Germany founded more than 3,000 startups in the first half of 2026. The total rose 52% from the previous six months, with roughly one-third focused on AI. German startups raised €8 billion in venture capital through September, exceeding all of 2025, while AI funding reached €5.7 billion. Key takeaway: AI is accelerating Germany’s startup formation even as industrial growth weakens. 🔗 https://sifted.eu/ #Startup #VC #AI