Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital

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 for tokenized securities in Germany, aims to disrupt the securities market and provide a more cost-efficient and transparent alternative to traditional intermediaries. They recently raised €7 million in a fundraising round and are collaborating with major financial institutions in Germany. Cashlink is focused on growth, acquiring new issuers and clients, and building its regulated financial institution to support the growing market for tokenized securities in Germany.

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• How has transparency played a role in Cashlink's relationship with shareholders? 
• In what ways did the communication with shareholders intensify during the pivot period?  How does Cashlink differentiate itself from traditional infrastructure providers such as Clearstream Banking Frankfurt? 
• What benefits does tokenization bring to participants in the securities market? 
• How has Germany's progressive regulation for tokenization contributed to the growth of Cashlink and the ecosystem as a whole? 
• What challenges did Cashlink face during its pivot from a fintech for money transfers to a tokenization market focus? 
• How did Cashlink navigate investor and stakeholder concerns during the pivot period? 
• How does increased competition in the tokenization market disrupt the traditional securities market and benefit investors? 
• What role does automation play in making securities handling more cost-efficient and creating new investment opportunities? 

Michael Duttlinger, the founder of Cashlink, started his fintech journey with a typical garage story reminiscent of those heard in Silicon Valley.