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? Frankfurt-based CreditShelf secured €100 million from Goldman Sachs to fund SME lending through its digital platform. This interview explores how the German fintech bridges the funding gap for mid-market companies by connecting institutional capital with small business borrowers who st

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? Swiss startup Board Owl is a digital platform that matches companies with qualified board members. Founded by Daniel, a former UBS and Goldman Sachs banker turned headhunter, the platform addresses a critical governance gap — helping startups and SMEs find experienced board talent effi

The decision for a founder to step aside or bring in a professional CEO is one of the most consequential moments in a startup's lifecycle. Research shows that approximately 25% of startups replace their founding CEO by Series A, and fewer than 40% retain the first CEO by Series D. In the German-speaking region, the legal and cultural specifics of the Geschäftsführer role add additional dimensions to this transition. This page is part of the Startuprad.io Knowledge Center , wi