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Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Flow State Rituals for Founders: Deep Work, Distraction Hacks & AI FocusIn this episode, Steven Puri, CEO of The Sukha Company and former Hollywood VFX executive (Independence Day, Godzilla, Transformers Prime), shares the rituals, behavioral frameworks, and AI-powered systems he uses to help founders reach deep work in distraction-heavy environments. Steven’s journey from blockbuster sets to startup leadership reveals how flow state rituals can transform founder performance. 🚀 Meet Our SponsorEXCLUSIVE NordVPN offer ➼ https://nordvpn.com/startuprad Try it now for 30 days completely risk-free with a money-back guarantee! To get the best discount on your NordVPN subscription, just head over to no...

2025-10-1447 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Flow State for Startup Founders: Deep Work That Actually ShipsSteven Puri, co-founder/CEO of Sukha, shares the flow state for startup founders playbook: body doubling, the coffee-shop effect, chronotype time-blocking, demo-first standups, and outcome-based leadership. You’ll learn how to beat the 22-minute context switching tax, design deep-work rituals for remote teams, and build a best-idea-wins culture that ships. 🚀 Meet Our SponsorEXCLUSIVE NordVPN offer ➼ https://nordvpn.com/startuprad Try it now for 30 days completely risk-free with a money-back guarantee! To get the best discount on your NordVPN subscription, just head over to nordvpn.com/startuprad. And here’s the kicker — wit...

2025-10-0951 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Second-Life EV Batteries: How Voltfang Raised €15M to Replace Coal in EuropeWhat if the key to Europe’s energy independence lies in the batteries of yesterday’s electric cars? This isn’t science fiction—it’s Voltfang’s reality. Today’s episode takes you inside the world of second-life EV batteries, where German climate tech startup Voltfang is repurposing used electric car batteries to stabilize power grids, decentralize energy systems, and replace coal-fired plants across Europe. With a €15M funding round and partnerships with major players like Stuttgart Airport, Voltfang is scaling from humble camper van hacks to operating Europe’s largest second-life battery factory. What You'll Lear...

2025-07-2425 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Finance Automation for SMEs: Moss CEO on Scaling, AI & Fintech LessonsWhat if finance wasn’t a bottleneck but your secret growth weapon? Moss CEO Ante Spittler joins Startuprad.io to reveal how his Berlin fintech is helping over 5,000 SMEs automate spend, ditch spreadsheets, and scale smarter. What You'll Learn: How Moss raised €180M and scaled to process €5B+ annually The biggest finance automation challenges for European SMEs Lessons from layoffs and scaling a regulated fintech Why user-first design is Moss’s superpower in a crowded market Insights on ERP integration, AI in finance, and future trends The em...

2025-07-1848 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital KeyOne’s IDAN System: Fixing Checkout for E-Commerce in the DACH RegionHow do you build a startup that could change the way millions shop online — all before your 20th birthday? In this episode, Startuprad.io dives into the game-changing IDAN system with Julian Pfeiffer, founder of KeyOne, who started his company at just 15. From the football field at Eintracht Frankfurt to leading one of the most exciting fintech e-commerce innovations in the DACH region — Julian’s journey is one for the books. We explore how the IDAN (International Delivery Address Number) streamlines online checkout, enhances data privacy, and reduces delivery errors — all while helping merchants boost conversi...

2025-04-1036 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Scaling Cybersecurity: How Link11 Navigated Growth, Funding & Innovation🔊 This episode is brought to you by Vanta 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance—save $1,000 with us by signing up here: vanta.com/startupradio 🛠️ Made possible by HTAI and the Enterprise Europe Network Hessen, supporting startups with grants, international networking, and innovation resources. Learn more: htai.de | een-hessen.de 🎙️ Scaling a Cybersecurity Startup: Lessons from Link11’s Journey (Part 2) In the second half of our exclusive conversation with Jens Philipp Jung, co-founder and CEO of Link11, we explore what it really takes to scale a cybersecurity startup. Link11 has emerged as a leader in DDoS prote...

2025-04-0935 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Scale Your Tech & Beat DDoS: Link11 CEO's PlaybookLink11 CEO Jens Philipp Jung joins Startuprad.io to reveal his blueprint for hypergrowth, cybersecurity dominance, and surviving massive DDoS attacks. 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio 🎯 Learn how to: • Scale a tech company without breaking it • Hire top talent & build winning culture • Defend against AI-powered attacks • Embrace zero trust architecture 💡 Whether you’re a founder, exec, or tech investor—this one’s for you. 👤 Guest: Jens Philipp Jung (CEO, Link11) 🎙 Host: Joe Menninger (Startuprad.io) 🔗 More: Li...

2025-04-0841 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital DACH Startups: AI, VC & Fintech Hot TakesSponsor Section 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio Introduction Dive into the DACH region's startup scene! This episode covers the latest trends in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, recorded with Chris Fahrenbach in New York City. Key Highlights Fintech Evolution: Coorsair's IDNow acquisition (€300M) and the stablecoin surge to $226B highlight fintech's dynamism. Venture Capital: Toma Bravo's €1.8B European fund signals investor interest, but "zombie VC" and insolvencies persist. AI and Tech: Germany leads i...

2025-03-2738 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital DACH Startup News 🇩🇪🇨🇭🇦🇹 Feb 2025 Roundup🚀 Big news from the DACH startup world! Finn raises €1B for car subscriptions, Cherry Ventures launches a €500M AI fund, but Lilium faces insolvency. 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio 🤯 Finn raises €1 BILLION for car subscriptions! But is it all good news? Lilium crashes back to earth with its second insolvency. We unpack the hottest DACH startup stories: VC gold rush: Cherry Ventures' new €500M AI fund Political earthquake: How the German election impacts YOU Exclusive insights...

2025-02-2724 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital AI in Emergency Rooms: How Dianovi is Revolutionizing HealthcareEver wondered how AI is changing the face of healthcare? Join us as we sit down with Elias, co-founder of Dianovi, a groundbreaking startup that's revolutionizing emergency rooms with their AI-powered decision support system. In this episode, we delve deep into the world of AI in healthcare, exploring how Dianovi's cutting-edge technology is helping ER physicians make faster, more accurate diagnoses while improving patient care and maximizing hospital revenue. Our Sponsor Vanta Make compliance simple—get $1,000 off now at vanta.com/startupradio. Here's what you can expect: Elias's journey: Fro...

2025-02-1334 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Startup Scene Heats Up: Acquisitions & Funding in Germany, Austria & Switzerland | Startuprad.ioEver wondered what makes customers choose one product over another? It's not always about flashy features or marketing hype. It's about solving their problems and fulfilling their needs. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we delve into the fascinating world of Jobs to Be Done (JTBD) with the creator of the theory himself, Tony Ulwick. Tony Ulwick, the founder and CEO of Strategyn and a renowned innovation expert, takes us on a journey through the JTBD framework. Discover how this customer-centric approach can revolutionize your product development process, helping you identify the "jobs" customers are "hiring" your...

