RhineMain.vc or German RheinMain.vc is an inbound venture capital index. We strive to provide numbers on money raised by ventures in the greater Rhine-Main Area. What Is This About? RhineMain.vc is an initiative dedicated to covering the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main startup and venture capital scene — a region with significant startup activity and capital raised that receives far less media attention than Berlin. The project aims to close this coverage gap. This article is part of ou

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

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 12th, 2021. What Is This About? The collapse of Greensill Capital, an aggressive supply chain finance fintech, sent shockwaves through the German financial system. This episode traces how the implosion touched German fintech companies, exposed regulatory gaps, and raised questions about the risks of rapid fintech scaling. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Au

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 11th, 2021. What Is This About? Flash Hub helps companies organize and scale global virtual teams by providing the infrastructure for distributed workforce management. The platform addresses a growing need as remote work becomes permanent — enabling businesses to coordinate freelancers and employees across time zones efficiently. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Ger

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 9th, 2021. What Is This About? EVITADO uses Lidar technology to prevent collisions between aircraft on the ground — a critical safety problem at busy airports. Joe talks to founder Alexander Kasimir about how this Hamburg-based deep tech startup is bringing autonomous vehicle sensing technology to the aviation industry. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Aust

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on December 2th, 2021. What Is This About? The German Startup Monitor is Germany's most comprehensive annual startup survey. This deep dive examines the highlights — from founder demographics and funding trends to regional strengths, diversity gaps, and the policy changes founders want most from the government. This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem. This

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on October 22th, 2020. What Is This About? Questlog founder Frederic Geiger cracked the challenge of individualized mass production — enabling companies to offer personalized products at scale without sacrificing efficiency. Part of the CONTENTshift accelerator program, the startup bridges the gap between customization and industrial manufacturing. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interview

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on February 10th, 2022 What Is This About? Atomico's annual State of European Tech survey is one of the most comprehensive data sources on the continent's startup ecosystem. In this joint IBGR and Startuprad.io program, we break down the key findings — from record funding volumes to talent flows and the rise of European deep tech. This article is part of our coverage of FinTech, InsurTech and RegTech in Germany,

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 first 100 days of Germany's new coalition government, political analyst Tara from PANALIS assesses what founders and investors can actually expect. The episode examines the government's startup strategy, regulatory plans, and whether the coalition's promises will translate in

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on Dec 15th, 2021. What Is This About? &Charge raised seed funding for a platform that helps online shoppers fight global warming. Founded by Simon, the Hessen-based startup lets consumers earn climate rewards through everyday shopping — turning purchasing power into measurable environmental impact without changing buying behavior. This article is part of our coverage of Seed Funding for Startups in Germany, Aust

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? Eschborn-based indoor navigation startup IntraNav was acquired by NASDAQ-listed Silicon Valley company Inpixon for approximately €1 million. The deal shows how even modest exits can provide a pathway for German deep tech startups to join larger international platforms. This article is

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? Wolfgang Männel, co-founder and senior partner of Blockchain Founders Group (BFG), takes us inside the mind of a blockchain investor. The company builder and venture fund operator explains how he evaluates crypto and Web3 startups, what makes a winning blockchain project, and where the

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

Copyright Volocopter. VolocCity flight taxi during a test flight What Is This About? Stuttgart-based Volocopter officially became a unicorn after securing new funding that pushed its valuation past $1 billion. The air taxi pioneer is developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility — positioning Germany at the forefront of the global eVTOL race. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria, and Switzerlan

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? Celonis is Germany's only decacorn — valued at over $10 billion. This second German Unicorns profile explores how the Munich-based process mining company grew from a university project into a global enterprise software leader, and what makes its technology indispensable for large organ

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? Qualifyze digitizes supplier audits for the life science and chemical industries — making supply chain quality verification faster, more transparent, and scalable. This version of the interview explores how the startup's platform replaces manual audit processes with a digital-first app

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 Vicampo Group, an online wine marketplace, completed an exit in 2021 valued at €125 million. The deal highlights how niche eCommerce platforms built in the DACH region can deliver significant returns — even in categories not typically associated with tech startup valuations. This a

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 Finoa provides institutional-grade custody and staking for digital assets, building what aims to become a fully regulated crypto bank. This interview explores how the startup bridges traditional financial infrastructure with the crypto world for professional investors. Thi

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 Brands Group runs a portfolio of direct-to-consumer eCommerce brands with a vertically integrated model. This German Unicorns profile examines how BBG acquires, builds, and scales consumer product brands entirely through digital channels — reaching unicorn status in the process.

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.