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šŸŽ™ļø AI-Powered Angel Investing: DACH Secrets Revealed

In this must-listen episode, we sit down with Germany’s Business Angel of the Year, Carsten Kraus, to uncover powerful strategies, AI tools, and investment insights shaping the future of startup funding across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).

Whether you're a founder, investor, or just startup-curious, this conversation is your roadmap to understanding how to secure funding, leverage AI in pitching, and scale with smart capital.

šŸ’” What You'll Learn:

  • How AI is transforming startup evaluation: Carsten shares how he uses AI to pre-screen pitch decks, surface red flags, and make faster, smarter decisions.

  • Funding beyond VCs: Learn how bootstrapping, crowdfunding, and strategic partnerships may better serve your startup’s growth path.

  • DACH-specific insights: Explore regional nuances, challenges, and opportunities in the German-speaking startup ecosystem.

  • What angel investors really look for: Get inside the mind of an award-winning business angel.

  • Scaling tips from a serial founder: Learn Carsten’s proven methods for sustainable growth and global expansion.

  • šŸŽ§ Why You Should Listen:

    If you're ready to:

    • Pitch smarter using AI insights

  • Explore VC alternatives that fit your growth stage

  • Understand DACH region investors

  • Secure funding and scale efficiently

  • … then this episode delivers direct insights from one of Europe’s most respected tech investors.

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    šŸ”— Links & Resources:

    • Full Blog Post → http://startuprad.io/post/decoding-business-angel-investment-ai-funding-strategies-dach-insights

  • Guest: Carsten Kraus LinkedIn

  • Startuprad.io: https://www.startuprad.io/

  • BAND (German Business Angels Network): https://www.business-angels.de/

  • šŸ•’ Timestamps:

    • 0:00 Intro

  • 2:15 Carsten’s background

  • 5:40 AI’s role in investing

  • 12:00 Startup pitch red flags

  • 18:30 Funding beyond VC

  • 25:00 DACH startup ecosystem

  • 32:00 Angel investor advice

  • 40:00 Scaling smart

  • 48:00 Future of investing

  • 55:00 Sponsor: Vanta

  • 57:00 Call to Action

  • 58:00 Outro

  • šŸ’¬ Call to Action:

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