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 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

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

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? Reverse.Supply offers fashion brands a turnkey second-hand-shops-as-a-service solution. Instead of building their own resale infrastructure, brands can plug into Reverse.Supply's platform to launch branded recommerce channels — capturing the growing demand for sustainable fashion while

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 November 2022 DACH startup news roundup covers the month's key developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — including late-year funding activity, ecosystem updates, and the stories shaping the startup landscape as the region heads into year-end. This article is part of o

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

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? French neobank unicorn Qonto entered advanced talks to acquire Berlin-based business banking startup Penta — a deal confirmed on July 22nd, 2022. The acquisition marks Qonto's aggressive push into the German market, the largest SME banking opportunity in Europe. This article is part of

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.

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 . Ex

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

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

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

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