Peec, one of Berlin’s rising startups, more than doubled annualized revenue in months to M, sources say

Peec, one of Berlin’s rising startups, more than doubled annualized revenue in months to $10M, sources say

One of Berlin’s rising-star, early stage startups, Peec AI, just crossed $10 million in annualized revenue, according to internal dashboard data seen and verified by TechCrunch. Peec AI raised its $21 million Series A six months ago. While CEO Marius Meiners wouldn’t disclose its valuation to me at that time (only revealing that it was…

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Why Cohere is merging with Aleph Alpha

Why Cohere is merging with Aleph Alpha

Canadian AI startup Cohere is taking over Germany-based Aleph Alpha with support from Schwarz Group (parent company of grocery chain Lidl). With the blessing of their governments, the companies intend to offer a sovereign alternative to enterprises in an AI landscape dominated by American players. As companies that develop large language models, Aleph Alpha and…

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5 Design Products Made in Germany That Made Modern Design Look Cheap

5 Design Products Made in Germany That Made Modern Design Look Cheap

German design embodies a philosophy of durability, efficiency, and understated elegance. From cars to kitchen appliances, these qualities reflect a carefully refined approach that has developed over centuries, prioritizing function and thoughtful craftsmanship over mere decoration. At its core, this design ethos values simplicity, removing unnecessary elements to reveal a product’s true character. Applied to…

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Deutsche Börse subsidiary launches off-exchange settlement for institutions

Deutsche Börse subsidiary launches off-exchange settlement for institutions

Crypto Finance, part of the Deutsche Börse Group, has launched AnchorNote to let institutions trade across venues without moving assets out of custody. Crypto Finance, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, has launched a new off-exchange settlement solution to improve capital efficiency and trading flexibility for institutional crypto investors. The new product, Crypto Finance AnchorNote,…

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