2025-01-3033 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Tapari's Tech Revolution: Interactive Educational Toys for a Screen-Free FutureWelcome to another exciting episode of Startuprad.io, the leading podcast covering the startup ecosystem in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. In this episode, we dive into the innovative world of interactive educational toys with Jennifer Rink, Co-Founder and CEO of Tapari. Tapari is transforming how children learn and play, introducing an innovative screen-free interactive playmat that combines digital storytelling with physical engagement. With a mission to enhance cognitive development, improve attention spans, and inspire creativity, Tapari has redefined what it means to play and learn in a modern world. Key Highlights:Interactive Learning...

2025-01-0929 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital December 2024 Startup News: Trends, Funding, and Big WinsWelcome to Startup News Roundup: December 2024 Highlights & Key Insights, where we dive deep into the vibrant world of startups across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This episode delivers a comprehensive look at the latest developments, highlighting the most impactful stories, trends, and investments shaping the startup landscape. What’s Inside?Top News Stories: Black Forest Lab's Billion-Dollar Valuation: Discover how this Karlsruhe-based AI innovator is revolutionizing the global tech scene. Upvest’s €100 Million Investment Round: Learn why this fintech powerhouse is Germany's largest funding success story in 2024. Wefox's Resilience: Insights into t...

2024-12-1948 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital AI Tone-of-Voice: Transforming Startups & EducationIn this episode of Startuprad.io, we explore how AI tone-of-voice recognition is revolutionizing industries like education and startups. Our guest, Daniel Iglesias, CEO and Founder of Digi-Sapiens, shares insights into their groundbreaking technology that analyzes not just what is said but how it’s said. Revolutionizing Communication with AIWhat if your startup could decode emotional tones, improve communication, and deliver personalized user experiences? That’s exactly what AI tone-of-voice recognition brings to the table. Whether you’re a startup founder, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode will open your eyes to the en...

2024-12-1728 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Startup News November 2024: Key Trends, Tech Updates & Funding Insights in Germany, Austria, SwitzerlandThis November, the startup ecosystem in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region) is abuzz with critical updates that shape the future of technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Whether you're a founder, investor, or a startup enthusiast, this episode of Startuprad.io delivers everything you need to stay informed. Dive into the latest tech news, explore major funding milestones, and uncover the challenges impacting the region’s most innovative startups. What’s in This Episode?1️⃣ Germany: Startups Facing Turbulent Times Lilium, the German air-taxi pioneer, faces insolvency due to funding struggles and regulatory hurdles. Voloco...

2024-11-2838 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Etalytics: How AI and Sustainability Are Transforming Energy Management Across IndustriesIn this episode of Startuprad.io, we dive into the world of energy informatics with Dr. Niklas Panten, CEO and Co-Founder of Etalytics, a cutting-edge startup transforming how industries approach energy efficiency. Etalytics leverages AI-driven solutions to tackle rising energy costs, meet sustainability goals, and enhance operational efficiency for sectors like data centers, pharma, and automotive. What You’ll Learn: The Story of Etalytics: Discover how this innovative company emerged from groundbreaking research at the Technical University of Darmstadt to become a leader in energy optimization. AI-Powered Tools: Learn about Etalytics’ flagship products—EtaOne...

2024-11-2144 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Top GSA Startup News October 2024: New Unicorns, Green Tech, and Major Financial ShiftsWelcome to the October 2024 edition of "This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian Startups," where we bring you essential insights into the GSA startup ecosystem. Join hosts Jörn “Joe” Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach as they unpack the month’s top stories, from groundbreaking funding rounds to unicorn achievements and major pivots in tech and innovation. Episode Highlights: 1. Lilium’s Financial Struggles and eVTOL Innovation Setbacks This month, the NASDAQ-listed eVTOL pioneer Lilium, based in Germany, navigates financial challenges, pursuing self-administered bankruptcy due to funding constraints. Although recent setbacks impacted its market valuation, Lilium’s story rep...

2024-10-3121 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital The Future of Automotive Tech: COMPREDICT’s AI Virtual Sensors & Strategic Partnerships | Startuprad.ioIn this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger speaks with Rafael Fietzek, Co-Founder and Managing Director at COMPREDICT, to explore the groundbreaking advancements in automotive technology. COMPREDICT is leading the charge with its revolutionary virtual sensor technology, powered by AI, that is set to transform the way vehicles operate. Key Takeaways:Virtual Sensors & AI Integration: Learn how COMPREDICT’s AI-driven virtual sensors are designed to replace traditional hardware sensors in vehicles, enabling more efficient and predictive vehicle maintenance. These virtual sensors enhance operational performance by monitoring critical aspects such as tire and bra...

2024-10-1035 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital September 2024 Startup News: Intel Pauses €30B Project, Magic AI Raises $320M, Flink ExpandsWelcome to the September 2024 Startup News from Startuprad.io! This episode covers the most impactful developments in the startup scenes of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Stay informed about key trends, funding rounds, and industry shifts that could influence your business or investment decisions. Key Highlights: Intel Pauses €30B Chip Factory in Germany Intel has halted its €30 billion chip manufacturing project in Magdeburg due to cost-cutting measures and financial challenges, despite a €10 billion investment from the German government. We discuss the implications for Europe's tech industry and startups. Magic AI Secures $320M Led by...

2024-10-0348 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Secure AI Solutions in Regulated Industries: Insights from Omnifact’s Patrick HelmigJoin Startuprad.io, the Authority on German, Swiss, and Austrian Startups, as host Jörn "Joe" Menninger dives into a thought-provoking discussion with Patrick Helmig, Co-Founder and CEO of Omnifact. This episode unpacks the future of AI startups, the critical role of GDPR-compliant, self-hosted models, and how Omnifact is tackling data privacy challenges to revolutionize regulated industries like banking and real estate management. Discover how this German startup is enabling AI adoption with solutions tailored to highly regulated industries, leveraging innovative technologies to streamline operations and ensure compliance. With over 75% of listeners having a university degree and 87% b...

2024-09-1935 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Summer 2024 Startup News: Major Funding, AI Trends & DACH Region InsightsWelcome to the Summer 2024 Startup News Wrap-Up from Startuprad.io! In this special Labor Day episode, we cover the most crucial updates from the vibrant startup ecosystems in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights into the latest trends, funding rounds, and ecosystem developments shaping the future of innovation in the DACH region. 💼 New Sponsor Alert: We’re excited to announce our new partner, ModernIQs.com! Did you know an SEO-optimized blog post can generate significantly more traffic than a social media post? Startup...

