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In H1 2018, Startups in Rhine-Main raised more than 70 million Euros (85+ mn USD) — Founder Interview
€70M raised in Frankfurt & Rhine-Main area in H1 2018. Expecting to crack €100M with VC, Fintech, and ICO investments.
Jörn Menninger
a few seconds ago5 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


Fintech Review 2022 — Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
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 2022 analyzes the year's most significant developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — from neobank consolidation and embedded finance growth to regulatory shifts and the crypto winter's impact on DACH fintech startups and investors. This art
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1520 min read


This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — June 2022
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 June 2022 DACH startup news roundup wraps up the first half of the year with updates from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — covering funding activity, ecosystem developments, and the stories shaping the startup landscape as it heads into summer amid growing economic uncertainty.
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1513 min read


This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — May 2022
Picutre via Pixabay: A cart track in May in Germany What Is This About? The May 2022 DACH startup news roundup covers mid-spring developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including funding updates, notable deals, and ecosystem trends as the market begins showing early signs of the correction that would define the rest of 2022. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary This blog post fi
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1511 min read


Startups in the Larger Rhine-Main Area Raised More than 300 mn € in 202 — Founder Interview
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 159 min read


Highlights of Germany’s Most Extensive Annual Startup Survey — Founder Interview
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 . Exe
Jörn Menninger
Mar 158 min read


This Month in German Startups — December 2021
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 8th, 2022. What Is This About? The December 2021 DACH startup news roundup wraps up a record-breaking year for the German-speaking startup ecosystem. This Christmas edition covers year-end deals, annual milestones, and the trends that made 2021 the biggest year ever for startup funding in the region. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Exe
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1513 min read


The Proptech HAUSGOLD Matches Real Estate Brokers with Buyers and Sellers — 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? 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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1526 min read


Branded Content and Sponsored Episodes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Branded content and sponsored episodes represent deeper creative integration than standard podcast advertising, offering higher engagement and conversion potential. This guide covers sponsorship models, pricing tiers, and quality standards for branded podcast content in the German-speaking market. For broader monetization context, see our Podcast Advertising & Monetization pillar or visit the Knowledge Center . In Short CPM-based sponsored segments cost EUR 15–50 per 1,000 d
Jörn Menninger
Mar 105 min read


Founder Stories and Entrepreneur Interviews from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Startup founder stories are one of the most enduring formats in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. They capture what data alone cannot: the judgment calls, pivots, failures, and breakthroughs that shape companies from idea to exit. Across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, these narratives take distinct forms — shaped by local media landscapes, cultural attitudes toward entrepreneurship, and the maturity of each country's startup infrastructure. This page is part of the Startupr
Jörn Menninger
Mar 87 min read


DACH Startup News December 2021: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Discover the latest updates from German startups: new unicorns, mega funding rounds, and insights into the venture capital landscape.
Jörn Menninger
Dec 23, 202111 min read


Highlights of Germany’s Most Extensive Annual Startup Survey
Germany’s 2021 Startup Survey reveals insights on funding, female founders, and the growing tech ecosystem in Berlin and NRW.
Jörn Menninger
Dec 2, 20217 min read


DACH Startup News November 2020: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
German startups advance in COVID-19 vaccine race, Flixbus halts services, Rocket Internet delists, and a digital Euro is on the horizon.
Jörn Menninger
Nov 26, 202122 min read


The Proptech HAUSGOLD Matches Real Estate Brokers with Buyers and Sellers
HAUSGOLD: Matching real estate buyers and sellers with the right brokers. Discover how we streamline real estate transactions
Jörn Menninger
Sep 22, 202124 min read


DACH Startup News June 2021: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
June 2021: Germany’s first Decacorn, new unicorns, and record funding rounds. Get the latest on DACH startups in our monthly roundup!
Jörn Menninger
Jun 30, 20219 min read


homefully Offers Co-Living in Germany and Switzerland and is Looking to Expand
homefully was acquired by Habyt. The transaction was announced on June 2nd 2021:
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Jörn Menninger
Apr 14, 202120 min read


Proptech Capmo Replaces Pen and Paper with Digital Workflows and Smart Construction Analytics
Capmo is digitizing construction sites
Jörn Menninger
Apr 7, 202118 min read


Looking back at the Corona Year — Rhine-Main Raised More Than One Billion US$
Rhine-Main startups raised 1.12 bn US$ in 2020. BioNTech's funding led the surge, driving investments in biotech during the pandemic.
Jörn Menninger
Dec 31, 20206 min read


The Venture Funding in Greater Rhine-Main has set a new record of 665 mn Euros in 2019
Record-breaking €665M raised by Rhine-Main startups in 2019, driving a 75% growth in venture funding. Discover the key players.
Jörn Menninger
Jan 24, 20207 min read
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