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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, 20229 min read


Why N26 Wants to Be a NeoBroker, Why Neobrokers Are HOT And Maybe In Danger
Explore why N26 is entering the booming neobroker market and how regulators might impact this high-margin business model.
Jörn Menninger
Dec 22, 20218 min read


DACH Startup News November 2021: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
November 2021: Tier raises $200M, N26 exits the US, and Frankfurt's first unicorn Clark. Explore the latest in German startups.
Jörn Menninger
Nov 25, 20218 min read


Germany Switzerland Austria (GSA) Unicorn Tracker — October 2021
October 2021: N26 reclaims top fintech spot, new unicorns Enpal and Flink emerge, and Personio doubles its valuation.
Jörn Menninger
Oct 28, 20215 min read


GSA Unicorn Tracker — October 2021
N26 becomes Germany’s most valuable fintech with a $9 billion valuation, surpassing Trade Republic. Learn more in our latest episode!
Jörn Menninger
Oct 27, 20215 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


Bonus: This Month in German Startups — Unicorn Stampede
Discover the unicorn stampede in German startups, with record valuations and international investments leading the charge.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 1, 20216 min read


Bonus Episode: Trade Republic becomes Germany’s most valuable Startup with 5.3 bn US$ valuation
Trade Republic becomes Germany's most valuable startup with a $5.3 billion valuation, backed by a $900 million funding round led by Sequoia.
Jörn Menninger
May 27, 202115 min read


DACH Startup News March 2021: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Everything you need to know about the startup scene in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in March 2021
Jörn Menninger
Feb 25, 20218 min read
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Michael Bloomberg Indirectly Backs Some of Germany’s Most Important Fintech Startups [BLOG]
Discover how Michael Bloomberg invests and his secretive involvement with top German fintech through Hedosophia.
Jörn Menninger
Jan 22, 20214 min read
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