German startups hit a record in H1 2026, with AI driving the boom. More than 3,000 startups were founded in Germany in the first half of 2026, up 52% from the previous six months, according to Reuters. Around a third are AI-focused, while software accounts for 28% of new companies. Key takeaway: Germany’s startup recovery is increasingly being powered by AI and software, suggesting the country’s industrial slowdown may be accelerating digital formation. 🔗 https://sifted.eu/articles/healf-sifted-250-2026 #Fintech #Funding #Startup