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Deep Tech Germany: AI, Robotics & Frontier Innovation by Startuprad.io™
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Deep Tech Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, explores the scientific breakthroughs and deep technologies shaping Europe’s future. Hosted by Joe Menninger, this podcast dives into the convergence of research, engineering, and venture capital — where pioneering ideas evolve into scalable companies.
Every episode uncovers how scientists, founders, and investors in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) transform frontier technologies into global businesses. From AI and robotics to semiconductors, quantum computing, photonics, biotech, and space tech, we highlight the ecosystems that make Europe a world leader in applied innovation.
Whether you’re a researcher commercializing IP, an investor seeking defensible deep-tech opportunities, or a policy leader shaping industrial strategy, this show reveals how deep science becomes deep growth. Our guests include entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors building Europe’s next generation of unicorns through advanced R&D, venture building, and technology transfer.
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Deep Tech Germany™ translates complex science into actionable insights — bridging universities, venture capital, and policy. Episodes decode the challenges of turning prototypes into production, connecting research clusters like Fraunhofer, Helmholtz, and ESA BICs with the investors fueling them.
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Every episode uncovers how scientists, founders, and investors in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) transform frontier technologies into global businesses. From AI and robotics to semiconductors, quantum computing, photonics, biotech, and space tech, we highlight the ecosystems that make Europe a world leader in applied innovation.
Whether you’re a researcher commercializing IP, an investor seeking defensible deep-tech opportunities, or a policy leader shaping industrial strategy, this show reveals how deep science becomes deep growth. Our guests include entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors building Europe’s next generation of unicorns through advanced R&D, venture building, and technology transfer.
Join conversations that cover:
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in industrial applications
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• EU funding, IP management, and spin-out acceleration
Deep Tech Germany™ translates complex science into actionable insights — bridging universities, venture capital, and policy. Episodes decode the challenges of turning prototypes into production, connecting research clusters like Fraunhofer, Helmholtz, and ESA BICs with the investors fueling them.
The podcast forms part of the Startuprad.io™ Network, Europe’s leading platform for startup and venture capital storytelling, alongside Fintech Germany, Blockchain Germany, Security Startups Germany, and German Startup News. Collectively, the network reaches over one million annual streams and ranks among the global top 0.5 % of podcasts, trusted by founders, investors, and corporate innovators.
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Nov 23, 2023 • 12min
My Huawei Connect Experience: Navigating the Intersection of Green and Digital Transformation
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SummaryWelcome to Startuprad.io, your go-to podcast and YouTube blog for all things related to the German startup scene. In today's episode, we have a special treat for you as our host, Jörn "Joe" Menninger, takes the mic solo to share his insights from a recent visit to Huawei Connect in Paris. Unfortunately, the planned interview with an AI startup from this event had to be rescheduled, but Joe is excited to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the event and highlight some of Huawei's initiatives in green and digital transformation. Tune in as Joe shares interesting stories about salmon conservation, wildfire protection, and innovative energy generation. He also talks about the importance of digital transformation in achieving sustainable solutions. Plus, stay tuned for a sneak peek of the upcoming interview with an Italian AI startup. Don't forget to reach out to Joe with your suggestions for future guests and topics. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into this solo episode of Startuprad.io.
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Questions Discussed1. What were some of the main focal points discussed at the Huawei Connect event?
