Just three deals make up almost half of all VC funding in Germany this year
THE SO WHAT
When three mega-rounds drive almost half a country’s venture volume, you’re not looking at a broad market—you’re looking at a barbell. If you’re building in Germany, assume concentrated capital at the top and slower, more selective processes in the rest of the stack.
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