2024-09-0249 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Meet The Early Stage AI Startup That Already Worked With NASA🎙️ Next Step in Machine Learning with Danko Nikolic | Startuprad.io Podcast Join Jörn "Joe" Menninger as he interviews Danko Nikolic, CEO and Founder of Robots go Mental. Dive into their groundbreaking machine learning algorithms inspired by brain research, shaped by Danko's background in psychology and statistics from the Max Planck Institute. Discover how Robots go Mental is transforming AI with innovative self-training algorithms and impactful collaborations, including a project with NASA. This episode highlights the challenges of launching a deep tech startup in Germany and the critical need for supportive infrastructure. Danko invites talent and in...

2024-07-0432 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - June 2024 | Startuprad.ioThis Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian Startups - June 2024 | Startuprad.io Welcome to our June 2024 wrap-up, where we bring you the latest news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, all in under 30 minutes! In this episode, recorded with Chris in New York City and Joe joining from Frankfurt, we cover the top highlights from June 25th: ### Highlights: - Check24's Massive Marketing Campaign: Check24 launched a major campaign, distributing 5 million free Puma football jerseys in Germany, costing around €100 million. This initiative has sparked vibrant on...

2024-07-0335 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - May 2024 | Startuprad.ioWelcome to our May 2024 wrap-up, delivering vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—all in 30 minutes or less! 🎧 Join Chris from New York City and Joe from Frankfurt as they bring you the latest updates in the GSA region. Due to Whit Monday and travel plans, this news cut is from May 16th. Any news not covered today will be included in our next wrap-up. #### Schedule: - Next Episode: June 27th - Summer Wrap-Up: September 2nd (Labor Day) We'll have a lighter summe...

2024-05-3035 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital AI Solutions for Enterprises: Inside Scavenger.aiRevolutionizing Data Analysis: The Journey of Scavenger.ai In this exciting episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger sits down with Maximilian Hahnenkamp, the co-founder of Scavenger.ai. Max shares his remarkable journey from being a professional field hockey player in Austria to founding an innovative AI startup in Frankfurt. Scavenger.ai is making waves in the world of data analysis, offering cutting-edge AI tools that simplify complex data management for businesses. Max discusses the company’s impressive €1.1 million pre-seed funding and their plans for a full software launch by June 2024. He also empha...

2024-05-2321 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - April 2024Lower your Costs of ISO 27.001 and SOC 2 Compliance by up to 85% [with our Partner Vanta]Achieving ISO 27001 or SOC 2 compliance can unlock major growth for your company and build customer trust, but this process can be time-intensive and costly. Vanta automates compliance, getting you audit-ready quickly and saving you up to 85% of associated costs. And Vanta scales with your business, helping you enter new markets. Join 7,000 global companies like Atlassian, Flo Health, and Quora that trust Vanta. Claim 20% off Vanta at vanta.com/startupradio Interested in Working with us? Have a look here:...

2024-04-2532 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Twinsity's AI-Driven Approach to Safeguarding Important InfrastructureLower your Costs of ISO 27.001 and SOC 2 Compliance by up to 85% [with our Parnter Vanta] Achieving ISO 27001 or SOC 2 compliance can unlock major growth for your company and build customer trust, but this process can be time-intensive and costly. Vanta automates compliance, getting you audit-ready quickly and saving you up to 85% of associated costs. And Vanta scales with your business, helping you enter new markets. Join 7,000 global companies like Atlassian, Flo Health, and Quora that trust Vanta. Claim 20% off Vanta at https://www.vanta.com/startupradio 🚀 Discover the Future of Infrastructure Inspection with Twinsity's AI-Driven Tech...

2024-04-1132 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - March 2024Welcome to our March 2024 wrap-up with vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. Our startup news is recorded with Chris in New York City and Joe in Frankfurt. Recording date is March 25th 2024 and all news not included will be in our next news to be released on April 25th 2024. Happy Easter!Today we publish on Holy Thursday (Gründonnerstag) in Germany. Note that the Friday before and Monday after Easter are public holidays. Many people will take off around the holidays. So d...

2024-03-2829 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups – February 2024🚀 Welcome to Startuprad.io – Your Ultimate Destination for Tech Entrepreneurship News! 🌟Interested in Working with us?Have a look here: https://www.passionfroot.me/startupradio SubscribeHere https://linktr.ee/startupradio In this episode, we dive deep into the latest tech and startup highlights shaping the landscape of innovation. Join us as we explore groundbreaking developments and game-changing investments that are driving progress in the tech world. 🔍 Our Highlights:1. Microsoft's bold move to invest 3.3 billion euros in expanding data centers in Germany is a testament to the impo...

2024-02-2934 min

Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC, Innovation & Growth From Cleaning Company to Tech Startup: AR Transforming the IndustryExecutive SummaryIn this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger interviews Martin Cudzilo, founder of ARCheck, discussing the challenges in the cleaning industry and the development of augmented reality technology. Cudzilo shares his entrepreneurial journey, the potential for AR and AI to revolutionize cleaning, and the impact of ARCheck on efficiency and cleaner support. They delve into the challenges of managing sick leave, the early development of ARCheck, and the upcoming launch of the minimum viable product. The episode provides insights into the transformation of the cleaning industry and the powerful potential of augmented r...

2024-02-0130 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital From Cleaning Company to Tech Startup: AR Transforming the IndustryExecutive SummaryIn this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger interviews Martin Cudzilo, founder of ARCheck, discussing the challenges in the cleaning industry and the development of augmented reality technology. Cudzilo shares his entrepreneurial journey, the potential for AR and AI to revolutionize cleaning, and the impact of ARCheck on efficiency and cleaner support. They delve into the challenges of managing sick leave, the early development of ARCheck, and the upcoming launch of the minimum viable product. The episode provides insights into the transformation of the cleaning industry and the powerful potential of augmented r...

2024-02-0130 min

Deep Tech Germany: AI, Robotics & Frontier Innovation by Startuprad.io™From Cleaning Company to Tech Startup: AR Transforming the IndustryExecutive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger interviews Martin Cudzilo, founder of ARCheck, discussing the challenges in the cleaning industry and the development of augmented reality technology. Cudzilo shares his entrepreneurial journey, the potential for AR and AI to revolutionize cleaning, and the impact of ARCheck on efficiency and cleaner support. They delve into the challenges of managing sick leave, the early development of ARCheck, and the upcoming launch of the minimum viable product. The episode provides insights into the transformation of the cleaning industry and the powerful potential of augmented r...

2024-02-0130 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - January 2024Tune in to the latest episode of our podcast, where we discuss the top news and trends in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) startups. From European unicorns to emerging tech companies, we cover it all in this monthly show. Don't miss out on the latest tech news and startup updates! Our Highlights:Joe already did a 2023 review focused on valuations and investments. All publications more or less agreed that 2023 was hopefully rock bottom for startups, their valuation, funding and founding of new ones and it should get better. Thumbs pressed for that (as is German...

