Weekly Wrap-up 18/2024

“We are the iPhone of meeting software”: Digital meetings have become the standard, but that doesn’t mean they always run smoothly. This can be due to participants, but the software used often lacks the right tools. Christoph Kappes wants to change this with “Together” – in the interview he explains what makes his solution special. (Photo: Together)

Asking the impact investor Better Ventures: Better Ventures is a Munich venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Tina Dreimann, Cedric Duvinage, and Christoph Behn. Set up as an Impact Angel Club by founders for founders, the VC invests particularly in impact startups, meaning scalable business models that provide solutions to social or ecological problems. The focus is on early-stage startups. From Munich, Better Ventures has invested in companies like Everdrop, Logistikbude, and Ocell. In the interview, Tina Dreimann explains how the venture capital firm works, what she looks for as an investor, and what is a no-go when pitching. (Photo: Better Ventures)

Munich region at the top again: In the current evaluation of startup new foundations and funding rounds in Germany by Startupdetector, the Munich ecosystem ranks at the top again – and not just in new foundations per capita. The location also stands out in terms of funding rounds and business angels. (Photo: Ian Kelsall / Unsplash)

Vinlivt expands pre-seed round: The Munich fintech Vinlivt secures nearly one million euros in a pre-seed extension. With the fresh capital, the company aims to continue its growth trajectory. (Photo: Vinlivt)

The most important news from the Munich startup scene in April: All relevant funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships, and other success stories from April in one podcast: The monthly newsflash in episode 78 of our Munich Startup Podcast. (Photo: StockSnap / Pixabay)