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N26 Quietly Completed Second Closing of Series E Funding Round in 2021 — Here’s What We Know
N26 raised more than $900M — but here’s what they didn’t reveal. Discover the hidden Series E second closing insiders missed.
Jörn Menninger
Oct 21, 20215 min read


Entrepreneur Tools #6 — How to Start Thinking About Your Corporate Culture
Learn how to build and sustain a strong corporate culture from industry expert Michelle Tsing. Startuprad.io Podcast.
Jörn Menninger
Sep 21, 202128 min read


Our Radio Station is Growing 35% Month over Month
Startup.Radio tech entrepreneurship radio station grows 35% MoM! Tune in now to join over 3,100 listeners.
Jörn Menninger
Sep 14, 20212 min read


Blog Post: Trouble at N26 — BaFin considering limiting new business for the neobank
BaFin may limit N26's growth over money laundering concerns, potentially impacting their $10bn fundraising. Learn more about the risks.
Jörn Menninger
Sep 8, 20214 min read


Obituary Christian Hoppe — Fintech Pioneer
Remembering Christian Hoppe, a key figure in fintech, who passed away at 44. A pioneer in connecting fintechs with banks.
Jörn Menninger
Aug 25, 20213 min read


Entrepreneur Tools #4 — How to build a tech team
Discover the secrets to building a successful tech team from scratch! Learn about essential hiring processes, reducing bias, and ...
Jörn Menninger
Jun 21, 202126 min read


BS-Free Service Design & Data-Driven Business Solution — Entrepreneur Tools Episode 3
Learn BS-free service design and data-driven solutions with Simon Stengelmeier, The Data Warrior, in Entrepreneur Tools Episode 3.
Jörn Menninger
May 13, 20216 min read


Tune in to the World’s First Tech Entrepreneurship Radio
Tune in to Startup.Radio, the world's No. 1 business radio for tech entrepreneurship, covering the GSA area and beyond.
Jörn Menninger
May 11, 20213 min read


How to Headhunt Tech Talent
If you ever struggeled with recruiting a tech team, this is a need to know source.
Jörn Menninger
Apr 22, 202124 min read
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[BLOG] German Law Enforcement Requests Extradition of former Wirecard CFO
German law enforcement seeks extradition of former Wirecard CFO Marsalek, reportedly hidden by FSB in Moscow since 2021.
Jörn Menninger
Apr 19, 20218 min read


How to keep your Cryptos Safe?
Interview, with Alessandro Avagliano, the Head of Security and Infrastructure at Berlin-based crypto challenger bank Bitwala
Jörn Menninger
Apr 13, 202113 min read


Startup.Radio — The Worlds First Internet Radio Station Dedicated to Tech Entrepreneurship
The world's No one Tech Entrepreneurship Radio
Jörn Menninger
Apr 8, 20213 min read


Startup.Radio Is Now The World’s First 24/7 Tech Entrepreneurship Internet Radio Station
Stay updated with global tech entrepreneurship news 24/7 on Startup.Radio—your ultimate source for startup insights.
Jörn Menninger
Feb 26, 20214 min read


Four Essentials for Every Entrepreneur — Entrepreneur Tools Episode 2
Discover four essential tools for entrepreneurs in our latest episode, featuring tips on infrastructure, principles, and company culture.
Jörn Menninger
Feb 9, 202115 min read


Auto1 IPO soars 45% and generates Germany’s newest Tech Billionaires (Updated)
Auto1 IPO surges 45%, creating Germany's newest tech billionaires, raising €1.8 bn at a €12 bn valuation.
Jörn Menninger
Feb 5, 20214 min read


Trade Republic: How Germany's Neobroker Navigated the GameStop Wave
Learn about short selling, short squeezes, and Trade Republic's fintech storm. Discover the risks and insights on Startuprad.io.
Jörn Menninger
Feb 1, 20218 min read


2019 Startup Financing Greater Rhine-Main Q1 2019 (85,25 M €)
Q1 2019 startup financing in Rhine-Main: €85.25M raised, led by BioNTech’s €80M deal. Explore emerging trends in VC and sectors.
Jörn Menninger
Apr 17, 20194 min read


2018 Startup financing in greater Rhine-Main — Update March
2018 startup financing in Rhine-Main updated: Discover major deals, including BioNTech’s $270M Series A, and new VC trends.
Jörn Menninger
Apr 5, 20195 min read


2018 was an amazing year for startup financing in Rhine-Main
Startups in Rhine-Main raised over €150mn in 2018, marking a record year for IPOs, venture capital, and ICOs. #rheinmainstartups
Jörn Menninger
Jan 15, 20195 min read
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