German VCs call for €15B annual funding boost to build tech giants

The German Venture and Growth Forum (GVGF), representing over 20 funds with €28 billion under management, urged Germany to mobilise about €15 billion in additional private capital annually. German startups raised €5.1 billion in the first half of 2026, but less than a third came from domestic investors.

• GVGF represents over 20 funds with €28 billion under management
• German startups raised €5.1 billion in H1 2026
• Less than a third of that capital came from Germany
• German institutions allocate about 0.1% to venture capital