Overview
- The venture will be operated by C-DACH Business News Holding GmbH in Vienna, with CEO Rusmir Nefic and investors Alexander Schütz and Benjamin Lakatos as shareholders.
- Plans call for about 200 employees, a main base in Frankfurt, editorial hubs in Vienna and Zurich, and additional offices in Berlin and Munich, with studios set to be built in 2026 and operations slated for early 2027.
- The service will run as a subscription-based multimedia offering centered on a linear TV channel, complemented by digital products, live events, podcasts, newsletters, and a monthly magazine.
- Founders report a ten-year CNBC franchise arrangement, while formal regulatory approvals including a TV broadcast license remain outstanding.
- Coverage targets Germany, Austria and Switzerland in German, focusing on corporate leaders and data-driven financial reporting with in-depth interviews.