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Stay up to date with the latest stories, deep-dives and interviews from the Munich startup ecosystem. From funding deals to founder portraits and tech trends.
Detect Wildfire Damage in 24 Hours: OroraTech & Iceye Join Forces
Munich-based New Space startup OroraTech and Finnish space company Iceye announce a partnership for global wildfire monitoring.
Vesoma: Munich Startup Develops Self-Learning Robots
Humanoid robots that learn from their own experience instead of imitating human movements: That’s what Munich startup Vesoma, founded in 2025, is working on. With self-learning AI, the team led by ex-DeepMind researcher Martin Riedmiller aims to develop robots for real-world deployment.
Munich Startup Recap 43/26
From digital comics and more support for female founders to robots in clinics: it was another busy week in the Munich startup scene. Plus, exciting insights into employee stock ownership, sustainable packaging, and an investment with world-record power. Enjoy!
GoCircular Munich: A Map for Munich’s Circular Economy
Where in Munich can you repair, borrow, or buy secondhand? GoCircular Munich brings together over 200 local options on a digital map.
Ahron: The Future of HR? Fewer Clicks, More People
An end to HR busywork: Munich startup Ahron relies on AI agents that don’t just assist recruiting, HR services, and payroll, but handle tasks autonomously. Co-founder Carl Hoffmann explains in an interview why the future of HR does not lie in yet another piece of software.
Big Wave Record Holder Sebastian Steudtner Invests in Regulate
Big wave surfer and world record holder Sebastian Steudtner is investing in Munich breathwork startup Regulate and contributing his extreme sports experience to the app.
Munich Startup Experts: How Startups Smartly Share Equity with Employees
How can startups offer employee equity while saving on taxes? Munich Startup expert Caroline Frohnwieser explains why profit participation rights are an alternative to ESOP and VSOP.
Gauss Fusion Closes Funding Round and Launches Series A for Nuclear Fusion
Munich-based fusion energy company Gauss Fusion has closed its Seed-to-A funding round and launched fundraising for a Series A. The company intends to use the capital to advance key technologies for stellarator fusion power plants.
Munich neurotech startup Ceregate closes oversubscribed Series C round
Munich neurotech startup Ceregate has closed an oversubscribed Series C round led by a globally active US medical technology company.
AI Startup Elevatry Secures €3 Million for Strategic Procurement
AI startup Elevatry has raised €3 million in a pre-seed funding round from Bayern Kapital, H&Z, and several business angels. The company plans to use the capital to further develop its AI platform for strategic procurement and accelerate its market entry in Europe.
Elvio Robotics Secures Millions in Funding, Automates Isar Klinikum
Munich-based startup Elvio Robotics has closed a million-euro funding round and deployed an autonomous robot fleet featuring three models from different manufacturers at Munich’s Isar Klinikum.
PanelWave: Munich Startup Develops Open Format for Comics
Munich-based startup PanelWave aims to redesign digital comics and graphic novels. Founder Jens Hoppe relies on interactive stories, an open file format, and AI-powered tools. In this interview, he discusses his vision and deliberate bootstrapping.