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DACH Unicorn Tracker Spring 2025: Germany, Austria & Switzerland Startups
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Are you a founder, investor, scaleup exec, or tech enthusiast looking to decode Europe's billion-euro startup engines? Youāve 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 regionāGermany, Austria, and Switzerland.
šÆ Prefer the full analysis, data, and links? Dive deeper here:
š https://www.startuprad.io/post/dach-unicorn-tracker-2025-trends-funding-and-opportunities-startuprad-io
š§ What youāll discover in this episode:
ā±ļø [00:02:20] What is DACH?
We explain the region, its strengths, and why itās critical for innovation-driven founders and investors alike.
ā±ļø [00:03:30] Quantum Systems & New Unicorns
Germanyās AI drone unicorn is leading the charge. Is deep tech the next big frontier?
ā±ļø [00:04:20] Logistics Titans: Forto & Sennder
We uncover why DACH is still Europe's logistics superpower.
ā±ļø [00:05:53] Mobility Mavericks: Flix, Tier, Volocopter
From record revenues to flameoutsāwe decode the truth behind urban mobility in 2025.
ā±ļø [00:06:40] AI & Defense Tech: Agile Robots & Helsing
Robotics meets military innovation. Will Europe lead the AI revolution?
ā±ļø [00:07:30] Consumer Tech Giants: Check24 & AutoDoc
Quiet billion-euro monsters transforming e-commerce and consumer platforms.
ā±ļø [00:09:10] Biotechās Highs & Heartbreaks
Why ADC Therapeuticsā rollercoaster reflects the volatile biotech landscape.
ā±ļø [00:10:10] Climate Techās Gold Rush
Enpal, Climeworks, and 1.5 Degrees are building climate unicorns. Is it time to invest?
ā±ļø [00:12:30] Fintech & Insurtech Battles
From N26 to Trade Republic, the DACH region remains a fierce battleground for finance innovation.
ā±ļø [00:14:00] SaaS & Enterprise Software
Celonis is now a decacornāwhatās fueling DACHās dominance in B2B SaaS?
ā±ļø [00:24:55] The Unicorn Graveyard
Wefox, Grover, Infarm, Solaris. What founders can learn from once-high-flying unicorns that fell hard.
š Why this episode matters:
This is your unfair advantage in understanding how the DACH region creates, scales, and sometimes loses billion-dollar startups. Whether you're:
š A founder looking for inspiration
šø An investor scanning for your next deal
š§ A strategist decoding market shifts
...youāll walk away with actionable insights, real stories, and trend-defining strategies.
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š Save $1,000 by signing up through our exclusive link: vanta.com/startupradio
š Stay Connected:
š Full Show Notes + Transcript + Links:
https://www.startuprad.io/post/dach-unicorn-tracker-2025-trends-funding-and-opportunities-startuprad-io
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Are you a founder, investor, scaleup exec, or tech enthusiast looking to decode Europe's billion-euro startup engines? Youāve 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 regionāGermany, Austria, and Switzerland.
šÆ Prefer the full analysis, data, and links? Dive deeper here:
š https://www.startuprad.io/post/dach-unicorn-tracker-2025-trends-funding-and-opportunities-startuprad-io
š§ What youāll discover in this episode:
ā±ļø [00:02:20] What is DACH?
We explain the region, its strengths, and why itās critical for innovation-driven founders and investors alike.
ā±ļø [00:03:30] Quantum Systems & New Unicorns
Germanyās AI drone unicorn is leading the charge. Is deep tech the next big frontier?
ā±ļø [00:04:20] Logistics Titans: Forto & Sennder
We uncover why DACH is still Europe's logistics superpower.
ā±ļø [00:05:53] Mobility Mavericks: Flix, Tier, Volocopter
From record revenues to flameoutsāwe decode the truth behind urban mobility in 2025.
ā±ļø [00:06:40] AI & Defense Tech: Agile Robots & Helsing
Robotics meets military innovation. Will Europe lead the AI revolution?
ā±ļø [00:07:30] Consumer Tech Giants: Check24 & AutoDoc
Quiet billion-euro monsters transforming e-commerce and consumer platforms.
ā±ļø [00:09:10] Biotechās Highs & Heartbreaks
Why ADC Therapeuticsā rollercoaster reflects the volatile biotech landscape.
ā±ļø [00:10:10] Climate Techās Gold Rush
Enpal, Climeworks, and 1.5 Degrees are building climate unicorns. Is it time to invest?
ā±ļø [00:12:30] Fintech & Insurtech Battles
From N26 to Trade Republic, the DACH region remains a fierce battleground for finance innovation.
ā±ļø [00:14:00] SaaS & Enterprise Software
Celonis is now a decacornāwhatās fueling DACHās dominance in B2B SaaS?
ā±ļø [00:24:55] The Unicorn Graveyard
Wefox, Grover, Infarm, Solaris. What founders can learn from once-high-flying unicorns that fell hard.
š Why this episode matters:
This is your unfair advantage in understanding how the DACH region creates, scales, and sometimes loses billion-dollar startups. Whether you're:
š A founder looking for inspiration
šø An investor scanning for your next deal
š§ A strategist decoding market shifts
...youāll walk away with actionable insights, real stories, and trend-defining strategies.
š”ļø SPONSOR SHOUTOUT ā THANK YOU, VANTA
š Vanta automates security and compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, and more), helping you stay audit-ready with less stress and zero spreadsheets.
š Save $1,000 by signing up through our exclusive link: vanta.com/startupradio
š Stay Connected:
š Full Show Notes + Transcript + Links:
https://www.startuprad.io/post/dach-unicorn-tracker-2025-trends-funding-and-opportunities-startuprad-io
š§ Subscribe to Startuprad.io wherever you get your podcasts
š¬ Leave a review or share your thoughtsāweād love to hear from you!
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Big tech is transforming every aspect of our world. But how, and at what cost? This season of Land of the Giants ā The Disney Dilemma ā focuses on Disneyās ability to weather the ups and downs of the business cycle and changing tastes and explores what has kept it successful for over 100 years. The entertainment giant has leveraged nostalgia and its intellectual property to build a beloved brand, but after an acquisition spree that included Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Fox, can it sus ...
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…
continue reading
Wharton faculty and industry leaders discuss their latest research, books, and relevant business topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Welcome to the Whatās Next! Podcast. Iāve met so many brilliant people as I traveled the globe and have had some fascinating conversations that Iāve wished had been recorded so I could share them with you - this podcast was a way for me to recreate those moments and let you in on some fantastic insights. My current conversations center around one objective: what's next for companies and individuals as they look to innovate and grow. I hope these conversations inspire you as much as they have ...
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It didnāt all change in March 2020. Not really. The UK high street has been in the throes of a gradual revolution for decades. From the rise of ecommerce, to the birth of mobile, social commerce, and a growing emphasis on experience, change has been underway for a while. In fact for many, the pandemic has acted as a wake-up call. Digital transformation was no longer a ānice to haveā but a matter of survival. Necessity sparked innovation and customers are enjoying more flexibility and conveni ...
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