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Janina Gerhardt
Janina ist freie Journalistin und studiert Kommunikationswissenschaft und Psychologie in Jena und Budapest. Neben dem Studium absolviert sie eine journalistische Ausbildung.
Recent articles by Janina Gerhardt

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100 million euros for tech startups
A new fund is aimed at startups from Europe and the U.S. that want to develop technologies to combat the climate crisis or provide social justice.

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Funding volume for fintechs still high
Despite fears of difficult times for companies, a lot of venture capital is still flowing into European financial startups. In the second quarter of 2022, backers invested a total of €5.5 billion.

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Study: Regulatory hurdles are dangerous for start-ups
A survey of nearly 200 European startups shows that lengthy and complex compliance processes can hinder startups' growth.

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Lendis lays off 15 percent of its employees
Just a few months ago, the start-up announced a successful financing round. Nevertheless, some employees are now to leave.

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Klarna's valuation apparently falls to $6.5 billion
A new round of financing is said to be imminent at the fintech - but on worsened terms.

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Unicorn employees now allowed to take months of vacation
Founder Waldemar Zeiler is leading the way: Starting July 1, he will take a sabbatical for six months.

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Seatti raises three million euros
The Munich-based start-up wants to help other companies introduce hybrid working models. This is now convincing international investors.

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15 million US dollars for Aware
The start-up wants to make the healthcare system more digital and transparent - now the founders are raising new capital for their lab results app.

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Innovation hub for healthy forest awaits applications
Founders who provide sustainable solutions for dry and overused forests can apply for the grant program through July 7, 2022.

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Empion receives 2.4 million euros
The data-based job platform primarily takes corporate culture into account when bringing applicants and companies together. The idea has now convinced investors.
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