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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — Summer 2023 (July/ August) | Startupradio Episode #393
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 2023 DACH startup roundup covers July and August developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including notable funding rounds, founder exits, and ecosystem shifts that shaped Q3 of the year in the German-speaking startup world. This article is part of our coverag
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1513 min read


AI Structuring Data from Unstructured Medical Documents | Minds Medical #384 — 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? Minds Medical uses AI to extract and structure data from unstructured medical documents — turning handwritten notes, discharge letters, and clinical reports into machine-readable formats. Co-founder Lukas and SYNPULSE partner Ingo explain how this transforms hospital workflows and clin
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1524 min read


From CTO of N26 to Founding a Non-Profit Online University
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 former CTO of neobank N26 left one of Germany's most prominent fintech unicorns to found a non-profit online university. This interview explores the unusual career pivot from scaling a billion-dollar startup to building accessible education infrastructure — and what the tech world
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1537 min read


MedTech Startup Selfapy Offers Psychological Help Without Wait #GSA22 — 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? Berlin-based Selfapy is a MedTech startup offering app-based psychological therapy without the months-long waiting lists that plague Germany's mental health system. Featured at #GSA22, the startup provides evidence-based digital programs that patients can access immediately — bridging
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1523 min read


Interviews from the European Angel Investment Summit (1/2)
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? At the EBAN European Angel Investment Summit, over 300 seed-stage startups competed for attention from Europe's most active business angels — with 25 selected to pitch live. This first part captures the pitches, investor reactions, and insights from one of Europe's premier early-stage
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1521 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


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. What Is This About? In this English-language world premiere, Kranus Health reveals the digital health startup behind Germany's most successful prescription app for men's health. Published on Father's Day, the interview covers how the company navigated Germany's digital health regulations to build a clinic
Jörn Menninger
Mar 157 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


This Month in German, Swiss and Austrian Startups — April 2022
Spring Flowers in Germany via Pixabay What Is This About? The April 2022 DACH startup news roundup covers spring developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including funding rounds, ecosystem updates, and the stories shaping the startup landscape as the market begins its mid-year transition. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publ
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1510 min read


Interview German Business Angel of the Year 2020
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 18th, 2021. What Is This About? Nikolaus D., named German Business Angel of the Year 2020, shares his approach to early-stage investing in this interview. The conversation explores what makes a great angel investor, how he evaluates founding teams, and what the DACH angel investment landscape looks like from the inside. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Aust
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1520 min read


Mirrakoi Helps Surgeons with 3D Models and 3D Prints to Prepare for Surgeries — Founder Interview
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 16th, 2021. What Is This About? Mirrakoi uses 3D modeling and 3D printing to help surgeons prepare for complex operations. By creating precise anatomical replicas from patient scans, the startup allows surgical teams to plan procedures in advance — reducing operating time, improving outcomes, and lowering risk. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria, and
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1526 min read


This Month in GSA Startups — February 2022
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 3th 2022 What Is This About? The February 2022 DACH startup news features mega-deals including ESL Gaming's $1 billion sale and Munich-based Fintechsystems' €120 million exit. The roundup tracks the final months of peak-era startup valuations before the market correction that would reshape the ecosystem. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland .
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1511 min read


AI and Deep Tech Startups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Artificial intelligence and deep technology define the most capital-intensive and research-driven segment of the startup ecosystem across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Unlike software startups that can reach market in months, deep tech ventures — spanning AI, quantum computing, robotics, advanced materials, and synthetic biology — typically require five to ten years of development, specialized investors, and close ties to research institutions. The three countries bring
Jörn Menninger
Mar 109 min read


Startup Scaling, Growth and Operations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Scaling a startup is structurally different from building one. The skills, infrastructure, and capital required shift fundamentally as companies move from product-market fit to repeatable growth. Across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the scaling environment varies by market size, government support programs, talent availability, and cultural attitudes toward growth. This page maps those differences. This page is part of the Startuprad.io Knowledge Center . It serves as a
Jörn Menninger
Mar 108 min read


Venture Capital and Startup Funding in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Startup funding in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland follows patterns that are structurally distinct from the United States and from each other. Each country has its own mix of public funding instruments, private venture capital firms, corporate investors, and regulatory frameworks. Understanding how capital flows through these three markets is essential for founders raising money, investors deploying it, and operators navigating the region. This page is part of the Startupra
Jörn Menninger
Mar 47 min read


How Edurino Built Europe’s Hybrid Learning Revolution
Irene Klemm of Edurino explains how hybrid learning turns screen time into learning time, scaling across Europe and winning parental trust in the process.
Jörn Menninger
Nov 6, 202510 min read


DACH Startups: Investment, Trends & Success
DACH tech startups are booming! Funding insights, key trends, and growth strategies for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Click here for de
Jörn Menninger
Mar 27, 202533 min read


Interactive Educational Toys: Transforming Learning Through Startup Innovation
Table of Contents Introduction to Interactive Educational Toys The Market Trend: Why Screen-Free Toys Matter How Startups Are Shaping the Future of Learning Tapari: A Startup Revolutionizing Playtime Founder's Vision for Tapari Innovative Technology Behind Tapari Sustainability in Educational Toys Challenges Faced by Startups in the Toy Industry Scaling and Growth Strategies for Toy Startups Interactive Toys and Child Development Conclusion and Future Outlook Introduction to
Jörn Menninger
Jan 9, 202520 min read


Quick Read: 2024 German Startup Trends: B2B Growth, Sustainability & Funding Challenges – Deutscher Startup Monitor
Discover 2024 German startup trends: B2B growth, sustainability, and funding challenges in the Deutscher Startup Monitor.
Jörn Menninger
Oct 21, 20246 min read


Building Secure AI Solutions: A Deep Dive with Omnifact's Patrick Helmig
Explore AI's role in banking, GDPR compliance, and secure solutions with Omnifact CEO Patrick Helmig on Startuprad.io
Jörn Menninger
Sep 19, 20248 min read
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