Dive into the dynamic world of Fintech, the swiftly evolving industry at the forefront of innovation. Over the past decade, Fintech startups have not only secured billions in venture capital but have also skyrocketed in valuation. Revolutionizing banking, investment, and insurance, these startups are reshaping our financial landscape. Welcome to Startuprad.io's dedicated track spotlighting the German-speaking Fintech scene (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) in English. Delve into the pulse of Fintech evolution through breaking news, exclusive interviews, and live events. We bring you the latest on insurtech, crypto, AI, and machine learning, uncovering the hidden gems driving digitalization and innovation. Join us as we explore the thriving hubs of Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt, the epicenters of Fintech prowess. Stay updated on Fintech bank developments, crucial finance insights, and captivating Fintech news. Whether you're a Fintech enthusiast, a startup founder in the making, or simply eager to grasp the cutting-edge trends in banking and capital markets, this podcast is your go-to source for all things Fintech in Germany. Learn more about us at https://startuprad...
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episode 135: This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - May 2023 | Episode #385
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 exciting startup cities and end with general news. And for those serious about startups, there is even a collection called: "Stay Ahead of the Curve," where we share in-depth reads, articles, studies, and podcasts.
Our next news episode will be published on June 29th, and then we are - for the news - in summer break.
Our Highlights:Germany is now officially in a recession, but one with barely any unemployment. Also, we still track many startups going out of business, BUT the overall picture is improving. The German VC and PE Barometer - which captures the mood of many German investors - is showing an uptick. This shows especially in the massive amount of new funds raised; they promise a bright future for startups! We tracked at least 3,4 bn Euros of newly raised funds, which will be invested entirely or partially in startups in Europe and GSA. Look at our medium blog; we have more information on what the investors are looking for and how to pitch them. We also have investments and exits worth at least 5,4 bn Euros and news in this episode, including WeFox, Tier Mobility, Infarm, Blinkist, Bitpanda, Aleph Alpha, Sono Motors, and many more.
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Getir is in talks to take over German grocery app rival Flink | Financial Times
But then: Flink's sale to Getir fell through. Now Flink is raising 150 M € from investors, including grocery giant Rewe and Doordash
European e-scooter giant Tier Mobility maps route to merger
Infarm keeps shrinking and is leaving Europe, reports Handelsblatt. The greenhouse startup reportedly has only 80 employees in Europe left and will get an investment at an unknown valuation for their relocation - likely to the Middle East with low energy prices
Berlin-based startup Blinkist is sold to Australian education startup Go1 for an undisclosed amount, reported to be "hundreds of millions." Blinkist offers short wrap-ups of nonfiction books as text or audio