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February 27, 2026

10 German soonicorns to watch

Which startups are on track for a billion-dollar price tag?


Martin Coulter

3 min read

Sifted 250 winner and German soonicorn Finn

Over the past decade, Germany has become home to some of the most promising startups in Europe. 

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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