Helsing, Luma, and EU Billions: DACH Startup Funding 2025 Unleashed

Episode notes

What happens when Germany creates its second decacorn and the EU drops €10B to scale startups? This month’s news episode breaks it all down — from funding explosions in deep tech to the future of biotech, fintech innovation, and defense AI. The DACH startup scene has never been this hot. What You'll Learn Why Helsing dethroned Celonis to become Germany’s top-valued startup How ISA Aerospace , Scalable Capital , and Luma Care are fueling Europe’s unicorn pipeline What the EU’s “Choose Europe” strategy means for startup growth , external funding , and capital access Why non-dilutive biotech funding (like ITM SE’s €262.5M round) is reshaping molecular analysis and health innovation Who's driving green innovation , eco-system growth , and scaleup strategies in the GSA region Startup Scene Pulse From Vienna to Zurich, from Berlin to Munich, this episode delivers exclusive insights into the GSA tech ecosystem , pre-seed funding trends , and scaleup strategies that define the European unicorn surge . Learn how resilience planning , fintech founders , and strategic growth capital are transforming the startup landscape in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland .