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How to Build a Global Startup Hub 101 (2/2) | European Startup Pulse — 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. What Is This About? Building a world-class startup hub requires more than co-working spaces and government grants. In this second part of our European Startup Pulse series, we examine the infrastructure, talent pipelines, and policy frameworks that separate thriving innovation ecosystems from those that s
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1514 min read


How to Build a Global Startup Hub 101 (1/2)| European Startup Pulse — 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. What Is This About? What does it take to build a thriving startup ecosystem from scratch? Thomas from DEEP Ecosystems shares a practical framework covering the essential ingredients — talent, capital, infrastructure, culture, and policy — that transform a city or region into a globally competitive startup
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1525 min read


2022 the start of a new VC Cycle? — European Startup Pulse
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? After the 2021 boom and 2022 correction, is European venture capital entering a new cycle? DEEP Ecosystems research from Munich analyzes quarterly VC data across Europe to identify whether the funding downturn has bottomed out and what signals point toward recovery for DACH startups. T
Jörn Menninger
Mar 157 min read


The Network of European Startup Hubs 101 — Founder Interview
You have it all wrong. Europe is not full of competing startup hubs. They are increasingly forming a network for startups. The startups start at one knot in the network (frequently a university), move on to an accelerator, and end up in one of Europe's top 12 fundraising hubs to raise funds, sometimes becoming a unicorn. On their way, the startups leave traces, like R&D capabilities, sales teams, groups, investors, and so on. So they are not really the product of a city, but
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1510 min read


German Startups on the Rise — 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. What Is This About? The 10th annual German Startup Monitor reveals how Germany's startup community has evolved over a decade. Key findings show North Rhine-Westphalia emerging as home to the most startups, while the survey tracks shifting founder demographics, funding patterns, and regional strengths acro
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1510 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. What Is This About? The Q1 2022 European Startup Pulse from DEEP Ecosystems delivers quarterly data on the state of the European startup ecosystem — tracking venture capital flows, deal activity, and regional trends across the continent to identify which hubs are gaining momentum and which are cooling dow
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 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. What Is This About? This episode marks the start of new programming on Startuprad.io, exploring the world of startup employment and career opportunities. The show examines what it takes to work at a startup, how the job market is evolving, and what founders and employees alike should expect. This article
Jörn Menninger
Mar 155 min read


This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — May 2022
Picutre via Pixabay: A cart track in May in Germany What Is This About? The May 2022 DACH startup news roundup covers mid-spring developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including funding updates, notable deals, and ecosystem trends as the market begins showing early signs of the correction that would define the rest of 2022. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary This blog post fi
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1511 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. What Is This About? Exclusive Q4 2021 data from DEEP Ecosystems reveals which European cities are emerging as startup hotspots. This episode kicks off a cooperation between Startuprad.io and DEEP Ecosystems, bringing quarterly data-driven analysis of startup ecosystem trends across the continent. This art
Jörn Menninger
Mar 155 min read


What We Have Learned from Atomico’s State Of European Tech Survey — Founder Interview
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1516 min read


University Spin-Offs: Driving Biotech Innovation in Germany
Biotech spin-offs: 🧬 Discover their vital role in Germany's innovation ecosystem. Learn the process, challenges & opportunities!
Jörn Menninger
Mar 18, 20256 min read


For Those in a Hurry: German, Swiss and Austrian Startup News - July & August 2024 Wrap-Up
Catch up on the latest startup news from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria with our summer 2024 wrap-up. Stay informed!
Jörn Menninger
Sep 3, 20245 min read


DACH Startup News Summer 2024: Mid-Year Ecosystem Roundup
Stay ahead with the latest startup news, funding updates, and tech trends in 2024 from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Jörn Menninger
Sep 2, 202444 min read
Building Financial Communities: Insights from Finimize's CEO Maximilian Rofagha
Maximilian Rofagha on building Finimize, a global fintech community, scaling without paid ads, and navigating acquisitions.
Jörn Menninger
Aug 29, 20249 min read


Rise of Deep Tech and Health Tech Spinoffs in Europe
The episode also covers the funding landscape, the “valley of death” for deep tech startups, examples of successful spinoffs like BioNTech
Jörn Menninger
Mar 7, 202435 min read


The CEE AI Scene: Exploring Investment Growth and Key Entrepreneurial Hubs
We discuss the potential of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as a hidden gem for AI startups
Jörn Menninger
Dec 14, 202322 min read


From London to Lisbon: Uncovering Europe’s Prominent Startup Scenes — 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. 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
Jörn Menninger
Sep 21, 202336 min read
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