Serial Entrepreneur Lars Kilchert Launches beyondCare Labs Venture Studio in Germany
Serial entrepreneur Lars Kilchert has launched a new venture studio called beyondCare Labs in Germany.
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Two Years In, Wero Struggles for Recognition in Germany Despite European Expansion Plans
Wero, a European fintech payment solution, is still largely unknown among German consumers two years after its launch, with low brand awareness and usage rates, though awareness is rising and the company plans to take over the iDEAL system in the Netherlands.
Five New European Startups Launch to Shape the Continent’s Tech Future
The article introduces five newly founded European startups – Generative Robotics, nestermind, Datasphere Analytics, Merlin and Riemann Robotics – highlighting them as brand‑new companies that readers should watch.
Berlin Mental Wellness Startup Attuned Launches Closed Alpha, Eyes Public Beta in September 2026
Attuned combines smartphone haptics, guided audio and live video connections with trained human “Anchors” to help users regulate stress and anxiety. After a pilot with 150 users, the startup is moving to a public beta later in 2026, aiming to scale human‑to‑human connection as a service.
German AI Startup amber Secures €7 Million Series A to Expand Knowledge Platform Across Europe
German AI startup amber secured €7 million in a Series A round co‑led by Ventech and NRW.Venture to scale its knowledge‑management platform for SMEs across Europe, enhancing its proprietary AI Data Layer and expanding into the Benelux market.
Salesforce Acquires Berlin-Based Contentful to Strengthen Headless CMS Capabilities
Salesforce announced the acquisition of Berlin‑based Contentful, a developer‑focused headless CMS used by over 4,000 companies. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal aims to embed Contentful’s API‑first platform into Salesforce’s Customer 360 suite and AI agents, enhancing its headless content capabilities. Existing investors in Contentful include Tiger Global, Base10 Partners, Tidemark, General Catalyst, Benchmark and Balderton Capital.
NEURA Robotics to Acquire Bosch Rexroth’s ACTIVE Shuttle in Major Ecosystem Play
German startup NEURA Robotics announced it will acquire Bosch Rexroth’s ACTIVE Shuttle driverless transport system, integrating it into its Physical AI ecosystem. The move follows a $1.4 billion Series C round raised in June to accelerate development of its autonomous robot platform.
Cologne-based CoTrainer secures multi-million euro funding to streamline coaching administration
CoTrainer, a SportsTech startup from Cologne, aims to reduce administrative burdens for volunteer coaches. In an interview, co‑founder Claudius Ludwig discussed the company’s development, its recent multi‑million‑euro financing round, and future objectives.
Berlin Fintech Startup Cringle Failed to Secure Investment Despite Bold Money Transfer Vision
In 2017 a group of young visionaries in Berlin, led by Polish entrepreneur Konrad Maruszewski, launched Cringle with the idea that sending money should be as simple as sending a text message. The venture later failed to attract investment, unlike the successful BLIK service.
Hamburg Biotech Startup AquaNab Secures Investment to Deploy Nanoantibodies Against Sea Lice in Salmon Farming
Hamburg‑based biotech startup AquaNab raised an early‑stage investment from Nordic Foodtech VC to develop precision nanoantibodies that can be fed to salmon to combat sea lice, aiming to improve fish welfare and reduce industry losses.