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Startup news Germany (and GSA) — June 2023 | Episode #388
What Is This About? The June 2023 DACH startup news roundup covers the most important developments from the German, Swiss, and Austrian startup scenes in 30 minutes — including funding rounds, regulatory changes, ecosystem shifts, and notable founder moves during the first month of summer 2023. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (ht
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1522 min read


Startup News Germany (and GSA) — May 2023
What Is This About? The May 2023 DACH startup news roundup covers the key developments from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including funding highlights, regulatory updates, notable exits, and ecosystem trends that defined the month across the German-speaking startup landscape. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1534 min read


Startup News Germany (and DACH) — April 2023
What Is This About? The April 2023 DACH startup news roundup delivers 30 minutes of essential updates from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — covering the month's most significant funding rounds, policy developments, ecosystem shifts, and founder stories shaping the German-speaking startup landscape. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publicat
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1522 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


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


Fintech and Banking 2023 and Beyond | Strategy — 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? Paolo, Global Research Leader for Banking, maps out where fintech and traditional banking are heading in 2023 and beyond. The conversation covers embedded finance, open banking maturation, regulatory shifts, and which strategic bets will define the next wave of financial innovation in
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1524 min read


This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — October 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 October 2022 DACH startup news roundup covers the month's most significant developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including Q4 funding activity, notable founder moves, regulatory updates, and ecosystem trends heading into the final quarter of 2022. This article is
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1521 min read


This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — Summer 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 summer 2022 DACH startup news wrap-up covers July and August developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including mid-year funding trends, notable deals, ecosystem milestones, and the stories that defined the startup landscape during the summer months. This article is
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1539 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 fir
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1511 min read


How the Greensill Capital Collapse touched the German Fintech Scene — Founder Interview
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 12th, 2021. What Is This About? The collapse of Greensill Capital, an aggressive supply chain finance fintech, sent shockwaves through the German financial system. This episode traces how the implosion touched German fintech companies, exposed regulatory gaps, and raised questions about the risks of rapid fintech scaling. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Au
Jörn Menninger
Mar 157 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 o
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1513 min read


German, Swiss, and Austrian Startup News of March 15th
The Alps in Spring (by ilyessuti via Pixabay) What Is This About? A quick news update from the German, Swiss, and Austrian startup scenes on March 15th — covering headlines including Revolut's search for a head of growth in Germany and other developments too timely to wait for the monthly roundup. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication
Jörn Menninger
Mar 155 min read


The Ultimate 2025 DACH Unicorn Startups Tracker by Startuprad.io
Discover all DACH unicorn startups in one place. See who’s rising, who fell, and what founders need to know now. Updated for 2025.
Jörn Menninger
Jun 20, 20256 min read


🦄 DACH Unicorn Index: The Ultimate Guide to Billion-Dollar Startups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Explore the DACH Unicorn Index: Germany, Austria & Switzerland’s $1B+ startups, trends, IPOs, and exclusive interviews.
Jörn Menninger
Jun 13, 20256 min read


DACH Startups: Investment, Trends & Success
DACH tech startups are booming! Funding insights, key trends, and growth strategies for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Click here for de
Jörn Menninger
Mar 27, 202532 min read


December 2024 Startup News: Startups, Entrepreneurship, and Technology Trends
Discover top startup news from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in December 2024, with record-breaking funding updates.
Jörn Menninger
Dec 19, 202451 min read


The Rise of Berlin Startups: Germany's Startup Powerhouse
Discover why Berlin is a startup powerhouse with thriving fintech, SaaS, and green tech sectors. Key insights from DSM 2024.
Jörn Menninger
Oct 23, 20246 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


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
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