2. How does Huawei support SMEs in Germany with their digital transformation?
3. What are some interesting projects or stories that were shared at the event?
4. How does Huawei combine renewable energy sources to ensure a smooth energy delivery?
5. Why is the digital transformation important for achieving a green transformation?
6. What tools and solutions does Huawei offer for small companies and home offices?
7. How did Huawei use AI to generate an automatic avatar and translate languages?
8. What is Huawei's focus in Europe and why is it an important market for them?
9. What is the Huawei eKit tool and how can companies benefit from it?
10. How can listeners suggest interview guests or topics for future episodes of the podcast?
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Nov 9, 2023 • 32min
From Fintech CTO to Co-Hosting Startuprad.io's Deep Tech Track | Startuprad.io E 402
“I built the tech behind it to make it work, and, we got quite some revenue through through that, and, yeah, it was one of my first businesses that I really incorporated where it really went to the notary, Form the legal entity and all these things.” — Mario HachemerExecutive SummaryIn 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 as CTO of FastBill and later for unicorn FreshBooks in Germany, eventually leading to his exploration of the world of AI as a freelance consultant and mentor. Mario’s insights into deep tech and AI’s impact on businesses and society are both thought-provoking and enlightening. Moreover, the hosts share a passion for science fiction and discuss the works of literary giants such as Ian Banks and Terry Pratchett. They also delve into Mario’s love for spicy food and his experiences in various countries. Join us as we delve deep into the world of tech, AI, entrepreneurship, and a touch of spicy cuisine with our new co-host, Mario Hachemer.
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The Entrepreneurial Spirit: “I had trouble finding like-minded people. I studied my 1st university was in Koblenz, and it just there wasn’t that much of an entrepreneurial spirit.” — Mario HachemerFollow Us on Social Media!If you are listening to our content for the 2nd time please consider following us on social media.
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The New Co-HostMario Hachemer, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahachemer/) the co-host of Startuprad.io's Deep Tech Track, was involved in the successful startup Fast Bill. During his time with Fast Bill, the company raised significant venture capital, allowing them to develop innovative technology stacks and rapidly expand their operations. The company's success eventually led to its acquisition by FreshBooks, a major player in the accounting and invoicing software industry. Fast Bill's ability to attract venture capital and subsequent successful integration into FreshBooks showcase their achievements and position them as a standout player in the technology and startup landscape. Fast Bill set itself apart from its competition through its ability to not only raise venture capital but also develop and implement groundbreaking technology stacks.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 20min
This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian Startups - October 2023 | Startuprad.io E 400
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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 Chris today in Germany and Joe in Frankfurt. The recording date is October 25th and all news not included will be in our next news to be released on November 30th.
This time we made more cuts to our news here. We hope you like the lighter version of it. If you think we cut too much, feel free to let us know.
For everyone who celebrates it: Happy Halloween AAAAAAAAAAAAAAND Happy Thanksgiving!
Our Highlights:BioNTech is a very special case in Germany, but now one of their former Senior Vice Presidents (Katalin Karikó, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine 2023 for her research in mRNA). Two German companies IPOed (yes, no startups, but still a good sign). Solar startup Nexwafe starts 120 M € funding, Black Semiconductor from Aachen is looking to raise 500 M €, and there is bad news about the former unicorn Infarm.
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Top NewsFormer Employee of BioNTech Receives as 13th Women Nobel Prize in MedicineBioNTech is a very special case in the German startup world. During corona, they have been assumed to be responsible for 0.5% of GDP growth of all of Germany, one of the five largest economies in the world. Now they have another very unique distinction: A former Senior Vice President (2013–2022) of the company Katalin Karikó, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine 2023 for her research in mRNA. Congratulations to her, being the 13th woman to have won a Nobel prize in medicine, she is sharing the prize with Drew Weissman.
Solar Startup Hunting for 100+ M € in Funding at 500 M ValuationFreiburg, Germany-based solar startup Nexwafe starts new funding, aiming for 120 m € in Venture Capital at a valuation of up to 500 M €
Black Semiconductor 500 M € in FundingAachen, Germany-based chip startup Black Semiconductor about to close large funding of 500 M €, with up to 70% of government funding. The founders are looking to develop a new way to connect elements on semiconductors but may need up to 7 years for the...
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Oct 19, 2023 • 43min
From the CTO of N26 to founding a non-profit online University | Startuprad.io
Executive Summary
In today's episode, we have a very special guest joining us, Christian Rebernik, CEO & Co-Founder of Tomorrow University. We'll dive into Christian's journey, from his early days as a CTO of companies like Scout24 Group, dating Website Parship, World Food Program, bwin, or N26 to his current role in shaping the next generation of banking and now building a next-generation university. We'll explore how he's bridging the gap between technology and education, revolutionizing the way we learn and empowering future change-makers. Stay tuned for an engaging and enlightening conversation on the innovation landscape, the role of online learning, and the power of meaningful connections in business and personal relationships. Let's get started!
