Transparency for data access: Cyberdesk develops an identity-centric data security platform that shows who accesses which data – down to the file level. The Munich startup aims to solve the biggest security risk in companies: unclear and excessive access rights. With strong growth, a top team, and a clear vision, Cyberdesk wants to redefine Europe’s data security. (Photo: A. Heddergott / TUM)
Wealthpilot merges with Finaplus: The Munich software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform Wealthpilot now belongs to the Finaplus Group. This strengthens Finaplus’s platform offering in the wealth-as-a-service sector and further expands its position in the German-speaking market. Through the integration, Wealthpilot customers will no longer need many of the standalone solutions previously used, which is intended to simplify processes and make technology deployment more efficient. (Photo: mapo / stock.adobe.com)
Job opening: For the editorial team and further development of the website, Munich Startup is seeking a multimedia editor (m/f/d) starting February 1, 2026, in salary group 11 TVöD, full-time and part-time, as a parental leave replacement (limited until December 31, 2027). Applications are possible until January 7, 2026. (Photo: Munich Startup)
Amplifold raises 5 million euros: Amplifold, a spin-off of LMU München, closes an oversubscribed seed funding round of five million euros. The startup is investing the money in further developing its DNA origami technology, which is intended to make medical rapid tests significantly more sensitive. (Photo: Amplifold GmbH)
Moonscale raises fresh capital: Following its rebranding, Moonscale (formerly VidLab7) strengthens its mission to make sales processes autonomous and scalable with AI avatars. The startup receives 3.5 million euros as well as support from the AWS Generative AI Accelerator in the form of credits valued at 855,000 euros (1 million US dollars). (Photo: VidLab7 / Moonscale)