German IndustrialTech Startup Almetra Secures 16.3 Million Euros in Growth Funding
IndustrialTech startup Almetra secured 16.3 million euros in funding, marking a significant growth milestone for the company.
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Munich Defense Startup SE3 Labs Secures €9.4 Million in Series A Funding
Munich-based defense startup SE3 Labs raised €9.4 million in Series A funding led by Lakestar and Seedcamp to develop a voice-controlled spatial AI defense platform for autonomous systems.
German and Ukrainian robotics firms establish joint venture to scale UGV production for Ukrainian military
ARX Industries, a joint venture between ARX Robotics (Germany) and Roboneers (Ukraine), aims to scale production of Rys Pro UGVs for the Ukrainian military. The partnership combines industrial capacity with frontline deployment expertise to meet Ukraine’s 2026 target of 50,000 UGVs.
N26 Returns to Profitability in 2025 After Leadership Overhaul and Regulatory Pressures
N26, a Berlin-based digital bank, reported €1.6m net income in 2025, reversing a €42m loss in 2024. The milestone followed leadership changes in 2025, including the ousting of co-founders and regulatory challenges with German financial watchdog BaFin. The company plans to focus on compliance, customer engagement, and AI integration in 2026.
German fintech startup Taktile secures €110 million in Series C+ funding round
Taktile, a German fintech startup, secured 110 million in investment to drive its AI-driven banking solutions.
Dropbox Strengthens European Presence with Infrastructure Expansion in Paris and Frankfurt
Dropbox expands its European infrastructure with new locations in Paris and Frankfurt
Berlin Defence Startup Stark Secures €500m Funding Round to Scale European Manufacturing
Berlin-based defence startup Stark raises €500m to expand research, development and manufacturing capacity across Europe
OTTO Group commits 350 million euros to AI and IT infrastructure through Google partnership
OTTO Group partners with Google for AI services and invests 350 million euros in IT
Berlin-based Kyrok secures €3.1M in pre-seed funding to digitise pharma and chemical supply chains
Kyrok aims to bring AI to pharma and chemical supply chains with its operating system
German Home Improvement Retailer Hornbach Reports Strong E-Commerce Growth in First Quarter
Hornbach’s e-commerce activities grew by 9% to 257 million euros in the first quarter.