„Start-ups verdursten in der Regel nicht, sondern ertrinken“
Interview"Start-ups don't usually die of thirst, they drown"Start-ups want to serve all customers. Christoph Rößner from Laserhub explains why that's nonsense.
Nils Wischmeyer

Startbase News Ticker

Neuer Fonds für Start-ups in Baden-Württemberg startet
NewsNew fund for start-ups in Baden-Württemberg startsThe Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg (MBG) wants to raise up to 60 million Euros for this purpose.
Tom Schmidtgen

Endgültiges Aus für Pedelec-Start-up Bio-Hybrid
NewsFinal end for pedelec start-up Bio-HybridThe Nuremberg-based company had already filed for insolvency in April. In the past months no investor was found.
Tom Schmidtgen
JoyBräu gewinnt Großkunden
NewsJoyBräu wins major customerThe Hamburg-based start-up is now selling its protein beer through Aldi Süd. The cooperation is part of Aldi's "What's Next" campaign.
Tom Schmidtgen
Healthtech Planerio wird offenbar aufgekauft
NewsHealthtech Planerio is apparently being bought outAccording to a media report, the recruiter Doctari is buying the staffing planner for medical practices. The purchase price is likely to be in the mid double-digit millions.
Tom Schmidtgen
Bundeswehr setzt auf Start-ups
NewsGerman Army relies on start-upsThe inspector of the army Alfons Mais has to digitalize the Bundeswehr. Civilian start-ups are also supposed to help.
Tom Schmidtgen
Contentful erhält 175 Millionen US-Dollar
NewsContentful receives 175 million US dollarsThe platform start-up is now worth three billion euros - making it the next German Unicorn.
Tom Schmidtgen
Solarisbank wird zum Unicorn
NewsSolarisbank becomes a UnicornThe Berlin-based start-up reaches a valuation of 1.4 billion euros after a financing round.
Jan Schulte
Das sind die fünf Lieblingstools von Exakt-Health-CEO Philip Billaudelle
KnowledgeThese are Exakt Health CEO Philip Billaudelle's five favorite tools.The start-up relies on classics like Slack or Notion - but also has insider tips up its sleeve.
Nils Wischmeyer
Finleap Connect schluckt spanischen Konkurrenten
NewsFinleap Connect swallows Spanish competitorThe Berlin-based fintech acquires another company for the first time. The necessary growth capital comes from Claret Capital from London.
Tom Schmidtgen
Jüngste Finanzierungsrunde von Grover erhöht sich auf 100 Millionen US-Dollar
NewsGrover's latest funding round increases to $100 millionThe electronics rental company has once again expanded its Series B. In total, the Berlin-based start-up has already raised one billion euros.
Tom Schmidtgen
Roadsurfer erhöht jüngste Runde auf 28,5 Millionen Euro
NewsRoadsurfer raises latest round to 28.5 million eurosThe additional 4.5 million euros come from Tier founder Lawrence Leuschner, among others.
Tom Schmidtgen
Porsche steigt bei Isar Aerospace ein
NewsPorsche joins Isar AerospaceThe carmaker acquires a single-digit share in the Bavarian rocket manufacturer. The start-up receives a total of 180 million US dollars in the latest round of financing.
Tom Schmidtgen
Wachstumsfinanzierung für Medtech Cevec Pharmaceuticals
NewsGrowth financing for medtech Cevec PharmaceuticalsAmong others, NRW.Bank increases its investment. The Cologne-based company intends to use the money to expand its manufacturing capacity for gene therapies.
Tom Schmidtgen
IT-Start-up Ivicos sammelt 1,2 Millionen Euro ein
NewsIT start-up Ivicos raises 1.2 million eurosThe money comes from the Jack Wolfskin founder, among others. From August, the video call program with office atmosphere will be available.
Tom Schmidtgen
Neues Start-up auf dem Gewürzmarkt
NewsNew start-up on the spice market Lyn's plans to launch its products on August 2. The start-up comes from Heilbronn.
Lisa Marie Münster
Neue CFO bei HTGF
NewsNew CFO at HTGFAs of August 1, Anne Ossenbühl will take up the position as CFO at High-Tech Gründerfonds. She previously worked at Duales System Holding as CFO.
Lisa Marie Münster
NRWalley startet Umfrage in NRW
NewsNRWalley launches survey in NRWThe association wants to pass on the feedback of the founders to the Ministry of Economics in NRW.
Lisa Marie Münster
Acatus meldet Insolvenz an
NewsAcatus files for insolvencyFor the Berlin fintech, it is now a matter of finding a buyer in order to avert its own end.
Lisa Marie Münster
23 Millionen Euro für Aleph Alpha
News23 million euros for Aleph AlphaThe Heidelberg-based start-up is working on artificial intelligence with European data security standards. A new advisory board chairman is also coming on board.
Lisa Marie Münster
Tesla-Produktion in Grünheide soll bald starten
NewsTesla production in Grünheide to start soonTesla has not only doubled its sales in the second quarter of 2021, but also delivered more cars than ever before. There is also news for Germany.
Lisa Marie Münster
Wie gelingt der Börsengang mit einem Start-up?
KnowledgeHow do you succeed in going public with a start-up?Going public requires a lot of preparation. What founders should consider before an IPO.
Lars-Thorben Niggehoff
Eine Million Euro für Motourismo
NewsOne million euros for MotourismoThe Hamburg-based start-up has received money from business angels, clothing companies and funds in its seed financing round.
Lisa Marie Münster
Exit für Corrux
NewsExit for CorruxMunich-based IoT startup Corrux is going to Vienna-based Gropyus. The purchase sum is not known, founder Tönnies also justifies the exit with difficulties in the construction industry.
Lisa Marie Münster
Mynaric expandiert nach Asien
NewsMynaric expands to AsiaThe Munich-based start-up has entered into a distribution partnership with an Indian company.
Tom Schmidtgen
Afterpay und Sezzle kommen nach Deutschland
