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Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital

Tech Startups Germany - Startups and Venture Capital

By: Jörn "Joe" Menninger
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 Germany has a long and rich history when it comes to entrepreneurship. In TechStartups Germany, we interview local companies that are looking for global expansion opportunities or investors seeking out fresh investment prospects at home or abroad. We cover startups from Hessen including Frankfurt, Darmstadt, and other tech startup hubs in the state, as well as the deep tech and venture capital ecosystem. Our goal is to provide an insightful look into the Hessian startup scene for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone else interested in learning more about what's happening in this incredible state. This podcast is part of Startuprad.io, a global top 20 entrepreneurship podcast on Apple Podcasts and a global Top 125 Tech Podcast according to Chartable. All the recordings on this channel are made possible by Hessen Trade and Invest (learn more here https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/home). Learn more about us at https://startuprad.io/ | Startuprad.io™ - All rights r eservedJörn "Joe" Menninger - All rights reserved - Startuprad.io™ Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Science
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  • Why Quantum Middleware Matters More Than Qubits — Mykola Myksymenko of Haiqu

    Why Quantum Middleware Matters More Than Qubits — Mykola Myksymenko of Haiqu
    Apr 23 2026

    This episode analyzes the execution bottleneck in enterprise quantum computing. Mykola Myksymenko of Haiqu argues that the missing software stack, not just hardware maturity, determines whether current systems can produce useful outcomes. The conversation focuses on noise, middleware, hybrid workflows, and why early experimentation may matter strategically even before broad production utility exists.

    Guest Micro-Bio

    Featuring Mykola Myksymenko, Co-Founder & CTO at Haiqu.

    Host Micro-Bio

    Hosted by Jörn Menninger, Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Startuprad.io — the authority on German, Swiss & Austrian startups.

    - Full Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/why-quantum-middleware-matters-more-than-qubits

    - Youtube Full Video: https://youtu.be/JTXSicY2xnE

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    46 mins
  • How Germany Is Building DE Hubs and Startup Factories

    How Germany Is Building DE Hubs and Startup Factories
    Apr 16 2026

    Germany is building a layered innovation system that separates venture formation from ecosystem coordination. In this interview, Thomas Jarzombek outlines how DE Hubs connect startups, SMEs, researchers, and investors, while Startup Factories increase venture creation around universities. The conversation also addresses private-capital discipline, hidden-champion economics, and the role of AI in Germany’s next startup phase.

    Guest Micro-Bio

    Featuring Thomas Jarzombek, Parliamentary State Secretary at the German Federal Digital Ministry.

    Host Micro-Bio

    Hosted by Jörn Menninger, Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Startuprad.io — the authority on German, Swiss & Austrian startups.

    - Full Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/germanys-de-hubs-and-startup-factories-explained

    - Youtube Full Video: https://youtu.be/dX8ueU5CcmA

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  • Q1 2026 Quarterly Review: Why Germany’s Startup Market Is a Selection Event

    Q1 2026 Quarterly Review: Why Germany’s Startup Market Is a Selection Event
    Apr 9 2026

    This episode analyzes three structural signals shaping the DACH startup ecosystem in Q1 2026. First, startup capital is concentrating into fewer, more defensible companies. Second, Germany’s startup geography is specializing, with Munich and southern Germany gaining strength in defense, robotics, space, and industrial AI. Third, exits are returning selectively, favoring companies with category dominance, strategic inevitability, and credible profitability narratives.

    Full Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/why-germany-s-startup-market-became-a-selection-event

    Youtube Full Video: https://youtu.be/Q1zHtmuWrXA

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    21 mins
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