A. This brings fresh €14 million into business development and electric aircraft development. Additionally, Vaeridion can report a so-called Pre-Application Contract (PAC) with the European aviation safety authority. (Photo: Vaeridion)
Lilium
€200 million from investor consortium for Lilium: Last-minute rescue: The insolvent air taxi company Lilium pulls through thanks to a newly formed investor consortium just before Christmas. However, there are still some final hurdles to overcome. (Photo: Lilium)
The Wisefood founding team
Wisefood acquired by Leef: Wisefood manufactures sustainable single-use and reusable products for the hospitality industry and private customers. Now the Munich-based company becomes part of Leef, a provider of eco-friendly dishes and takeaway packaging made from palm leaves. (Photo: Wisefood)
Professionalization growth
What do startups need to consider during professionalization? The critical growth phase from startup to scale-up presents immense challenges – especially for founders themselves. Startup coach and founder consultant Dorothea von Wichert-Nick shows in her guest article why success depends not only on structures and processes, but above all on personal development and a clear leadership culture. Here founders learn which typical pitfalls to avoid and which five success factors enable sustainable growth. (Photo: Drazen / stock.adobe.com)
Investment
These Munich startups are ready for investment: Which startups have the best prospects of closing a successful financing round soon? We gaze into our crystal ball and present five companies to you that are ready for investment. (Photo: Rawpixel / Freepik)

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