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

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

Author: joe@startuprad.io 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 it’s 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.

Trying to keep up with the fast-moving tech scene in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can feel like a full-time job. That’s where Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland by Startuprad.io™ comes in. Host Joe Menninger cuts through the noise to bring you clear, concise updates in English, focusing on what actually matters across the DACH region. You’ll hear timely breakdowns of significant funding deals, analysis of emerging industry trends, and explanations of regulatory changes that could impact founders and investors. This podcast serves as your regular briefing, connecting the dots between major hubs like Berlin, Zurich, Munich, and Vienna without requiring you to scour dozens of local news sources. It’s designed for anyone with a professional or personal interest in European innovation who needs the key facts delivered efficiently. By tuning in, you get a direct line to the pulse of Central Europe's startup ecosystem, with context that turns headlines into actionable insight. The coverage is consistently relevant, ensuring you’re never caught off guard by the next big shift in the market.
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This Month in GSA Startups - April 2022 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:54
Welcome to This Month in GSA Startups in April 2022 by Startuprad.io - in a news recording with Chris from New York City today and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. Our highlights: Despite slightly declining global VC inve…
This Month in GSA Startups - March 2022 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:06
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What Founders and Investors Can Expect from the New German Government [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:07
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Exclusive Data on Europe’s Startup Hotspots in Q4 2021 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:31
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The Digital Euro and Why Stable Coins Matter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:49
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This Month in GSA Startups - February 2022 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:59
News in German, Austrian, and the Swiss startup scene for February 2022: We start out with mega-deal in Gaming: ESL Gaming is sold for 1bn US$, Munich-based Fintechsystems is sold for 120 mn € and Aachen-based Next Ego m…
This Month in German Startups - January 2022 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:40
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Fintech Review 2021 – Germany, Austria And Switzerland (GSA) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:05
“For banks the pandemic meant that they had to digest 10 years of digitalization in only two years.” Paolo Sironi - Thought Leader and Author Hello and welcome everyone to our 2021 Fintech Review for the German Speaking…