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Sophie Deistler
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Hamburg finance senator criticized for awarding start-up funding
Did the Hamburg Finance Authority fund an accelerator because its head is close to the ruling SPD? At least this is the accusation made by the opposition.

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Sumup employees want to set up works council
Following the dismissal of 150 employees in the spring, the workforce now wants to organize itself better. Sumup has so far accepted the efforts.

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Amorelie reports security vulnerability
Customer data from the years 2013 to 2020 is affected. So far, there are no indications of data misuse, the company writes.

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Pliant expands seed round to 18 million euros
Within four months, the start-up for corporate credit cards was able to increase its turnover fivefold. The investors have now followed suit.

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Formula Skin raises 30 million euros
The Berlin start-up offers customized skincare products. The concept has won over new and existing investors.

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David Schröder becomes Managing Director at Zalando
Zalando expands its Management Board. Sandra Dembeck becomes Chief Financial Officer. There have been two personnel changes at Zalando: As of March 1, 2022, Chief Financial Officer David Schröder will take over the...

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45 million US dollars for Lecturio
E-learning has experienced a boom due to the pandemic. The start-up Lecturio, founded in 2008, is benefiting and has secured a new investment.

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Trade Republic launches in Italy and the Netherlands
According to Trade Republic, it already has more than one million customers. The fintech is now expanding into two more countries.

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Infarm becomes a unicorn
By 2030, the company wants to be represented in 20 countries and grow an even wider range of fruit and vegetables. Strategic investors such as the Qatar Investment Authority are now helping the company to grow.

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Taxdoo raises 57 million euros
Taxdoo aims to support online retailers with its platform. The start-up wants to use the capital to grow further.
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