Startuprad.io™ is Europe’s voice on startups, venture capital, and innovation — giving you backstage access to the continent’s most dynamic founders, investors, and tech visionaries. Hosted by Joe Menninger, the show has become a trusted source for international audiences who want to understand how Europe builds and scales its next generation of unicorns.
Each episode dives deep into the strategies, funding rounds, and market shifts shaping the DACH and broader European startup scene — from fintech and deep tech to sustainability, AI, and frontier innovation. Through data-driven storytelling and in-depth interviews, Startuprad.io™ connects you directly with the entrepreneurs, policymakers, and venture capitalists transforming the European economy.
Why listeners tune in:
• Insightful founder interviews and growth stories across Germany, Austria & Switzerland
• Exclusive access to venture capital trends, exits, and emerging funds
• Data-backed coverage of fintech, AI, green tech, and deep tech sectors
• Conversations on policy, talent, and ecosystem development across Europe
• B2B intelligence for investors, corporates, and innovators expanding into Europe
Global Recognition
Featured by Forbes, Tech.eu, Crunchbase, Feedspot, F6S, and MillionPodcasts, Startuprad.io™ consistently ranks among the world’s top entrepreneurship and innovation podcasts — reaching founders and decision-makers in more than 60 countries.
The Startuprad.io™ Network
The flagship show anchors a family of focused podcasts including FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Sutra, Blockchain Germany, and European Startup Pulse. Together they form one of Europe’s most comprehensive English-language startup media networks, attracting over one million annual listeners and viewers across podcast platforms, YouTube, radio, and newsletters.
Our Mission
To connect Europe’s innovation economy with a global audience — through credible journalism, deep research, and storytelling that empowers entrepreneurs and investors alike.
Stay Connected
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Startuprad.io™ — Where Europe’s startup stories meet the world.
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Startuprad.io™ is Europe’s voice on startups, venture capital, and innovation — giving you backstage access to the continent’s most dynamic founders, investors, and tech visionaries. Hosted by Joe Menninger, the show has become a trusted source for international audiences who want to understand how Europe builds and scales its next generation of unicorns.
Each episode dives deep into the strategies, funding rounds, and market shifts shaping the DACH and broader European startup scene — from fintech and deep tech to sustainability, AI, and frontier innovation. Through data-driven storytelling and in-depth interviews, Startuprad.io™ connects you directly with the entrepreneurs, policymakers, and venture capitalists transforming the European economy.
Why listeners tune in:
• Insightful founder interviews and growth stories across Germany, Austria & Switzerland
• Exclusive access to venture capital trends, exits, and emerging funds
• Data-backed coverage of fintech, AI, green tech, and deep tech sectors
• Conversations on policy, talent, and ecosystem development across Europe
• B2B intelligence for investors, corporates, and innovators expanding into Europe
Global Recognition
Featured by Forbes, Tech.eu, Crunchbase, Feedspot, F6S, and MillionPodcasts, Startuprad.io™ consistently ranks among the world’s top entrepreneurship and innovation podcasts — reaching founders and decision-makers in more than 60 countries.
The Startuprad.io™ Network
The flagship show anchors a family of focused podcasts including FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Sutra, Blockchain Germany, and European Startup Pulse. Together they form one of Europe’s most comprehensive English-language startup media networks, attracting over one million annual listeners and viewers across podcast platforms, YouTube, radio, and newsletters.
Our Mission
To connect Europe’s innovation economy with a global audience — through credible journalism, deep research, and storytelling that empowers entrepreneurs and investors alike.
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
Startuprad.io™ — Where Europe’s startup stories meet the world.
German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A – September 2025 News
Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC, Innovation & Growth
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.
Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC, Innovation & Growth
Startuprad.io™ is Europe’s voice on startups, venture capital, and innovation — giving you backstage access to the continent’s most dynamic founders, investors, and tech visionaries. Hosted by Joe Menninger, the show has become a trusted source for international audiences who want to understand how Europe builds and scales its next generation of unicorns.
Each episode dives deep into the strategies, funding rounds, and market shifts shaping the DACH and broader European startup scene — from fintech and deep tech to sustainability, AI, and frontier innovation. Through data-driven storytelling and in-depth interviews, Startuprad.io™ connects you directly with the entrepreneurs, policymakers, and venture capitalists transforming the European economy.
Why listeners tune in:
• Insightful founder interviews and growth stories across Germany, Austria & Switzerland
• Exclusive access to venture capital trends, exits, and emerging funds
• Data-backed coverage of fintech, AI, green tech, and deep tech sectors
• Conversations on policy, talent, and ecosystem development across Europe
• B2B intelligence for investors, corporates, and innovators expanding into Europe
Global Recognition
Featured by Forbes, Tech.eu, Crunchbase, Feedspot, F6S, and MillionPodcasts, Startuprad.io™ consistently ranks among the world’s top entrepreneurship and innovation podcasts — reaching founders and decision-makers in more than 60 countries.
The Startuprad.io™ Network
The flagship show anchors a family of focused podcasts including FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Sutra, Blockchain Germany, and European Startup Pulse. Together they form one of Europe’s most comprehensive English-language startup media networks, attracting over one million annual listeners and viewers across podcast platforms, YouTube, radio, and newsletters.
Our Mission
To connect Europe’s innovation economy with a global audience — through credible journalism, deep research, and storytelling that empowers entrepreneurs and investors alike.
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
Startuprad.io™ — Where Europe’s startup stories meet the world.