2024-01-2527 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Deep-Dive: A Recap of 2023's Startup Valuations and Investment TrendsJoin us for a deep dive into the startup world of Germany in 2023! We'll recap the latest trends in startup valuations and investments, featuring top Berlin, Hamburg, and other German startups. Learn about the innovative ideas and entrepreneurs driving the German startup scene forward. Don't miss out on this valuable information for investors and aspiring entrepreneurs alike! Like what you hear?You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io F Subscribe HereWe are always sharing new resources with you. Find all of our options below. We want...

2024-01-2317 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - December 2023Welcome to our December 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. Our startup news is recorded with Chris in New York City and Joe in Frankfurt. The recording date is December 19th, 2023 and all news not included will be in our next news to be released on January 25th, 2024. Note: We will take a holiday break until January 18th, 2023, when you can expect the first publication in the new year. Our Highlights:Aleph Alpha's AI models get bad press. Escooter Tier lays of on...

2023-12-2123 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - November 2023Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io WelcomeWelcome to our November 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. Our HighlightsAI startup Aleph Alpha raises half a billion dollars, CMBlu raises 100 mn € for energy storage, WeFox gets 55 M US$ from Deutsche and Unicredit, and Vanguard pulls the plug on their German robo advisor. It seems that Sono Motors has found an investor to keep going at least until the end of 2024 and the G...

2023-11-3020 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Revolutionizing Securities: Exploring Securities Tokenization and Transparency with CashlinkLike what you hear? You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io Executive SummaryIn this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger interviews Michael Duttlinger from Cashlink. They discuss the importance of transparency with shareholders and how communication is key during a pivot. Cashlink, a leading registrar for tokenized securities in Germany, aims to disrupt the securities market and provide a more cost-efficient and transparent alternative to traditional intermediaries. They recently raised €7 million in a fundraising round and are collaborating with major financial institutions in Germany. Cashlink is focused on...

2023-11-1632 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian Startups - October 2023 | Startuprad.io E 400Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io Welcome to our October 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. This time we wrap up October 2023 in our 400th episode! Our startup news are recorded with Chris today in Germany and Joe in Frankfurt. The recording date is October 25th and all news not included will be in our next news to be released on November 30th. This time we...

2023-10-2620 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital From the CTO of N26 to founding a non-profit online University | Startuprad.ioExecutive Summary In today's episode, we have a very special guest joining us, Christian Rebernik, CEO & Co-Founder of Tomorrow University. We'll dive into Christian's journey, from his early days as a CTO of companies like Scout24 Group, dating Website Parship, World Food Program, bwin, or N26 to his current role in shaping the next generation of banking and now building a next-generation university. We'll explore how he's bridging the gap between technology and education, revolutionizing the way we learn and empowering future change-makers. Stay tuned for an engaging and enlightening conversation on the innovation landscape, the role...

2023-10-1942 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - September 2023 | Startuprad.io E 397Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io Our Sponsor Startupraven The best way to identify investors and cooperation partners for early-stage startups. Sign up for early access here: https://startupraven.com/ Find all options to follow us and subscribe here: https://linktr.ee/startupradio Welcome to our summer 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. This time we wrap up September 2023. There have been a lot of news sad (insolvencies, final clo...

2023-09-2825 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - Summer 2023 (July/ August) | Startupradio Episode #393Welcome to our summer 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in around 30 minutes sometimes less 🙂. This time we wrap up July and August. We came up with the summer news because the September news has always been very long, overcrowded, and covered 3 months. That was a bit too much of a break and too much news in one piece. So we looked to wrap up summer and since the US is an important market and Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer it seems like a good fit. T...

2023-09-0334 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Navigating the Insurtech Landscape: Thinksurance's Rise in the Digital Insurance Era | Startuprad.io E 391Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://startupradio.captivate.fm/support Find all blog posts with all the links on our blog https://medium.com/startuprad-io/navigating-the-insurtech-landscape-thinksurances-rise-in-the-digital-insurance-era-startuprad-io-1555e1d35e0a Subscribe Herehttps://linktr.ee/startupradio Our Sponsor StartupravenSign up here: https://startupraven.com/ Executive SummaryIn this episode of Startuprad.io, our guest is Florian Brokamp, CEO and Co-Founder of Thinksurance. Brokamp discusses the positive economic state of the company, the importance of...

2023-08-1031 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - June 2023 | Episode #77Welcome to our June 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. We follow our top-down structure in the news. Welcome to our startup news wrap-up for June 2023 by Startuprad.io with Chris from New York and Joe from Frankfurt. We recorded this news episode on June 27th, 2023. All news not yet included here will be published in our next news episode. Find all links to the quoted news on our Medium blog link below. Note: We will now go into the summertime: In Jul...

2023-06-2922 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - May 2023 | Episode #385Welcome to our May 2023 wrap-up with important news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. We follow our top-down structure in the news: First, the top news, then we look with a bird's eye view at the startup ecosystem in the German language countries, dig deeper by looking at exciting startup cities and end with general news. And for those serious about startups, there is even a collection called: "Stay Ahead of the Curve," where we share in-depth reads, articles, studies, and podcasts. Our next news episode will be pub...

2023-06-0131 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital EXCLUSIVE: Buy and Build in eCommerce - Acquiring the Price Dip | Startuprad.io E #383Executive SummaryLearn how to acquire competitive advantages in your eCommerce ventures with a buy & build strategy, unlock potential growth and add new capabilities: In this episode, Joe, interviews Peter, the founder of an AI startup called Pythia. Peter discusses his company’s buy-and-build strategy for acquiring e-commerce startups, which involves integrating them into their standardized processes and assigning brand managers or CEOs to oversee them. He also talks about the challenges facing companies in the current market, including rising prices, tighter financing, and more restrictive customers. Peter’s company is looking for profitable e-commerce companies with soli...

2023-05-1839 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Fintech Got 100 mn € From Goldman Sachs to Invest | CreditshelfExecutive SummaryLearn how CreditShelf, a leading German fintech company, secured 100 million euros of investment from Goldman Sachs and what that means for businesses seeking credit. CreditShelf recently received 100 mn € from Goldman Sachs to lend out via their platform; Goldman joins other investors like the European Investment Fund. The fintech works with Raisin Bank to get SMEs loans within four weeks. They IPOed already in 2018 in Frankfurt as the first pure-play fintech in Germany. The FounderDaniel is a returning guest. We interviewed CrediShelf shortly after their IPO in 2018 (link below). Da...

2023-04-1329 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - March 2023IntroWelcome to our March 2023 wrap-up with important news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. We follow our top-down structure in the news: The top news, followed by a bird’s eye view at the startup ecosystem, next deeper looking at fascinating startup cities, and we end with general information. And for those serious about startups, there is a collection called: Stay ahead of the curve, where we share exciting reads, articles, studies, and podcasts. Welcome to our startup news wrap-up for March with Chris from New Y...

2023-03-3031 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — February 2023Welcome to our February 2023 wrap-up with the important news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. We follow our top-down structure in the news: First the top news, then we look with a bird’s eye view at the startup ecosystem in the German language countries, dig deeper by looking at interesting startup cities and end with general news. And for those of you who are really serious about startups, there is even a collection called: Stay ahead of the curve where we share interesting reads, articles, studies, and podcasts. Wel...

