This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 8th, 2022. What Is This About? Driverama is a data-driven e-commerce platform aiming to build a pan-European used car marketplace. Backed by significant venture capital, the startup just entered the German market — Europe's largest used car market — challenging incumbents with a fully digital buying and selling experience. This article is part of our coverage of Market Movements and Signals in the Startu

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on October 22th, 2020. What Is This About? Questlog founder Frederic Geiger cracked the challenge of individualized mass production — enabling companies to offer personalized products at scale without sacrificing efficiency. Part of the CONTENTshift accelerator program, the startup bridges the gap between customization and industrial manufacturing. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interview

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on January 20th, 2022 What Is This About? Read-O bills itself as the "Spotify for Books" — an AI-powered recommendation platform that helps readers discover their next great read based on taste, mood, and reading habits. Featured through the CONTENTshift accelerator, the startup reimagines book discovery for the digital age. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria,

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on January 27th, 2022 What Is This About? Agile Robots is the first profile in Startuprad.io's German Unicorns series. The Munich-based robotics company joined the unicorn ranks in September 2021 after a €186 million Series C round, building intelligent robots that combine AI with advanced sensor technology for industrial applications. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from German

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on February 7th, 2022 What Is This About? SOLYTIC helps small solar investors monitor and optimize their photovoltaic installations — leveling the playing field with large-scale operators. Co-founder Johannes explains how the platform uses data analytics to maximize solar energy yields and reduce maintenance costs for distributed solar assets. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews fro

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on February 8th, 2022 What Is This About? Berlin Brands Group (BBG) is the second profile in the German Unicorns series. The company runs multiple direct-to-consumer eCommerce brands with a vertically integrated distribution approach — building, acquiring, and scaling consumer product brands entirely through online channels. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria,

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on February 10th, 2022 What Is This About? Atomico's annual State of European Tech survey is one of the most comprehensive data sources on the continent's startup ecosystem. In this joint IBGR and Startuprad.io program, we break down the key findings — from record funding volumes to talent flows and the rise of European deep tech. This article is part of our coverage of FinTech, InsurTech and RegTech in Germany,

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on February 17th 2022 What Is This About? Berlin-based Finoa is building a regulated crypto bank for institutional investors. The startup provides custody, staking, and other digital asset services with the security and compliance standards that professional investors require — positioning itself at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Intervi

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 3th 2022 What Is This About? Qualifyze, led by David Schneider, makes supply chains more transparent in the life science and chemical industries through digital audit management. After raising a $14 million Series A led by HV Capital, the startup is scaling its platform to help companies verify supplier quality across global networks. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews fro

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? After the first 100 days of Germany's new coalition government, political analyst Tara from PANALIS assesses what founders and investors can actually expect. The episode examines the government's startup strategy, regulatory plans, and whether the coalition's promises will translate in

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on January 13th, 2022. What Is This About? AskBrian is a digital assistant designed for busy professionals who need research, presentations, and data analysis done fast. This first episode in a dedicated series explores how the AI-powered service handles tasks that would normally take hours — delivering results in minutes for consultants and executives. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Inte

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on December 25th, 2021. What Is This About? The Startuprad.io Fintech Review 2021 surveys the year's most important developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Using a four-question format with multiple expert guests, the episode covers neobanking consolidation, crypto regulation, embedded finance growth, and 2022 predictions. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germ

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on Dec 22th, 2021. What Is This About? N26, Germany's largest neobank, announced plans to add brokerage features — joining the neobroker wave sweeping Europe. This Christmas-season deep dive analyzes why neobrokers became the hottest startup category of 2021, and the regulatory and business model risks that could derail their momentum. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from German

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on Dec 15th, 2021. What Is This About? &Charge raised seed funding for a platform that helps online shoppers fight global warming. Founded by Simon, the Hessen-based startup lets consumers earn climate rewards through everyday shopping — turning purchasing power into measurable environmental impact without changing buying behavior. This article is part of our coverage of Seed Funding for Startups in Germany, Aust

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on December 13th, 2021. What Is This About? Frankfurt-based AI company Cogia completed its IPO and is now using the access to public capital markets to drive consolidation in its sector. The episode explores how going public on a smaller exchange gives German tech startups an alternative growth path beyond traditional venture capital. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany

This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 8th, 2022. What Is This About? Central banks worldwide are developing their own digital currencies inspired by crypto — the digital euro being Europe's most significant initiative. This episode explains why CBDCs and stablecoins matter, how they differ from existing cryptocurrencies, and what opportunities they create for European fintech startups. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder

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? IDnow was on track for what would have been Germany's largest fintech exit at $1 billion. In this exclusive CEO interview, the identity verification company discusses its acquisition of France-based Ariadnext, its expansion strategy, and the path toward a potential IPO or strategic sal

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? Eschborn-based indoor navigation startup IntraNav was acquired by NASDAQ-listed Silicon Valley company Inpixon for approximately €1 million. The deal shows how even modest exits can provide a pathway for German deep tech startups to join larger international platforms. This article is

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? Wolfgang Männel, co-founder and senior partner of Blockchain Founders Group (BFG), takes us inside the mind of a blockchain investor. The company builder and venture fund operator explains how he evaluates crypto and Web3 startups, what makes a winning blockchain project, and where the

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? Exclusive Q4 2021 data from DEEP Ecosystems reveals which European cities are emerging as startup hotspots. This episode kicks off a cooperation between Startuprad.io and DEEP Ecosystems, bringing quarterly data-driven analysis of startup ecosystem trends across the continent. This art