Berlin business news today
Here are some of the latest business news from Berlin, Germany:
Top Stories
- Berlin's startup scene continues to thrive: According to a report by Startup Radar, Berlin's startup ecosystem has seen a significant increase in funding and growth, with 1,300 new startups founded in the city in 2022 alone. (Source: Berliner Morgenpost)
- Amazon to open new logistics center in Berlin: The e-commerce giant has announced plans to open a new logistics center in Berlin, creating over 1,000 new jobs in the process. (Source: Handelsblatt)
- Berlin's economy grows despite pandemic: Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Berlin's economy has continued to grow, with the city's GDP increasing by 2.5% in 2022. (Source: Berliner Zeitung)
Industry News
- Berlin's tech industry sees surge in investment: Berlin's tech industry has seen a significant surge in investment, with startups in the city raising over €1 billion in funding in 2022. (Source: TechCrunch)
- Berlin's fashion industry gets boost from government funding: The German government has announced plans to provide funding to Berlin's fashion industry, with a focus on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. (Source: FashionUnited)
- Berlin's automotive industry sees growth: Berlin's automotive industry has seen growth, with companies such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW investing in the city's manufacturing sector. (Source: Automotive News)
Company News
- Zalando expands operations in Berlin: The online fashion retailer has announced plans to expand its operations in Berlin, creating over 100 new jobs in the process. (Source: FashionNetwork)
- Rocket Internet's Foodpanda to shut down in Berlin: The food delivery company has announced plans to shut down its operations in Berlin, citing increased competition in the market. (Source: Berliner Morgenpost)
- Berlin-based fintech company N26 raises €100 million in funding: The digital bank has raised €100 million in funding, which it plans to use to expand its operations and develop new products. (Source: Finextra)
Events and Conferences
- Berlin's startup scene to be showcased at Web Summit: Berlin's startup scene will be showcased at the Web Summit conference in Lisbon, with several Berlin-based startups set to present their products and services. (Source: Web Summit)
- Berlin's fintech industry to be featured at Money20/20: Berlin's fintech industry will be featured at the Money20/20 conference in Berlin, with several Berlin-based fintech companies set to present their products and services. (Source: Money20/20)