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Scout checks are showing up on more and more German cap tables, mostly under a name that seems cryptic at first glance. Munich Startup Expert, investor, and scout Robert Richarz explains how these programs are structured, who earns what, and what founders should ask before taking the money.

From the right legal form to contracts, data protection, financing, and insolvency: Attorney and Munich Startup Expert Diana B. Haidari shows which legal fundamentals founders should keep in mind right from the start.

Our Munich Startup Expert Daniel Höpfner, founder of Zeitmaker, explains how tech-driven startups can leverage the research allowance for their development – even retroactively. Using LegalHero and Scaneca as examples, he shows how this can result in funding amounts of around 1.6 million and more than 300,000 euros respectively, and why taking a look at older development projects is particularly worthwhile in 2026.

More applications, but hardly any suitable candidates: Dygitized founder Bastian Deurer explains why classic job ads often fail to reach top digital talent and how companies can still find the right employees using the right strategies.

The media industry is undergoing transformation – and Munich startups are actively shaping it. Munich Startup Expert and Program Manager at Media Lab Bayern Linette Heimrich has examined three exciting companies for us that are working on new formats, more efficient production processes, and smarter streaming experiences.

Employees rarely quit because of the product or salary – poor leadership is often the real reason. Munich Startup expert Nico Reis explains why lack of trust, insufficient feedback, and weak leaders become a growth risk, especially in scaleups.