š° Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Startuprad.ioā¢ brings you fast, actionable, English-language coverage of the most important startup and tech news from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland ā the DACH region and GSA tech ecosystems.
š Our monthly podcast delivers high-density insights in under 30 minutes, giving you the edge on:
š Startup trends, venture capital movements, and unicorn builders
šø Major funding rounds, pre-seed investments, strategic acquisitions, and IPO pipelines
š Deep tech breakthroughs, AI-powered ventures, and fintech innovation
š§ Regulatory shifts, startup ecosystem developments, and European tech policy
š§Ŗ Innovation from scaleups, spinouts, digital assistants, and climate tech operators
šļø Hosted as part of the Startuprad.ioā¢ network, this podcast is optimized for a global audience of:
Startup founders, angel investors, business analysts, and innovation executives
Listeners tracking scaleup strategies, exit planning, and capital growth in Europe
Experts interested in SaaS trends, fintech founders, and growth capital ventures
š¬ What You'll Hear:
šÆ Headlines on german startups, swiss innovation, and austrian tech
š¼ Profiles on VC funds, business angels, corporate venture arms, and company builders
š§ Interviews with Forbes 30/40 Under 30/40 stars, NYT bestselling authors, Emmy award winners, and visionary founders
š¬ Breakthroughs in synthetic biology, quantum computing, AI-driven growth, and b-grade gourmet sustainability
š From the german startup scene in Berlin and Munich to Zurich, Vienna, and the broader DACH innovation economy, we cover:
š” Tech verticals including climate tech, fintech community, regtech, wealthtech, european unicorns, edtech, and green innovation
āļø Hard tech, retail analytics, heatmaps, open banking, embedded finance, digital transformation strategy, neurotech, and AI diagnostics
š Insights on TRL scaling, acquisition preparation, and external funding
š§ Whether you're tracking:
š©šŖ German business, GSA tech regulation, or innovation challenges
šØš Switzerland startups, VC interviews, or growth investing
š¦š¹ Austrian startups, eco innovation, or tax regulations
š” This is your intelligence feed for the next generation of European unicorns.
š§° Each episode distills:
šļø Actionable news, investor resources, and startup strategies
š Patterns in european tech, strategic growth, and corporate innovation management
š¬ Founder playbooks on resilience planning, vision planning, and entrepreneur tools
š Chartable Rankings: Top 60 Science ā¢ Top 75 Tech ā¢ Top 275 Business
š Listen Notes: Top 0.5% of all podcasts globally
š Apple Podcasts: Top 20 Global Entrepreneurship Podcast
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š Startuprad.ioā¢ ā The Authority on GSA Startups
From a single podcast to a global platform with 8 vertical sub-shows, a 24/7 internet radio station, a blog, and thousands of tech-savvy listeners. We cover the full spectrum of startups, scaleups, visionary investors, deeptech operators, and the eco-system for growth.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 103
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Summer 2024 Startup News: DACH Funding, AI Trends, & Ecosystem Insights
Welcome 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 Sā¦
Nobel Laureate Steven Chu on Nuclear Energy, Green Startups, and Solar Innovation ā The Future of Renewable Energy
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Biotech Insights: MITās Robert Langer on Startups & mRNA Innovation
In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Joe Menninger sits down with Professor Robert S. Langer, a renowned biotechnologist from MIT. Professor Langer, co-founder of Moderna and holder of over 1,400 pā¦
This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - June 2024 | Startuprad.io
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Welcome to our May 2024 wrap-up, delivering vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerlandāall in 30 minutes or less! š§
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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - April 2024
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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startupsā-āMarchĀ 2024
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Rise of Deep Tech and Health Tech Startups in Europe
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Executive Summary
In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jƶrn "Joe" Menninger and guest Thomas Kƶsters of DEEP ā¦
This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups ā February 2024
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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - January 2024
Tune 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 alā¦
Deep-Dive: A Recap of 2023's Startup Valuations and Investment Trends
Join 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. Learnā¦
Warm Wishes and Cheers: A Festive Message from Joe Menninger
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As the holiday season wraps us in its joyful embrace, I wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who has been a part of our increā¦
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The Ultimate Fintech Guide: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland 2023 Review
Executive Summary
As we step into the holiday season, we at Startuprad.io are excited to bring you exclusive insights from our recent Fintech Review 2023 for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Our latā¦
This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - December 2023
Welcome 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 lessĀ š. Our startup news is recorded with ā¦
The CEE AI Scene: Exploring Investment Growth and Key Entrepreneurial Hubs
Executive Summary
In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jƶrn "Joe" Menninger and guest Thomas Kƶsters, MD at DEEP Ecosystems, discuss the potential of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as a hidden gemā¦
This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - November 2023
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Welcome to our November 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzeā¦
This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian Startupsā-āOctober 2023 | Startuprad.io EĀ 400
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From Berlin to Zurich: NGP Capital's Research on VC Funding in the DACH Region
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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startupsā-āSeptember 2023 | Startuprad.io E 397
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This is the one-year anniversary episode of our cooperation with DEEP Ecosystems in our Sub-Podcast European Startup Pulse. In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jƶrn āJoeā Menningeā¦