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Did Germany just promise an innovation revolution — while forgetting its startups? In today’s episode, we break down the 2025 SPD-CDU Coalition Agreement and its real implications for founders, investors, and the startup ecosystem.
What You'll Learn:
Why startups, venture capital, and growth companies are almost invisible in Germany’s national agenda
The hidden power of the “Finanzierungsvorbehalt”
(funding clause) that could stall innovation plans
What the proposed Gründungszeit could mean for future founders
How Germany risks falling behind France, Spain, and the Nordics in startup policy
The missed opportunity to build a true European NASDAQ alternative
Host:
Hosted by Joe Menninger, founder of Startuprad.io — one of Europe’s Top 3 startup podcasts and a trusted voice for tech founders and venture capitalists in DACH.
Joe unpacks critical policies, realistic outcomes, and strategic advice for anyone navigating Germany’s innovation economy.
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Episode Info
Host: Joe Menninger, Founder of Startuprad.io
Blog Post:
Full Coalition Analysis for Founders and Investors (Replace with specific link if you have it.)
Relevant Resources:
Blog Post: Germany Startup Policy 2025: Strategies for Founders & Investors
Reuters: BioNTech's 0.5% GDP Impact
Tibi Initiative (France Growth Fund)
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & Context
02:50 – Innovation vs. Startup Support: The Big Gap
07:15 – Why “Gründungszeit” Could Matter
14:30 – Germany’s Risk of Losing Startup Momentum
22:00 – Strategic Advice for Founders and VCs
27:15 – Closing Thoughts: Building Beyond Berlin
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By Startuprad.io – Europe’s Startup & VC Podcast Network🚀 This episode is brought to you by Vanta. Automate your security and compliance — and save $1,000 when you sign up at vanta.com/startupradio.
Did Germany just promise an innovation revolution — while forgetting its startups? In today’s episode, we break down the 2025 SPD-CDU Coalition Agreement and its real implications for founders, investors, and the startup ecosystem.
What You'll Learn:
Why startups, venture capital, and growth companies are almost invisible in Germany’s national agenda
The hidden power of the “Finanzierungsvorbehalt”
(funding clause) that could stall innovation plans
What the proposed Gründungszeit could mean for future founders
How Germany risks falling behind France, Spain, and the Nordics in startup policy
The missed opportunity to build a true European NASDAQ alternative
Host:
Hosted by Joe Menninger, founder of Startuprad.io — one of Europe’s Top 3 startup podcasts and a trusted voice for tech founders and venture capitalists in DACH.
Joe unpacks critical policies, realistic outcomes, and strategic advice for anyone navigating Germany’s innovation economy.
Rate & Give Us Feedback
Are you scaling a startup, funding innovation, or betting on Europe's tech future?
Follow Startuprad.io, subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!
Give us feedback: https://forms.gle/SrcGUpycu26fvMFE9
Share this episode with founders, investors, and policymakers who need to hear the unfiltered reality.
Episode Info
Host: Joe Menninger, Founder of Startuprad.io
Blog Post:
Full Coalition Analysis for Founders and Investors (Replace with specific link if you have it.)
Relevant Resources:
Blog Post: Germany Startup Policy 2025: Strategies for Founders & Investors
Reuters: BioNTech's 0.5% GDP Impact
Tibi Initiative (France Growth Fund)
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & Context
02:50 – Innovation vs. Startup Support: The Big Gap
07:15 – Why “Gründungszeit” Could Matter
14:30 – Germany’s Risk of Losing Startup Momentum
22:00 – Strategic Advice for Founders and VCs
27:15 – Closing Thoughts: Building Beyond Berlin
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