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Christian is the CEO and Co-Founder of Tomorrow University. He is a CTO with a strong technical background, but his key strength lies in his ability to understand and leverage technology for business growth. Christian believes that it is crucial for developers to have a clear understanding of the customer's needs and the reasons behind the work they do. In his past experiences, he noticed the negative impact of treating developers as mere "coding monkeys" without involving them in customer interactions. This motivated him to establish Tomorrow University, where developers are encouraged to engage with customers and align their work with business objectives. Christian's mission is to bridge the gap between business and technology, empowering developers to make a meaningful impact through their work.
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What sets Tomorrow University (https://www.tomorrow.university/) apart from its competition is its unique approach to learning. They have developed a cutting-edge learning model that emphasizes real-world challenges and hands-on experiences, taking students out of their comfort zones.
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Oct 12, 2023 • 26min
From Berlin to Zurich: NGP Capital's Research on VC Funding in the DACH Region
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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 Capital in Berlin. Christian joins our host, Jörn "Joe" Menninger, to discuss their recent research on the startup ecosystem in the DACH region, which encompasses Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. They delve into the findings of NGP Capital's analysis, which explores the impact of COVID-19 on venture funding in the region and highlights some surprising facts about the different countries. Tune in to discover why Switzerland has emerged as a strong force in the startup scene, how Germany's diverse ecosystem mitigated the decline in funding, and the reasons behind France's larger drop in startup funding. If you want to uncover the hidden gems and thriving startups beyond the well-known hubs, this episode is a must-listen. Stay tuned for an in-depth conversation on the startup landscape in the DACH region with Christian Noske of NGP Capital.
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Christian is a Partner at NGP Capital in Berlin. In a recent study, Christian and his team examined the post-COVID landscape in their core region, which includes Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. They found that each region had its own unique characteristics. Germany, being the largest country, was not surprising in terms of its size and activity in various sectors. However, Switzerland was a pleasant surprise, as, despite its smaller size, it had managed to build a thriving ecosystem and was demonstrating significant growth in venture funding, new creation, and deep tech software. The findings were quite astonishing and revealed the diverse and dynamic nature of the region's entrepreneurial and innovation landscape.
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Sep 28, 2023 • 26min
This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - September 2023 | Startuprad.io E 397
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Welcome to our summer 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 September 2023. There have been a lot of news sad (insolvencies, final closures, …), but also good ones (expansions, fundings, …) that we just had to make a selection in order not to bore you to death.
Our startup news is recorded with Chris live in New York City and Joe in Frankfurt. The recording date is September 26th and all news not included will be in our next news to be released on October 26th.
Our Highlights:
We track close to 500 mn Euros in newly announced investments in GSA. We have the first defense tech unicorn in Berlin and a lot of great news from Greentech startups in Germany. Some proptechs are not doing well, but not all startups associated with construction are performing poorly, as shown by the fundraising from Schüttfix. Long-distance trucking gets more autonomous with FERNRIDE and some bank news: Deutsche Bank uses Swiss DLT startup Taurus' technology and we learn more about JP Morgan's retail offering in Germany. Unicorn Flix already hired banks for their IPO in H1 next year. We also keep you updated on the bank holidays in Germany in the next weeks.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 34min
This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - Summer 2023 (July/ August) | Startupradio Episode #393
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 bit too much of a break and too much news in one piece. So we looked to wrap up summer and since the US is an important market and Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer it seems like a good fit.
This summer has been a bit different and there has been a lot of news, so we focus more on the most recent ones and we have cut a lot of news here.
For everybody in the US who celebrates it: Happy Labor Day!
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Our Highlights:Binance has not - yet - gotten permission to operate in Germany from BaFin, Nextwind raises 750 m US$, Bitpanda surpasses 1 M customers in Germany and Germany sets a new record in new founders. We also shared that SAP wants to invest in Aleph Alpha, they confirmed this and two more.
Germany's law for legalizing cannabis falls short of the expectations of cannabis entrepreneurs. Europe dominates climate fintech funding and the overall fintech funding shows a sign of life. Bafin also stopped mini VC investments - trashing the business model of some fintechs - AND we found newly closed VC funds in excess of 2.8 bn US$ that are open to European founders.
