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Burda Principal Investments (BPI) joined the latest financing round of Proxima Fusion on July 6, 2026, marking its initial investment in a fusion energy company. This investment followed a sustained dialogue between BPI and the Munich-based deep-tech firm, including through DLD Munich 25. Previously, on June 23, 2026, Burda announced Eli Varn's appointment as the Executive Board Member responsible for its German media business, effective July 1, 2026. This development coincided with Jan Wachtel's departure from the company on June 30, 2026, after he had taken over as CEO for the global media business on January 1, 2026. Earlier, on June 22, 2026, the Felix Burda Award ceremony took place at Berlin’s Axica Convention Center, bringing together representatives from medicine, science, politics, media, and culture to honor initiatives promoting cancer prevention visibility. This followed the recognition of Burda-backed Uluu as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum on June 17, 2026; Burda has provided Uluu with capital, platform access, and strategic connections since 2023. On June 12, 2026, DLD Health x BAIOSPHERE, a joint conference by DLD, Burda’s international innovation platform, and the Bavarian AI agency BAIOSPHERE, convened approximately 400 participants from various sectors in Munich.
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