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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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - December 2023
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 our next news to be released on January 25th, 2024. Note: We will take a holiday break until January 18th, 2023, when you can expect the first publication in the new year.
Our Highlights:Aleph Alpha's AI models get bad press. Escooter Tier lays of one-fifth of the workforce. Solarisbank also fires employees, and so does the Austrian scale-up neoom. Sport Alliance gets 100 M US$ funding and Hugo Boss chips into a sustainable fashion fund. Trade Republic is now a fully licensed bank and Instafreight has to file for insolvency. In total, we have more than 30 M US$ new VC investments in Austria, more than 25 M US$ investments in Switzerland, and more than 400 M US$ investments in Germany, vs only three insolvencies. Yes at the core we are very positive :-). It feels better, at least a bit. Let's talk startups:
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