Host Jörn “Joe” Menninger walks listeners through a detailed overview of the European startup scene in 2023

BioNTech is a very special case in Germany, but now one of their former Senior Vice Presidents has been awarded the Nobel Prize.

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? Europe hosts dozens of thriving startup ecosystems beyond Berlin and London. This episode maps the most prominent hubs from London to Lisbon, exploring what makes each city attractive for founders, investors, and talent — and how early-stage startups can find the right partners across

Mainz's ambition to become a leading biotech hub is revealed in this exclusive interview with Felix Wälder. A world premiere in English!

Meet the world’s only self-made twin billionaires

German startups advance in COVID-19 vaccine race, Flixbus halts services, Rocket Internet delists, and a digital Euro is on the horizon.

N26 reclaims Germany's top fintech title, Sono Motors files for IPO, and startup funding rises despite fewer ventures. Read more.

Everything you need to know about the startup scene in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in April 2021

Discover February's top German startup news: Auto1 IPO, new tech billionaires, Trade Republic, N26, and more!

Recap 2020's German startup scene with our annual review. From COVID aid to top funding rounds, explore key insights and 2021 outlooks.

Rhine-Main startups raised 1.12 bn US$ in 2020. BioNTech's funding led the surge, driving investments in biotech during the pandemic.

Rhine-Main startups raised €427.17 mn in 2021 Q1 & Q2. Despite COVID-19, key deals include Volocopter, Clark, and Wingcopter.

Rhine Main Rocks! Here is the authority review for 2020 and the 2021 Outlook, covering Frankfurt, Mainz, Darmstadt and other cities

Record-breaking €665M raised by Rhine-Main startups in 2019, driving a 75% growth in venture funding. Discover the key players.

Q1 2019 startup financing in Rhine-Main: €85.25M raised, led by BioNTech’s €80M deal. Explore emerging trends in VC and sectors.

2018 startup financing in Rhine-Main updated: Discover major deals, including BioNTech’s $270M Series A, and new VC trends.