XPRENEURS incubator for high-tech start-ups

We're thrilled to share that Secfix co-founder Fabiola Munguia, an XPRENEURS alumna, was recently featured in Forbes! ✨✨ From fresh graduate at Technische Universität München to leading her own start-up, Secfix, in the security compliance automation space, her journey is nothing short of inspiring. In her Forbes interview, she discusses how Secfix is transforming security compliance in Europe and how AI, especially with their new initiative CISO AI, is playing a key role in shaping the future of GRC. It’s amazing to see how far she’s come, from first customers to product launches, and we can’t wait to see what’s next. A true example of resilience, growth, and innovation — we couldn’t be prouder! #XPRENEURS #AlumniSuccess #ForbesFeature

Huge congratulations to the XPRENEURS start-ups recognized at the Münchener Businessplan Wettbewerb Phase 1 2025! 🏆 We are thrilled to see these teams, some of whom were part of our program, pushing the boundaries of innovation in biotech, photonics, and quantum computing. Looking forward to following their continued success and impact on the tech world! 👏

🚀 Big news from our XPRENEURS batch #13 alumni mo:re! mo:re is redefining lab automation with its ground-breaking platform for complex 3D cell cultures—setting a new standard in animal-free drug development. At #SLAS2025 in San Diego, the Hamburg-based start-up officially launched its first product: an automated lab platform that simplifies the planning, culture, and analysis of organoid models, ensuring standardized, verifiable results without requiring expertise in specific organ systems. 💡 With the FDA paving the way for organoid-based testing, the demand for scalable, reproducible alternatives to animal experiments is growing. However, the industry has lacked the tools to bring organoids into high-throughput research—until now. mo:re’s automation technology bridges this gap, unlocking the full potential of modern disease modeling and drug discovery. 💰 Backed by a €2.3M seed funding round led by HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, with participation from IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH, Gilson, NEDGEX, Nidobirds Ventures, and private investors, mo:re is ready to take lab automation to the next level. 🔬 Lukas Gaats, CEO at mo:re: "With this funding, we want to establish our presence in the market and continue building our team. Now it is time to focus our resources on developing further scientific applications to unlock the potential our platform has to offer together with our customers as well as our internal R&D lab." 🌍 Christian Kannemeier, Senior Investment Manager at HTGF: "The team of mo:re is poised to execute on its vision to provide easy access to a standardized way of performing 3D cell culture and obtain reproducible results for researchers worldwide." We’re proud to support mo:re on their journey and can’t wait to see how they transform the future of Life Sciences & drug development! 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9PhzZcQ 📄 Press release: https://lnkd.in/eCXn7yY6 #XPRENEURS #FundingNews #LabAutomation

🚀 Save the Date – The Reveal Start-up Demo Day is Coming! 🎉 On June 4, 2024, the brightest founders, top investors, and industry leaders will gather in Munich for The Reveal Start-up Demo Day – powered by UnternehmerTUM! 🌟 Where bold ideas meet real opportunities. 🌟 At XPRENEURS, we help early-stage tech start-ups scale fast—and now, it’s time for them to shine! Witness game-changing pitches from the most promising start-ups of XPRENEURS, TechFounders, EIT Manufacturing, and ESA Business Accelerator Germany in front of: 🔥 200+ Leading Investors & Business Angels 🔥 100+ Corporate Innovators & Industry Experts 🔥 VCs, Media, Mentors & Tech Enthusiasts Powered by UnternehmerTUM, Europe’s No.1 start-up hub, The Reveal is the ultimate platform to discover cutting-edge innovations, forge strategic connections, and witness the next wave of disruptive technologies. 📍 When? June 4, 2024 📍 Where? Munich 👉 https://lnkd.in/enqvQRRi 🔥 Stay tuned—more details coming soon! 🔥 #TheReveal #StartupDemoDay #XPRENEURS

First XCONNECT of Batch #17: Mission accomplished! 🚀 Last night, we brought together our incredible mentors and our brilliant start-ups from Batch #17 at our XCONNECT. Now, we’d love to spill all the juicy details… but here’s the thing: the teams are still in stealth mode**.** 🕵️♂️🤫 That means no leaks, no spoilers - just a whole lot of curiosity, excitement, and mind-blowing potential behind closed doors. What we can tell you? The energy in the room was electric. Mentors met future unicorn founders. Start-ups found their guiding lights. Of course, not to forget our incredible partners, without whom none of this would be possible - Deutsche Bank, Google Cloud, KPMG, Stadtsparkasse München, Burda Principal Investments, Nemetschek Group, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, Bayern Kapital, UVC Partners, Maiwald Intellectual Property, GÖRG, Stax - Deeptech Talent, BMW i Ventures, Lakestar, MIG Capital, Via ID - Mobivia, EIT Food, EIT Manufacturing, Vector Stiftung, European Space Agency - ESA, Bayerisches Staatsministerium der Justiz. Thanks to everyone who joined! And for those who weren’t there? Well… let’s just say, you’ll want to keep your eyes on this space. Big things are coming. 😎 #startups #founders #mentors #matchmaking

