Security Sutra - Cybersecurity Startups and Venture Capital

€1.3B Raised, 1 Fintech Crashes: April 2025 DACH Startup News Breakdown


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In April 2025, DACH startups raised over €1.3 billion—while one of Europe’s top fintechs spiraled into crisis. This isn’t just another news roundup. This is your investor-grade, startup-founder-relevant, executive-level briefing from the DACH region’s leading podcast.

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What You'll Learn:

  • The real story behind Trade Republic’s outages and financial trust issues

  • How Amboss, Noxtua, and n8n are defining applied AI in health and devops

  • Where VCs are betting big in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

  • Why Germany’s economy is stagnating, yet startup funding is booming

  • Guest Spotlight:

    This episode is hosted by Jörn “Joe” Menninger, the voice behind Startuprad.io and one of Europe’s leading startup podcasters. He breaks down news from Berlin, Munich, Vienna, and Zurich — so you don’t miss a beat.

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    Show Notes:

    Host: Jörn Menninger, Editor-in-Chief at Startuprad.io

    Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/april-2025-dach-startup-wrapup
    Relevant Resources:

    • Amboss Funding: Silicon Canals

  • Noxtua's AI push: TechCrunch

  • Trade Republic Trouble: Business Insider

  • Timestamps:

    • 00:00 – Intro + Sponsor

  • 03:10 – €1.3B Funding Summary

  • 10:25 – Amboss, Noxtua, n8n: Applied AI Highlights

  • 19:40 – Trade Republic Crisis Breakdown

  • 27:50 – DACH VC Trends: First Momentum, Revent, Oakley

  • 35:30 – Germany’s Economy: IFO + Forecasts

  • 42:00 – Closing + What’s Coming in May

  • ...more
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