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? Byways is a logistics SaaS platform founded by Sennder's former Head of Product, connecting warehouses, clients, and logistics companies to schedule transportation on demand. With the US market in their sights, the startup brings tech-driven efficiency to freight coordination. This art

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? Vienna-based Instigo is building an autonomous growth hacking platform for digital marketers — a multi-platform advertising tool that automates campaign optimization across channels. The startup aims to make performance marketing accessible to businesses without dedicated growth teams.

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? French neobank unicorn Qonto raised €486 million in Series D funding at a €4+ billion valuation and is now aggressively targeting the German market. This episode explores Qonto's strategy to conquer Europe's largest SME banking market and what it means for German fintech competition. T

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? Germany's coalition government approved cannabis for medical use and is moving toward recreational legalization — creating significant startup opportunities. This episode explores what legalization means for the emerging German cannabis industry, from cultivation and distribution to fi

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? AlphaQ is a Berlin-headquartered fund of VC funds on its way to becoming a one-billion-euro vehicle. By investing in top-performing venture capital funds rather than directly in startups, AlphaQ offers institutional investors diversified exposure to the European startup ecosystem at sc

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? Endosane is pioneering a new approach to drug development for mental health conditions, targeting the endocannabinoid system to treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The startup brings fresh hope to an area where traditional pharmaceuticals have stagnated for decades. This article is pa

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

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? Zurich-based FQX is bringing corporate debt funding to the blockchain — enabling companies to issue, trade, and settle debt instruments using distributed ledger technology. The fintech aims to make capital markets more accessible and efficient for mid-market companies across Europe. Th

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

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? ROWS is reinventing spreadsheets for the API age. Founded by Torben after stints in consulting across Germany and Brazil, the startup connects spreadsheets directly to live data sources and APIs — turning a familiar tool into a powerful no-code platform for data-driven workflows. This

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? EXALOAN started as a rating agency for digital assets and pivoted to bridging the massive funding gap facing small and medium enterprises globally. The Frankfurt-based fintech connects institutional investors with SME lending opportunities — tackling a market where traditional banks co

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

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 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 November 11th, 2021. What Is This About? TIS, led by co-founder Jörg Wiemer, has built the world's leading SaaS platform for B2B outbound payments. The Walldorf-based company helps enterprises manage and optimize their global payment operations — processing billions in transaction volume across currencies, banks, and payment methods. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germa

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on November 18th, 2021. What Is This About? German accounting software startup Fastbill was acquired by Canadian unicorn FreshBooks — marking a notable cross-border exit in the DACH fintech space. The deal shows how European SME-focused fintechs can attract international acquirers looking to expand their market footprint into German-speaking markets. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Intervi

Funding in Greater Rhine-Main tracked by RhineMain.vc What Is This About? Startups in the greater Rhine-Main area raised more than €300 million in venture funding in 2021. This report marks a milestone for the region's ecosystem and a transition for Startuprad.io's coverage — as the RhineMain.vc partnership ended and the Venture Forum Frankfurt-Rhein-Main took its place. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 8th, 2022. What Is This About? Driverama is a data-driven e-commerce platform aiming to build a pan-European used car marketplace. Backed by significant venture capital, the startup just entered the German market — Europe's largest used car market — challenging incumbents with a fully digital buying and selling experience. This article is part of our coverage of Market Movements and Signals in the Startu

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on January 20th, 2022 What Is This About? Read-O bills itself as the "Spotify for Books" — an AI-powered recommendation platform that helps readers discover their next great read based on taste, mood, and reading habits. Featured through the CONTENTshift accelerator, the startup reimagines book discovery for the digital age. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria,