German startups raised €8B in VC in the first nine months of 2026. More than 3,000 startups were founded in Germany during the first half of the year, up 52% from the previous six months. Around one-third focus on AI, highlighting how venture capital is shifting toward software and industrial applications despite Germany’s broader economic weakness. 🔗 https://sifted.eu/articles/hadrian-ai-funding-round-cyber-security #EuropeanTech #Fintech #AI