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Applied AI: Europe’s Competitive Edge in the Global AI Race

Katharina Fiegen — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:30:00 +0000

By Ingo Hoffmann English Summary While headlines are dominated by large language models, Europe’s greatest AI opportunity lies in real-world industrial applications. In his t3n column, Ingo Hoffmann, Founding Partner of AI.FUND, highlights how the continent’s strengths, deep industry expertise, strong SMEs, and rigorous regulation, are powering a new wave of AI transformation. Examples include […]

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“We Need a New Investment Culture” – A Call for Bold Private Capital

Katharina Fiegen — Thu, 22 May 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Interview with Dr. John Lange by Michael Maisch, Handelsblatt English Summary Germany has enough capital, but it’s not flowing into innovation. In this Handelsblatt interview, Dr. John Lange, Founding Partner at AI.FUND, argues that private investors in Germany are too risk-averse, especially when it comes to startups and AI-driven innovation. While the U.S. invested $470 […]

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The Rise of Corporate AI Funds – and Why Germany Must Act Now

Katharina Fiegen — Tue, 13 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Investments in AI-driven innovation are key drivers for rapid AI adoption. In Q4 2024 AI has by far named as tech topic No 1 by CVCs according to State of CVC Report 2024. While major tech companies from the U.S. and China have long recognized AI’s transformative potential, German corporations have yet to catch up. […]

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Applied AI at the Core: The Four Pillars of AI.FUND’s Investment Strategy

Katharina Fiegen — Mon, 05 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000

AI is not just another wave of innovation — it is the defining force reshaping global industries. In 2024, AI startups attracted nearly one-third of all global venture funding, making it the most dominant investment theme of the year. This surge was driven largely by massive rounds for companies developing foundational large language models (LLMs). […]

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The Robots Are Coming – Why German Startups Have a Head Start

Katharina Fiegen — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:30:00 +0000

By Fabian Westerheide English Summary Robotics is no longer confined to car factories; it’s becoming a core driver of economic transformation across logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. In Business Insider, Fabian Westerheide, Founding Partner at AI.FUND, explains why now is the time for Germany to lead the robotics revolution. The real breakthrough lies in combining AI […]

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How Companies Can Accelerate AI Adoption Despite the Crisis

Katharina Fiegen — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:26:16 +0000

While the U.S., China, and the Middle East are making bold AI investments, Germany is stuck in political stagnation—but businesses can’t afford to wait. In his guest article for DUP Unternehmer-Magazin, Dr. John Lange, Founding Partner at AI.FUND, urges companies to take initiative and leverage Europe’s AI ecosystem now. With more than 7,000 European AI […]

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