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Growth-Stage Funding for Startups - Bridging the $375 Billion Gap: Challenges and Solutions for Europe's Growth-Stage Startups
Europe faces a $375 billion funding gap for growth-stage startups. Learn challenges, solutions, and why this matters for innovation.
Jörn Menninger
Dec 19, 20246 min read


Revolutionizing SMEs with Cloud-Based ERP
Cloud-based ERP empowers startups and SMEs to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and drive scalable growth.
Jörn Menninger
Dec 12, 202429 min read


The Rise and Struggles of Aleph Alpha: Germany's AI Hope
Discover the rise and struggles of Aleph Alpha, Germany's AI hope, as it faces technical and financial challenges.
Jörn Menninger
Aug 2, 20245 min read


Inside Xentral: Unveiling Startup Success with Sequoia and Tiger Global
Xentral serves SMEs with ERP solutions and convinced investors Sequoia and Tiger Global
Jörn Menninger
Mar 14, 202446 min read


DACH Startup News February 2024: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Welcome to our February 2024 wrap-up with vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Jörn Menninger
Feb 29, 202431 min read


Meet the Twin Billionaires Behind BioNTech’s Success
Meet the world’s only self-made twin billionaires
Jörn Menninger
Feb 8, 20228 min read


Meet TIS — The World’s Leading SaaS-B2B Outbound Payment Platform
Discover TIS, the world's leading SaaS-B2B outbound payment platform, revolutionizing corporate payment processes globally.
Jörn Menninger
Nov 11, 202120 min read


LUBIS EDA Maybe a Game Changer for the Semiconductor Industry
LUBIS EDA accelerates semiconductor production, helping manufacturers save up to 2 months in development and ensuring fault-free chip design
Jörn Menninger
Nov 4, 20215 min read


Meet Twin Brother Billionaires Behind BioNTech’s Success
Meet Andreas and Thomas Strüngmann, the twin billionaires behind BioNTech's success and the German biotech startup revolution.
Jörn Menninger
Aug 10, 20218 min read


Meet the Person in Charge of Germany’s €10 bn Startup Program
Germany’s 15-16 bn Euro startup funding plan explained by Thomas Jarzombek, former Commissioner for Digital and Startups.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 29, 20216 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
Jul 1, 20219 min read


Bonus: This Month in German Startups — Unicorn Stampede
Discover the unicorn stampede in German startups, with record valuations and international investments leading the charge.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 1, 20216 min read


Spacific Allows You to Measure Objects with AR Glasses
Spacific’s AR software for glasses measures objects in rooms with precision. Learn more from founder Dennis Ahrens in our latest interview.
Jörn Menninger
May 27, 202119 min read


How to Headhunt Tech Talent
If you ever struggeled with recruiting a tech team, this is a need to know source.
Jörn Menninger
Apr 22, 202124 min read


We are nothing like Greensill says Frankfurt-based Traxpay
Fintech Traxpay aims to be the Swift of supply chain financing. They only appear to be similar to Greensill at first sight.
Jörn Menninger
Mar 25, 202120 min read


Iconic Holding Wants to Be The Largest Crypto Asset Manager in Europe
Iconic Holding aims to be Europe's largest crypto asset manager, offering innovative investment solutions in the crypto space.
Jörn Menninger
Feb 11, 202122 min read


DACH Startup News January 2021: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Discover January 2021's German startup highlights: new unicorns, IPOs, and more in our latest podcast episode! Tune in now!
Jörn Menninger
Jan 28, 202117 min read


Meet Palturai — The Google of Business Data
Meet Palturai, the Google of business data, connecting over 7 million companies with insights from 1 billion relationships worldwide.
Jörn Menninger
Jan 8, 202118 min read


Meet Europe’s most important Seed Investor
HTGF's Alex von Frankenberg on investing in German startups, their journey, and future plans for Europe's most active seed investor.
Jörn Menninger
Dec 22, 202028 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
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