Germany-based Black Forest Labs, which develops the open-source Flux image generation models, raised a $300M Series B at a $3.25B valuation, up from $1B in 2024
Low-profile group has quickly emerged as a top developer of image generation technology — German start-up Black Forest Labs …
Germany-based Quantum Systems, which sells surveillance drones that are being used by Ukraine, raised €180M, tripling its valuation to €3B since May
the German defense company's valuation rose to €3 billion Cate Lawrence / Tech.eu : Quantum Systems' €180M Series C extension lifts company to €3B+ Vishal Singh / Silicon Canals : Germany's Quantum Sy...
German chipmaker Infineon reports Q4 revenue up 1% YoY to €3.94B, vs. €3.91B est., a €231M net profit, and expects 2026 sales growth as AI demand keeps booming
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Berlin-based n8n, which lets businesses automate repetitive computing tasks through AI agents, raised a $180M Series C led by Accel at a $2.5B valuation
N8n, a German startup that helps businesses deploy artificial intelligence agents, has raised $180 million to compete in a crowded market that includes OpenAI.
Sources: Germany-based AI language platform DeepL held talks about a US IPO, and may seek an up to $5B valuation; DeepL raised $300M at a $2B valuation in 2024
German artificial intelligence language platform DeepL is exploring a potential initial public offering in the US, according to people familiar with the matter.
Sources: AI image generation startup Black Forest Labs is exploring raising $200M-$300M at a $4B valuation, after a prior undisclosed round at a $1B valuation
Black Forest Labs explores raising between $200mn and $300mn — A secretive, one-year-old German artificial intelligence start …
Berlin-based CarOnSale, a B2B marketplace for used car trading across Europe offering vehicle inspections and more, raised a €70M Series C led by Northzone
German CarOnSale, a digital B2B marketplace for used car trading, has successfully closed a €70 million Series C round …
German defense tech startup Helsing raised €600M led by Daniel Ek's Prima Materia, sources say at a ~€12B valuation, bringing its total funding to €1.37B
Defence start-up valued at €12bn to become one of Europe's most valuable tech groups
Ernst & Young: German startups raised ~€7B across 755 deals in 2024, up from ~€6B across 861 deals in 2023, but far below the €17B+ peak in 2021
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The German government plans new chip subsidies, sources say about €2B, two months after Intel shelved plans to build a €30B factory in Magdeburg
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