Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem — Update Q1 2022 — Founder Interview
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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.
This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem.
Executive Summary
This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.
The European startup scene is changing fast.
A little note here: There was a glitch in the seed data — in the version we used for our YouTube recording.
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Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem — Update Q1 2022 — Founder Interview Startuprad.io brings you independent coverage of the key developments shaping the startup and venture capital landscape across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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.
Green Tech does not get as much investment, as media attention. Fintech is still number one.Thomas Kösters, MD DEEP Ecosystem
About the Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem
The European startup scene is changing fast. There are new players, old ones fading away, and even more to come in their place- all vying for a piece of this growing pie! In order not to get left behind you need regular updates on what’s going on so that our entrepreneurs can stay one step ahead when building or investing in companies here. That’s why we started the “Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem” which will provide you with quarterly podcasts chronicling different aspects related to startup activity across European Hubs, supported by the data from the specialized analytics company DEEP Ecosystem.
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A little note here: There was a glitch in the seed data — in the version we used for our YouTube recording. Please refer to the corrected numbers in the document below:
Funding for fintechs is in our metrics still No1, even though Deep Tech is much broader.Thomas Kösters, MD DEEP Ecosystem
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We see meetups as a leading indicator. People joined meetups in large hubs online, especially Stockholm. Now more meetups take place in person again and so they become less international, with lower attendance.Thomas Kösters, MD DEEP Ecosystem
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Highlights
Startups in Europe raises 28.2 bn US$ in Q1 2022, the 2nd highest quarterly number on record. ⇒ Is this a lagging indicator!Related:CB Insights wrote just a few days ago: https://news.crunchbase.com/news/eu-funding-slows-europe-investment-startups-russia-ukraine/
But the seed funnel for startup investments is declining.
Hot sectors are currently
· Fintech
· Deeptech
· Health
· AI & Data
Startups Generated in the first quarter of 2022 more than 50.000 jobs. There are 90% more job openings, with the largest openings currently in fintech, health and biotech.
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This interview was conducted by Jörn “Joe” Menninger, startup scout, founder, and host of Startuprad.io. Reach out to him:LinkedInTwitterEmail
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Key Takeaways
Startups in Europe raises 28.2 bn US$ in Q1 2022, the 2nd highest quarterly number on record.
This article covers a significant development in the DACH startup and venture capital ecosystem.
The DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) continues to be one of Europe's most dynamic startup markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key facts about Pulse European Startup Ecosystem Update?
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.
How does this affect the German startup ecosystem?
This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem.
What are the latest startup funding trends in the DACH region?
Startuprad.io tracks venture capital and startup funding across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Explore our pillar coverage pages for the latest data.
About the Host
Joern "Joe" Menninger is the host of the Startuprad.io podcast and covers founders, investors, and policy developments across the DACH startup ecosystem. Through more than 1,300 interviews and nearly a decade of reporting, he documents the evolution of the European startup landscape. Follow Joern on LinkedIn.




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