2023-02-2322 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - December 2022Welcome to This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups, our startup news wrap-up for December 2022 by Startuprad.io with Chris from New York City and Joe from Frankfurt. We recorded this news episode on December 19th, 2022. Keep in mind, this news episode covers everything since our last news episode. As always: All news not yet included here will be published in our next news episode, which will be January 2023, the first news for 2023. Guys, another year is over! Find all links to the quoted news on our Medium blog, link below Our Highlights:

2022-12-2226 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Female Founders at the European Angel Investment Summit (2/2)Welcome to the second Episode, brought to you from the European Angel Investment Summit 2022. The European Business Angel Network (EBAN) is an organization that brings together business angels from all over Europe. The aim of the organization is to provide a forum for business angels to share best practices and learn from each other. EBAN also offers training for new business angels who want to get involved in startup investing. The organization held one of its two annual conferences in Brussels recently, bringing together business angel investors from all over the continent. This year's conference was particularly i...

2022-11-1532 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - October 2022 Wrap-UpWelcome to This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups in October 2022 by Startuprad.io with Chris from Essen, Germany, and Joe from Frankfurt. We recorded this news episode on Thursday, October 20th, 2022. Our Highlights: Another one of our former guests gets a Snoop Dog investment. Quick delivery startup Gorillas seems to sell itself to competitor Getir, according to Bloomberg, despite an earlier announcement they are looking for more investments. Gadget rental service Grover adds 270 m € in venture debt, getting it close to 2 billion €. Our former guest Nuri (formerly Bitwala) had to file for inso...

2022-10-2723 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Meet Tvarit - Hidden Industrial AI Champion Making Manufacturing SustainableExecutive Summary The industrial ai startup Tvarit is focused on optimizing the process of casting metals. This process is abundant for parts in robots, cars, all kinds of machines, and heavy equipment. With their approach they help their clients save up to 18% of their energy bill, increase production quality and lower the wastage of the process. Tvarit has raised almost 3 million in funding since our 2019 interview and is looking for Series A funding. Suhas founded 17 startups prior to Tvarit, with this being startup №18, for which he sees the potential to become a unicorn. We’re excited to see...

2022-10-2031 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - September 2022Our highlights: Germany is preparing for a potentially rough winter, in many ways. Now Environmental Action Germany (Deutsche Umwelthilfe): Asked Germans not to put up any Christmas lights this season. Startups in GSA keep laying off staff, but also raising significant funds. We have our usually shortened list a bit longer this month, to show that it is not all gloom and doom here. You will also notice that the M&A activity is up, totaling 55 bn US$ in summer 2022 (for all of Europe), and is still going strong. Let’s talk startups: Su...

2022-09-2825 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Meet COMPREDICT, the Startup Where Blackberry and Michelin InvestedExecutive Summary COMPREDICT is a Darmstadt, Germany-based deep tech startup, offering virtual sensors for cars. They already convinced Michelin and Blackberry to invest, so we thought it would be about time to catch up with the team around Rafael. Virtual sensors in a car take data from physical sensors and fuse them to generate additional measurements. Rafael Fietzek, MD and Co-Founder COMPREDICT Subscribe Here We are always sharing new resources with you. Find all of our options below.We want to make sure that we provide what’s best for your gr...

2022-09-0720 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Startup News GSA - Summer Wrap-Up (July & August '22)Our Highlights Startups in GSA did better than expected. We had a few insolvency filings, but also amazing fundraisings like Celonis 1 bn US$ combination of equity and debt funding. Insuftech Wefox raises 400 m. One can already see the signs of a downturn, M&A activity going up, as well as the news about insolvencies or job cuts/ hiring freezes. But — according to a Bikcom survey — 8 out of 10 startups are still hiring. Deal time our recent guest Qonto buys former guest Penta and there was more in a B2B neobank deal week. Even Allianz had to learn, that one can...

2022-09-0538 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - June 2022Welcome to This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups in June 2022 by Startuprad.io. My co-host is again Chris from New York. This recording is sponsored by Invest-in-Hessen and Startupraven.com. It is in radio syndication with our very own station www.startup.radio, and our partner station IBGR.Network. We recorded this new episode on Monday, June 27th, 2022. Keep in mind, that we will have a summer break and be back for you with another news episode on Labor Day, which is September 5th, 2022. In this episode, we will wrap up July, and August.

2022-06-3029 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - May 2022Welcome to This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups in May 2022 by Startuprad.io — in a news recording with Christian Fahrenbach from New York City and Jörn Menninger, from Frankfurt. This recording is sponsored by Invest-in-Hessen and Startupraven.com. It is in radio syndication with our very own station www.startup.radio, and our partner IBGR.Network. We recorded this news episode on Thursday, May 19th, 2022. The next news will go live on June 30th. Keep in mind, that we will have a summer break afterward and be back for you with another news episode...

2022-05-2629 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital EXALOAN Wants to Bridge the Funding GAP of SMEs Across the GlobeExecutive Summary Exaloan started out as a rating agency for digital assets. They developed into a global platform to connect crowdlending platforms and institutional investors. They started out with the rating of digital assets. Soon they realized that it makes more sense for them to help investors with the access to lending platforms and building of their portfolio in crowdlending assets using tokenization. Our mission is to close the global financing gap, which is a staggering 5.2 trillion US$, which means there are more than 100 m SMEs that are lacking financing. Luca Fignani, co-founder and CEO of...

2022-05-1130 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in GSA Startups - April 2022Welcome to This Month in GSA Startups in April 2022 by Startuprad.io — in a news recording with Christian Fahrenbach ”Chris” from New York City today and me Jörn Menninger “Joe”, from Frankfurt am Main. This recording is sponsored by Invest-in-Hessen and Startupraven.com. It is in radio syndication with our very own station www.startup.radio, the blog Fundscene, and our partner IBGR.Network. We recorded this new episode on Monday, April 25th, 2022. The next news will go live on the 26th of May, the day we celebrate fathers day in Germany. For this reason, we have at this da...

2022-04-2928 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital CO2BIOCLEAN turns CO2 into Biodegradable Fiber That can be used in ClothingCO2 is a very clean way to produce biopolymers.Fabiana Fantinel, MD and Founder CO2BioClean This is our first in-person interview since the breakout of the corona pandemic in early 2020, made possible by Hessen Trade and Invest with their brand Invest-In-Hessen.com. Subscribe Here Find all options to subscribe to our newsletter, podcast, YouTube channel or listen to our internet radio station here: Startuprad.io | Linktree We start with CO2 and at the end of our process … there are polymers that can be used like plastics.Fabiana Fantinel, MD a...

