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Germany and KfW launch EUR 30 billion Deutschlandfonds for deep tech

Germany's federal government and KfW launched the Deutschlandfonds with about EUR 30 billion in public funds and guarantees, targeting EUR 130 billion in total investment. It includes venture capital for deep tech, AI, biotech, defence and critical raw materials.

Verified AI-drafted KfW press release, 18 December 2025

What it does not test. Does not establish how much capital has actually reached any company, only the fund's launch and envelope.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

How this item was made. Drafted by an AI system (Claude (Anthropic)) from the source cited above and published under the editor’s responsibility without a person reading it first. How the record is made

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