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? Swiss startup Board Owl is a digital platform that matches companies with qualified board members. Founded by Daniel, a former UBS and Goldman Sachs banker turned headhunter, the platform addresses a critical governance gap — helping startups and SMEs find experienced board talent effi

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 October 2022 DACH startup news roundup covers the month's most significant developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including Q4 funding activity, notable founder moves, regulatory updates, and ecosystem trends heading into the final quarter of 2022. This article is

Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay What Is This About? Samsung acquired the intellectual property of German deep tech startup Cynora for $300 million — but fired all employees in the process. The deal, reported by Bloomberg, highlights the harsh reality of IP-focused exits where the technology survives but the team and company do not. This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem . Executive Summary This blog post first ap

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 12th, 2021. What Is This About? The collapse of Greensill Capital, an aggressive supply chain finance fintech, sent shockwaves through the German financial system. This episode traces how the implosion touched German fintech companies, exposed regulatory gaps, and raised questions about the risks of rapid fintech scaling. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Au

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on Dec 22th, 2021. What Is This About? N26, Germany's largest neobank, announced plans to add brokerage features — joining the neobroker wave sweeping Europe. This Christmas-season deep dive analyzes why neobrokers became the hottest startup category of 2021, and the regulatory and business model risks that could derail their momentum. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from German

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? Auto1 Group's IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange soared 45% on its first day of trading, creating Germany's newest tech billionaires. The online used car platform's public debut marked one of the largest European tech IPOs and validated the digital transformation of automotive retail.

Picture via iStock.com/RomoloTavani What Is This About? Atomico's State of European Tech report is the definitive annual snapshot of the continent's startup ecosystem. This episode breaks down the key findings — record funding, emerging hubs, talent migration patterns, and the data behind Europe's growing competitiveness versus the US and Asia. This article is part of our coverage of FinTech, InsurTech and RegTech in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary This

Michael Bloomberg via Wiki Commons What Is This About? Michael Bloomberg's financial empire indirectly backs several of Germany's most important fintech startups through Bloomberg Beta and related investment vehicles. This episode reveals the surprising connections between the media billionaire's portfolio and the DACH fintech ecosystem. This article is part of our coverage of FinTech Startups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary This blog post first appea

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? In 2021, Frankfurt finally got its first unicorn startup — a milestone for Germany's financial capital. This post examines which company crossed the billion-dollar threshold, what it means for the Rhine-Main startup ecosystem, and whether Frankfurt can now compete with Berlin as a tech

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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

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