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.
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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.
October 2025 Deep Dive – AI Startups, Venture Capital & Fintech in DACH
Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC, Innovation & Growth
25 minutes 56 seconds
3 weeks ago
October 2025 Deep Dive – AI Startups, Venture Capital & Fintech in DACH
🏁 The Deep Dive is here.Germany, Austria and Switzerland enter a new startup cycle where the headline isn’t “Who raised the biggest check?” but “Who’s building the most defensible foundation?” Hosts Jörn ‘Joe’ Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach break down October 2025’s most important stories in AI, fintech, venture capital, and climate tech.
🔎 What You’ll Learn
The €735 B 🇩🇪 Made for Germany plan and its impact on infrastructure, energy & innovation.
How Aleph Alpha’s CEO transition reshapes Europe’s AI landscape.
Why Sequoia and EQT Ventures are doubling down on the DACH region.
Major funding rounds from Nexus AI, Eco Robotics, DeskBird, and Cartos.
The rise of female founders in Munich and new hybrid-work innovation.
What BioNTech + CureVac means for Germany’s biotech future.
The shift toward defense and dual-use tech in Europe.
Which startups are pivoting or consolidating (Heidelberg Pharma, FanRight, Casablanca AI).
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🎙 About the Hosts
Jörn “Joe” Menninger, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Startuprad.io (Frankfurt)
Chris Fahrenbach, Co-host & Global Analyst (Hanover / New York)
Together, they track the most important startup stories in the DACH ecosystem — AI, deep tech, fintech, and scale-up growth.
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Blog: https://www.startuprad.io/post/this-month-in-dach-startups-october-2025-deep-dive
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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.
