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Felix is the EU Startups News correspondent for the DACH region. Based in Berlin, he reports on Germany and Austria's world-class startup ecosystem, covering everything from early-stage deeptech ventures to late-stage B2B SaaS companies attracting global investor attention.

Black Forest Labs Unveils FLUX 3, Multimodal Model Combining Video Generation, Audio and Robotic Action Prediction

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Black Forest Labs, a German AI startup, announced the launch of FLUX 3, its first public video‑generation model that can create up to 20‑second video clips with synchronized audio and also supports image generation, action prediction and future open‑weight access. The release is initially limited to an early‑access program for enterprises, with broader API and open‑source availability planned later.

German Startup Voodin Blade Technology Secures €48.18 Million EU Grant for Spain’s First Automated Wooden Turbine Blade Factory

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German startup Voodin Blade Technology, together with Lithuanian partners VMG Wood Invest and VMG Technics and Anker‑Tec, received a €48.18 million grant from the EU Innovation Fund to create the first automated wooden blade factory in Spain, aiming to produce recyclable wind‑turbine blades and support a sustainable European supply chain.

Omio Group to acquire Rail Europe in push to expand global ground transport network

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Omio Group, a Berlin‑based multimodal traveltech scale‑up, has agreed to acquire Rail Europe, integrating its B2C booking platform, B2B distribution business and the Rome2Rio brand. The deal will give Omio access to Rail Europe’s network of travel agencies and operators in over 70 countries, expanding its rail ticket sales to 22 million tickets per year and strengthening its position in global ground transport.

Munich Robotics Startup Microagi Secures Germany’s Largest Seed Round at $55 Million

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Munich-based robotics startup Microagi secured $55 million in a seed funding round led by Hummingbird, marking Germany’s largest seed round. The company, founded by former Formula 1 engineers, aims to advance robot automation for manufacturing by training humanoids using real-world data collected from factories and households.