German startups raised €8B in venture capital through September, surpassing all of 2025. More than 3,000 startups launched in the first half of 2026, with roughly one-third focused on AI. The surge highlights Germany’s growing role in European technology as industrial weakness pushes capital and talent toward new ventures. 🔗 http://rmb.reuters.com/rmd/rss/item/tag:reuters.com,2026:newsml_KBN3VM13Y?channel=frL012 #AI #Funding #Startup