Tag: Companies & Markets
Haba: Toy manufacturer files for bankruptcy
Toys from Haba The manufacturer from Bad Rodach has gotten into financial difficulties. Now a restructuring through insolvency under self-administration is pending. (Photo: obs) Dusseldorf The traditional children’s outfitter Haba…
This start-up wants to get aircraft powered by ships into the air
Frankfurt Almost all of the great inventions in aviation began with an initially bold vision. But Hans-Georg Kinsky and Markus Steinke have not yet lost their realism – despite all…
The IPO of the chip manufacturer Arm is intended to usher in a renaissance of tech IPOs
Euronext in Paris Arm’s IPO could ensure that other European companies also venture onto the market. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt, Berlin The long lull in technology IPOs is about to end.…
The IPO of the chip manufacturer Arm is intended to usher in a renaissance of tech IPOs
Euronext in Paris Arm’s IPO could ensure that other European companies also venture onto the market. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt, Berlin The long lull in technology IPOs is about to end.…
“Lack of courage” prevents men from taking care of children
Berlin The model of the sole breadwinner is the ideal for fewer and fewer fathers. This is the result of the “Fathers’ Report 2023”, which Family Minister Lisa Paus (Greens)…
Almost half of the start-up strategy projects have already been implemented
Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck Habeck sees progress on projects that are important for the industry. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The federal government sees itself on the right track in…
Xometry provides quick help with delivery problems
Munich The corona pandemic and the outbreak of war in Ukraine disrupted supply chains worldwide. Many companies are now trying to make their supplier networks more resilient. “Companies are rebalancing…
At BMW and Deutsche Telekom, the metaverse comes from Jena
Deutsche Telekom’s 3D room created by Rooom The start-up from Jena has numerous DAX companies as customers. (Photo: Rooom) Berlin Around a third of all DAX companies create their 3D…
Founder interest in Germany lower than ever
Berlin Germany as a business location is not very popular with founders. They rate Germany’s quality as a start-up location with a weak “satisfactory”. This is the result of an…
Battery manufacturer works on rechargeable batteries for electric flight
Dusseldorf, Frankfurt Manufacturers of batteries for electric cars have discovered a potential new market for themselves: civil aviation. The Swedish company Northvolt, together with its Californian subsidiary Cuberg, has developed…
“Dog food is more expensive than jam”
Test kitchen from Zentis The Aachen-based jam manufacturer now does most of its business with fruit preparations for yoghurt. (Photo: Zentis) Aachen In the world of family businesses, Zentis boss…
This neobank is attacking N26
Bunq app Dutch neobank Bunq announces a profit for 2023. (Photo: mauritius images / M4OS Photos / Alamy / Alamy Stock Photos) Frankfurt The German neobank N26 is facing a…
When football is offside
At Seifert’s start-up Dyn Media, a new sports broadcaster, there isn’t quite as much money involved. However, the amounts are considerable for a young company: According to the founder, he…
Venture capital: US financiers avoid European start-ups
avocado The cargo bike provider failed when trying to raise fresh money. (Photo: Avocargo) Berlin The energy start-up Efficient Energy tried unsuccessfully, as did the food delivery service Alpakas and…
Medium-sized companies complain about a drop in sales
production hall Numerous medium-sized companies want to reduce their investments. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The mood in the economy deteriorated significantly over the course of the year. This is shown by…
Medium-sized company Lapp on India business: “Never paid a bribe”
Andrew Lapp The lawyer and business economist from the second generation of the entrepreneurial family can look back on almost three decades of experience in the Indian business. (Photo: Frederik…
Energy unicorn Enpal is in the black for the first time
Installation of solar systems The German solar start-up Enpal reports a profit for the past fiscal year. (Photo: Enpal ) Dusseldorf The solar start-up Enpal is benefiting from the boom…
Energy unicorn Enpal is in the black for the first time
Installation of solar systems The German solar start-up Enpal reports a profit for the past fiscal year. (Photo: Enpal ) Dusseldorf The solar start-up Enpal is benefiting from the boom…
SAP is investing in three leading AI startups, including Aleph Alpha
SAP headquarters The group has been investing in AI for several years. (Photo: IMAGO/Revierfoto) Dusseldorf Dax group SAP wants to secure access to future technologies through investments in three start-ups.…
Würth suffers from weak construction industry – operating profit falls
Würth warehouse The world market leader for assembly and fastening materials is feeling the weaker demand from the construction industry. (Photo: Andreas Lechner/ PR) Stuttgart The weak economy and high…