NewsAfterpay and Sezzle come to GermanyThe two fintechs want to compete with Klarna and Ratepay.
Tom Schmidtgen
Porsche investiert in Customcells
NewsPorsche invests in CustomcellsThis lays the foundation for the planned joint venture Cellforce Group. In addition, two new investors are on board.
Tom Schmidtgen
EU plant offenbar Botschaft im Silicon Valley
NewsEU apparently plans embassy in Silicon ValleyFrom there, the European Union wants to keep a better eye on tech companies. So far, however, the plans have not been publicly confirmed.
Tom Schmidtgen
Bitpanda-CEO Eric Demuth: Warum niemand Scheinbeiräte braucht
MagazineOpinionBitpanda CEO Eric Demuth: Why no one needs bogus advisory boardsHe accuses the BJDW of refusing to work, sharply criticizes the self-promotion of founders, and warns against autocratic bubbles.
Nils Wischmeyer
Content-Management-Start-up GraphCMS bekommt zehn Millionen US-Dollar
NewsContent management start-up GraphCMS gets ten million US dollarsAn investor joins the supervisory board of the Berlin-based start-up. OpenOcean leads the round. The money is to be used to expand the team.
Tom Schmidtgen
Synbiotic bringt CBD ohne Hanf auf den Markt
NewsSynbiotic brings CBD without hemp to marketThis should make it possible to sell the CBD products even in countries that ban hemp. The start-up extracts the cannabinoids from hops, among other things.
Tom Schmidtgen
Anhaltende Proteste bei Gorillas schaden dem Unternehmensimage
NewsOngoing protests at gorillas hurt corporate imageAccording to a survey, half of respondents view the 10-minute delivery service negatively, with more than 60 percent of them attributing that image to protests in recent weeks.
Lisa Marie Munster
Fahrengold holt CEO aus dem Silicon Valley
NewsFahrengold brings in CEO from Silicon ValleySean Eckard will be chief executive of the garage startup. The old CEO will stay with the company.
Tom Schmidtgen
Pre-Seed-Runde für Düsseldorfer Stylique
NewsPre-seed round for Düsseldorf-based StyliqueA former Amazon manager and a strategic partner participated in Stylique's financing round, they are said to have invested a six-figure amount.
Lisa Marie Münster
Bewerbungsphase für Digital Female Leader Award läuft
NewsApplication period for Digital Female Leader Award is runningFemale founders, experts and other creative women can apply online for the award until July 26.
Lars-Thorben Niggehoff
EU-Kommissarin Mariya Gabriel wird Schirmherrin von „Stage Two“
NewsEU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel becomes patron of "Stage Two30 universities are taking part in the excellence competition. Initiators are two RWTH Aachen University and the Leipzig Graduate School of Management.
Lisa Marie Münster
Coyo kauft Jubiwee
NewsCoyo buys JubiweeBoth companies focus on internal corporate communication. Now the German company is taking over its French competitor.
Lisa Marie Münster
Logistik-Start-up sammelt 3,8 Millionen US-Dollar ein
NewsLogistics start-up raises $3.8 millionStart-up Noyes Technologies has made an automated shelving system its business model and has now convinced backers.
Lisa Marie Münster
Bringman erweitert sein Liefergebiet
NewsBringman expands its delivery areaCustomers can order groceries from Edeka via the start-up from Offenburg. Bringman now wants to serve three new cities.
Lisa Marie Münster
Klarna kauft Stocard
NewsKlarna buys StocardThe Swedish fintech acquires the Mannheim-based start-up for presumably more than 100 million euros.
Lisa Marie Münster
Her One sammelt 5,5 Millionen Euro ein
NewsHer One raises 5.5 million eurosThe start-up focuses on nutritional supplements that are designed to work from the gut into the body.
Lisa Marie Münster
„Die Menschen in diese Zockerei zu treiben, ist gefährlich
Interview"Driving people into this gambling is dangerous".Digital expert Alexander Braun sharply criticizes neobrokers for getting young people hooked - with serious consequences.
Nils Wischmeyer
Speedinvest startet 60-Millionen-Fonds für Marketplace-Start-ups
NewsSpeedinvest launches 60 million fund for marketplace start-upsThe fund is already the second of its kind. Since 2017, the VC has already invested 100 million euros.
Tom Schmidtgen
Corona-Medikament von deutschem Start-up wird an Menschen getestet
NewsCorona drug from German startup to be tested on humansEisbach Bio's drug is entering its first clinical trial. Eight million euros in funding is coming from the German government.
Tom Schmidtgen
Pre-Seed-Finanzierung für richtig sitzende BHs
NewsPre-seed funding for properly fitting brasThe Münster-based start-up Brajuu gets money from business angels. The company wants to sell perfectly fitting bras.
Tom Schmidtgen
Arbeitsminister Heil besucht Gorillas-Beschäftigte
NewsLabour Minister Heil visits Gorillas employeesGorillas employees expressed disappointment after the meeting. Heil stated that he could not interfere in the labor disputes.
Tom Schmidtgen
DemoUp und Cliplister schließen sich zusammen
NewsDemoUp and Cliplister join forcesThe new platform serves 2,000 manufacturers and 300 online shops in 25 countries. Together they want to expand internationally.
Tom Schmidtgen
Start-up Omio ist sauer auf die Deutsche Bahn
NewsStart-up Omio is angry with Deutsche BahnDeutsche Bahn releases live data of its trains to Google. A start-up from Berlin is not considered. Now the Federal Cartel Office is investigating the case.
Tom Schmidtgen
„Ich will nicht an der Nase herumgeführt werden
Knowledge"I don't want to be led around by the nose".In an interview, Holger Witte of Vorwerk Ventures explains what makes a good pitch these days - and what is better left alone.
Jan Schulte

