Are you a founder, investor, scaleup exec, or tech enthusiast looking to decode Europe's billion-euro startup engines? You’ve 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 region—Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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🧠 What you’ll discover in this episode:

⏱️ [00:02:20] What is DACH?
We explain the region, its strengths, and why it’s critical for innovation-driven founders and investors alike.

⏱️ [00:03:30] Quantum Systems & New Unicorns
Germany’s AI drone unicorn is leading the charge. Is deep tech the next big frontier?

⏱️ [00:04:20] Logistics Titans: Forto & Sennder
We uncover why DACH is still Europe's logistics superpower.

⏱️ [00:05:53] Mobility Mavericks: Flix, Tier, Volocopter
From record revenues to flameouts—we decode the truth behind urban mobility in 2025.

⏱️ [00:06:40] AI & Defense Tech: Agile Robots & Helsing
Robotics meets military innovation. Will Europe lead the AI revolution?

⏱️ [00:07:30] Consumer Tech Giants: Check24 & AutoDoc
Quiet billion-euro monsters transforming e-commerce and consumer platforms.

⏱️ [00:09:10] Biotech’s Highs & Heartbreaks
Why ADC Therapeutics’ rollercoaster reflects the volatile biotech landscape.

⏱️ [00:10:10] Climate Tech’s Gold Rush
Enpal, Climeworks, and 1.5 Degrees are building climate unicorns. Is it time to invest?

⏱️ [00:12:30] Fintech & Insurtech Battles
From N26 to Trade Republic, the DACH region remains a fierce battleground for finance innovation.

⏱️ [00:14:00] SaaS & Enterprise Software
Celonis is now a decacorn—what’s fueling DACH’s dominance in B2B SaaS?

⏱️ [00:24:55] The Unicorn Graveyard
Wefox, Grover, Infarm, Solaris. What founders can learn from once-high-flying unicorns that fell hard.

🔍 Why this episode matters:

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• 🚀 A founder looking for inspiration

• 💸 An investor scanning for your next deal

• 🧠 A strategist decoding market shifts

...you’ll walk away with actionable insights, real stories, and trend-defining strategies.

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