German VC firms go to war with the system

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German VC firms are pushing to open institutional capital flows into venture investing through single funds, funds of funds, and co-investments. The article says the WIN initiative and KfW-backed programs have already mobilized billions of euros for growth capital, with a target of 12 billion euros by 2030. It also highlights education and certification efforts aimed at helping pension and insurance investors understand technology risk. The broader message is that Germany needs deeper private capital pools to support scale-ups, innovation, and long-term competitiveness.

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