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Berlin Startup GitButler Raises $17M to Fix Git’s Flaws
GitButler, a Berlin-based startup, has secured $17 million in Series A funding to address a growing challenge in software development: the limitations of Git. The round was led by venture capital firm… -
This New Berlin Startup Wants to Compete with TikTok and Instagram
Social media today is dominated by platforms with opaque algorithms and questionable ethics. TikTok and Instagram shape global discourse, but their addictive designs and data practices raise serious c… -
Moruga Kakao: Berlin’s Startup Brewing Success
Moruga’s journey from a niche idea to a €4 million venture highlights both the opportunities and hurdles of building a startup in Berlin. The company’s rapid growth—from €150,000 to €4 million in reve… -
Berlin Startup Nuventura Acquired by Lucy Electric to Drive Sustainable Energy Solutions
Nuventura, a Berlin-based startup specialising in SF₆-free medium-voltage switchgear, has been acquired by Lucy Electric, a global leader in sustainable electrical infrastructure. The move strengthens… -
Berlin Tech Hiring In The First Quarter Of 2026: What The Numbers Show
There were +700 jobs by over 380 startups in Berlin in the first quarter of 2026. Here's what the data from Tech in Berlin reveals about where the city's startup ecosystem is headed.Engineers and sale… -
Enpal Eliminates Entire Customer Service Team
Berlin-based energy startup Enpal has laid off 97 employees from its photovoltaic customer service division during a company-wide meeting, according to reports. The decision was announced without prio… -
Berlin Startups Raised Over €1.7 Billion in Q1 2026 - Here Are All The Deals
Berlin's startup ecosystem recorded 31 deals in the first quarter of 2026, spanning pre-seed rounds, late-stage financing, and several high-profile acquisitions. Total capital commitments exceeded €1.… -
Applications Are Now Open For The Berlin Startup Stipendium
Incubators have now opened applications for the Berlin Startup Stipendium (BSS). With up to €31 million in public funding, the program aims to support around 680 early-stage founders, doubling the rea… -
From Berlin to the Moon: Neurospace rides Artemis-2’s Mission with Germany’s First CubeSat
A small satellite from Berlin is now on its way to the Moon, marking a milestone for Germany’s growing space sector. Neurospace, a startup based in the city, launched its 12U CubeSat, Tacheles, aboard… -
Berlin fintech Credibur hits €2B in debt facilities within six months of launch
Berlin-based fintech Credibur is reporting rapid growth just months after launching publicly. The startup says it has reached €2 billion in debt facility volume on its platform, highlighting rising de… -
Berlin’s ecoworks secures €23M for Germany’s largest serial renovation project
Berlin’s ecoworks has secured €23 million to transform twelve residential buildings in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, into a model for cost-efficient decarbonisation. This project, the largest coopera… -
Berlin’s Midas Raises €43M to Build the Future of Tokenised Assets
Berlin-based Midas, a platform for composable onchain investment products, has closed a €43 million ($50 million) Series A funding round. The funding will support the development of MSL (Midas Staked … -
Uber Acquires Berlin’s Blacklane in Major European Mobility Tech Deal
Uber is acquiring Berlin-based chauffeur service Blacklane, marking one of the most significant exits in European mobility tech this year.Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but sources ci… -
Nominees announced for German Startup Awards 2026
Startups from Berlin and across Germany are stepping into the spotlight as the German Startup Awards 2026 finalists are revealed. With 24 teams and individuals competing for recognition, the event on … -
Berlin Needs Its Own Station F
Berlin’s tech ecosystem is thriving, but it lacks a flagship innovation hub that can match the scale and ambition of cities like Paris. While the city boasts over 3,000 startups and billions in ventur… -
How to Find a Tech Job in Berlin as a Non-German Speaker
Berlin's tech scene is genuinely international. Startups across AI, fintech, healthtech, and SaaS hire in English every day — so not speaking German is rarely a dealbreaker. Here's how to go about it … -
Berlin Initiative Juni Launches to Boost Deeptech Startups
Berlin-based startup initiative Unite has changed name. The organization now operates as Juni and aims to accelerate the creation of deeptech companies across Berlin-Brandenburg.The rebrand signals a … -
Berlin Expands Research Computing Capacity with New Joint Data Center
Berlin is planning a new computing center as part of a joint effort between the Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB). The aim is to improve how research data is processed… -
Berlin’s New Training Levy Annoys Startups
A new law passed by the Berlin State Parliament, introduces a mandatory fund for companies with at least ten employees whose training quotas fall below the national average of 4.6%. The goal is to fun… -
betahaus at 17: From DIY Tables to Berlin Tech Institution
When betahaus opened its doors on April 1st, 2009 at Prinzessinnenstraße near Moritzplatz, the project was so scrappy enough that the furniture came from bankruptcies, government donations, and road t…
