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? Monite is a Berlin-based embedded finance startup already operating across the US, UK, and major European markets. Their platform makes CFOs' lives easier by embedding accounts payable and receivable workflows directly into business software — turning any app into a financial managemen

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? Global Savings Group is a Munich-based hidden giant in the shoppers rewards space — not a fintech, but a commerce technology company that connects millions of consumers with savings opportunities. This interview reveals how GSG built a billion-dollar business that most people in the st

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? Kenjo is a Berlin-based HR Tech startup offering an effortless all-in-one software platform for people management. Designed for SMEs, Kenjo streamlines everything from employee onboarding and time tracking to performance reviews — positioning itself as Germany's rising star in the HR s

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 a single week, two major neobank deals reshaped the German fintech landscape: French unicorn Qonto confirmed its acquisition of Berlin-based Penta, while freelancer neobank Kontist sold at a steep discount for an estimated €10 million — highlighting the consolidation wave hitting Eu

Brandenburger Tor in Berlin via Pixabay What Is This About? Solarisbank, the Berlin-based banking-as-a-service platform, is exploring all options from raising new capital to a potential sale to a private equity fund. Driven by deteriorating market conditions for privately held tech companies, the move highlights the funding pressure facing even major German fintechs. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. 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? 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? 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 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

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