Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, powered by Startuprad.io™, delivers fast, actionable English-language coverage of startup, innovation, and tech developments across the DACH region. Hosted by Joe Menninger, this show is your shortcut to understanding Europe’s most dynamic innovation hubs — from Berlin to Vienna, Munich to Zurich.
Each episode breaks down the most relevant startup funding rounds, policy shifts, and ecosystem trends — bringing you closer to the entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers shaping Central Europe’s tech landscape. Designed for founders, executives, and international audiences who need a sharp, data-backed snapshot of what’s happening in the heart of Europe’s innovation economy.
What you’ll hear:
• Startup funding and VC trends across Germany, Austria & Switzerland
• Unicorn tracking, exits, and early-stage investment news
• Fintech, deep tech, and greentech breakthroughs
• AI, SaaS, and manufacturing-tech innovation highlights
• Policy shifts and regulation from Berlin, Brussels, and Vienna
• M&A activity, IPOs, and European venture performance
Why it matters:
The DACH region — Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — accounts for nearly a third of Europe’s venture capital and houses global innovation leaders in AI, manufacturing, and finance. Understanding its startup dynamics is key to decoding Europe’s economic future.
Startup & Tech News is part of the Startuprad.io™ Network, a global top 0.5% startup podcast ecosystem featuring shows like European Startup Pulse, Blockchain Germany, FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, and Security Sutra. Collectively, the network reaches more than one million annual listeners across podcast, YouTube, and radio platforms.
Whether you’re an investor tracking the next unicorn, a founder expanding into Europe, or a journalist seeking the pulse of continental innovation — this show gives you verified, English-language insight you can rely on.
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Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, powered by Startuprad.io™, delivers fast, actionable English-language coverage of startup, innovation, and tech developments across the DACH region. Hosted by Joe Menninger, this show is your shortcut to understanding Europe’s most dynamic innovation hubs — from Berlin to Vienna, Munich to Zurich.
Each episode breaks down the most relevant startup funding rounds, policy shifts, and ecosystem trends — bringing you closer to the entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers shaping Central Europe’s tech landscape. Designed for founders, executives, and international audiences who need a sharp, data-backed snapshot of what’s happening in the heart of Europe’s innovation economy.
What you’ll hear:
• Startup funding and VC trends across Germany, Austria & Switzerland
• Unicorn tracking, exits, and early-stage investment news
• Fintech, deep tech, and greentech breakthroughs
• AI, SaaS, and manufacturing-tech innovation highlights
• Policy shifts and regulation from Berlin, Brussels, and Vienna
• M&A activity, IPOs, and European venture performance
Why it matters:
The DACH region — Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — accounts for nearly a third of Europe’s venture capital and houses global innovation leaders in AI, manufacturing, and finance. Understanding its startup dynamics is key to decoding Europe’s economic future.
Startup & Tech News is part of the Startuprad.io™ Network, a global top 0.5% startup podcast ecosystem featuring shows like European Startup Pulse, Blockchain Germany, FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, and Security Sutra. Collectively, the network reaches more than one million annual listeners across podcast, YouTube, and radio platforms.
Whether you’re an investor tracking the next unicorn, a founder expanding into Europe, or a journalist seeking the pulse of continental innovation — this show gives you verified, English-language insight you can rely on.
Stay connected:
🌐 All shows → https://linktr.ee/startupradio
💌 Weekly digest → https://startupradio.substack.com
📰 Blog & transcripts → https://www.startuprad.io/blog/
Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — where Europe’s innovation stories meet global audiences.
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In April 2025, DACH startups raised over €1.3 billion—while one of Europe’s top fintechs spiraled into crisis. This isn’t just another news roundup. This is your investor-grade, startup-founder-relevant, executive-level briefing from the DACH region’s leading podcast.
What You'll Learn:
The real story behind Trade Republic’s outages and financial trust issues
How Amboss, Noxtua, and n8n are defining applied AI in health and devops
Where VCs are betting big in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Why Germany’s economy is stagnating, yet startup funding is booming
Guest Spotlight:This episode is hosted by Jörn “Joe” Menninger, the voice behind Startuprad.io and one of Europe’s leading startup podcasters. He breaks down news from Berlin, Munich, Vienna, and Zurich — so you don’t miss a beat.
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Show Notes:
Host: Jörn Menninger, Editor-in-Chief at Startuprad.ioBlog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/april-2025-dach-startup-wrapupRelevant Resources:
Amboss Funding: Silicon Canals
Noxtua's AI push: TechCrunch
Trade Republic Trouble: Business Insider
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro + Sponsor
03:10 – €1.3B Funding Summary
10:25 – Amboss, Noxtua, n8n: Applied AI Highlights
19:40 – Trade Republic Crisis Breakdown
27:50 – DACH VC Trends: First Momentum, Revent, Oakley
35:30 – Germany’s Economy: IFO + Forecasts
42:00 – Closing + What’s Coming in May
Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland by Startuprad.io™
Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, powered by Startuprad.io™, delivers fast, actionable English-language coverage of startup, innovation, and tech developments across the DACH region. Hosted by Joe Menninger, this show is your shortcut to understanding Europe’s most dynamic innovation hubs — from Berlin to Vienna, Munich to Zurich.
Each episode breaks down the most relevant startup funding rounds, policy shifts, and ecosystem trends — bringing you closer to the entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers shaping Central Europe’s tech landscape. Designed for founders, executives, and international audiences who need a sharp, data-backed snapshot of what’s happening in the heart of Europe’s innovation economy.
What you’ll hear:
• Startup funding and VC trends across Germany, Austria & Switzerland
• Unicorn tracking, exits, and early-stage investment news
• Fintech, deep tech, and greentech breakthroughs
• AI, SaaS, and manufacturing-tech innovation highlights
• Policy shifts and regulation from Berlin, Brussels, and Vienna
• M&A activity, IPOs, and European venture performance
Why it matters:
The DACH region — Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — accounts for nearly a third of Europe’s venture capital and houses global innovation leaders in AI, manufacturing, and finance. Understanding its startup dynamics is key to decoding Europe’s economic future.
Startup & Tech News is part of the Startuprad.io™ Network, a global top 0.5% startup podcast ecosystem featuring shows like European Startup Pulse, Blockchain Germany, FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, and Security Sutra. Collectively, the network reaches more than one million annual listeners across podcast, YouTube, and radio platforms.
Whether you’re an investor tracking the next unicorn, a founder expanding into Europe, or a journalist seeking the pulse of continental innovation — this show gives you verified, English-language insight you can rely on.
Stay connected:
🌐 All shows → https://linktr.ee/startupradio
💌 Weekly digest → https://startupradio.substack.com
📰 Blog & transcripts → https://www.startuprad.io/blog/
Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — where Europe’s innovation stories meet global audiences.
