€1.3B Raised, 1 Fintech Crashes: April 2025 DACH

In April 2025, DACH startups raised over €1.3 billion — while one of Europe's top fintechs spiraled into crisis. Jörn “Joe” Menninger breaks down the month that mixed record funding with a fintech reckoning.

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

In this episode, we cover:

• The €1.3B DACH startups raised across April 2025
• Which top European fintech spiraled into crisis
• What the crash signals about fintech risk and trust
• The month's standout rounds and investors
• How founders should read a mixed funding climate

Related fintech episodes: DACH News May 2025: AI Unicorns & VC Mega-Funds · DACH Funding 2025: Helsing, a Decacorn & EU Billions

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