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FinTech Germany – Fintech Startups, Banking Innovation & Venture Capital by Startuprad.io™

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FinTech Germany is Startuprad.io™’s podcast on fintech startups, banking innovation, payments, digital finance, embedded finance, AI in finance, and venture capital in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the broader European startup ecosystem. Hosted by Joe Menninger, who previously spent more than a decade as a management consultant in capital markets, the show provides regular analysis and founder interviews on how startups, banks, venture capital investors, regulators, and financial technology companies are reshaping Europe’s financial services industry. Each episode helps fintech founders,...

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Culture Is ROI: How Christian Conrad Builds Magnetic Company Cultures in Startups (1/2`) 08.05.2025

€400 · Sponsor · Struggling — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. 👉 Struggling with small biz finances? Tide’s free account + up to €400 cashback makes it a no-brainer: tide.co/Podcastsde – use code STARTUPRADIO What if your company culture was your biggest growth engine? In this episode, we dive deep with leadership coach Christian Conrad to unpack what makes startup cultures not on...

€1.3B Raised, 1 Fintech Crashes: April 2025 DACH Startup News Breakdown 01.05.2025

€1.3 billion · €1.3 · In April — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. 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. 🚀 This episode is brought to you by Vanta . Auto...

Imre Remenyi on Founder Burnout: How to Build a Startup Without Burning Out 24.04.2025

$1,000 · StartupRad.io · Imre Remenyi — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. StartupRad.io sits down with psychotherapist Imre Remenyi to explore burnout prevention, leadership, and culture for sustainable startup growth. Burnout is silently killing startups. Discover how top founders and leaders detect it early, prevent it, and scale sustainable companies. Are you a startup founder, t...

Timify: Automating Appointment Scheduling to Boost Business Efficiency 22.04.2025

$1,000 · SPONSOR MESSAGE Vanta · Security — Regtech & Compliance on FinTech Germany. SPONSOR MESSAGE Vanta: Security and Compliance Made Easy Vanta automates compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and more—so you're always audit-ready. Join over 9,000 businesses already streamlining their compliance, and save $1,000 today at vanta.com/startupradio. EPISODE OVERVIEW Tired of wasting valu...

DACH Unicorn Tracker Spring 2025: Germany, Austria & Switzerland Startups 18.04.2025

$1,000 · Are · You — B2B & SaaS-Fintech on FinTech Germany. Are you a founder, investor, scaleup exec, or tech enthusiast looking to decode Europe's billion-euro startup engines? You’ve landed in the right place. Startuprad.io brings you the ultimate Unicorn Tracker for Spring 2025 , offering you front-row insight into the most dynamic startups and scaleups across the DACH region — Germany, Austri...

AI-Powered Angel Investing: Carsten Kraus, Germany's Business Angel of the Year 15.04.2025

$1,000 · AI-Powered Angel Investing · Business Angel — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. 🎙️ 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, Austri...

AI in Banking: Paolo Sironi of IBM on the Future of Financial Services 10.04.2025

$1,000 · Discover · Paolo Sironi — Banking & Neobanks on FinTech Germany. Discover how AI is transforming the financial services industry! In this episode, fintech futurist Paolo Sironi, IBM’s Global Research Leader for Banking and Capital Markets, joins Startuprad.io to unpack how artificial intelligence is evolving from back-end automation to full-scale transformation—reshaping retail, SME, and...

DACH Startup News March 2025: AI, Venture Capital & Fintech Trends 27.03.2025

€300M · $226 · €1.8 — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Sponsor Section 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio Introduction Dive into the DACH region's startup scene! This episode covers the latest trends in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, recorded with Chris Fahrenbach in New York Cit...

DORA Decoded: A Fintech Compliance Guide to the Digital Operational Resilience Act 18.03.2025

$1,000 · Is Your Fintech Ready · DORA — Regtech & Compliance on FinTech Germany. 🚀 Is Your Fintech Ready for DORA? The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is transforming financial regulations—compliance is no longer optional. But what exactly is DORA, and how can your fintech prepare? In this episode, Startuprad.io’s Joe Menninger speaks with Giles Inkson, Director of Services EMEA at NetS...

DACH Startup News February 2025: Finn's €1B Raise & Lilium's Fall 27.02.2025

€1 · €500M · €1 BILLION — Regtech & Compliance on FinTech Germany. 🚀 Big news from the DACH startup world! Finn raises €1B for car subscriptions, Cherry Ventures launches a €500M AI fund, but Lilium faces insolvency. 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio   🤯 Finn raises €1 BILLION for car subscriptions! But is...

Identity VC: Backing LGBTQ+ Founders in European Venture Capital 20.02.2025

Vanta · ModernIQs · Exclusive Offer — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Our Sponsor Vanta 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio  ModernIQs (AL) 🚀 Exclusive Offer: Startuprad.io listeners get 2 free SEO-optimized blog posts per month with ModernIQs.com – sign up via the link to claim yours! 🎯✨ I...

Jobs to Be Done: Unlocking Product Success with Tony Ulwick 06.02.2025

$1,000 · Ever · Startuprad.io — Regtech & Compliance on FinTech Germany. Ever wondered what makes customers choose one product over another? It's not always about flashy features or marketing hype. It's about solving their problems and fulfilling their needs. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we delve into the fascinating world of Jobs to Be Done (JTBD) with the creator of the theory himself, Tony...