🚀 Kicking Off the EIT Manufacturing Program in the Best Possible Way! 🌍🔧 What better way to start an inspiring journey than by connecting in nature On Day 1 of our EIT Manufacturing Partner Program offline Kick-off, we took a scenic hike from Schliersee to Tegernsee—bringing together founders in a relaxed setting to spark first connections and meaningful conversations. 🌳🥾 Fully energized, we then dived into the official Kick-off at the Munich Urban Colab, where an exciting day awaited us! Caroline Viarouge, CEO of EIT Manufacturing, and Dr. Barbara Mehner , Managing Partner at XPRENEURS, welcomed our ambitious cohort with inspiring words, setting the tone for the journey ahead. 💬 The start-ups got an exclusive introduction to UnternehmerTUM’s ecosystem, exploring UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators, UVC Partners, and FamilienUnternehmerTUM—a crucial step in navigating their next growth phase. A powerhouse line-up followed, with insights from Sebastian Herzog & Matthias Hoffmann (Maiwald Intellectual Property) and Fabian Rhein (Siemens), who shared their expertise on industry innovation and collaboration. ✨ One of the day's highlights? Pitching in front of our incredible mentors, followed by an intense Mentor Matchmaking session. Start-ups had the chance to connect with experienced mentors, discuss challenges, and gain invaluable feedback. The day wrapped up with an open networking session, buzzing with energy, deep discussions, and new partnerships in the making. The atmosphere? Simply incredible. Engaged conversations, powerful insights, and a shared drive to shape the future of manufacturing. This is just the beginning—let’s build something great together! 💡🔥 👉 About the programme: Within the EIT Manufacturing Venture Building Programme, we are supporting 19 promising European start-ups offering solutions for the manufacturing industry, together with EIT Manufacturing and TUM Venture Labs. Want to know more? Reach out to Emin Tufanoğlu Caroline Viarouge Gabriel Silini Jasmina Popovska Kevin Lenehan Oleksandr Kalinchuk Emin Tufanoğlu Michelle Kempa Jochen Lohse Svetlana Tokareva Mauricio Fleischer Acuña Sascha Schwarz Negar Shahmoradi #EITManufacturing #Innovation #Startups

Start-ups in times of change – insights from our Managing Partner Dr. Barbara Mehner 🚀 In the current economic climate she shares key insights on how start-ups can stay resilient: 💡 Crisis as an opportunity: Limited funding drives sharper, more strategic business models - especially in EnergyTech, CleanTech, and Circular Economy. ⚡ Efficiency as a mindset: Unlike corporations, start-ups are built for agility, leveraging lean processes and digital tools. 📌 Flexibility vs. labor laws: Germany’s strict regulations can be a challenge - balancing security and adaptability is crucial. How do you see these trends impacting start-ups? Let’s discuss! #startup #innovation #resilience #efficiency #leadership

🔋 Powering up! PULSETRAIN secures €6.1 M to supercharge EV batteries! PULSETRAIN from our XPRENEURS Batch #12 just pulled off a €6.1 M seed round led by Vsquared Ventures, Planet A Ventures & Climate Club 💸 PulseTrain’s tech makes EV batteries last up to 80% longer - that’s 18 years instead of 10 (aka: "your car outlives your lease by a decade"). Not only that, but their inverter technology reduces thermal risks, making EVs safer, stronger, and cheaper. A no-brainer for manufacturers. With this funding, they’re gearing up for industrialization - partnering with top players in the two-wheeler and commercial EV sectors to bring their game-changing solution to the masses. Next stop: revolutionizing the EV industry. We couldn’t be prouder to have had PulseTrain in our program. This is exactly the kind of impact we live for! Keep pushing boundaries, team! 🔥 #startups #sustainability #batterytechnology #seedfunding

Meet the Team - from Intern to Working Student As a student of Digital Real Estate Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship & Digital Business Models and Sustainable Value Chains & Digital Economy, I am passionate about exploring innovative solutions and driving meaningful change. Before joining XPRENEURS, I gained hands-on experience in the start-up world, particularly in marketing. Now, I am excited to support the XPRENEURS team in event and program management as well as marketing operations, while further immersing myself in the dynamic start-up ecosystem. 🚀 💬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗫𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗦? Discovering XPRENEURS as a leading incubator for high-tech start-ups was already impressive – but what truly convinced me was the dedicated, highly skilled, and passionate team that actively drives innovation forward. 💬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗫𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗦? I support the team in event and program management as well as marketing, helping to create the best possible environment for ambitious founders. At the same time, I am eager to follow the start-ups’ journeys and see firsthand how an idea turns into a successful business. 💬 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗫𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽𝘀? The energy that arises when founders discover new opportunities through the program and excitedly share their progress is truly inspiring. These moments highlight the impact we can create together. I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead and to further exploring the start-up world! #Startups #Innovation #XPRENEURS #Entrepreneurship 🚀

🚀 10,000 FOLLOWERS & COUNTING! 🚀 What started as an incubator of UnternehmerTUM has grown into a thriving community of founders, innovators, and changemakers. 10,000 innovators, founders, and game-changers have joined us on this journey here on LinkedIn, proving that the start-up ecosystem is thriving! A massive THANK YOU to our founders, mentors, partners, and every single one of you who believes in the power of entrepreneurship. Let’s keep building the future - together! 💡🔥 #startups #founders #entrepreneurship