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Top News Du kommst hier ned rein 🙂 Is the usual saying in Frankfurt if a Bouncer won't let you in a ClubFintech blog Finance Forward reports German finance oversight BaFin signals no license for Binance for Germany. So they can neither advertise nor expand in Germany. To be clear, this is not a final NO, but rather a "Binance keeps trying, but BaFin signaled a No"
750 M US$ for Wind EnergyWind Energy in Germany: StartUp Nextwind raises 750 M US$ Venture Capital investors include Sandbrook Capital, Canadian funds Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), and Imco
Bitpanda - The Austrian UnicornSurpasses 1 million customers in Germany alone https://buff.ly/44mMyKP it is not sure how many of them are really active, but that is always a tough question, even for the startups. But the question is important since one only makes money with active users.
Germany Sets a New Record in FoundersDespite the current economic situation, Germany has the highest share of founders in 24 years!!! According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Germany had a larger than 9% founder quota, meaning people from 18–64 who (co) founded a new business within the last 3,5 years (Young...
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Aug 24, 2023 • 47min
Strategic Pivoting: Insider Tips for Making Business Decisions and Thriving in The Startup World | Startuprad.io E 392
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Executive SummaryIn this episode of Startuprad.io, host Joe Menninger interviews Max Koziolek, co-founder of Spectrm. They discuss the importance of making strategic decisions and pivoting in business, sharing insights from Spectrm's journey. They explore the challenges of seed-stage investments, the benefits of messaging apps for brands, and the impact of AI technology in their industry. Max shares his experiences in politics and media, highlighting the need for quality content distribution. The episode also delves into Spectrm's successful pivot to targeting brands and their impressive growth from pre-seed to series B, acquiring as pivoted startup clients like Zalando, UberEats, Premier Leauge, HelloFresh, Deichman, Breitling or Ford.
The FounderMax, the guest on this episode of Startuprad.io, is a co-founder of Spectrm, a company that leverages AI-powered messaging to help brands connect with their customers more effectively. With a background in law and politics, Fabian brings a unique perspective to the startup world. He shares his experience of campaigning for public office, competing against Frank Walter Steinmeier. At the time the reigning foreign minister of Germany, now Germany’s president. He also shares his story of pivoting his company and the challenges they faced in finding their niche in the market, that was large enough to survive and how to communicate this to their investors. Fabian's determination and strategic thinking allowed Spectrm to not only survive but thrive, securing partnerships with major publishers and leading brands. His passion for AI technology and its potential for the future is evident in his vision for Spectrm's continued growth and success.
The StartupSpectrm (https://spectrm.io/), is a Potsdam - Berlin Area-based startup, co-founded by Max Koziolek. It has made significant strides in the field of AI-powered messaging for brands. The company has successfully raised multiple rounds of funding, starting from a pre-seed stage all the way to a series B round. This demonstrates the confidence investors have in Spectrm's innovative approach and their potential for growth.
What sets Spectrm apart is not only their ability to help brands effectively engage, but also to pivot. They started out as a tool for sharing great journalism and realized that their market was not big enough. We take the journey with them to evaluate new options, and communicate the pivot to their investors and how to get them to agree.
Max also shares his experience with their customers by leveraging messaging apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, and more. With a specific focus on solving the problem of reaching audiences, Spectrm's platform enables brands to have meaningful conversations with their customers, ultimately driving conversions and revenue. Their impressive client portfolio includes renowned publishers such as CNN, Financial Times, and Business Insider, highlighting the trust and confidence their...
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Jul 13, 2023 • 27min
Generative AI for Service Organizations: Revolutionizing Processes with Innovative Technology | Startuprad.io E 389
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Management Summary In this episode, our guest is Fabian Peltzl, co-founder of KNOWRON. He is here to discuss the importance of augmenting blue-collar workers in the software industry, which is primarily focused on white-collar workers. KNOWRON aims to bridge this gap by providing generative AI technology to assist service organizations and technicians. They emphasize the underdeveloped software space for blue-collar workers and highlight the potential market size including large industries like logistics, machine building, engineering, and services. The team shares their experiences working with European languages and their plans for expansion. They also discuss the transformative power of NLP advancements and their mission to revolutionize enterprise search and customer support and what the co-founders learned during their studies at Stanford and MIT.
