This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — February 2023

This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — February 2023

Author: Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Startup & VC Podcast Network February 23, 2023 Duration: 22:44
Rising interest rates are leading to an interest rate war between the neobrokers. We covered the troubled company Windeln.de, which is now liquidated. Farewell! Moonfare extended its Series C funding to more than 130 m US$, but we are not sure who invested in the last batch, since a fund is mentioned, that was also founded by Moonfare’s founder. The City of Mainz goes live with its quest to become a world-class biotech hub. N26 was reportedly in advanced talks to buy dutch broker Bux, but buxed out shortly before the closing. AAAAAAnd, we like to end on a high note: Raising is in the process of reclaiming its unicorn status with new funding. We have also some event recommendations for you and discounts from 20% to 100% for the events listed in our show notes.

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Podcast Episodes
Helsing, Luma, and EU Billions: DACH Startup Funding 2025 Unleashed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:05
What happens when Germany creates its second decacorn and the EU drops €10B to scale startups? This month’s news episode breaks it all down — from funding explosions in deep tech to the future of biotech, fintech innovat…
Startup Storytelling That Wins: Craft a Pitch Investors Remember [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:40
What if your startup pitch didn’t just inform — but moved people to believe? This episode reveals how the most effective founders use strategic storytelling to build trust, spark action, and secure funding. What You'll L…
May 2025: AI Unicorns, Mega VC Funds, and Regulation Shakeups in DACH [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:18
Startups in the DACH region are heating up — from AI unicorns to VC mega-funds. In this monthly startup news roundup, we unpack the most important trends in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland’s tech ecosystem. Learn how P…
Negotiate Like the FBI: Sales Psychology for Startup Founders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:42
What happens when an FBI-trained negotiation coach brings elite sales psychology into the startup world? You get a masterclass in influence, integrity, and investor persuasion. Today’s episode of Startuprad.io features M…
Why Europe’s Venture Capital Needs a Mindset Reboot | Andy Goldstein [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:05
🎧 Opening: Why do Europe’s startups scale slower than their U.S. counterparts? In this raw, revealing episode, Andy Goldstein uncovers what’s really holding back the European venture capital scene—and what we can do abou…
How Trust-Based Leadership Drives Startup Culture That Scales (2/2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:48
Most startups talk about culture. But very few measure it. Even fewer know how to scale it. In Part 2 of our interview with Christian Conrad — coach, former Kellogg’s exec, and author of Magical Company Culture — we go d…
The Founder's Guide: Stop Burnout & Build a Startup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:37
Burnout isn’t just a personal issue — it’s a startup killer. In this powerful episode of StartupRad.io, host Jörn 'Joe' Menninger sits down with psychotherapist and consultant Imre Marton Remenyi to explore how burnout a…