A decision-grade map of DACH execution signals for 2026: where regulation creates demand, where AI credibility is earned, and which business models are being repriced. 
This episode breaks down what actually changed in the DACH startup ecosystem heading into 2026. 
- Europe's AI advantage in regulated and industrial applications 
- Why integration and distribution are now the AI ​​moat 
- Fintech repricing: margins, compliance, scale economics 
- Regulation as forced innovation catalyst (e-invoicing) 
- Marketplaces as balance-sheet strategies.
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A decision-grade map of DACH execution signals for 2026: where regulation creates demand, where AI credibility is earned, and which business models are being repriced. This episode breaks down what actually changed in the DACH startup ecosystem heading into 2026. - Europe's AI advantage in regulated and industrial applications - Why integration and distribution are now the AI ​​moat - Fintech repricing: margins, compliance, scale economics - Regulation as forced innovation catalyst (e-invoicing) - Marketplaces as balance-sheet strategies. 🎙 Hosts: Jörn Menninger — Founder, Startuprad.io Chris Fahrenbach — Startup News Co-Host Enjoy the show? Follow, review, and share this episode with your team Blog: https://www.startuprad.io/post/this-month-in-german-swiss-and-austrian-startups-december-2025-deep-dive - YouTube: https://youtu.be/QjUrrZKJuPE ✉️ Work with us: partnerships@startuprad.io Subscribe across platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio 💬 Feedback: https://forms.gle/Qp53eVuc9P1RMqWj8 💼 Follow Jörn on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger © Startuprad.io

A decision-grade map of DACH execution signals for 2026: where regulation creates demand, where AI credibility is earned, and which business models are being repriced. 
This episode breaks down what actually changed in the DACH startup ecosystem heading into 2026. 
- Europe's AI advantage in regulated and industrial applications 
- Why integration and distribution are now the AI ​​moat 
- Fintech repricing: margins, compliance, scale economics 
- Regulation as forced innovation catalyst (e-invoicing) 
- Marketplaces as balance-sheet strategies.
🎙 Hosts: 
Jörn Menninger — Founder, Startuprad.io 
Chris Fahrenbach — Startup News Co-Host
Enjoy the show? Follow, review, and share this episode with your team
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This Month in German, Swiss and Austrian Startups - December 2025 Deep Dive

Blockchain Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, is your front-row seat to the European blockchain revolution. From Berlin to Zug, Frankfurt to Vienna, host Joe Menninger dives deep into how Web3, crypto startups, and venture capital are transforming the continent’s innovation landscape. Every episode delivers founder stories, investor strategies, and insider intelligence from the beating heart of Europe’s decentralized economy.

Whether you’re a founder building in blockchain, a VC exploring tokenized assets, or a tech executive decoding regulation, this podcast unpacks the trends shaping the next wave of digital infrastructure. We go beyond buzzwords to analyze how distributed-ledger technology, smart-contract platforms, and digital currencies drive tangible business value. Expect candid conversations with thought leaders who bridge finance, compliance, and deep technology—from early-stage disruptors to institutional investors.

Our guests include entrepreneurs pioneering DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, blockchain-based identity systems, tokenization of real-world assets, and enterprise blockchain deployments. They share the lessons, failures, and funding tactics that separate hype from lasting impact. Episodes frequently highlight the German, Austrian, and Swiss (DACH) startup ecosystem, revealing how Europe’s regulatory clarity and engineering strength fuel blockchain adoption.

Each conversation connects the dots between policy, innovation, and investment, giving you actionable insights on:
• Raising venture capital for blockchain ventures
• Navigating EU and BaFin regulation
• Token economics and community governance
• Building scalable decentralized products
• Partnering with corporates, accelerators, and exchanges
• Turning research into real-world applications

The show also contextualizes global trends for European founders—covering everything from Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins to green mining, Layer-2 networks, cross-chain interoperability, and AI-driven crypto security. Our editorial lens blends entrepreneurial storytelling with data-driven analysis, ensuring every episode is both inspiring and useful.

As part of the Startuprad.io Podcast Network, Blockchain Germany™ complements sister shows such as Fintech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Startups Germany, and German Startup News, together forming Europe’s most comprehensive audio window into technology and venture capital. The network has reached more than one million streams annually and ranks among the global top 0.5 % of podcasts—trusted by founders, investors, and policymakers alike.

🎧 “Learn more about blockchain startups, Web3 innovation, tokenization, DeFi, and venture capital in Germany and beyond.

