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An English World Premiere: Meet Kranus Health the Startup Behind Germany’s Most Successful Digita... — Founder Interview
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 this English-language world premiere, Kranus Health reveals the digital health startup behind Germany's most successful prescription app for men's health. Published on Father's Day, the interview covers how the company navigated Germany's digital health regulations to build a clinic
Jörn Menninger
Mar 157 min read


ROWS brings Spreadsheets to the Age of APIs — Founder Interview
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? ROWS is reinventing spreadsheets for the API age. Founded by Torben after stints in consulting across Germany and Brazil, the startup connects spreadsheets directly to live data sources and APIs — turning a familiar tool into a powerful no-code platform for data-driven workflows. This
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 min read


Meet TIS — The World’s Leading SaaS-B2B Outbound Payment Platform — Founder Interview
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on November 11th, 2021. What Is This About? TIS, led by co-founder Jörg Wiemer, has built the world's leading SaaS platform for B2B outbound payments. The Walldorf-based company helps enterprises manage and optimize their global payment operations — processing billions in transaction volume across currencies, banks, and payment methods. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germa
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 min read


Highlights of Germany’s Most Extensive Annual Startup Survey — Founder Interview
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on December 2th, 2021. What Is This About? The German Startup Monitor is Germany's most comprehensive annual startup survey. This deep dive examines the highlights — from founder demographics and funding trends to regional strengths, diversity gaps, and the policy changes founders want most from the government. This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem. This
Jörn Menninger
Mar 158 min read


What We Have Learned from Atomico’s State Of European Tech Survey (Audio Only) — Founder Interview
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,
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 min read


The First 100 Days Are Over: What Founders and Investors Can Expect from the New German Government
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 min read


Inside of the Mind of a Blockchain Investor
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 min read


Exclusive Data on Europe’s Startup Hotspots in Q4 2021 — Founder Interview
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 155 min read


The Digital Euro and Why Stable Coins Matter — Founder Interview
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 157 min read


Meet Finoa, They Want to Build a Crypto Bank — Founder Interview
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 min read


What We Have Learned from Atomico’s State Of European Tech Survey — Founder Interview
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. This blog post first app
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 min read


SOLYTIC Helps the Small Solar Investor to Play With the Big Guys
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 min read


Meet Read-O, the Spotify for Books — Founder Interview
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 156 min read


A Look in the German Esports Market with GAMERS ACADEMY (Bonus) — Founder Interview
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1519 min read


The Proptech HAUSGOLD Matches Real Estate Brokers with Buyers and Sellers — Founder Interview
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1526 min read


AskBrian is the Digital Assistant All Busy Professionals Need — Founder Interview
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1521 min read


Meet Austria-Based Monkee — A Fintech With More Than 80% Women as Clients — Founder Interview
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1529 min read


Incari wants to be the OS for the cars of the future — Founder Interview
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
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1525 min read


Meet Edupression a Vienna-based App on Prescription — Founder Interview
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? Vienna-based Edupression is a prescription digital therapeutic app for depression and mental health conditions. Available through the Austrian healthcare system, the app delivers clinically validated programs that patients can access immediately — addressing the chronic shortage of the
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1519 min read


Meet Emma — They Are on Their Way to Becoming the World’s No 1 Sleep Brand — Founder Interview
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? Emma Sleep is on its way to becoming the world's number one sleep brand. The German-founded D2C mattress company has expanded globally with a data-driven approach to product development and marketing — proving that a DACH startup can build a dominant consumer brand in a highly competit
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1525 min read
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