Running in the Ländle

Vulcan Energy liefert Lithium an LG
NewsVulcan Energy supplies lithium to LGThe Karlsruhe-based start-up has won the company as a customer. The start-up is also planning an IPO.
Tom Schmidtgen
Start für neues Technologiezentrum in Mannheim
NewsStart for new technology center in MannheimThe "Tech Hub" offers 1,850 square meters of space for start-ups from the city. Companies can even rent space free of charge for a time.
Tom Schmidtgen

Stadt Mannheim sucht Start-ups
NewsCity of Mannheim is looking for start-upsStart-ups from the city can apply until the end of August. The prize is 10,000 euros.
Tom Schmidtgen
„Startup Autobahn“ feiert Geburtstag
News"Startup Autobahn" celebrates its birthdayCompanies are looking for start-ups via the network. Mercedes-Benz alone has scouted 5000 so far.
Tom Schmidtgen
„Wir wollen 400 Millionen Menschen versorgen”
Interview"We want to power 400 million people"Kowry Energy founder Ndiarka Mbodji explains how she manages projects in southern Africa from thousands of miles away.
Lars-Thorben Niggehoff
Choco sammelt 85 Millionen Euro ein
NewsChoco raises 85 million eurosThis means investors value the food start-up at more than 500 million euros. In addition, the conversion to a fintech follows.
Tom Schmidtgen
Seed-Funding für Raus
NewsSeed funding for RausThe Berlin-based start-up wants to rent out small houses in the countryside. There was a seven-figure sum for this.
Tom Schmidtgen
Ninox holt ehemaligen Intel-Geschäftsführer
NewsNinox brings in former Intel CEOIt was only in March that a new CFO joined Berlin-based start-up Ninox, and now Jürgen Thiel will become its new CEO.
Lisa Marie Münster
Finance Baby!
InterviewStartup of the monthFinance Baby!ETFs, shares, pension provision - many people don't have a clear view. The two founders of Finance baby! want to change that.
Magdalena Hinze

Lumaly & Honey: The discount battle picks up speed

Lumaly sammelt siebenstelligen Betrag ein
NewsLumaly raises a seven-digit amountIt's the second round of funding this year.
Lisa Marie Münster
Honey startet in Europa
NewsHoney launches in EuropePaypal had paid $4 billion for the company.
Lisa Marie Munster
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startup2021AachenAXICUSDigital scheduling management for the planning of machines and personnel.
Seed StageB2BSaaSConstruction/Real Estate

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