Tag Archives: German start-ups

Focused Energy Secures Further RWE Investment as Germany Positions Biblis for Potential Laser Fusion Hub

(IN BRIEF) RWE has expanded its investment in Darmstadt-based laser fusion company Focused Energy by an additional €60 million as part of the company’s successful Series A financing round, following RWE’s first investment in October 2025. The round also included … Read the full press release

German Start-Ups Raise EUR 1.6 Billion in Q1 2025 as Early-Stage Deals Rise and U.S. Investor Activity Slow

(IN BRIEF) German start-ups raised EUR 1.6 billion in 295 funding rounds during Q1 2025, according to the KfW Venture Capital Dashboard. While this marks a 14% increase from Q4 2024, it falls short of the same period last year … Read the full press release