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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 (h
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1522 min read
What is RhineMain.vc? — Founder Interview
RhineMain.vc or German RheinMain.vc is an inbound venture capital index. We strive to provide numbers on money raised by ventures in the greater Rhine-Main Area. What Is This About? RhineMain.vc is an initiative dedicated to covering the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main startup and venture capital scene — a region with significant startup activity and capital raised that receives far less media attention than Berlin. The project aims to close this coverage gap. This article is part of ou
Jörn Menninger
Mar 155 min read


Fastbill’s Exit to Canada Based Unicorn FreshBooks
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 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


2021 Gave Frankfurt its First Unicorn Startup
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 2021, Frankfurt finally got its first unicorn startup — a milestone for Germany's financial capital. This post examines which company crossed the billion-dollar threshold, what it means for the Rhine-Main startup ecosystem, and whether Frankfurt can now compete with Berlin as a tech
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 min read


Startup Funding in Times of Corona
Startups in Rhine-Main raised 310 mn Euros in Q1 2020. Volocopter, BioNTech, and more lead the funding surge despite the pandemic.
Jörn Menninger
Sep 30, 20244 min read


Venture Funding in greater Rhine-Main surpassed half a billion already
Q3 2019 venture funding in Rhine-Main hits €57M, pushing YTD total to over €476M. Volocopter and BioNTech lead the way.
Jörn Menninger
Aug 16, 20246 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
Sep 28, 202312 min read


DACH Startup News 2020: Year in Review for German Startups
Recap 2020's German startup scene with our annual review. From COVID aid to top funding rounds, explore key insights and 2021 outlooks.
Jörn Menninger
Jan 19, 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


Startups in Greater Rhine-Main/Frankfurt raised almost half a billion US$ in Funding
Rhine-Main startups raised €427.17 mn in 2021 Q1 & Q2. Despite COVID-19, key deals include Volocopter, Clark, and Wingcopter.
Jörn Menninger
Jun 30, 20205 min read


Rhine-Main Review 2020 and 2021 Outlook
Rhine Main Rocks! Here is the authority review for 2020 and the 2021 Outlook, covering Frankfurt, Mainz, Darmstadt and other cities
Jörn Menninger
Mar 30, 202034 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


2019 Startup Financing Greater Rhine-Main Q1 2019 (85,25 M €)
Q1 2019 startup financing in Rhine-Main: €85.25M raised, led by BioNTech’s €80M deal. Explore emerging trends in VC and sectors.
Jörn Menninger
Apr 17, 20194 min read


2018 Startup financing in greater Rhine-Main — Update March
2018 startup financing in Rhine-Main updated: Discover major deals, including BioNTech’s $270M Series A, and new VC trends.
Jörn Menninger
Apr 5, 20195 min read


2018 was an amazing year for startup financing in Rhine-Main
Startups in Rhine-Main raised over €150mn in 2018, marking a record year for IPOs, venture capital, and ICOs. #rheinmainstartups
Jörn Menninger
Jan 15, 20195 min read


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
Oct 15, 20185 min read
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