Key Topics Covered- The need for augmenting blue-collar workers in the software industry
- Underdeveloped software space for blue-collar workers compared to white-collar workers
- Potential market size with 80% of the global population being blue-collar
- Current focus on scaling and product development
- Targeting service organizations and encouraging them to reach out
- Use of transformers systems in the background
- Sales technicians' problems with limited access to information and inadequate documentation
- Advantage of having knowledge of AI systems
- Importance of data collection for AI systems
- Focus on mechanical data and document processing
- Satisfaction with starting work before technology transformation
- Speaker's background in studying NLP networks and transformers at Stanford
- Work experience with manufacturing companies in supporting the blue-collar workforce
- Working with manufacturing companies, particularly in mechanical engineering and semiconductors
- Reference client ASMPT and their decision to sell the company's product to their own customers
- Mission to support collaboration across industries
- Belief in the potential of AI to revolutionize enterprise search and customer support
- Personal assistant to help with simple questions and guide users through tasks
- Focus on doing things differently than traditional startup advice
- Targeting hidden champions - manufacturers with global service operations
- Importance of multilingual capabilities for international success
The FounderFabian is one of the co-founders of KNOWRON, a revolutionary company in the software industry. With a passion for supporting blue-collar workers in the manufacturing sector, Fabian has embarked on a mission to bridge the gap between white-collar and blue-collar software solutions. Drawing upon his experience working for manufacturing companies like KUKA and Ostrom, Fabian has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by service organizations and technicians in accessing and documenting crucial information. His dedication to improving collaboration across industries has propelled KNOWRON to international success, and his multilingual capabilities have played a vital role in expanding the company's reach to global service operations. As a member of an international team, Fabian's diverse background and expertise contribute to the ongoing development of KNOWRON's cutting-edge product.
The StartupKNOWRON (https://www.knowron.com/) is a groundbreaking startup that is pioneering the utilization of generative AI and NLP technologies to support the blue-collar workforce in the software industry. With a focus on sectors such as manufacturing...
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Jun 29, 2023 • 23min
This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - June 2023 | Episode #132
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 news episode on June 27th, 2023. All news not yet included here will be published in our next news episode. Find all links to the quoted news on our Medium blog link below.
Note: We will now go into the summertime: In July and August we will only publish content every other week AND the next startups news will be our summer wrap-up, to be published on September 4th, in the US celebrated as Labor Day.
Our Highlights:1 Komma 5, a Greentech startup, becomes a unicorn after only 23 months. We are wondering if this is the rise of climate tech startups already? Switzerland has a record funding with Teylor of 275 m €. GetYourGuide shows travel tech is back in favor of VCs with 194 m US$ funding. Germany and Intel agree on subsidies and investments for a new mega chip factory worth more than 30 bn Euros. Fernride, a pioneer of autonomous electric trucks, gets a 30 M US$+ Series A funding.
Let’s talk startups:
Top News The Rise of Climate Tech Startups Has Begun, So It SeemsHamburg’s 1KOMMA5° has raised €430 million — and just become a unicorn at just 23 months old
Related: 1KOMMA5 buys danish solar company Viasol
Related: 430 mn debt funding
A Record Funding for SwitzerlandSwiss-based SME lending fintech Teylor raises 275 m Euro, gaining Barclays as a new investor. Other investors include M&G Investments …
Traveltech Startups Seem to Be BackGetYourGuide raises $194 million to fuel curated travel experiences and global expansion
30 bn For a New Chip FactoryIntel, Germany strike record €30B deal for chip mega-factory
Do You Know Fernride?FERNRIDE a German pioneer of autonomous, electric trucks, raises 31 M USD in Series A funding
Find all Links and Show Notes herehttps://medium.com/startuprad-io/this-month-in-german-swiss-and-austrian-gsa-startups-june-2023-episode-388-960515c65b87
Startups, Venture Capital, Unicorn, New Unicorn, Europe, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Scaleups, Tech News, Venture Capital News, Startup News,
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