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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.

“Use knowledge in a disciplined manner” – Crowdfunding tips from Octavi
The Munich startup Octavi has developed a flight simulator for home use. With the intuitive and ergonomic all-in-one device, you can control all important instruments in a flight simulator without having to install cumbersome hardware. Founder Felix von Plehwe raised over 90,000 euros through a crowdfunding campaign with his idea. In the interview, he shares his tips.

“Activate your network” – crowdfunding tips from V-Juice
Founder Tilman Röder developed the world’s thinnest wireless charging station with V-Juice. With his patent-pending product, he has won several awards. And the crowdfunding campaign was also successful. In an interview, he reveals his best tips.

“That takes courage” – crowdfunding tips from Magic Bavaria
Magic Bavaria wants to create a special experience museum for Munich. To finance it (partially) and above all to inspire future visitors with the idea, founders Verena Horbach and Susanne Funke launched a crowdfunding campaign. You can still support the project until May 31. In the interview, the two share their crowdfunding tips.

“Be aware that a campaign is a full-time job” – Crowdfunding tips from Surfinlock
Florian Lohmann from Surfinseason has brought Surfinlock, a theft protection device for surfboards, to market. He successfully raised initial funding through crowdfunding. He shares his tips in this interview.