DACH 2026 Outlook: AI Mega-Rounds & Defense Dual-Use

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. Hosts Jörn “Joe” Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach read the signals.

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Why this episode matters: How 2025 ended tells you how 2026 begins. This roundup maps the AI mega-rounds and dual-use momentum reshaping DACH venture.

In this episode, we cover:

• The AI mega-rounds closing out 2025
• Defense-grade dual-use as a venture theme
• How Europe's VC stack is restructuring
• The clearest signals for 2026
• What the shifts mean for founders

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