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European unicorns and fresh funding open the year — this January 2024 edition of This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian Startups, with Jörn “Joe” Menninger, sets the tone for 2024.

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Why this matters for fintech: January's unicorn and funding news is the leading indicator fintech watchers use to read the year. This roundup captures where DACH capital started 2024.

In this episode, we cover:

• The European unicorns headlining January 2024
• Early-year funding across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
• What the deals signal for the year ahead
• Which sectors drew the most interest
• How founders should read the January tone

Related fintech episodes: DACH News Dec 2024: €2.5B in Funding Highlights · Identity VC: Backing LGBTQ+ Founders in VC

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How did DACH startup valuations and venture investment shift across 2023? This year-in-review with Jörn “Joe” Menninger unpacks the trends that shaped Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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Why this matters for fintech: Valuation and venture trends are the backdrop every fintech raises against. This 2023 review frames how the repricing of capital reset the bar heading into 2024.

In this episode, we cover:

• How DACH startup valuations moved through 2023
• Venture investment trends across the region
• Which sectors held up and which cooled
• What the repricing meant for founders and funds
• How 2023 set up the 2024 funding market

Related fintech episodes: Andy Goldstein: Why European VC Needs a Reboot · DACH Unicorn Tracker: Spring 2025 Startups

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Dear Esteemed Listeners,

As the holiday season wraps us in its joyful embrace, I wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who has been a part of our incredible journey here at Startuprad.io.

This time of year is not just about the twinkling lights and merry melodies; it's about cherishing connections, celebrating accomplishments, and embracing the spirit of togetherness. Your unwavering support, insightful feedback, and enthusiasm have been the driving force behind our podcast's success.

As we reflect on the year gone by, I'm filled with immense gratitude for the enriching conversations, the wisdom shared by our remarkable guests, and the vibrant community that surrounds us. Your engagement fuels our passion to continue bringing you thought-provoking insights and valuable content.

May this season fill your hearts with warmth, your homes with laughter, and your lives with endless joy. Here's to a new year brimming with innovation, inspiration, and boundless opportunities.

Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. From the entire team at Startuprad.io, I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season.

Warm regards,

Joe Menninger Host, Startuprad.io

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The 2023 year-end Fintech Review for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, featuring prominent industry voices — Paolo Sironi (IBM), Kimmo Soramäki (FNA), and Luca Frignani — on the year’s defining fintech themes: payments, crypto safety, and the exits nobody talks about. Part of Startuprad.io’s annual Fintech Review — the year-end DACH fintech talkshow Jörn “Joe” Menninger has hosted since 2014, published just before Christmas to close the year and carry the community through the holidays.

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Why this matters for fintech: The definitive DACH fintech retrospective for 2023, told through the operators and researchers who shaped the year’s payments and crypto debates.

In this episode, we cover:

• Paolo Sironi, Kimmo Soramäki, and Luca Frignani on 2023
• Payments as the year’s central fintech battleground
• Crypto safety and trust after a turbulent year
• The fintech exits nobody talks about
• Outlook and what carries into the new year

Related fintech episodes: DACH Fintech Review 2024 · DACH Fintech Review 2022.

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A year-closing wrap-up of DACH startup funding and tech news — this December 2023 edition of This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian Startups, with Jörn “Joe” Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach.

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Why this matters for fintech: Year-end deal flow shows where capital actually landed. For fintech, December 2023's highlights frame the momentum carrying into 2024.

In this episode, we cover:

• The year-end funding highlights across DACH
• Standout rounds and sectors of December 2023
• What the tally means for 2024 momentum
• Which names to watch into the new year
• How investors positioned at year-end

Related fintech episodes: DACH News Dec 2024: €2.5B in Funding Highlights · DACH News Nov 2024: €79M & DACH Tech Trends

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A $4.5B funding month, plus a $55M headline round — this November 2023 DACH startup roundup with Jörn “Joe” Menninger covers the season's biggest deals.

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Why this matters for fintech: Reading each month's rounds is how fintech watchers anticipate the next cycle. November 2023's figures show where DACH capital concentrated.

In this episode, we cover:

• The $4.5B funding total headlining November 2023
• A $55M round and other standout deals
• Which sectors drew the most capital
• What the figures signal about investor appetite
• How the month fits the funding arc

Related fintech episodes: DACH News Nov 2024: €79M & DACH Tech Trends · GSA News Oct 2024: Unicorns, Fintech & Green Tech

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Cashlink is bringing transparency to digital capital markets through securities tokenization. This episode with Jörn “Joe” Menninger explores how tokenized securities reshape issuance and trading — backed by a €7M round.

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Why this matters for fintech: Securities tokenization is fintech at the market-infrastructure layer: it changes how assets are issued, settled, and made transparent. Cashlink is a front-row view of digital capital markets.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Cashlink tokenizes securities for capital markets
• Why tokenization brings transparency to issuance
• What a €7M round funds in market infrastructure
• Where tokenized securities meet regulation
• The future of digital capital markets in Europe

Related fintech episodes: Paolo Sironi (IBM) on AI and the Future of Banking · DORA Decoded: A Fintech Compliance Guide

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Meet Mario Hachemer, Startuprad.io's newest co-host — a fintech CTO bringing deep technology and startup experience. In this episode he joins Jörn “Joe” Menninger to introduce his background and perspective.

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Why this matters for fintech: A fintech CTO's lens on technology, teams, and building is exactly the perspective this feed serves. Mario's background bridges the engineering and financial-services sides of fintech.

In this episode, we cover:

• Mario Hachemer's path from fintech CTO to co-host
• The technology and startup experience he brings
• A builder's view on fintech engineering
• What listeners can expect from the new co-host
• How the perspective sharpens the show's fintech focus

Related fintech episodes: Paolo Sironi (IBM) on AI and the Future of Banking · Moss CEO Ante Spittler on SME Finance Automation

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The October 2023 wrap-up of DACH startup and tech news — episode 400 — with Jörn “Joe” Menninger covering the month's funding and highlights across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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Why this matters for fintech: Monthly deal flow is the pulse fintech operators read. October 2023's rounds show where DACH capital and attention were moving.

In this episode, we cover:

• The month's biggest DACH funding rounds
• Standout startups and sectors of October 2023
• What the figures signal about investor appetite
• Which names to watch across the region
• How the month fits the funding arc

Related fintech episodes: DACH News Dec 2024: €2.5B in Funding Highlights · DACH News March 2025: AI, VC & Fintech Trends

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What does the data say about venture capital in DACH? This episode with Jörn “Joe” Menninger digs into NGP Capital's research on VC funding trends across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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Why this matters for fintech: VC funding data is the map fintech founders raise against. NGP Capital's research shows where money flows, how fast, and what that means for the DACH capital stack.

In this episode, we cover:

• What NGP Capital's research reveals about DACH VC
• How venture funding trends have shifted
• Where capital concentrates by stage and sector
• What the data means for founders raising now
• How DACH compares to the broader European market

Related fintech episodes: Andy Goldstein: Why European VC Needs a Reboot · Visionaries Club's VC Playbook: AI vs Legacy Tech

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