Startups in the DACH region are heating up — from AI unicorns to VC mega-funds. In this monthly startup news roundup, we unpack the most important trends in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland’s tech ecosystem.<br /><br />Learn how Parloa became Germany’s second unicorn of the year, how Quantum Systems secured €160M to dominate aerial AI, and how the EIB’s €70B initiative is reshaping venture capital in Europe. We also dive into Lyft’s FreeNow acquisition, biotech patent wars, the MiCA crypto license, and regulatory risks like the EU Data Act.<br /><br />If you’re a startup founder, VC, or scaleup operator, this is your monthly must-watch.<br /><br />🎙️ Hosted by:Jörn “Joe” Menninger – Founder & Host of Startuprad.ioChristian “Chris” Fahrenbach – Journalist & Co-Host<br /><br />🔑 Key Takeaways:<br /><br />What Parloa’s unicorn status reveals about AI-native SaaS<br /><br />How Europe’s biggest VC fund is changing startup investment<br /><br />Why fintechs like Vivid are chasing MiCA compliance<br /><br />Top DACH soonicorns to watch in 2025<br /><br />📱 Subscribe to the Podcast:<br />Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3etgUOz5KWKycYHsvQv1yG <br />Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/startuprad-io-europes-voice-on-startups-vc-innovation/id967788304 <br /><br />🚨 Sponsored by Tide <br />👉 Struggling with small biz finances? Tide’s free account + up to €400 cashback makes it a no-brainer: tide.co/Podcastsde – use code STARTUPRADIO<br /><br />đź”— Dive Deeper and Be Ahead Of The Curve!<br />• DACH Startup Ecosystem 2025: The Ultimate Hub https://www.startuprad.io/post/dach-startup-ecosystem-2025-the-ultimate-hub <br />• This Month in DACH Startups: May 2025 Startup News Wrap-Uphttps://www.startuprad.io/post/dach-startup-news-may-2025-unicorns-m-a-and-vc-surge<br />• Top AI Startups in the DACH Region in 2025 https://www.startuprad.io/post/top-ai-startups-in-the-dach-region-in-2025<br />• 🚦German Venture Capital in Q1 2025: Dealflow Quality Rises Amid Exit Anxiety and Fundraising Chill https://www.startuprad.io/post/german-venture-capital-in-q1-2025-dealflow-quality-rises-amid-exit-anxiety-and-fundraising-chill<br />• This Month in DACH Startups: April 2025 Startup News Wrap-Up https://www.startuprad.io/post/this-month-in-dach-startups-april-2025-startup-news-wrap-up<br />• Germany Startup Policy 2025: Strategies for Founders & Investors https://www.startuprad.io/post/startup-financing-in-2025-strategies-for-founders-investors<br />• DACH Unicorn Tracker 2025: Trends, Funding, and Opportunities https://www.startuprad.io/post/dach-unicorn-tracker-2025-trends-funding-and-opportunities-startuprad-io<br />• MiCA Explained: Understanding Regulation for Crypto Assets and Services in the EU https://www.startuprad.io/post/mica-explained-understanding-regulation-for-crypto-assets-and-services-in-the-eu<br />• What the MiCA License Means for Crypto Startups in Europe https://www.startuprad.io/post/what-the-mica-license-means-for-crypto-startups-in-europe<br />• How Startups Are Navigating the EU Data Act in 2025 https://www.startuprad.io/post/how-startups-are-navigating-the-eu-data-act-in-2025
