Germany’s startup scene is running hot this month. From brain-inspired AI chips and quantum communications to €100M+ fundings and fintech consolidation, this DACH startup news episode gives founders and investors the edge you need to navigate Q4 2025. In this September 2025 wrap-up, hosts Jörn “Joe” Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach break down the signals that actually matter for B2B operators: where capital is flowing, how deep tech is commercializing, and what shifting regulatory winds mean for product, go-to-market, and hiring. Expect fast, factual coverage of German startups, Swiss and Austrian scaleups, and the European cross-currents driving strategy in AI, climate, fintech, and SaaS. Our Sponsor “EXCLUSIVE NordVPN offer ➼ https://nordvpn.com/startuprad Try it now for 30 days completely risk-free with a money-back guarantee!”   To get the best discount on your NordVPN subscription, just head over to nordvpn.com/startuprad. And here’s the kicker — with our link, you’ll get four extra months on the two-year plan. Totally risk-free, because you’ve got the 30-day money-back guarantee. And of course, you’ll find that link right in the episode description.” What you’ll learn in this episode: VC & leadership: New funds in Germany and leadership changes at HTGF—what it telegraphs for seed/early stage in DACH. Deep tech momentum: Germany’s first brain-inspired AI chip (testing abroad), plus quantum comms from QT Labs hitting a NASA spacecraft—why this matters for dual-use and AI hardware roadmaps. Green tech storage: Austria’s salt-based, long-duration energy storage initiative and how it ties into grid integration economics. Fintech shifts: Bitpanda revenue surge and Gen-Z finance via Bling + Finstep—who gains share next. Market & regulation: Uber consolidates in Germany; Doctolib faces scrutiny—platform power, patient data, and policy risk in practice. Deals & fundings: A slate of €10M–€100M+ rounds (Talon One, Q.ANT, MakerSite, Buena, and more), plus M&A (Scanbot SDK; Lemon Markets pending BaFin). SeptNews02_sound 🎙 Hosted by Jörn “Joe” Menninger (Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Startuprad.io) and Chris Fahrenbach (Co-Founder). Who this is for?B2B founders, executives, investors, and senior operators across SaaS, AI/ML, climate/ESG, fintech, mobility, and regulated data platforms who want a tactical, thesis-driven view of the DACH landscape—no fluff. Why listen now? Apple/Spotify discoverability: we front-load German startups, DACH startup news, deep tech Europe, venture capital Germany, and AI chip Germany for ranking and voice search. Each segment is chaptered for quick scanning and replay, optimized for retention and NLP indexing. Enjoy the show? Follow, review, and share this episode with your team. Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/this-month-in-german-swiss-and-austrian-startups-september-2025-deep-dive Youtube Full Video: https://youtu.be/liuKkoOKy6c ✉️ 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 keywords: German startups; DACH startup news; venture capital Germany; deep tech Europe; AI chip Germany; funding rounds Europe; B2B SaaS Europe. Secondary keywords: quantum communications; green tech storage; fintech Europe; autonomous driving EU; ESG compliance EU; startup exits Germany; mobility startups Germany.