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Startup News Germany (and DACH) — April 2023
What Is This About? The April 2023 DACH startup news roundup delivers 30 minutes of essential updates from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — covering the month's most significant funding rounds, policy developments, ecosystem shifts, and founder stories shaping the German-speaking startup landscape. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publica
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Mar 1522 min read


How to Get Your LinkedIn Profile Actually to Help You — Founder Interview
This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? LinkedIn expert Daniel Alfon explains how founders and startup professionals can transform their LinkedIn profiles from passive resumes into active business development tools. His book and interview cover practical strategies for optimizing headlines, summaries, and content to attract
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1522 min read


2022 the start of a new VC Cycle? — European Startup Pulse
This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? After the 2021 boom and 2022 correction, is European venture capital entering a new cycle? DEEP Ecosystems research from Munich analyzes quarterly VC data across Europe to identify whether the funding downturn has bottomed out and what signals point toward recovery for DACH startups. T
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Mar 157 min read


Meet Finoa, They Want to Build a Crypto Bank — Founder Interview
This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? Berlin-based Finoa provides institutional-grade custody and staking for digital assets, building what aims to become a fully regulated crypto bank. This interview explores how the startup bridges traditional financial infrastructure with the crypto world for professional investors. Thi
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 min read


Startuprad.io’s Fintech Review 2020
This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? The Startuprad.io Fintech Review 2020 analyzes the year's most significant developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — a year shaped by the pandemic's acceleration of digital finance, neobank growth, and new regulatory frameworks that reshaped the DACH fintech landscape. Th
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1517 min read


This Month in German Startups — Summer Wrap-Up (July, August, September) 2021
This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? The summer 2021 DACH startup wrap-up covers July through September — the peak months of what would become Germany's biggest startup funding year ever. The roundup captures the unicorn boom, record deal volumes, and ecosystem milestones that defined summer 2021. This article is part of
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1513 min read


The Rise Of AI Identity Security: Why The Next Cyber Crises Starts With A Login
Discover how UnoSecur detects AI-driven identity threats in real time and why machine identities are exploding.
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Startuprad.io | Leading European Startup Podcast and AI Media Platform🌍
Startuprad.io is Europe’s leading startup podcast, ranked among Germany’s Top 100 Podcasts. From Frankfurt to the world, it connects founders, VCs and policymakers — and now powers the ecosystem with an AI Concierge that turns a decade of interviews into verified startup intelligence.
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Oct 21, 20257 min read


DACH Startup News July and August 2025: Unicorn Surge, €825M Hydrogen Win & Fintech Shakeups
DACH startup news August 2025: Berlin’s n8n soared to a $2.3B valuation, Swiss clean-tech OrangeBat won €825M from the European Hydrogen Bank, and N26 CEO Valentin Stalf resigned after BaFin compliance findings. Munich’s Lilium brought in insolvency advisors and weighed a defense pivot, while Climeworks, Makersite, Q-Ant, and Tanso raised major rounds. Despite Germany entering a technical recession, AI, climate tech, and deep-tech funding stayed resilient across the DACH regi
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Aug 29, 202553 min read


🎙️ Germany’s 2026 Podcast Advertising Calendar Is Live
Master German podcast ads in 2026. Download the cheat sheet for perfect launch timing and higher ROI. Plan smarter, avoid timing flops.
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Jul 25, 20258 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.
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Startup Success Stories: How Podcasts Opened Doors to VC and Enterprise Deals
See how startup founders turned podcast interviews into VC intros, enterprise leads, and closed deals—in just weeks.
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Jun 16, 20255 min read


🏆 Germany’s No. 1 Startup Podcast? That’s Us 😎
Ranked #1 startup podcast in Germany 🎙️ Discover top shows for founders, VCs & innovators in the DACH startup scene. Don’t miss your edge.
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Jun 11, 20254 min read


DACH Startup News May 2025: Unicorns, M&A, and VC Surge
May 2025 DACH startup news: Parloa’s $120 M unicorn round, €160 M AI-drone raise, Lyft’s FreeNow deal & €70 B EIB VC push. Read now!
Jörn Menninger
May 29, 202535 min read


Mastering Startup Negotiation Tactics: Sales Psychology Meets FBI Playbooks
Pitch investors & close deals like an FBI pro — startup negotiation tactics that actually convert.
Jörn Menninger
May 27, 202528 min read


3 Engagement Boosters That Skyrocket Startup Culture
Boost retention and morale fast—3 startup-tested engagement habits to build magnetic culture without spending a cent.
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May 9, 20254 min read


🦄 DACH Unicorn Tracker 2025: Trends, Funding, and Opportunities | Startuprad.io
DACH Unicorn Tracker 2025: Discover Europe's most promising startups, funding trends, and scale-up insights in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Jörn Menninger
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DACH Startups: Investment, Trends & Success
DACH tech startups are booming! Funding insights, key trends, and growth strategies for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Click here for de
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Mar 27, 202533 min read


🚀 Startuprad.io's Podcasts Hit the Rankings: Triple Wins Already in 2025! 🎙️
Startuprad.io podcasts win big! 🎉 Top rankings for startup news, female entrepreneurship, & fintech. Thanks to our listeners! #startups #po
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Jan 31, 20256 min read


Asvin Provides Cybersecurity for the Internet of Things (IoT)
IoT security flaws? Asvin CEO reveals critical vulnerabilities & solutions. Secure your devices now!
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