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DACH Startup News March 2026: Robotics, Defence and the Bavaria Signal
The March 2026 DACH startup news roundup covers the month's most significant funding rounds, acquisitions, IPO developments and ecosystem shifts across Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Jörn Menninger
Mar 2613 min read


This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — September 2022
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 September 2022 DACH startup news roundup covers the month's developments as Germany prepares for a potentially rough economic winter — including funding updates, ecosystem shifts, and the stories defining the startup landscape across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This article
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1526 min read


This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — Summer 2022 Wrap-Up
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 summer 2022 DACH startup news wrap-up covers July and August developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including mid-year funding trends, notable deals, ecosystem milestones, and the stories that defined the startup landscape during the summer months. This article is
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1539 min read


This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — June 2022
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 June 2022 DACH startup news roundup wraps up the first half of the year with updates from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — covering funding activity, ecosystem developments, and the stories shaping the startup landscape as it heads into summer amid growing economic uncertainty.
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1513 min read


This Month in German Startups — November 2021
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on November 25th, 2021. What Is This About? The November 2021 DACH startup news roundup covers the month's key developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — a period of peak funding activity before the 2022 correction, with notable rounds, IPO preparations, and ecosystem milestones. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary Th
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1510 min read


This Month in German Startups (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) — January 2022
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on January 8th, 2022 What Is This About? The January 2022 DACH startup news roundup opens the new year with a look back at 2021's record-breaking startup activity and forward at what's ahead — covering early funding signals, ecosystem predictions, and the stories setting the tone for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 2022. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1510 min read


This Month in German Startups — December 2021
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 8th, 2022. What Is This About? The December 2021 DACH startup news roundup wraps up a record-breaking year for the German-speaking startup ecosystem. This Christmas edition covers year-end deals, annual milestones, and the trends that made 2021 the biggest year ever for startup funding in the region. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Exe
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1513 min read


Auto1 IPO soars 45% and generates Germany’s newest Tech Billionaires
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.
Jörn Menninger
Mar 157 min read


This Month in German Startups (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) — January 2022
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 January 2022 DACH startup news covers the first month of the new year across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — setting the stage for what would become a pivotal year of market correction after the record highs of 2021. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1511 min read


Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Scaleup founders — those leading companies past Series A with 50 or more employees and international operations — face fundamentally different challenges than early-stage founders. Hiring at scale, managing professional boards, navigating international expansion, and maintaining culture through rapid growth define this stage. This page examines what scaleup founder narratives reveal about the regional ecosystem. This page is part of the Startuprad.io Knowledge Center , within
Jörn Menninger
Mar 108 min read


DACH Startup News January 2024: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
publications more or less agreed that 2023 was hopefully rock bottom for startups, their valuation, funding, and founding of new ones and it
Jörn Menninger
Jan 25, 20249 min read


DACH Startup News November 2020: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
German startups advance in COVID-19 vaccine race, Flixbus halts services, Rocket Internet delists, and a digital Euro is on the horizon.
Jörn Menninger
Nov 26, 202122 min read


Unicorn Boom in Germany: Q3 2021 Tracker of Startup Valuations, SPACs, and IPO Drama
Explore the Q3 2021 unicorn surge in Germany and DACH: Commercetools, Grover, Flink, SPACs, IPO drama, N26's scandal & more — Startuprad.io bonus episode.
Jörn Menninger
Sep 30, 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


German Startup Awards 2021 — Special Award for Lukasz Gadowski
Interview with Lukasz Gadowski: Insights from the German Startup Awards 2021 winner and co-founder of Delivery Hero. Tune in now!
Jörn Menninger
Sep 6, 202127 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
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