Copyright Volocopter. VolocCity flight taxi during a test flight What Is This About? Stuttgart-based Volocopter officially became a unicorn after securing new funding that pushed its valuation past $1 billion. The air taxi pioneer is developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility — positioning Germany at the forefront of the global eVTOL race. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria, and Switzerlan

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 digital euro is coming, and stablecoins are already here. This episode explains why central bank digital currencies matter for Europe's financial future, how they differ from private stablecoins, and what opportunities they create for fintech innovation in payments, lending, and pr

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? Celonis is Germany's only decacorn — valued at over $10 billion. This second German Unicorns profile explores how the Munich-based process mining company grew from a university project into a global enterprise software leader, and what makes its technology indispensable for large organ

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? Qualifyze digitizes supplier audits for the life science and chemical industries — making supply chain quality verification faster, more transparent, and scalable. This version of the interview explores how the startup's platform replaces manual audit processes with a digital-first app

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 Vicampo Group, an online wine marketplace, completed an exit in 2021 valued at €125 million. The deal highlights how niche eCommerce platforms built in the DACH region can deliver significant returns — even in categories not typically associated with tech startup valuations. This a

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? Berlin-based Finoa provides institutional-grade custody and staking for digital assets, building what aims to become a fully regulated crypto bank. This interview explores how the startup bridges traditional financial infrastructure with the crypto world for professional investors. Thi

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? Berlin Brands Group runs a portfolio of direct-to-consumer eCommerce brands with a vertically integrated model. This German Unicorns profile examines how BBG acquires, builds, and scales consumer product brands entirely through digital channels — reaching unicorn status in the process.

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? Auto1 Group's IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange soared 45% on its first day of trading, creating Germany's newest tech billionaires. The online used car platform's public debut marked one of the largest European tech IPOs and validated the digital transformation of automotive retail.

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? Agile Robots, a Munich-based unicorn, combines AI with advanced robotics to build intelligent machines for industrial and medical applications. This profile in the German Unicorns series examines how the startup reached a $1 billion+ valuation through its innovative approach to human-r

Picture via iStock.com/RomoloTavani What Is This About? Atomico's State of European Tech report is the definitive annual snapshot of the continent's startup ecosystem. This episode breaks down the key findings — record funding, emerging hubs, talent migration patterns, and the data behind Europe's growing competitiveness versus the US and Asia. This article is part of our coverage of FinTech, InsurTech and RegTech in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary This

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 Startuprad.io Fintech Review 2020 analyzes the year's most significant developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — a year shaped by the pandemic's acceleration of digital finance, neobank growth, and new regulatory frameworks that reshaped the DACH fintech landscape. Th

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

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? SOLYTIC provides monitoring and analytics software for small-scale solar installations, helping individual investors and small operators optimize their photovoltaic systems. The platform levels the playing field by giving smaller players access to the same data-driven insights used by

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? Read-O is building the "Spotify for Books" — an AI-powered recommendation engine that matches readers with their perfect next book based on personal taste, reading habits, and mood. The startup aims to solve the paradox of infinite choice in the digital book market. This article is par

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? Germany passed the world's first comprehensive law regulating autonomous driving — creating a legal framework that allows self-driving vehicles on public roads under specific conditions. This deep dive examines what the regulation means for autotech startups, mobility companies, and th

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? GAMERS ACADEMY offers a look inside the German esports market — a rapidly growing industry where competitive gaming is attracting serious investment and mainstream attention. This bonus episode explores the business models, audience demographics, and growth potential of esports in 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? HAUSGOLD is a proptech platform that matches real estate brokers with property buyers and sellers. The startup uses data and algorithms to connect the right broker with the right property — streamlining a process that traditionally relies on personal networks and local knowledge. This

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? AskBrian is a digital assistant that handles time-consuming professional tasks — from research and data analysis to presentation creation. The AI-powered service delivers results in minutes for consultants, executives, and professionals who need to move fast without sacrificing quality

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? Austria-based fintech Monkee stands out with more than 80% of its users being women — a remarkable demographic in an industry typically dominated by male users. This exclusive interview explores how Monkee's savings-first approach naturally attracted a female audience. 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? Berlin-based Incari is building the operating system for next-generation vehicles — a software platform that powers the digital cockpit experience in modern cars. The startup's technology enables automakers to create interactive, visually rich interfaces without traditional automotive