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German Startup Funding Crisis Pushes Startups Abroad: Bitkom Study Reveals Alarming Trend
40% of German startups may relocate abroad due to a funding crisis. Find out what this means for founders and how to respond now.
Jörn Menninger
Aug 13 min read


Startup Executive Hiring: Avoiding Costly Leadership Mistakes
Avoid costly hiring mistakes. Discover how startups can improve executive hiring using diagnostics over gut feeling — especially in Germany and the DACH region.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 3121 min read


Decentralizing Europe’s Energy: Why It Matters
Learn how decentralizing Europe’s energy grid with second-life batteries can accelerate the transition away from coal.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 302 min read


Top VC Firms Investing in Cleantech Startup
Looking to scale your cleantech startup? Here are Europe’s top venture capital firms investing in climate innovation.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 292 min read


Scaling Climate Tech Startups: Lessons from Voltfang
Discover how Voltfang scaled from a camper van hack to Europe’s largest second-life battery factory. Lessons every founder should know.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 282 min read


The 10 Most Active VC Firms Investing in DACH Tech Startups
Looking for venture capital? This curated list highlights the most active VC firms in DACH fueling innovation across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 231 min read


Best Practices for Scaling B2B SaaS Startups in Europe
Discover proven best practices for scaling a B2B SaaS startup in Europe. Lessons from Moss and other fintech success stories.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 221 min read


Early-Stage Funding: 5 Strategies Every DACH Startup Should Know
Learn 5 proven funding strategies for early-stage startups in the DACH region. Insights for founders seeking growth in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 211 min read


Emotional Branding in Action: An Austrian startup Success Story from the DACH Region
How this Austrian startup used emotional branding to secure €10M funding and double referrals in 6 months.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 161 min read


Startup Branding Strategies: A Founder's Guide to Building Lasting Impact
Build a startup brand investors trust. Discover 5 proven branding strategies for founders scaling in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 151 min read


Germany Startup Funding 2025 Takes Over UK Q2 2025
Germany beats UK in VC funding. €4B raised in H1. Discover the sectors, hubs & unicorns behind the surge — and what’s next.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 146 min read


The Top 5 Startup Branding Mistakes Founders Must Avoid
Avoid these 5 branding mistakes that kill investor trust and stall your startup’s growth. Fix them before your next pitch.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 141 min read


The Ultimate Podcast Advertising Checklist for Tech Companies Expanding Into Germany
Launching in Germany? Use this podcast advertising checklist to reach founders, buyers, and VCs in the DACH tech scene—without wasting budget.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 143 min read


Germany's Startup Formation Boom: H1 2025 Signals the Rise of a Next-Gen Founder Wave
Germany’s startup scene surges: 1,500 new ventures in H1 2025. Discover where growth is happening and which sectors are driving it.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 118 min read


German VC Comeback: Q2 2025 Delivers Unicorn Surge and €4B in Startup Funding
Germany’s VC market roars back: €2.4B in Q2 2025 + 2 new unicorns. Here’s why AI and scale-ups are driving the rebound.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 95 min read


Why Startuprad.io Is Your Shortcut to Reach German-speaking Tech Founders
You’re expanding into Germany, Austria, or Switzerland and need to reach the right people: startup founders, early-stage tech executives,...
Jörn Menninger
Jul 73 min read


How to Measure the Success of Your Podcast Campaign in a New Market
Podcast campaign launched? Here's how to measure success, attribution, and ROI in a new market—without relying on clicks.
Jörn Menninger
Jun 303 min read


The German Podast Ecosystem in 2025: Ready for Global Innovators
Germany’s startup market is heating up in 2025. Founders: see why now is your best chance to enter before the next wave hits.
Jörn Menninger
Jun 233 min read


The Ultimate 2025 DACH Unicorn Startups Tracker by Startuprad.io
Discover all DACH unicorn startups in one place. See who’s rising, who fell, and what founders need to know now. Updated for 2025.
Jörn Menninger
Jun 204 min read


Germany’s Alpha Unicorn: How Helsing Became Europe’s Defense-Tech Powerhouse
Germany’s Alpha Unicorn Helsing just hit €12B. Discover how it’s redefining AI defense—and what startup founders can learn.
Jörn Menninger
Jun 204 min read
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