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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 2023
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 2023 DACH startup news roundup covers the latest funding rounds, founder moves, and ecosystem developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This monthly digest highlights the key stories shaping the region's innovation landscape during Q3 2023. This article is pa
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1512 min read


This Fintech Got 100 mn € From Goldman Sachs to Invest | Creditshelf | Podcast Episode #378 — 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? Frankfurt-based CreditShelf secured €100 million from Goldman Sachs to fund SME lending through its digital platform. This interview explores how the German fintech bridges the funding gap for mid-market companies by connecting institutional capital with small business borrowers who st
Jörn Menninger
Mar 158 min read


Episode #376 This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — March 2023
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 March 2023 DACH startup news roundup covers the most important developments from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including notable funding rounds, founder movements, policy updates, and ecosystem trends that defined the month in the German-speaking startup world. This article i
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1514 min read


Meet One Of The Investors Investing 300 M € For Europe’s Green Deal To Become Reality — 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 European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) deploys €300 million in venture capital for startups advancing Europe's Green Deal. This interview with one of the fund's investors explores how they evaluate bioeconomy startups and what it takes to build a climate-focused venture portfolio
Jörn Menninger
Mar 158 min read


This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — February 2023
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 February 2023 DACH startup news roundup delivers 30 minutes of key updates from the German, Swiss, and Austrian startup scenes — covering the month's biggest funding rounds, notable founder moves, regulatory changes, and ecosystem trends across the region. This article is part of o
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1512 min read


Swiss-Based Board Owl Matches Companies and Board Members — 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? Swiss startup Board Owl is a digital platform that matches companies with qualified board members. Founded by Daniel, a former UBS and Goldman Sachs banker turned headhunter, the platform addresses a critical governance gap — helping startups and SMEs find experienced board talent effi
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1527 min read


This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — November 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 November 2022 DACH startup news roundup covers the month's key developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including late-year funding activity, ecosystem updates, and the stories shaping the startup landscape as the region heads into year-end. This article is part of o
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1511 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 GSA Startups — March 2022
Germany, the region of Sauerland via Pixabay What Is This About? The March 2022 DACH startup news roundup covers early spring developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including the release of the 100 most influential women in startup and VC, notable funding rounds, and the ecosystem stories shaping Q1 2022. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1513 min read


ID Now is Looking at Germany’s Largest Fintech Exit at 1 bn US$
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? IDnow was on track for what would have been Germany's largest fintech exit at $1 billion. In this exclusive CEO interview, the identity verification company discusses its acquisition of France-based Ariadnext, its expansion strategy, and the path toward a potential IPO or strategic sal
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 min read


Proofpoint Acquires Hornetsecurity for $1B+ in Strategic Move Toward IPO and SMB Cybersecurity Domination
Proofpoint buys Hornetsecurity for $1B+ to dominate SMB cybersecurity and prep IPO. Here’s what founders and investors must know.
Jörn Menninger
May 28, 20257 min read


From Lab to Nasdaq: The Qiagen Founder: Stories and Lessons in Biotech Entrepreneurship
Qiagen's rise: From lab to Nasdaq. Biotech pioneer Riesner reveals key startup lessons. Read now!"
Jörn Menninger
Mar 13, 202555 min read


DACH Startup News January 2025: Startup Scene Heats Up With Acquisitions and Funding
German startups are making waves! Discover the surprising trends and acquisitions shaping the ecosystem. #Innovation #VentureCapital
Jörn Menninger
Jan 30, 202536 min read


German Startup Awards 2021 — Female Social Entrepreneur of the Year
Henrike Schlottmann wins Female Social Entrepreneur 2021 at GSA21. Discover her journey with ProjectTogether. #GSA21
Jörn Menninger
Sep 30, 202417 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


DACH Startup News May 2024: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
DACH startup scene roars in May: €7.5B VC surge, Lilium-France talks, Biontech pivots. Dive in.
Jörn Menninger
May 30, 202435 min read


DACH Startup News February 2024: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Welcome to our February 2024 wrap-up with vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Jörn Menninger
Feb 29, 202431 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 October 2023: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
BioNTech is a very special case in Germany, but now one of their former Senior Vice Presidents has been awarded the Nobel Prize.
Jörn Menninger
Oct 26, 20237 min read
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