2022-04-1426 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in GSA Startups - March 2022Welcome to This Month in German, Swiss and Austrian (GSA) Startups in March 2022 by Startuprad.io — in a news recording with Chris — not from New York City today and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. This recording is sponsored by Invest-in-Hessen and Startupraven.com. It is in radio syndication with our very own station www.startup.radio and our partner IBGR.Network. We recorded this new episode on Monday, March 21st, 2022. The recording is one week earlier than usual, due to the travel schedules of Chris and me. As always: All news not yet included here will be...

2022-03-3134 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in GSA Startups - February 2022Welcome to This Month in GSA Startups - meaning Germany, Austria and Switzerland, for February 2022 by Startuprad.io - in a news recording with Chris from New York City and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. This recording is sponsored by Invest-in-Hessen and Startupraven.com. It is in syndication with our very own station www.startup.radio, our partner station IBGR.Network and the Fundscene blog. We recorded this new episode on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022. Today we bring you everything from a new Switzerland-based unicorn to a new take on quick delivery - pardon the pun.

2022-02-2429 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - January 2022This Month in German Startups - January 2022 Happy New Year guys! Welcome to This Month in German Startups in January 2021 by Startuprad.io - in a news recording with Chris from New York City and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. This recording is sponsored by Invest-in-Hessen and Startupraven.com. It is in radio syndication with our very own station www.startup.radio and our partner IBGR.Network. We recorded this new episode on Monday, January 24th, 2022. All news not yet included here will be published in our next news episode. There will also be...

2022-01-2630 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - December 2021HoHoHo Welcome to This Month in German Startups in December 2021 by Startuprad.io - in a news recording with Chris from New York City and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. We recorded this new episode on Monday, December 20th. All news not included here will be published in our next news episode. There will also be our annual Fintech Review on December 25th and we will be back with an AI startup interview on January 13th. So we take a few weeks off around the holidays. Happy Holidays! We are not there yet, so...

2021-12-2330 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital &Charge Just Raised Seed Funding to Help Online Shoppers Fight Global WarmingSubscribe Here Find all options to subscribe to our newsletter, podcast, YouTube channel or listen to our internet radio station here: Link https://linktr.ee/startupradio We learned in our projects that charging electric cars is challenging for B2B and B2C customers Simon Vogt, Co-Founder and CSO &Charge Our Sponsor Invest-in-Hessen This show was made possible by Hessen Trade and Invest with their brand Invest-in-Hessen. You can learn more about them here (https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/). We also run a dedicated sub-podcast with all interviews and news in cooperation with them...

2021-12-1642 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Cogia Just IPOed And Wants to Use the Access to Capital to Drive Market Consolidation“To accelerate our growth, we need to buy companies” Pascal Lauria, founder and CEO Cogia Our Sponsor Invest-in-Hessen This show was made possible by Hessen Trade and Invest with their brand Invest-in-Hessen. You can learn more about them here (https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/). We also run a dedicated sub-podcast with all interviews and news in cooperation with them. Find it all here: https://anchor.fm/techstartupsgermany “My goal is 10 mn Euros revenue. To reach this we need to keep buying [companies]” Pascal Lauria, founder and CEO Cogia The Founder Pascal Lauria (https://www.linkedin...

2021-12-1426 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - November 2021Welcome to This Month in German Startups in November 2021 by Startuprad.io - in a news recording with Chris from New York City and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. We recorded this new episode on Friday, November 19th. All news not included here will be published in our December News (to be published on December 23rd). There will also be our annual Fintech Review on December 25th and we will be back with an AI startup interview on January 13th. So we take a few weeks off around the holidays. We are not there yet, so...

2021-11-2523 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Fastbill’s Exit to Canada Based Unicorn FreshBooksThe Enabler This interview was made possible by Hessen Trade and Invest with their brand Invest-in-Hessen. You can learn more about them here (https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/). We also run a dedicated sub-podcast with all interviews and news in cooperation with them. Find it all here: https://anchor.fm/techstartupsgermany We started serveral early SaaS Platforms and Fastbill was one of them. We just solved our problems at the time. René Maudrich, MD Germany FreshBooks The Founder In this interview, we talk to one of the most experienced fintech founders in the greater F...

2021-11-1839 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital GSA Unicorn Tracker - October 2021 (Bonus)Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io – in a news recording with Chris (from New York City) and me Joe (from Frankfurt am Main). Guys, it is October, it is getting colder outside and cozier inside, so we bring you another “Doppelpack”of our news recording! We bring you another bonus news episode as part of our news coverage of the German startup scene. We recorded this episode on October 25th, 2021, wrapping up October. This is a Bonus Episode following our special coverage of the unprecedented creation of unicorn startups in the German speaking startu...

2021-10-2811 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - October 2021This Month in German Startups - October 2021 Welcome to This Month in German Startups in October 2021 by Startuprad.io - in a news recording with Chris (Back Home in New York) and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. We recorded this new episode on October 25th. Note that there is also another episode of our unicorn tracker, getting published along with this episode in order to keep the news brief. Today we have to announce that N26 reclaimed the title of Germany’s most valuable fintech (but not startup, that is still Celonis), So...

2021-10-2820 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Meet Emma Sleep – They Are on Their Way to Becoming the World’s No 1 Sleep BrandMeet Emma Sleep – They are on their way to becoming the world’s No 1 Sleep Brand We only raised just about 5 mn Euros … we grew to 405 mn Euro revenues in 2020 Dennis Schmoltzi, CEO and Co-Founder Emma Sleep Find all options to subscribe to our newsletter, podcast, YouTube channel or listen to our internet radio station here: https://linktr.ee/startupradio Want to be found by Business opportunities or contacted by new investors? Get scouted by us, when we have a matching mandate and enroll your startup in our database: https://forms.gle/DmPtBKJH7MMmJoY...

2021-10-2131 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - September 2021 Unicorn Tracker (Bonus)Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io – in a news recording with Chris (from New York City) and me Joe (from Frankfurt am Main). Guys, it is fall and we are back from the summer break! We bring you another bonus news episode as part of our news coverage of the German startup scene. We recorded this episode on September 28th, 2021, wrapping up July, August, and September. This is a Bonus Episode following our special coverage from June! Want to be found by Business opportunities or cont...

2021-09-3015 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - Summer Wrap-Up (July, August, September) 2021Welcome to This Month in German Startups in September 2021 by Startuprad.io - in a news recording with Chris (Back Home in New York) and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. We recorded this new episode on September 28th. Note that there is also another episode of our unicorn tracker, getting published along with this episode. Have a look. This will be a bit longer recording. Best get a snack and a drink right now. The summer was hot here in Germany in terms of startups, but not so much in terms of temperature. Since we have the weather ou...

