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Over 44 million euros for Munich biopharma startup HMNC Brain Health
The Munich biopharma company HMNC Brain Health has completed the first closing of its Series B financing round for over 44 million euros (50 million dollars). Through a cooperation, Medice can also secure European rights for ketamine therapy for depression.

Ororatech supplies satellite data for new German space reconnaissance
The Munich spacetech startup Ororatech becomes part of a new platform for space-based reconnaissance in Germany. Together with Reflex Aerospace, Constellr, and Liveeo, the company’s technologies are to be integrated into the ISR architecture built by the joint venture Rheinmetall Iceye Space Solutions.

SE3 Labs wins Hensoldt as strategic partner for agentic AI
Hensoldt and Munich startup SE3 Labs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at ILA Berlin. The agreement provides for the integration of spatial and agentic AI technologies from SE3 Labs into Hensoldt’s MDOcore platform and is intended to expand automated evaluation of sensor data for modern multi-domain operations.

Planet A Foods partners with Nestlé: Choviva in new Choco Crossies
Planet A Foods is partnering with Nestlé Deutschland. For the new product line of Choco Crossies, the corporation is using Choviva, the cocoa-free chocolate alternative. The partnership brings the ingredient into another well-known brand.

Orbint receives investment from Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz is investing in Munich-based startup Orbint. Together, the partners are pooling their expertise in satellite-based signal intelligence to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty in space.

Planet A Foods partners with Barry Callebaut
The Munich foodtech startup Planet A Foods is launching a long-term partnership with Barry Callebaut. The collaboration aims to develop sustainable chocolate alternatives without cocoa based on regionally sourced raw materials.

ClearOps and Celonis partner
ClearOps and Celonis launch a partnership to strengthen machinery manufacturers and their dealer networks with data-driven processes. The goal is to maximize machine operating time and make supply chains more efficient worldwide.

Helsing and Arx Robotics partner up
Helsing and Arx Robotics form a strategic partnership to develop “an AI-based reconnaissance and effects network system for European defence”.

Arx Robotics establishes partnership with Renk
Munich defencetech startup Arx Robotics is entering into a strategic partnership with drive and gearbox manufacturer Renk. The cooperation aims to scale autonomous defense mobility internationally and bring digital solutions to market faster.

Koorvi launches circular project with Tchibo
The circulartech startup Koorvi is cooperating with Tchibo to establish a digital take-back and resale program for coffee machines. The goal is resource conservation through extending product lifecycle.

Allo and Finmid launch financing solution
Munich-based startup Allo partners with Finmid to provide fast access to financing for over 1,000 restaurants. Ethnic businesses in particular are expected to benefit.

Arx Robotics partners with Daimler Truck
Munich-based startup Arx Robotics is entering into a strategic partnership with Daimler Truck. The goal is to integrate AI and robotics technologies into military special vehicles to improve their digital networking and operational capability.