Women Who Rock GSA is your front-row seat to the women redefining entrepreneurship, leadership, and venture capital across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — the DACH region. As part of the award-winning Startuprad.io™ Network, this podcast amplifies the voices of female founders, investors, and changemakers shaping Europe’s innovation economy.
Hosted by Johanna Jöch and Joe Menninger, the series features authentic conversations with female leaders building scalable businesses, raising venture capital, and transforming industries through tech and purpose-driven innovation. Each episode delivers strategic insights and powerful stories of resilience, equity, and growth — all in English for a global audience.
Why listen:
• Firsthand stories from Europe’s top female entrepreneurs and investors
• Funding, scaling, and leadership advice from the women behind successful startups
• Deep dives into sustainability, fintech, AI, health tech, and social impact ventures
• Regional perspectives from the DACH ecosystem with global relevance
• Real lessons on overcoming bias, breaking barriers, and building inclusive success
Recognition & Reach
Ranked among the Top 20 Global Entrepreneurship Podcasts on Apple and featured by Forbes, Tech.eu, and Feedspot, Women Who Rock GSA attracts listeners from more than 50 countries. It’s a leading platform for understanding how Europe’s female founders are reshaping innovation, funding, and the future of work.
About the Network
Powered by Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC & Innovation, this sub-show extends the network’s mission to spotlight the full spectrum of entrepreneurship across the continent. Together with other verticals like FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, and Security Sutra, it forms a global gateway to Europe’s startup ecosystem.
Our Mission
To champion women’s leadership in entrepreneurship and venture capital by telling stories that inspire, educate, and connect innovators worldwide.
Stay Connected
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💌 Newsletter → https://startupradio.substack.com
📰 Blog → https://www.startuprad.io/blog/
📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/startupradio
Women Who Rock GSA — where female entrepreneurs build the future of Europe.
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Women Who Rock GSA is your front-row seat to the women redefining entrepreneurship, leadership, and venture capital across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — the DACH region. As part of the award-winning Startuprad.io™ Network, this podcast amplifies the voices of female founders, investors, and changemakers shaping Europe’s innovation economy.
Hosted by Johanna Jöch and Joe Menninger, the series features authentic conversations with female leaders building scalable businesses, raising venture capital, and transforming industries through tech and purpose-driven innovation. Each episode delivers strategic insights and powerful stories of resilience, equity, and growth — all in English for a global audience.
Why listen:
• Firsthand stories from Europe’s top female entrepreneurs and investors
• Funding, scaling, and leadership advice from the women behind successful startups
• Deep dives into sustainability, fintech, AI, health tech, and social impact ventures
• Regional perspectives from the DACH ecosystem with global relevance
• Real lessons on overcoming bias, breaking barriers, and building inclusive success
Recognition & Reach
Ranked among the Top 20 Global Entrepreneurship Podcasts on Apple and featured by Forbes, Tech.eu, and Feedspot, Women Who Rock GSA attracts listeners from more than 50 countries. It’s a leading platform for understanding how Europe’s female founders are reshaping innovation, funding, and the future of work.
About the Network
Powered by Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC & Innovation, this sub-show extends the network’s mission to spotlight the full spectrum of entrepreneurship across the continent. Together with other verticals like FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, and Security Sutra, it forms a global gateway to Europe’s startup ecosystem.
Our Mission
To champion women’s leadership in entrepreneurship and venture capital by telling stories that inspire, educate, and connect innovators worldwide.
Stay Connected
🌐 All Links → https://linktr.ee/startupradio
💌 Newsletter → https://startupradio.substack.com
📰 Blog → https://www.startuprad.io/blog/
📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/startupradio
Women Who Rock GSA — where female entrepreneurs build the future of Europe.
German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A – September 2025 News
Women Who Rock GSA – A Female Entrepreneurship Podcast 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
Youtube Full Video: https://youtu.be/cLO_niJ6wok
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
✉️ Work with us: partnerships@startuprad.io
Subscribe across platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio
💬 Feedback: https://forms.gle/Qp53eVuc9P1RMqWj8💼 Follow Jörn on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger
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.
Women Who Rock GSA – A Female Entrepreneurship Podcast by Startuprad.io™
Women Who Rock GSA is your front-row seat to the women redefining entrepreneurship, leadership, and venture capital across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — the DACH region. As part of the award-winning Startuprad.io™ Network, this podcast amplifies the voices of female founders, investors, and changemakers shaping Europe’s innovation economy.
Hosted by Johanna Jöch and Joe Menninger, the series features authentic conversations with female leaders building scalable businesses, raising venture capital, and transforming industries through tech and purpose-driven innovation. Each episode delivers strategic insights and powerful stories of resilience, equity, and growth — all in English for a global audience.
Why listen:
• Firsthand stories from Europe’s top female entrepreneurs and investors
• Funding, scaling, and leadership advice from the women behind successful startups
• Deep dives into sustainability, fintech, AI, health tech, and social impact ventures
• Regional perspectives from the DACH ecosystem with global relevance
• Real lessons on overcoming bias, breaking barriers, and building inclusive success
Recognition & Reach
Ranked among the Top 20 Global Entrepreneurship Podcasts on Apple and featured by Forbes, Tech.eu, and Feedspot, Women Who Rock GSA attracts listeners from more than 50 countries. It’s a leading platform for understanding how Europe’s female founders are reshaping innovation, funding, and the future of work.
About the Network
Powered by Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC & Innovation, this sub-show extends the network’s mission to spotlight the full spectrum of entrepreneurship across the continent. Together with other verticals like FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, and Security Sutra, it forms a global gateway to Europe’s startup ecosystem.
Our Mission
To champion women’s leadership in entrepreneurship and venture capital by telling stories that inspire, educate, and connect innovators worldwide.
Stay Connected
🌐 All Links → https://linktr.ee/startupradio
💌 Newsletter → https://startupradio.substack.com
📰 Blog → https://www.startuprad.io/blog/
📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/startupradio
Women Who Rock GSA — where female entrepreneurs build the future of Europe.
