After VC funding fell for four consecutive quarters, data from July this year suggests funding in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) is on the road to recovery. That is being propped up by Germany though, which has also seen some of its startups ramp up hiring in the last 12 months.
Analysis
September 13, 2023
The 15 fastest-growing startup teams in DACH
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