Weekly Wrap-up 22/2024

Healthy snacks to mix yourself: For a little something to snack on in between, the combination of nuts and dried fruits has long been popular. What used to be the same old student mix is now available in diverse, often exotic combinations. At Franky & Friends, the ingredients are not only organic and free from additives, they also come from fair trade sources and support sustainable and social projects. In an interview, founder Frank Matthiesen explains how his concept of guilt-free snacking works. (Photo: Franky & Friends)

Ecog acquires charging operating system Josev: Munich-based provider of charging systems for electric vehicles (EV), Ecog, acquires Josev, an EV charger operating system. With this, the Munich-based company expands its portfolio to include AC and commercial charging solutions and can now offer a universal operating system for EV infrastructure providers. (Photo: Felix Müller / Pixabay)

Crafthunt secures 3 million euros in seed round: With an investment of three million euros, Munich-based startup Crafthunt plans to expand its career platform for the construction industry further and enter new markets. The funding comes, among others, from UVC Partners. (Photo: Crafthunt)

Newsflash May: All relevant funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships and other success stories from May in one podcast: The monthly newsflash in episode 80 of our Munich Startup Podcast. (Photo: StockSnap / Pixabay)

The cockpit for energy management: Ecoplanet was founded in 2022 by Maximilian Dekorsy and Henry Keppler. The startup now has a 35-person team, operates offices in Munich and Berlin, and has raised a total of six million euros in capital since March 2023. In the first year after product launch, the company has recorded seven-figure revenues and continues to grow steadily. We spoke with founder Maximilian Dekorsy. (Photo: Ecoplanet)