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Meet Germany’s Effortless All-In-One HR Software Startup Kenjo — 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. This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. Kenjo is Germany’s rising HR Tech star. A startup’s journey can be a tough one, but it doesn’t have ́to feel
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago25 min read


Meet Byways — The Startup of Sennder’s Former Head of Product — And They Have the US in Sight — 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. This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. BYWAYS is a SaaS tool, which connects warehouses, clients, and logistic companies to order transportation at
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago4 min read


Samsung Buys IP of German Startup Cynora for 300 m $ — All Employees Are Fired
Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. The IP of Cynora GmbH was sold to Samsung at 300 m US$, as reported by Bloomberg. Adding some information from the reputable and usually well-informed German Tech Blog Golem, the deal is just an asset deal. Samsung and LG invested 25 m Euros in S
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago2 min read


Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem — Update Q1 2022 — 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. This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. The European startup scene is changing fast. A little note here: There was a glitch in the seed data — in the
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago4 min read


This Is the Start of Something New — 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. This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. The European startup scene is changing fast. We will explore what’s happening in the world of startup employm
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago3 min read


An English World Premiere: Meet Kranus Health the Startup Behind Germany’s Most Successful Digita... — 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. This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. This is the English world premiere for Kranus Health, a digital health care startup. We publish this intervie
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago5 min read


Highlights of Germany’s Most Extensive Annual Startup Survey — Founder Interview
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on December 2th, 2021. This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem . Executive Summary This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on December 2th, 2021. This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. Hey guys, this is Joe from Startuprad. Let’s dig a bit deeper into the most authoritative overview of the Ger
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago6 min read


Exclusive Data on Europe’s Startup Hotspots in Q4 2021 — 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. This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. This is just the kick-off for our cooperation with the DEEP Ecosystem and we will bring you at least four mor
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago3 min read


Startuprad.io’s Fintech Review 2020
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. This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. The Fintech Review is one of the annual traditions of Joe, established in 2014. https://www. Paolo Sironi, Fi
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago14 min read


2021 Gave Frankfurt its First Unicorn Startup
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. This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. Startuprad. The transaction that made Clark a unicorn is very complex. You can listen to the interviews by St
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago4 min read


From Berlin to Zurich: NGP Capital’s Research on VC Funding in the DACH Region
Welcome to Startuprad.io, the podcast that brings you the latest insights and stories from the world of startups. In today’s episode, we have a special guest, Christian Noske, a Partner at NGP Capital in Berlin. Christian joins our host, Jörn “Joe” Menninger, to discuss their recent research on the startup ecosystem in the DACH region, which encompasses Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. They delve into the findings of NGP Capital’s analysis, which explores the impact of COVI
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago13 min read


Industrial and Manufacturing Technology in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
The DACH region's strength in industrial manufacturing and engineering creates a natural foundation for deep tech and manufacturing innovation. This page surveys robotics companies, manufacturing automation platforms, and digitalization technologies serving the region's world-leading Mittelstand and international industrial companies. This page is part of the Startuprad.io Knowledge Center , within the ClimateTech, Energy & Sustainability pillar. In Short Agile Robots, found
Jörn Menninger
7 days ago5 min read


Energy, Mobility and Infrastructure Innovation in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
The DACH region is navigating a historic transition in transportation and energy infrastructure, with emerging technologies ranging from electrified aviation and autonomous robotics to battery storage and EV charging networks. This page examines the startups and challenges driving innovation in energy infrastructure, urban mobility, and autonomous systems. This page is part of the Startuprad.io Knowledge Center , within the ClimateTech, Energy & Sustainability pillar. In Sho
Jörn Menninger
7 days ago4 min read


ClimateTech Startups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
The DACH region has positioned itself as a global leader in climate and sustainability technology, combining industrial engineering expertise, strong government climate policy support, and venture capital increasingly allocated to energy transition companies. This page surveys the ClimateTech ecosystem from renewable energy integration to carbon removal and circular economy solutions. This page is part of the Startuprad.io Knowledge Center , within the ClimateTech, Energy & S
Jörn Menninger
7 days ago4 min read


Fiscalization and Accounting Technology in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Tax compliance and accounting automation represent one of the fastest-growing segments of fintech in the DACH region, driven by complex national tax codes, mandatory electronic record-keeping, and increasing digitalization of business operations. This page surveys the regulatory environment for tax and accounting technology, the largest market players, and emerging solutions. This page is part of the Startuprad.io Knowledge Center , within the FinTech, InsurTech & RegTech pi
Jörn Menninger
7 days ago4 min read


RegTech and Compliance Automation in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Financial institutions and regulated businesses across the DACH region face an increasingly complex compliance landscape shaped by EU directives, national banking regulations, and emerging AI governance frameworks. This page examines the regulatory environment driving demand for compliance technology and the startups innovating in regulatory compliance automation. This page is part of the Startuprad.io Knowledge Center , within the FinTech, InsurTech & RegTech pillar. In Sho
Jörn Menninger
7 days ago4 min read


FinTech Startups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
The DACH region has cultivated one of Europe's most vibrant fintech ecosystems, combining regulatory stability, strong banking infrastructure, and venture capital depth to create an environment where both challenger banks and specialized financial services companies thrive. This page surveys the landscape of fintech startups from consumer banking to crypto and digital assets. This page is part of the Startuprad.io Knowledge Center , within the FinTech, InsurTech & RegTech pi
Jörn Menninger
7 days ago4 min read


Research Spin-offs and Deep Tech Transfer in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Universities and research institutions across the DACH region are among the world's most productive sources of deep tech startups and scientific spinoffs. This page examines how academic excellence, government support programs, and entrepreneurship infrastructure convert research discoveries into venture-backed companies operating at the frontier of technology. This page is part of the Startuprad.io Knowledge Center , within the AI & Deep Tech Startups pillar. In Short ETH Z
Jörn Menninger
7 days ago4 min read


Industrial and Enterprise AI in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Beyond pure-play AI startups, the DACH region's most established companies—from software giants to industrial conglomerates—are pursuing aggressive AI strategies that create new market segments and competitive advantages. This page examines how multinational enterprises and high-growth midmarket companies are integrating AI into their operations, from process automation to industry-specific applications. This page is part of the Startuprad.io Knowledge Center , within the AI
Jörn Menninger
7 days ago4 min read


DACH Startup News January–February 2026: Top Funding Rounds and Market Signals
Today’s episode highlights the headline-worthy startup news shaping the DACH ecosystem this month. Our deep dive into the landscape — including analysis, market shifts, and founder-level signals
Jörn Menninger
Feb 2614 min read
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