DACH Startup Ecosystem 2026: AI Mega-Rounds, Dual Use & Europe's New Venture Stack
Description
The DACH startup ecosystem closed 2025 with unusually clear signals for 2026 — AI mega-rounds, defense-grade dual use, and a restructuring of Europe’s venture capital stack.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
– Why €3B AI valuations change Europe’s startup narrative
– How dual use moved from story to category
– What founders must understand about capital, compute, and procurement
– Where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are quietly reorganizing advantage
🎙 Hosts:
Jörn Menninger — Founder, Startuprad.io
Chris Fahrenbach — Startup News Co-Host
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