DACH Startup News January 2025: Acquisitions & Funding in Germany, Austria & Switzerland 30.01.2025

$1,000 · Tune · Startuprad.io — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. 🚀 Tune in to Startuprad.io for an exclusive look into the dynamic world of German, Austrian, and Swiss startups! 🚀 This episode is jam-packed with the latest news and insights from the DACH startup ecosystem. We'll explore the hottest trends, major acquisitions, and exciting funding rounds that are shaping the futur...

Fintech Trends 2024: AI, DeFi & the 10th Annual Fintech Review 20.12.2024

Welcome · Startuprad.io · Annual Fintech Review — Digital Assets on FinTech Germany. Welcome to Startuprad.io's 10th Annual Fintech Review , where we dive deep into the trends, challenges, and opportunities defining fintech in 2024. In this special milestone episode, we reflect on a decade of fintech evolution while offering fresh insights into the latest developments driving the industry forward....

DACH Startup News December 2024: Funding Highlights Across Germany, Austria & Switzerland 19.12.2024

€100 Million · €2.5 billion · €1 billion — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Welcome to Startup News Roundup: December 2024 Highlights & Key Insights , where we dive deep into the vibrant world of startups across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This episode delivers a comprehensive look at the latest developments, highlighting the most impactful stories, trends, and investmen...

Weclapp's Ertan Özdil on Cloud ERP for Startups & SMEs: Automating Finance & Operations 12.12.2024

$71.6 billion · Are · SME — Regtech & Compliance on FinTech Germany. Are you ready to revolutionize how your startup or SME operates? This episode of Startuprad.io is your ultimate guide to understanding the transformative potential of cloud-based ERP systems . Join host Jörn 'Joe' Menninger as he sits down with Ertan Özdil , the CEO and Founder of Weclapp , to explore how this cutting-edge techno...

DACH Startup News November 2024: Funding & Tech Trends Across Germany, Austria & Switzerland 28.11.2024

€79M · Whether · Startuprad.io — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. This November, the startup ecosystem in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region) is abuzz with critical updates that shape the future of technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation . Whether you're a founder, investor, or a startup enthusiast, this episode of Startuprad.io delivers everything you need to stay...

GSA Startup News October 2024: Unicorns, Fintech & Sustainable Tech 31.10.2024

$1 billion · €100 Million · €178M — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Welcome to the October 2024 edition of "This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian Startups," where we bring you essential insights into the GSA startup ecosystem. Join hosts Jörn “Joe” Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach as they unpack the month’s top stories, from groundbreaking funding rounds to unicorn achievements...

DACH Startup News September 2024: Magic AI's $320M Raise, Intel's €30B Halt & Flink's Expansion 03.10.2024

€30 · €30 billion · €10 billion — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Welcome to the September 2024 Startup News from Startuprad.io! This episode covers the most impactful developments in the startup scenes of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Stay informed about key trends, funding rounds, and industry shifts that could influence your business or investment decisions. Key Highlights...

DACH Startup News Summer 2024: Funding & AI Trends Wrap-Up 02.09.2024

€450M · €4.9 · €50M — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Welcome to the Summer 2024 Startup News Wrap-Up from Startuprad.io! In this special Labor Day episode, we cover the most crucial updates from the vibrant startup ecosystems in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights into the latest tre...

Scaling Finimize: CEO Maximilian Rofagha on Fintech Community Building and Strategic Growth 29.08.2024

Startuprad.io · Maximilian Rofagha · CEO — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Dive into the world of fintech with Startuprad.io as we bring you an exclusive interview with Maximilian Rofagha, CEO of Finimize. Full article: Scaling Finimize: CEO Maximilian Rofagha on Fintech Community Building and Strategic Growth Why this matters for fintech: This is the capital layer of fintech — ho...

Annelise Osborne on Fintech, Financial Innovation & Digital Assets 08.08.2024

Welcome · Startuprad.io · Join — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Welcome to Startuprad.io™, your go-to source for news and insights into the world of German, Austrian, and Swiss tech innovation. Join us for conversations with industry leaders, game-changing entrepreneurs, and influential investors. Our guests include Nobel Laureates, Emmy Award winners, and Forbes list luminaries....

GSA Startup News June 2024: Funding & Startup Highlights (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) 27.06.2024

€100 million · €300M · $4.5 billion — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian Startups - June 2024 | Startuprad.io Welcome to our June 2024 wrap-up, where we bring you the latest news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, all in under 30 minutes! In this episode, recorded with Chris in New York Cit...

Blue Forest Ventures' Max Narr on Deep-Tech Venture Capital & Commercializing Research 13.06.2024

Startuprad.io · Max Narr · General Partner — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we dive into the world of deep tech investments with Max Narr, General Partner at Blue Forest Ventures. Max shares their strategy for bridging the gap between scientific innovation and investment by translating complex ideas into compelling equity stories. Discover how Bl...

GSA Startup News May 2024: Funding & Startup Highlights (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) 30.05.2024

$7.5 billion · €7.8 Billion · $2 billion — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Welcome to our May 2024 wrap-up, delivering vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—all in 30 minutes or less! 🎧 Join Chris from New York City and Joe from Frankfurt as they bring you the latest updates in the GSA region. Due to Whit Monday and trav...

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