Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC, Innovation & Growth

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

Business EN ↓ 228 episodes

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,...

Author

Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC, Innovation & Growth

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.startuprad.io

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Annerton's Alireza Siadat on MiCA: The EU's Crypto-Asset Regulation for Fintech 28.05.2024

Startuprad.io · Alireza Siadat · Head — Digital Assets on FinTech Germany. In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn Menninger sits down with Alireza Siadat, a seasoned lawyer and Head of Digital Assets at Annerton, to delve into the European Union’s MiCA regulation. Discover what these stringent requirements mean for stablecoin and crypto asset service providers, the distinctions between stable...

GSA Startup News April 2024: Funding & Startup Highlights (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) 25.04.2024

€1.025 · €150M · €100M — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Achieving ISO 27001 or SOC 2 compliance can unlock major growth for your company and build customer trust, but this process can be time-intensive and costly. Vanta automates compliance, getting you audit-ready quickly and saving you up to 85% of associated costs. And Vanta scales with your business, helping you enter new mar...

GSA Startup News March 2024: Funding & Startup Highlights (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) 28.03.2024

€900 million · €4.5 billion · €1.1 billion — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Welcome to our March 2024 wrap-up with vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. Our startup news is recorded with Chris in New York City and Joe in Frankfurt. Recording date is March 25th 2024 and all news not included will...

GSA Startup News February 2024: Funding & Startup Highlights (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) 29.02.2024

$117 million · $95 million · €50 million — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Have a look here: https://www.passionfroot.me/startupradio Here https://linktr.ee/startupradio In this episode, we dive deep into the latest tech and startup highlights shaping the landscape of innovation. Join us as we explore groundbreaking developments and game-changing investments that are driving progr...

GSA Startup News January 2024: European Unicorns & Startup Funding (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) 25.01.2024

Tune · Don · All — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Tune in to the latest episode of our podcast, where we discuss the top news and trends in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) startups. From European unicorns to emerging tech companies, we cover it all in this monthly show. Don't miss out on the latest tech news and startup updates! Our Highlights: Joe already did a 2023 review foc...

2023 in Review: DACH Startup Valuations & Venture Investment Trends 23.01.2024

Join · Berlin · Hamburg — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Join us for a deep dive into the startup world of Germany in 2023! We'll recap the latest trends in startup valuations and investments, featuring top Berlin, Hamburg, and other German startups. Learn about the innovative ideas and entrepreneurs driving the German startup scene forward. Don't miss out on this valuable inform...

Holiday 2023: A Festive Message from Startuprad.io's Joe Menninger 25.12.2023

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 spiri...

DACH Fintech Review 2023: Germany, Austria & Switzerland 22.12.2023

Executive Summary As · Startuprad.io · Fintech Review — Payments on FinTech Germany. As we step into the holiday season, we at Startuprad.io are excited to bring you exclusive insights from our recent Fintech Review 2023 for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Our latest episode featured prominent voices in the Fintech industry, offering valuable perspectives on the current landscape and the Fintec...

GSA Startup News December 2023: Funding & Startup Highlights (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) 21.12.2023

Welcome · December · Chris — Regtech & Compliance on FinTech Germany. Welcome to our December 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. Our startup news is recorded with Chris in New York City and Joe in Frankfurt. The recording date is December 19th, 2023 and all news not included will be in o...

GSA Startup News November 2023: Funding & Startup Highlights (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) 30.11.2023

$4.5 billion · $55 million · Like — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io Welcome to our November 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. AI startup Aleph Alpha raises half a billion dollars, CMBlu raises 100 mn € for energy stor...

Cashlink on Securities Tokenization: Bringing Transparency to Digital Capital Markets 16.11.2023

€7 million · Like · You — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger interviews Michael Duttlinger from Cashlink. They discuss the importance of transparency with shareholders and how communication is key during a pivot. Cashlink, a leading registrar...

Meet Mario Hachemer: From Fintech CTO to Startuprad.io Co-Host (E 402) 09.11.2023

Form · Mario Hachemer Executive Summary · Startuprad.io — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we are joined by the newest co-host, Mario Hachemer, who brings a wealth of experience in technology and entrepreneurship to the table. Mario’s journey has been nothing short of fascinating, from the rise and fall of his subscription box business to his role...

GSA Startup News October 2023: Funding & Startup Highlights (E 400) 26.10.2023

Like · You · Startuprad.io Welcome — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io Welcome to our October 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. This time we wrap up October 2023 in our 400th episode! Our startup news are recorded with...

