Weekly Wrap-up 40/2024

Chargex Tobias Scharfen und Tobias Wagner

The new Chargex CEO on his plans and the future of e-mobility: Since 2018, Chargex has been developing and manufacturing charging infrastructure solutions and products for electric vehicles. Earlier this year, the Munich startup brought a new CEO on board: with Tobias Scharfen, the company has gained a specialist with relevant sales and scaling experience. In the interview, he explains what plans he has for the company and how he assesses the development of the e-car market. He also provides tips for a successful leadership transition at startups. (Photo: Chargex)

Inveox searching for investors after financing failure: Due to unexpectedly failed financing from the shareholder circle, the Munich startup Inveox has gotten into a difficult situation. The multiple award-winning startup is insolvent. With support from the provisional insolvency administrator, the healthtech is now seeking new investors. (Photo: Inveox)

Green buses in Mexico and more green trains in Germany: Flix’s global expansion continues: The green long-distance buses of the Munich-based company are now also operating in Mexico. The country, with an estimated market size of six to eight billion euros, is considered the third-largest bus market in the world. In addition to expanding its bus connections, Flix is also continuing to work on its rail network in Germany. With the winter timetable 2024/25, the company is expanding its cooperation with Germany’s tariff association (DTV). (Photo: Flix)

A hot summer for Munich’s startup scene: Well, there we go: In the third quarter of 2024, Munich’s startup scene is returning to its former strength. While not all metrics are back to previous levels yet, the summer nonetheless feels like a breakthrough. In our quarterly review, we take a closer look at the numbers. (Photo: B. Roemmer / München Tourismus)

DSM 2024: Looking ahead: Since 2013, a comprehensive report on the status of the German startup landscape has been published annually: the German Startup Monitor (DSM). This year’s conclusion: Times are difficult, yet founders remain hopeful. (Photo: Rawpixel/Pixabay)