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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — May 2023 | Episode #385
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1534 min read


This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — January 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 January 2023 DACH startup news roundup kicks off the new year with key developments from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — covering early-year funding activity, ecosystem predictions, regulatory updates, and the founder stories setting the tone for the startup landscape in 2023.
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1523 min read


This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — December 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 December 2022 wrap-up closes the year with the final monthly roundup of startup news from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — covering year-end funding activity, notable exits, ecosystem milestones, and the trends that defined the DACH startup scene in 2022. This article is part of
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1521 min read


This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — September 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 September 2022 DACH startup news roundup covers the month's developments as Germany prepares for a potentially rough economic winter — including funding updates, ecosystem shifts, and the stories defining the startup landscape across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This article
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1526 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


This Month in German Startups — November 2021
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on November 25th, 2021. What Is This About? The November 2021 DACH startup news roundup covers the month's key developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — a period of peak funding activity before the 2022 correction, with notable rounds, IPO preparations, and ecosystem milestones. This article is part of our coverage of Monthly Startup News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary Th
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1510 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


Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Scaleup founders — those leading companies past Series A with 50 or more employees and international operations — face fundamentally different challenges than early-stage founders. Hiring at scale, managing professional boards, navigating international expansion, and maintaining culture through rapid growth define this stage. This page examines what scaleup founder narratives reveal about the regional ecosystem. This page is part of the Startuprad.io Knowledge Center , within
Jörn Menninger
Mar 108 min read


How Germany's Startup Scene is Shaping the Future of the Green Economy
Explore how German startups are driving green innovation in the Green Economy. Key insights from the Deutscher Startup Monitor 2024.
Jörn Menninger
Oct 28, 20246 min read


In Q3 Rhine-Main startups raised more than 20 mn Euros in venture capital, totaling more than 95 m Euros (approx. 110 m US$) for 2018
Rhine-Main startups raise over €95M in 2018, with VC, ICOs, and the first fintech IPO. Explore the latest funding trends.
Jörn Menninger
Aug 16, 20244 min read


DACH Startup News March 2024: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
🇩🇪 €7B in green tech deals & major GSA startup shifts. Catch March 2024’s key funding news in <30 mins. Don’t miss the seismic shift!
Jörn Menninger
Mar 28, 202426 min read


DACH Startup News December 2023: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — December 2023
Jörn Menninger
Dec 21, 20239 min read


DACH Startup News November 2023: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Welcome to our November 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Jörn Menninger
Nov 30, 20238 min read


Sono Motors Finds Investor
As of November 27th, 2023, Sono Motors filed a 6-K form with the SEC that they have found an investor
Jörn Menninger
Nov 27, 20232 min read


DACH Startup News October 2021: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
Everything you need to know about the startup scene in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in October 2021
Jörn Menninger
Oct 28, 20218 min read


Germany Switzerland Austria (GSA) Unicorn Tracker — October 2021
October 2021: N26 reclaims top fintech spot, new unicorns Enpal and Flink emerge, and Personio doubles its valuation.
Jörn Menninger
Oct 28, 20215 min read


DACH Startup News October 2021: Founders, Funding and Ecosystem Updates
N26 reclaims Germany's top fintech title, Sono Motors files for IPO, and startup funding rises despite fewer ventures. Read more.
Jörn Menninger
Oct 28, 20217 min read


GSA Unicorn Tracker — October 2021
N26 becomes Germany’s most valuable fintech with a $9 billion valuation, surpassing Trade Republic. Learn more in our latest episode!
Jörn Menninger
Oct 27, 20215 min read
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