NGP Capital's Research on VC Funding in the DACH Region 12.10.2023

Like · You · Startuprad.io Executive Summary Welcome — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io Executive Summary Welcome to Startuprad.io, the podcast that brings you the latest insights and stories from the world of startups. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Christian Noske, a Partner at NGP C...

GSA Startup News Summer 2023 (July/August): Funding & Startup Highlights (Episode #393) 04.09.2023

Welcome · July · August. We — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Welcome to our summer 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in around 30 minutes sometimes less 🙂. This time we wrap up July and August. We came up with the summer news because the September news has always been very long, overcrowded, and covered 3 months. That was a...

Thinksurance on InsurTech: The Rise of Digital Insurance in Germany (E 391) 10.08.2023

Like · You · Find — Insurtech on FinTech Germany. Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://startupradio.captivate.fm/support Find all blog posts with all the links on our blog https://medium.com/startuprad-io/navigating-the-insurtech-landscape-thinksurances-rise-in-the-digital-insurance-era-startuprad-io-1555e1d35e0a https://linktr.ee/startupradio Sign up here: https://startupraven.com/ In...

CBDCs & Purpose-Bound Money: Fintech Use Cases for Digital Currencies (E 390) 27.07.2023

Like · You · Executive Summary In — Digital Assets on FinTech Germany. Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://startupradio.captivate.fm/support In this episode, our guest Kimmo discusses the concept and potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in part two of our series. We highlight the need for government control of the monetary system and the risks posed by private currenci...

GSA Startup News June 2023: Funding & Startup Highlights (Episode #137) 29.06.2023

€430 million · $194 million · €30 — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Welcome to our June 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. We follow our top-down structure in the news. Welcome to our startup news wrap-up for June 2023 by Startuprad.io with Chris from New York and Joe from Frankfurt. We recorded this...

Klink Finance's Philip Jonitz on Building a Crypto Wallet & Savings App (E 387) 15.06.2023

Executive Summary In · Startuprad.io · Philip Jonitz — Digital Assets on FinTech Germany. In this episode of Startuprad.io, Joe Menninger interviews Philip Jonitz, co-founder of Klink Finance, who talks about his company's mission to encourage the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies. Offering an easy-to-use investment wallet with an interest-generating-like feature, Klink combines gamification into...

GSA Startup News May 2023: Funding & Startup Highlights (Episode #385) 01.06.2023

Welcome · May · First — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Welcome to our May 2023 wrap-up with important news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. We follow our top-down structure in the news: First, the top news, then we look with a bird's eye view at the startup ecosystem in the German language countries, dig deeper by looking at e...

How to Evaluate Startups: A Seven-Step Framework for Investors (Episode 382) 11.05.2023

ExpressVPN · MYLINK · Executive Summary The Startuprad.io — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring today's video. Go to MYLINK to grab your special offer. #ad 1️⃣0️⃣ people have already claimed this exclusive offer: https://strms.net/expressvpn_startupradio The Startuprad.io podcast and YouTube blog covers the German-speaking startup scene and in this...

GSA Startup News April 2023: Funding & Startup Highlights (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) 27.04.2023

$2.42 billion · €356 million · €155 Million — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Welcome to our April 2023 wrap-up with important news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. Considerable funding made headlines last month. We have more than 600 M euros in funding in our highlights alone. A potential large exit: Software AG, the Darmstadt...

Creditshelf: How the German Lending Fintech Secured €100M from Goldman Sachs 13.04.2023

Executive Summary Learn · CreditShelf · Goldman Sachs — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Learn how CreditShelf, a leading German fintech company, secured 100 million euros of investment from Goldman Sachs and what that means for businesses seeking credit. CreditShelf recently received 100 mn € from Goldman Sachs to lend out via their platform; Goldman joins other investors like the...

GSA Startup News March 2023: Funding & Startup Highlights (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) 30.03.2023

Intro Welcome · March · Stay — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Welcome to our March 2023 wrap-up with important news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. We follow our top-down structure in the news: The top news, followed by a bird’s eye view at the startup ecosystem, next deeper looking at fascinating startup cities, and we end w...

Germany's Startup Strategy & the €10bn Future Fund, with Commissioner Anna Christmann 23.03.2023

Executive Summary Germany · One · Future Fund — Fintech VC & Capital Markets on FinTech Germany. Germany has adopted a startup strategy for the first time. One should pay attention if Europe's largest economy makes such a step. The ten bn € Future Fund and others are part of the program, which channels billions in investments to startups in Europe and especially Germany. Therefore, this episode ha...

Listen to the FinTech Germany – Fintech Startups, Banking Innovation & Venture Capital by Startuprad.io™ podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.