DACH News April 2025: €1.3B Raised, a Fintech Crashes

DACH startups raised over €1.3B in April 2025 even as one of Europe's top fintechs spiraled into crisis. This investor-grade briefing pairs the region's biggest raises with Trade Republic's trust troubles — with Jörn “Joe” Menninger.

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Why this episode matters: A €1.3B month alongside a fintech crisis is the market in miniature: capital is flowing, but trust and execution still decide who survives.

In this episode, we cover:

• The €1.3B DACH startups raised in April 2025
• Trade Republic's trust troubles explained
• What the crisis signals about fintech risk
• The month's standout rounds and investors
• How founders should read a mixed climate

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