2021-09-3029 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - June 2021Welcome to This Month in German Startups June 2021 by Startuprad.io - in a news recording with Chris (Back Home in New York) and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. We are reporting live from Germany’s largest unicorn wave ever. We announce two new unicorns (Scalable Capital and Forto (formerly FreightHub)) and Germany’s first Decacorn Celonis, valued at more than 11 bn US$. The 2019 Unicorn Wefox raises large funding of 536 mn € (650 mn US$). About You IPOs for 23 €/share at 4 bn Euro (4.85 bn US$) AND Austria becomes a new most valuable startup with GoStudent (1.4 bn €, 1.67 bn US$), after they...

2021-07-0122 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Bonus: This Month in German Startups – Unicorn StampedeWelcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io – in a news recording with Chris (from New York City) and me Joe (from Frankfurt am Main). This is a Bonus Episode covering the Unicorn Stampede in German-speaking countries. This recording is from June 29th, 2021 and all-new unicorns, formed afterward will be covered in our next news podcast, to be published End of September! You may remember that we had another bonus episode last month covering the rise of Berlin-based fintech Trade Republic to become Germany’s most valuable startup? There is already a new king...

2021-07-0116 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Meet Palturai – The Google of Business DataMeet Palturai – The Google of Business Data We used to store data in paper-based handwritten cards. We bring this to the 21st century … so you can get some great insights from it. Tilo Walter, CEO and Founder Palturai Subscribe Here Find all options to subscribe to our newsletter, podcast, YouTube channel or listen to our internet radio station here: Link https://linktr.ee/startupradio You can use our tool for example in the KYC process. Tilo Walter, CEO and Founder Palturai The Founder We talk in this interview to Tilo Walter (https://www.link...

2021-06-2424 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups – May 2021Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a news recording with Chris (Back Home in Germany) and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. Today we are wrapping up May 2021 for you. We talk about the massive Trade Republic funding, making them Germany's most valuable startup. We are talking about SPACs again, Germany’s institutional funds investing in crypto, and 3 bn shots of the corona vaccine. As always, we have a great show for you! Housekeeping - Time to brag Stay safe everyone! We are very happy to ha...

2021-05-2725 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital We bring the German speaking startup scene to you in EnglishWelcome to Startuprad.io, we cover the German-speaking startup scene since 2015 with our franchise. Since 2019, we eased access to the German-speaking startup scene further with our special interest podcasts Fintech Germany, Blockchain Germany, Deeptech Germany, and German Startup News. We have been called "The Authority on German Startups" and are a Top 0.5% global podcast, according to Listen Notes. Chartable.com scored us in 2020 a global Top 100 Science Podcast, a global Top 150 Tech Podcast, and a global Top 750 Business Podcast. You can learn more here: https://linktr.ee/startupradio --- ...

2021-05-2000 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Meet the Fintech Behind the 100 mn € Exit Nobody Talks AboutEnabler This recording was made possible by (Hessen Trade and Invest). Learn more about our enabler here: https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/ The Finish company later stopped all their activities in Central Europe. This is where I started crossinx. Marcus Laube, Founder and CEO of crossinx The Founder In this interview, we are talking to Marcus Laube (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-laube/) , the founder and CEO of one of the largest fintech exits this year. He sold the company, he founded in 2007 in 2021 for 100 mn Euros to Unifiedpost Group from Belgium (https://www...

2021-05-2029 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital homefully Offers Co-Living in Germany and Switzerland and is Looking to ExpandThe FounderThis time we talk to Sebastian Wuerz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianwuerz/) the founder and CEO of the co-living startup homefully (https://homeful.ly/), a proptech headquartered in Frankfurt, offering furnished apartments across Germany and Switzerland. This trend is called co-living and offers a convenient way for ex-pats to relocate to a new city and have instant social connections. Sebastian graduated with an international MBA, which took him to Warsaw University, DUFE (Dongbei University of Finance and Economics 东北财经大学), and the University of North Florida. Before starting homefully Sebastian also had stints in wealth management in Singapore an...

2021-04-1527 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - February 2021This Month in German Startups - February 2021Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. Today we are wrapping up February 2021 for you. There is great news in the German startup scene, the much anticipated Auto1 IPO generated two new tech billionaires, Europe’s first Tech SPAC lists in Frankfurt, more Wirecard details, we talk about Trade Republic and Gamestop, as well as the billion exit of Berlin-based AdJust. Follow us on Soci...

2021-02-2526 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - January 2021This Month in German Startups - January 2021 Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City. This is the first news episode of 2021, but you can have a look at our 2020 review. Today we are wrapping up January 2021 for you. There is great news in the German startup scene, from two new unicorns to a much anticipated IPO of Auto1 (will be raising at least 1.5 bn Euros), Delivery Hero goes VC and there may be Amazon TV/Radio in Germany. ...

2021-01-2821 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Tencent backs insurance startup Clark in $85US round. We talk to Clark’s CEO[A Ping-Pong table, a PlayStation or a table football] don’t help that much if the [corporate culture] is broken. Christopher Oster, CEO and Co-Founder Clark In this interview we are talking to a previous guest. Christopher Oster is the CEO and co-founder of Frankfurt-based insurtech clark. In the past we talk to him about the appearance of Clark on Bloomberg’s list of startups to watch, back in 2017. Now they raised an 85 m US$ series C venture capital round, with noteworthy investor Tencent from China. We talk to him about the funding, the wa...

2021-01-2629 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - 2020 ReviewThis Month in German Startups - 2020 Review Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City. This is an annual tradition, where we look at the past year and forward into the coming one. Not to mention, we have been totally wrong last year with the outlook, so we are more sticking to the review this year. Today we bring you an overview of the German startup corona aid, an overview of the German startup scene, lists of top startup st...

2021-01-1920 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - December 2020This Month in German Startups - December 2020 Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City. Welcome to the Chris-mas edition :-) Today we are wrapping up December 2020 for you. Please keep in mind that due to the holidays and the current lockdown in Germany we are recording this news on December 15th. All news not included here will be part of our January warp-up and there will be a 2020 review 2021outlook as well.

2020-12-1720 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Learn from Maria – Investor in several of Germany’s renowned startupsLearn from Maria – Investor in several of Germany’s renowned startupsNormally you want to invest in people who you already know. Maria Pennanen, Startup Investor The EnablerThis interview is part of our series of startups and investors in the startup scene in the state of Hessen. The whole series is sponsored by Hessen Trade and Invest, you can learn more about our enabler here: www.invest-in-hessen.com Startup investment is a very risky business Maria Pennanen, Startup Investor The InvestorIn this interview we talk to Maria P...

2020-12-0133 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - November 2020This Month in German Startups - November 2020 Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City. Today we are wrapping up November 2020 for you with an update on German startups working on corona vaccines, Flixbus, Finleap, Rocket Internet’s ongoing delisting, and a potential digital Euro Enabler This recording was made possible by (Hessen Trade and Invest). Learn more about our enabler here: https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/ Find all options to subscribe here:

2020-11-2628 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - October 2020This Month in German Startups - October 2020Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City. Today we are wrapping up October 2020 for you with a monster round in the making at N26, new information on the Wirecard insolvency and questions about published information of Heidelberg based insurance startup Getsafe. You can now join us on the entrepreneur network DueDash: https://buff.ly/2R90PYp with 5 Euros a month you support our work! Or become a Patron at Patreon: https://buff.ly/32bZ4z...