🔍 Explore more from the Startuprad.io Podcast Network:
• Fintech Germany Podcast
• Deep Tech Germany
• German Startup News
• Security Startups Germany
• Female Entrepreneurship Podcast

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Blockchain Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, is your front-row seat to the European blockchain revolution. From Berlin to Zug, Frankfurt to Vienna, host Joe Menninger dives deep into how Web3, crypto startups, and venture capital are transforming the continent’s innovation landscape. Every episode delivers founder stories, investor strategies, and insider intelligence from the beating heart of Europe’s decentralized economy. Whether you’re a founder building in blockchain, a VC exploring tokenized assets, or a tech executive decoding regulation, this podcast unpacks the trends shaping the next wave of digital infrastructure. We go beyond buzzwords to analyze how distributed-ledger technology, smart-contract platforms, and digital currencies drive tangible business value. Expect candid conversations with thought leaders who bridge finance, compliance, and deep technology—from early-stage disruptors to institutional investors. Our guests include entrepreneurs pioneering DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, blockchain-based identity systems, tokenization of real-world assets, and enterprise blockchain deployments. They share the lessons, failures, and funding tactics that separate hype from lasting impact. Episodes frequently highlight the German, Austrian, and Swiss (DACH) startup ecosystem, revealing how Europe’s regulatory clarity and engineering strength fuel blockchain adoption. Each conversation connects the dots between policy, innovation, and investment, giving you actionable insights on: • Raising venture capital for blockchain ventures • Navigating EU and BaFin regulation • Token economics and community governance • Building scalable decentralized products • Partnering with corporates, accelerators, and exchanges • Turning research into real-world applications The show also contextualizes global trends for European founders—covering everything from Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins to green mining, Layer-2 networks, cross-chain interoperability, and AI-driven crypto security. Our editorial lens blends entrepreneurial storytelling with data-driven analysis, ensuring every episode is both inspiring and useful. As part of the Startuprad.io Podcast Network, Blockchain Germany™ complements sister shows such as Fintech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Startups Germany, and German Startup News, together forming Europe’s most comprehensive audio window into technology and venture capital. The network has reached more than one million streams annually and ranks among the global top 0.5 % of podcasts—trusted by founders, investors, and policymakers alike. 🎧 “Learn more about blockchain startups, Web3 innovation, tokenization, DeFi, and venture capital in Germany and beyond. 🔍 Explore more from the Startuprad.io Podcast Network: • Fintech Germany Podcast • Deep Tech Germany • German Startup News • Security Startups Germany • Female Entrepreneurship Podcast 💌 Subscribe for insider updates: https://startupradio.substack.com/ 🌐 Discover all links & platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio 📰 Read our blog & show notes: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/

Blockchain Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, is your front-row seat to the European blockchain revolution. From Berlin to Zug, Frankfurt to Vienna, host Joe Menninger dives deep into how Web3, crypto startups, and venture capital are transforming the continent’s innovation landscape. Every episode delivers founder stories, investor strategies, and insider intelligence from the beating heart of Europe’s decentralized economy.

Whether you’re a founder building in blockchain, a VC exploring tokenized assets, or a tech executive decoding regulation, this podcast unpacks the trends shaping the next wave of digital infrastructure. We go beyond buzzwords to analyze how distributed-ledger technology, smart-contract platforms, and digital currencies drive tangible business value. Expect candid conversations with thought leaders who bridge finance, compliance, and deep technology—from early-stage disruptors to institutional investors.

Our guests include entrepreneurs pioneering DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, blockchain-based identity systems, tokenization of real-world assets, and enterprise blockchain deployments. They share the lessons, failures, and funding tactics that separate hype from lasting impact. Episodes frequently highlight the German, Austrian, and Swiss (DACH) startup ecosystem, revealing how Europe’s regulatory clarity and engineering strength fuel blockchain adoption.

Each conversation connects the dots between policy, innovation, and investment, giving you actionable insights on:
• Raising venture capital for blockchain ventures
• Navigating EU and BaFin regulation
• Token economics and community governance
• Building scalable decentralized products
• Partnering with corporates, accelerators, and exchanges
• Turning research into real-world applications

The show also contextualizes global trends for European founders—covering everything from Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins to green mining, Layer-2 networks, cross-chain interoperability, and AI-driven crypto security. Our editorial lens blends entrepreneurial storytelling with data-driven analysis, ensuring every episode is both inspiring and useful.

As part of the Startuprad.io Podcast Network, Blockchain Germany™ complements sister shows such as Fintech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Startups Germany, and German Startup News, together forming Europe’s most comprehensive audio window into technology and venture capital. The network has reached more than one million streams annually and ranks among the global top 0.5 % of podcasts—trusted by founders, investors, and policymakers alike.

🎧 “Learn more about blockchain startups, Web3 innovation, tokenization, DeFi, and venture capital in Germany and beyond.

🔍 Explore more from the Startuprad.io Podcast Network:
• Fintech Germany Podcast
• Deep Tech Germany
• German Startup News
• Security Startups Germany
• Female Entrepreneurship Podcast

💌 Subscribe for insider updates: https://startupradio.substack.com/
🌐 Discover all links &amp; platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio
📰 Read our blog &amp; show notes: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/

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