According to Tech.eu’s H1 2026 report, Germany ranked as Europe’s second-largest technology funding market, with companies raising €6.3 billion across 267 deals. Investment was concentrated in several key sectors, with robotics, fintech, security, AI and software accounting for a significant share of total funding.
Robotics led the market, driven by Neura Robotics’ €1.2 billion Series C, alongside funding for Quantum Systems, Sereact and RobCo. Fintech was another major contributor, supported by Cloover’s €1.0 billion debt financing and rounds for Upvest, Midas and Flagright. Security also attracted substantial investment, led by Stark’s €500 million raise and additional activity across defence and cybersecurity.
Series C and debt financing accounted for the largest share of capital by funding stage, reflecting the impact of large rounds for more mature and capital-intensive companies. At the same time, early-stage activity remained broad, with companies across AI, software, healthtech, deeptech and energy securing funding, albeit through generally smaller rounds.
Overall, Germany’s H1 2026 funding landscape was shaped by several large investments, particularly in robotics, defence and fintech, alongside a diverse pipeline of earlier-stage companies across the wider technology ecosystem.
For further insights into funding trends across the European technology ecosystem, check out Tech.eu's Funding Explorer, free and open to everyone.
Here are the ten companies that raised the most in H1 2026.
Neura Robotics
Amount raised in H1 2026: $1.4B
NEURA Robotics is a robotics company developing cognitive robots and physical AI systems designed to perceive, learn and interact with people and their surroundings.
Its portfolio spans collaborative industrial robots, intelligent assistants and humanoid robots, supported by the Neuraverse platform, which brings together AI, sensors, robotics and real-world learning infrastructure.
In H1 2026, NEURA announced up to $1.4 billion in Series C funding to expand production and accelerate the global rollout of its real-world training infrastructure for cognitive robots and physical AI.
Cloover
Amount raised in H1 2026: $1.2B
Cloover provides a software and financing platform for decentralised energy projects, connecting installers, manufacturers, households and investors within a single operating environment.
Its platform combines workflow management, financing, procurement and energy optimisation, using AI to automate processes and support credit underwriting and financial management.
In H1 2026, the company secured more than $1.2 billion, with the capital supporting financing for customers and installers, expansion into additional European markets and further development of its AI-powered platform.
Stark
Amount raised in H1 2026: €500M
STARK is a defence technology company developing software-defined unmanned systems for European and NATO defence applications.
Its technology includes autonomous aerial systems and command-and-control software, with products designed for rapid deployment and operation in contested environments.
The company raised €500 million in H1 2026, with more than 80 per cent of the funding allocated to research and development and manufacturing, including new electronic warfare research facilities, increased production capacity and the development of sovereign defence technologies.
Parloa
Amount raised in H1 2026: $350M
Parloa develops an AI Agent Management Platform for enterprise customer service, enabling companies to design, test, deploy and manage AI agents across voice and digital channels.
The platform integrates with existing customer service, CRM and enterprise systems and is designed to automate high-volume customer interactions across different languages and use cases.
A $350 million Series D raised in H1 2026 will support Parloa's international expansion, particularly across the US and Europe, as the company scales its AI customer service technology.
Isar Aerospace
Amount raised in H1 2026: €270M
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company developing launch services for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations.
Its two-stage Spectrum launch vehicle is designed and manufactured in-house, with the company building the production and launch infrastructure needed to provide commercial and institutional customers with access to orbit.
Isar Aerospace closed a €270 million Series D in H1 2026 to expand its international operations, increase serial production of Spectrum and develop its launch infrastructure as it moves towards larger-scale commercial operations.
Focused Energy
Amount raised in H1 2026: $240M
Focused Energy is a fusion energy company developing direct-drive laser fusion technology with the aim of generating energy from nuclear fusion at commercial scale.
The company is working to move laser fusion from scientific research towards industrial deployment, including plans for a fusion facility at the former Biblis nuclear power plant site in Germany.
In H1 2026, Focused Energy raised $240 million in Series A funding to advance its technology, develop fusion systems at Biblis and build the supply chains required for future commercial deployment.
Quantum Systems
Amount raised in H1 2026: €150M
Quantum Systems develops AI-powered unmanned aerial systems for defence, security and commercial applications.
Its electric vertical take-off and landing drones combine aerial intelligence, sensors and software to support applications including reconnaissance, surveillance and mapping, with a growing focus on defence and dual-use markets.
A €150 million European financing package secured in H1 2026 is intended to support the company's continued growth and industrial scaling of its unmanned technologies in Europe.
Finn
Amount raised in H1 2026: €140M
FINN is a mobility company offering car subscriptions as an alternative to vehicle ownership and traditional leasing.
Through its digital platform, customers can subscribe to vehicles for a fixed monthly payment covering services such as registration, maintenance and insurance, while the company increasingly focuses its fleet on electric vehicles.
In H1 2026, FINN secured €140 million in financing to fund its next phase of growth, including investment in its vehicle fleet, technology platform and operational infrastructure.
Upvest
Amount raised in H1 2026: $125M
Upvest is a fintech infrastructure company providing banks, brokers, wealth managers and fintechs with API-based technology for building and operating investment products.
Its platform covers trading, custody and back-office processes, allowing financial institutions to offer products such as stocks, ETFs, savings plans and fractional investments while managing the underlying regulatory and operational infrastructure.
The company announced $125 million in financing in H1 2026 to further develop its platform, support the rollout of localised pension products and AI-driven investment services, and strengthen its offering across Europe and the UK.
Taktile
Amount raised in H1 2026: $110M
Taktile develops an AI-powered decision platform for banks, insurers and other financial institutions, helping them automate and manage high-stakes processes such as credit underwriting, customer onboarding, claims assessment and financial crime investigations.
Its technology combines decision infrastructure with AI agents to automate workflows that have traditionally required significant manual review.
Taktile raised $110 million in Series C funding in H1 2026 to scale its platform and accelerate the adoption of AI across financial services, including further expansion in international markets.
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