2020-10-3019 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - Summer 2020 (July, August, September)This Month in German Startups - Summer 2020 Wrap-UpWelcome to this month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City. Today we are wrapping up summer 2020 for you. This is going to take a bit longer than normal, so grab a coffee and relax on the couch. You can now join us on the entrepreneur network DueDash: https://buff.ly/2R90PYp with 5 Euros a month you support our work! Thank you! EnablerThis recording was made possible by (Hessen Trade and Invest). Learn more abo...

2020-09-2424 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Cyreen provides consumer brands with brick and mortar analyticsCyreen provides consumer brands with brick and mortar analyticsWe analyze shopping behaviour based on the contact with an in-store commercial. Our system does not even know if you are male or female. Davide Scheidegger, Co-Founder Cyreen [caption id="attachment_3655" align="aligncenter" width="1194"]Cyreen establishes a data-driven retail media standard for consumer brands in supermarkets. Courtesy of Cyreen[/caption]The FounderWe talk to Davide Scheidegger (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidescheidegger/), who is originally from Switzerland, but now lives in Wiesbaden, working with his other co-founders on their startup Cyreen (https://www.cyreen.de/). Th...

2020-09-1840 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - June 2020This Month in German Startups - June 2020IntroToday we are going to talk about German startups, in the process of producing vaccines for Covid19, the potential accounting fraud at Wirecard, startups in Frankfurt, Munich, Cologne and Berlin, and the 110th Birthday of Konrad Zuse, the inventor of the modern-day computer. Welcome to this month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City. Reach out to usOur audience survey, to give us feedback, suggest topics, interview partners or just to say “Hallo!” https://forms.gle/mLV6mVKwG...

2020-06-3018 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - May 2020This Month in German Startups - May 2020If you are new to our podcast(s), we are wrapping up the startup news of the German-speaking area in a monthly recording from Frankfurt and New York. Have a look at our website www.startuprad.io or www.startup.radio and you will find all the links to our recordings and the articles we are quoting from there. Some of the source articles are in English, some are in German. Reach out to usOur audience survey, to give us feedback, suggest topics, interview partners or just to say “...

2020-06-0220 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Learn from an Indian-born entrepreneur, who raised 35 mn Euros Venture Capital in Germany (2/2)Learn from an Indian-born entrepreneur, who raised 35 mn Euros Venture Capital in Germany"Hessen is the natural home for startups and entrepreneurs" Gunjan Bhardwaj – Founder and CEO Innoplexus The Enabler of our InterviewThis recording was made possible by (Hessen Trade and Invest). Learn more about our enabler here: https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/ Together with our enabler, we are running a podcast called “Tech Startups Germany”, which will focus on startups at a Serie A stage or even more mature. You will also find all the videos we produce for this podcast on our YouTube...

2020-05-2618 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - April 2020This Month in German Startups - April 2020 If you are new to our podcast(s), we are wrapping up the startup news of the German-speaking area in a monthly recording from Frankfurt and New York. Have a look at our website www.startuprad.io or www.startup.radio and you will find all the links to our recordings and the articles we are quoting from there. Some of the source articles are in English, some are in German. Reach out to us, here is our audience survey, to give us feedback, suggest topics, interv...

2020-05-0521 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Meet Innoplexus the startup which fights ALL diseasesMeet Innoplexus the startup which fights ALL diseasesDespite the commonly held belief, I grew here faster in Germany than in the US or in the UK Gunjan Bhardwaj – Founder and CEO Innoplexus Important information upfront – the Fight against Corona Virus / Covid19 For the corona virus, we not only have to flatten the curve, we have to flatten the disease. Gunjan Bhardwaj – Founder and CEO Innoplexus Innoplexus grants free access to the research platform “Acceleration of Covid19 research:” https://coronavirus.ontosight.ai/ Here is the COVID19 Dashboard of I...

2020-04-2128 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital This Month in German Startups - March 2020This Month in German Startups - March 2020If you are new to our podcast(s), we are wrapping up the startup news of the German-speaking area in a monthly recording from Frankfurt and New York. Have a look at our website www.startuprad.io or www.startup.radio and you will find all the links to our recordings and the articles we are quoting from there. Some of the source articles are in English, some are in German. FeedbackReach out to us, here is our audience survey, to give us feedback, suggest topics, interview partners or ju...

2020-03-3151 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Acomodeo helps companies to find serviced apartments worldwideAcomodeo helps companies to find serviced apartments worldwideThe EnablerThis is a video interview from our podcast Tech Startups Germany. All the recordings on this channel are made possible by Invest in Hessen (learn more here https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/home). Our first clients know us and trust us, and they do these bookings [28.000 – 35.000 Euros] on a cell phone. Eric-Jan Krausch during his Startuprad.io interview The PodcastsWe will post this interview and all others as podcast(s) next Tuesday night Central European Time. Subscribe here and have them on our d...

2020-03-2424 min

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital Pythia forecasts the next trend in consumer productsThe EnablerThis is a video interview from our podcast Tech Startups Germany. All the recordings on this channel are made possible by Invest in Hessen (learn more here https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/home). The PodcastsWe will post this interview and all others as podcast(s) next Tuesday night Central European Time. Subscribe here and have them on our device when you wake up: 💢 Audio only - Tech Startups Germany by Startuprad.io iTunes https://apple.co/2Z17bfl Deezer http://bit.ly/2Qbh1rl TuneIn http://bit.ly/2M8vpzn

2020-03-0430 min

Startuprad.io - The Authority on German Startups 2019 Fintech Review Germany Talkshow by Startuprad.ioFind the video and more content here: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/2019-fintech-review-germany-talkshow-by-startuprad-io-video/ The traditionThis is a Startuprad.io tradition. Every year close to Christmas Joe gets together with smart people from the German fintech scene and talks about what was going on. Usually, the discussion drifts fast in a talk show and does not stick to the usual news format. None the less it is very informative and there are great ideas for fintech entrepreneurs and investors here.Trust is repeated positive experience – Frank Schwab during Star...

2019-12-2654 min

FinTech Germany – Innovation, Banking & Venture Capital by Startuprad.io™2019 Fintech Review Germany Talkshow by Startuprad.ioFind the video and more content here: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/2019-fintech-review-germany-talkshow-by-startuprad-io-video/ The traditionThis is a Startuprad.io tradition. Every year close to Christmas Joe gets together with smart people from the German fintech scene and talks about what was going on. Usually, the discussion drifts fast in a talk show and does not stick to the usual news format. None the less it is very informative and there are great ideas for fintech entrepreneurs and investors here. Trust is repeated positive experience – Frank Schwab during Startuprad.io’s 2019 Fintech Review This episod...

2019-12-2655 min