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Measuring heart rate, blood pressure, or oxygen saturation with a standard camera: That is what startup Caire Health AI, founded in 2023, is working on. Co-founder Daniel Angloher explains how the technology aims to simplify medical workflows and create new opportunities for prevention.

With Dais, Eva Bodenmüller and Grace Forsyth want to bring “cyclecare” to retail. In this interview, they discuss growth, setbacks, and Munich as a location.

Staff shortages, cost pressure, and at the same time countless repetitive tasks: Hospitals offer huge potential for automation. Munich-based startup Elvio Robotics doesn’t just want to bring another robot to market. Instead, founders Marco Brizzolara and Johannes Drexler combine robotics, software, infrastructure, and processes into an end-to-end system. In this interview, they explain why reliability is crucial in hospitals and why Munich was the right place to start their business.

The more satellites orbit the Earth, the more critical safety in orbit becomes. Munich-based startup Project-S is developing space-based radar systems designed to better detect even smaller debris objects and help prevent collisions. In this interview, founder and CEO Leonidas Askianakis explains how the technology works, the role Munich plays as a space hub, and the startup’s next steps.

“Die Höhle der Löwen” is always good for a surprise, as the latest episode of the long-running VOX show proves once again. Tonight, newcomer judge Johannes Kliesch makes an unprecedented offer to Munich-based Ivyclip founder Leonie Neisinger: 150,000 euros in capital without taking any company shares, in exchange for a repayment of the investment totaling 300,000 euros. But who is this startup? We introduce it in an interview.

Risk assessments are mandatory for employers, yet their implementation falls short at many companies due to the effort involved. Velth consolidates occupational health and safety documentation in one place and generates structured drafts for risk assessments and other required documents. Behind the startup are five founders who met, among other avenues, through the Munich university environment. Co-founder Frederik Tress brings AI expertise from BMW’s Group IT and is studying computer science at LMU München. In an interview, he explains why Velth is deliberately designed for mid-sized businesses and why, when it comes to AI in occupational health and safety, professional quality comes before speed.

The lack of a tennis partner while on vacation gave Volker Jahns the idea for his next venture. The longtime software entrepreneur with degrees in computer science and business administration founded Clubgefühle in 2026. The platform combines group travel with a community and AI-powered travel search. This allows travelers to get to know their fellow travelers before departing—rather than waiting until they arrive at their destination—and stay in touch afterward.

CNC, lasers, and CAD have long become part of everyday operations in many craft and trade businesses – yet in the office, Excel, paper, and scattered data still slow things down. Krafthub aims to bridge this gap with an AI platform that covers the entire process from inquiry to invoice. Founder Gaitis Kasims knows both worlds well: Coming from a family of craftspeople, he also looks back on 20 years of experience as a founder, CIO, and CTO. In 2025, he founded Krafthub to bring industrial-grade AI automation to the skilled trades.

The story of Mojitofilms almost came to an end in 2025. Then it turned out that of all things, a single feature of the film app held the greatest potential: the AI concierge Moji. Founder Shahram Shahangi combines computer science, digital marketing, and his passion for film. Today, he aims to use Moji to help cinemas and festivals better engage their audiences, discover the right films through dialogue, and shorten the path to ticket purchases.

Founded in 2026 by Amir Zahiri, Mahsa Iraniara, and Saswat Swain, the startup Zura Health is developing an adaptive AI coach for active women paired with a smart earring that measures physiological data directly at the ear. CEO and co-founder Amir Zahiri brings a background in aerospace engineering and product development. In this interview, he explains why existing wearables often fail to adequately account for female physiology and how Zura aims to translate measured data into actionable decisions for training, nutrition, and recovery.

Founded in 2025, legaltech startup Silvernova is developing an AI associate for small and medium-sized law firms and already counts more than 400 law firms among its clients after just 15 months. Co-founder Felix Füssel brings experience from his first legaltech venture. In this interview, he explains why lawyers don’t think in chats but in case files, how customer feedback shapes Silvernova’s development, and why the team is aiming for European market leadership.

Outpatient surgery is gaining momentum, yet isolated solutions, media discontinuities, and even fax machines often slow down operations. Founded in 2024, the startup Ambuflow is developing an end-to-end operating system specifically for outpatient surgery centers. In an interview, co-founder Johannes Hargasser, who also works as an anesthesiologist, explains how Ambuflow aims to simplify administration, boost revenues, and free up more time for patient care.