This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on February 7th, 2022 What Is This About? SOLYTIC helps small solar investors monitor and optimize their photovoltaic installations — leveling the playing field with large-scale operators. Co-founder Johannes explains how the platform uses data analytics to maximize solar energy yields and reduce maintenance costs for distributed solar assets. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews fro

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on February 17th 2022 What Is This About? Berlin-based Finoa is building a regulated crypto bank for institutional investors. The startup provides custody, staking, and other digital asset services with the security and compliance standards that professional investors require — positioning itself at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Intervi

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 January 13th, 2022. What Is This About? AskBrian is a digital assistant designed for busy professionals who need research, presentations, and data analysis done fast. This first episode in a dedicated series explores how the AI-powered service handles tasks that would normally take hours — delivering results in minutes for consultants and executives. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Inte

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on December 25th, 2021. What Is This About? The Startuprad.io Fintech Review 2021 surveys the year's most important developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Using a four-question format with multiple expert guests, the episode covers neobanking consolidation, crypto regulation, embedded finance growth, and 2022 predictions. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germ

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on Dec 22th, 2021. What Is This About? N26, Germany's largest neobank, announced plans to add brokerage features — joining the neobroker wave sweeping Europe. This Christmas-season deep dive analyzes why neobrokers became the hottest startup category of 2021, and the regulatory and business model risks that could derail their momentum. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from German

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 story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 8th, 2022. What Is This About? Central banks worldwide are developing their own digital currencies inspired by crypto — the digital euro being Europe's most significant initiative. This episode explains why CBDCs and stablecoins matter, how they differ from existing cryptocurrencies, and what opportunities they create for European fintech startups. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder

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

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

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 digital euro is coming, and stablecoins are already here. This episode explains why central bank digital currencies matter for Europe's financial future, how they differ from private stablecoins, and what opportunities they create for fintech innovation in payments, lending, and pr

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? 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? The Startuprad.io Fintech Review 2020 analyzes the year's most significant developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — a year shaped by the pandemic's acceleration of digital finance, neobank growth, and new regulatory frameworks that reshaped the DACH fintech landscape. 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? SOLYTIC provides monitoring and analytics software for small-scale solar installations, helping individual investors and small operators optimize their photovoltaic systems. The platform levels the playing field by giving smaller players access to the same data-driven insights used by

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 passed the world's first comprehensive law regulating autonomous driving — creating a legal framework that allows self-driving vehicles on public roads under specific conditions. This deep dive examines what the regulation means for autotech startups, mobility companies, and 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? GAMERS ACADEMY offers a look inside the German esports market — a rapidly growing industry where competitive gaming is attracting serious investment and mainstream attention. This bonus episode explores the business models, audience demographics, and growth potential of esports in 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? HAUSGOLD is a proptech platform that matches real estate brokers with property buyers and sellers. The startup uses data and algorithms to connect the right broker with the right property — streamlining a process that traditionally relies on personal networks and local knowledge. 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? AskBrian is a digital assistant that handles time-consuming professional tasks — from research and data analysis to presentation creation. The AI-powered service delivers results in minutes for consultants, executives, and professionals who need to move fast without sacrificing quality