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.
Startup Scene Heats Up: Acquisitions & Funding in Germany, Austria & Switzerland | Startuprad.io
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Startup Scene Heats Up: Acquisitions & Funding in Germany, Austria & Switzerland | Startuprad.io
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This episode is jam-packed with the latest news and insights from the DACH startup ecosystem. We'll explore the hottest trends, major acquisitions, and exciting funding rounds that are shaping the future of innovation in the region.
Here's what you'll discover:
🔥 Acquisition Frenzy:
Creative Dock Group acquires NFrontier: We'll break down Creative Dock Group's strategic acquisition of NFrontier, a Berlin-based hardware innovation company, and discuss how this move is bolstering their hardware development expertise.
Sona acquires TiteLift: Discover how Swiss cybersecurity firm Sona is strengthening its security offerings with the acquisition of German open-source software company TiteLift.
💰 Funding Fireworks:
Klukotopia Secures Multimillion-Dollar Funding: We'll explore how Berlin-based life science company Klukotopia is revolutionizing diabetes management with its innovative solutions, thanks to a significant funding round.
🚀 Industry Trends:
Life Science is Booming: We'll analyze the factors driving the growth of life science startups in Austria and highlight some of the most promising companies in this sector.
Hardware Innovation is Gaining Momentum: Discover how Germany's strong engineering and manufacturing tradition is fueling a thriving hardware innovation scene, with companies like NFrontier pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
This episode is perfect for:
Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and guidance.
Investors looking for the next big thing in the DACH startup scene.
Startup enthusiasts and industry professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve.
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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.
