Camel Startups: How Capital-Efficient Founders Scale in the DACH Region

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What if you could build a startup that survives downturns, grows profitably, and never depends on constant fundraising? That’s the core of the camel startup strategy — and in this episode, STS Ventures investor Stephan Schubert breaks it down with 25+ years of operator-investor experience. From founding OnVista in the early internet era to backing some of Germany’s most successful exits, Stephan has refined a model built on capital efficiency , high-margin niches , and KPI-driven execution . Our sponsor: Exclusive Black Friday offer – NordStellar x Startuprad.io. NordStellar, developed by the team behind NordVPN, gives startups and scaleups real-time insights into leaked credentials, darknet threats, and unprotected assets – before attackers can exploit them. Get 20% off with code blackfriday20 at nordstellar.com/startupradio. Offer valid until December 10, 2025 – protect your business before your data is offered for sale on the darknet. NordStellar – Know what attackers know. Act first.