Blockchain Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, is your front-row seat to the European blockchain revolution. From Berlin to Zug, Frankfurt to Vienna, host Joe Menninger dives deep into how Web3, crypto startups, and venture capital are transforming the continent’s innovation landscape. Every episode delivers founder stories, investor strategies, and insider intelligence from the beating heart of Europe’s decentralized economy.
Whether you’re a founder building in blockchain, a VC exploring tokenized assets, or a tech executive decoding regulation, this podcast unpacks the trends shaping the next wave of digital infrastructure. We go beyond buzzwords to analyze how distributed-ledger technology, smart-contract platforms, and digital currencies drive tangible business value. Expect candid conversations with thought leaders who bridge finance, compliance, and deep technology—from early-stage disruptors to institutional investors.
Our guests include entrepreneurs pioneering DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, blockchain-based identity systems, tokenization of real-world assets, and enterprise blockchain deployments. They share the lessons, failures, and funding tactics that separate hype from lasting impact. Episodes frequently highlight the German, Austrian, and Swiss (DACH) startup ecosystem, revealing how Europe’s regulatory clarity and engineering strength fuel blockchain adoption.
Each conversation connects the dots between policy, innovation, and investment, giving you actionable insights on:
• Raising venture capital for blockchain ventures
• Navigating EU and BaFin regulation
• Token economics and community governance
• Building scalable decentralized products
• Partnering with corporates, accelerators, and exchanges
• Turning research into real-world applications
The show also contextualizes global trends for European founders—covering everything from Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins to green mining, Layer-2 networks, cross-chain interoperability, and AI-driven crypto security. Our editorial lens blends entrepreneurial storytelling with data-driven analysis, ensuring every episode is both inspiring and useful.
As part of the Startuprad.io Podcast Network, Blockchain Germany™ complements sister shows such as Fintech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Startups Germany, and German Startup News, together forming Europe’s most comprehensive audio window into technology and venture capital. The network has reached more than one million streams annually and ranks among the global top 0.5 % of podcasts—trusted by founders, investors, and policymakers alike.
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Blockchain Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, is your front-row seat to the European blockchain revolution. From Berlin to Zug, Frankfurt to Vienna, host Joe Menninger dives deep into how Web3, crypto startups, and venture capital are transforming the continent’s innovation landscape. Every episode delivers founder stories, investor strategies, and insider intelligence from the beating heart of Europe’s decentralized economy.
Whether you’re a founder building in blockchain, a VC exploring tokenized assets, or a tech executive decoding regulation, this podcast unpacks the trends shaping the next wave of digital infrastructure. We go beyond buzzwords to analyze how distributed-ledger technology, smart-contract platforms, and digital currencies drive tangible business value. Expect candid conversations with thought leaders who bridge finance, compliance, and deep technology—from early-stage disruptors to institutional investors.
Our guests include entrepreneurs pioneering DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, blockchain-based identity systems, tokenization of real-world assets, and enterprise blockchain deployments. They share the lessons, failures, and funding tactics that separate hype from lasting impact. Episodes frequently highlight the German, Austrian, and Swiss (DACH) startup ecosystem, revealing how Europe’s regulatory clarity and engineering strength fuel blockchain adoption.
Each conversation connects the dots between policy, innovation, and investment, giving you actionable insights on:
• Raising venture capital for blockchain ventures
• Navigating EU and BaFin regulation
• Token economics and community governance
• Building scalable decentralized products
• Partnering with corporates, accelerators, and exchanges
• Turning research into real-world applications
The show also contextualizes global trends for European founders—covering everything from Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins to green mining, Layer-2 networks, cross-chain interoperability, and AI-driven crypto security. Our editorial lens blends entrepreneurial storytelling with data-driven analysis, ensuring every episode is both inspiring and useful.
As part of the Startuprad.io Podcast Network, Blockchain Germany™ complements sister shows such as Fintech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Startups Germany, and German Startup News, together forming Europe’s most comprehensive audio window into technology and venture capital. The network has reached more than one million streams annually and ranks among the global top 0.5 % of podcasts—trusted by founders, investors, and policymakers alike.
🎧 “Learn more about blockchain startups, Web3 innovation, tokenization, DeFi, and venture capital in Germany and beyond.
🔍 Explore more from the Startuprad.io Podcast Network:
• Fintech Germany Podcast
• Deep Tech Germany
• German Startup News
• Security Startups Germany
• Female Entrepreneurship Podcast
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German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A – September 2025 News
Blockchain Germany – Web3 Startups, Crypto Innovation & Venture Capital by Startuprad.io™
29 minutes
2 months ago
German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A – September 2025 News
What if the next billion-dollar startup was brewing in Berlin, Munich, or Vienna right now? In this episode, we cover the game-changing deals, deep tech breakthroughs, and green innovation stories shaping the DACH startup scene in September 2025. Whether you’re a founder, VC, or ecosystem insider, this is your shortcut to staying ahead in Europe’s most dynamic market.
What You’ll Learn
🚀 The biggest venture capital raises across Germany, Austria & Switzerland
🧠 How neuromorphic AI chips and quantum comms are reshaping Europe’s deep tech frontier
💳 Fintech consolidation: Bitpanda’s growth and Bling’s youth finance push
🌱 Green tech milestones from Austria’s salt-based storage to EV wiring solutions
⚕️ Biotech breakthroughs and M&A exits shaping the next health tech wave
📊 Why AI-driven search analytics could disrupt marketing and SEO forever
From startup funding in Germany and European venture capital to deep tech AI hardware, fintech M&A, and green tech innovation, this episode is designed to rank high on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for founders and investors looking for cutting-edge insights.
Episode: DACH Startup News – Summer Wrap-Up 2025Host: Joern Menninger, Editor-in-Chief Startuprad.io
Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/dach-startup-news-july-and-august-2025-unicorn-surge-825m-hydrogen-win-fintech-shakeups
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Timestamps:
00:00 – VC News (€30M+ funds)
02:30 – Deep Tech: brain chips & quantum comms
05:00 – Green Tech: energy storage & EV wiring
06:00 – Fintech: Bitpanda & Bling M&A
09:00 – AI & SaaS analytics
11:30 – Mobility & Auto1 Group
15:00 – Biotech & Health Tech
18:00 – Major fundraising deals (€100M+)
23:00 – M&A: Nect, Scanbot, Lemon Markets
25:30 – Ecosystem trivia + closing notes
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Primary (in title + description): startup funding, German startups, venture capital Europe, deep tech startups, fintech Europe, green tech, AI search disruption.
Secondary (in body + show notes): AI in business, biotech Germany, startup exits.
Blockchain Germany – Web3 Startups, Crypto Innovation & Venture Capital by Startuprad.io™
Blockchain Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, is your front-row seat to the European blockchain revolution. From Berlin to Zug, Frankfurt to Vienna, host Joe Menninger dives deep into how Web3, crypto startups, and venture capital are transforming the continent’s innovation landscape. Every episode delivers founder stories, investor strategies, and insider intelligence from the beating heart of Europe’s decentralized economy.
Whether you’re a founder building in blockchain, a VC exploring tokenized assets, or a tech executive decoding regulation, this podcast unpacks the trends shaping the next wave of digital infrastructure. We go beyond buzzwords to analyze how distributed-ledger technology, smart-contract platforms, and digital currencies drive tangible business value. Expect candid conversations with thought leaders who bridge finance, compliance, and deep technology—from early-stage disruptors to institutional investors.
Our guests include entrepreneurs pioneering DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, blockchain-based identity systems, tokenization of real-world assets, and enterprise blockchain deployments. They share the lessons, failures, and funding tactics that separate hype from lasting impact. Episodes frequently highlight the German, Austrian, and Swiss (DACH) startup ecosystem, revealing how Europe’s regulatory clarity and engineering strength fuel blockchain adoption.
Each conversation connects the dots between policy, innovation, and investment, giving you actionable insights on:
• Raising venture capital for blockchain ventures
• Navigating EU and BaFin regulation
• Token economics and community governance
• Building scalable decentralized products
• Partnering with corporates, accelerators, and exchanges
• Turning research into real-world applications
The show also contextualizes global trends for European founders—covering everything from Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins to green mining, Layer-2 networks, cross-chain interoperability, and AI-driven crypto security. Our editorial lens blends entrepreneurial storytelling with data-driven analysis, ensuring every episode is both inspiring and useful.
As part of the Startuprad.io Podcast Network, Blockchain Germany™ complements sister shows such as Fintech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Startups Germany, and German Startup News, together forming Europe’s most comprehensive audio window into technology and venture capital. The network has reached more than one million streams annually and ranks among the global top 0.5 % of podcasts—trusted by founders, investors, and policymakers alike.
🎧 “Learn more about blockchain startups, Web3 innovation, tokenization, DeFi, and venture capital in Germany and beyond.
🔍 Explore more from the Startuprad.io Podcast Network:
• Fintech Germany Podcast
• Deep Tech Germany
• German Startup News
• Security Startups Germany
• Female Entrepreneurship Podcast
💌 Subscribe for insider updates: https://startupradio.substack.com/
🌐 Discover all links & platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio
📰 Read our blog & show notes: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/