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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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 157 min read


Reverse.Supply Offers Fashion Brands Second-Hand-Shops-as-a-Service — 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? Reverse.Supply offers fashion brands a turnkey second-hand-shops-as-a-service solution. Instead of building their own resale infrastructure, brands can plug into Reverse.Supply's platform to launch branded recommerce channels — capturing the growing demand for sustainable fashion while
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 min read


This Month in German, Swiss and Austrian Startups — April 2022
Spring Flowers in Germany via Pixabay What Is This About? The April 2022 DACH startup news roundup covers spring developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including funding rounds, ecosystem updates, and the stories shaping the startup landscape as the market begins its mid-year transition. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://me
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1510 min read


This Month in GSA Startups — March 2022
Germany, the region of Sauerland via Pixabay What Is This About? The March 2022 DACH startup news roundup covers early spring developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including the release of the 100 most influential women in startup and VC, notable funding rounds, and the ecosystem stories shaping Q1 2022. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This blog post first appeared first on old medium publi
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1513 min read


This Month in German Startups (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) — January 2022
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on January 8th, 2022 What Is This About? The January 2022 DACH startup news roundup opens the new year with a look back at 2021's record-breaking startup activity and forward at what's ahead — covering early funding signals, ecosystem predictions, and the stories setting the tone for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 2022. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1510 min read


This Month in German Startups — December 2021
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 8th, 2022. What Is This About? The December 2021 DACH startup news roundup wraps up a record-breaking year for the German-speaking startup ecosystem. This Christmas edition covers year-end deals, annual milestones, and the trends that made 2021 the biggest year ever for startup funding in the region. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1513 min read


This Month in German Startups (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) — January 2022
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 January 2022 DACH startup news covers the first month of the new year across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — setting the stage for what would become a pivotal year of market correction after the record highs of 2021. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1511 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


DACH Startup News January 2022: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Welcome to This Month in German Startups in January 2022 by Startuprad.io
Jörn Menninger
Jan 27, 20228 min read


DACH Startup News December 2021: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Discover the latest updates from German startups: new unicorns, mega funding rounds, and insights into the venture capital landscape.
Jörn Menninger
Dec 23, 202111 min read


DACH Startup News October 2021: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Everything you need to know about the startup scene in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in October 2021
Jörn Menninger
Oct 28, 20218 min read


DACH Startup News October 2021: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
N26 reclaims Germany's top fintech title, Sono Motors files for IPO, and startup funding rises despite fewer ventures. Read more.
Jörn Menninger
Oct 28, 20217 min read


DACH Startup News September 2021: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Catch the latest in German startups: new unicorns, major funding rounds, and IPOs in our September 2021 update. #startupnews
Jörn Menninger
Sep 30, 20216 min read


DACH Startup News Summer 2021: Mid-Year Ecosystem Roundup
Catch up on German startup news: unicorns, major funding rounds, and more in our summer 2021 wrap-up. #startupnews
Jörn Menninger
Sep 8, 202111 min read


DACH Startup News June 2021: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
June 2021: Germany’s first Decacorn, new unicorns, and record funding rounds. Get the latest on DACH startups in our monthly roundup!
Jörn Menninger
Jul 1, 20219 min read


DACH Startup News February 2021: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Discover February's top German startup news: Auto1 IPO, new tech billionaires, Trade Republic, N26, and more!
Jörn Menninger
Feb 25, 202120 min read


DACH Startup News January 2021: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Discover January 2021's German startup highlights: new unicorns, IPOs, and more in our latest podcast episode! Tune in now!
Jörn Menninger
Jan 28, 202117 min read


DACH Startup News December 2020: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Catch up on German startup news: €10bn gov investment, Wirecard scandal updates, AI trends, and more in our December 2020 wrap-up.
Jörn Menninger
Dec 17, 202017 min read


DACH Startup News October 2020: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Explore German startups in October 2020: N26's fundraising, Wirecard insolvency updates, and GetSafe's challenges.
Jörn Menninger
Oct 29, 202017 min read


Rhine-Main Review 2020 and 2021 Outlook
Rhine Main Rocks! Here is the authority review for 2020 and the 2021 Outlook, covering Frankfurt, Mainz, Darmstadt and other cities
Jörn Menninger
Mar 30, 202033 min read
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