Germany’s startup scene hits a record as AI drives a 52% surge. More than 3,000 startups were founded in the first half of 2026, with around one-third focused on AI. German startups raised €8 billion in venture capital through September, exceeding all of 2025. The takeaway: AI is becoming a rare growth engine amid Germany’s industrial slowdown. 🔗 https://sifted.eu/articles/hadrian-ai-funding-round-cyber-security #Startup #Fintech #VC