Weekly Wrap-up 28/2024

Innovative sensor technology for the semiconductor industry: Quantum Diamonds develops highly sensitive sensors used in the development and production of microchips to detect even the tiniest flaws early on. Kevin Berghoff (CEO) and Dr. Fleming Bruckmaier (CTO) told us more about their innovation and their future vision for Quantum Diamonds – and why investor search for highly complex topics is even more challenging. (Photo: Quantum Diamonds)

Women in Tech: Jana Krotsch founded Ubimaster in 2019 as a solo freelancer. In 2022, she brought her partner Steffen Krotsch on board as a sales expert. The successful edtech startup is funded by Owl Ventures and Auxxo. With the mission to simplify and democratize access to education, the company offers on-demand tutoring and learning support with live tutors as an employee benefit or integrated into banking products. This gives children access to a personal tutor regardless of their parents’ socioeconomic background. Companies benefit from higher employee retention and strengthened customer loyalty. We spoke with Jana about her career path so far, her motivation, and tips and tricks. (Photo: Ubimaster)

Ryte acquired by Semrush: The Munich-based platform for website user experience Ryte was acquired by Semrush, a SaaS platform for online visibility management. The acquisition is considered a strategic decision that should lead to more powerful solutions for customers of both companies. (Photo: Ryte)

Munich Startup Festival: Homework for the city council: Four factions, four parties, four opinions? At the Munich Startup Festival, representatives of the Munich city council spoke about the challenges of the local startup ecosystem – what moderator Magdalena Oehl promptly used to assign homework to the city councillors. (Photo: Munich Startup)