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Pawel Chudzinski and Germany: How a Seed Investor Climbed to No. 1 on Forbes' Midas List Europe
Forbes ranked Pawel Chudzinski 23rd on its Midas List Europe in 2019, first in 2024 and third in 2025. This is the verified record of the Point Nine partner behind the climb.
Jörn Menninger
Oct 306 min read


E 768 — Unicorn Atlas #2a: Moss — Berlin's Finance-AI Unicorn Betting on Control, Not Autonomy
Berlin fintech Moss closed a €35M Series C at a €1B valuation — Germany's newest unicorn. Inside its bet on steerable Finance AI over autonomous agents.
Jörn Menninger
Aug 1118 min read


Network Effects in DACH Startup Ecosystems: Who Connects to Whom
DACH startup ecosystems are not leaderless networks. They're organized around key connector nodes — people, organizations, and institutions that bridge different parts of the ecosystem and facilitate information flow, introductions, and partnerships. Understanding these connector roles and building relationships with key connectors is fundamental to market entry success. A company that maps the connector landscape and builds relationships with 5-10 key connectors generates de
Jörn Menninger
Jun 226 min read
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