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Nvidia names four German startups it plans to back
The four startups are part of Nvidia's nearly ten billion dollar European pledge, though the company has not said how much each will get; the doors are open.
On air: Gloria Vance and Dr. Nina Byte on BBN OvernightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by CNBC: “‘Open your doors for AI’: German chancellor urges businesses to embrace AI as Nvidia announces new investments”, with reporting from Reuters and Kucoin Flash News.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 1:19 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance and Dr. Nina Byte.
- Topics: German, Nvidia, AI.
- BBN covered this story before: Nvidia CEO urges German manufacturers to adopt AI, saying digital… (October 19).
The real story
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- CNBC‘Open your doors for AI’: German chancellor urges businesses to embrace AI as Nvidia announces new investments
- ReutersGermany’s Merz urges AI investment ahead of Nvidia deal October 19, 2026 · facts used on air
- Kucoin Flash NewsGermany's Merz Urges AI Adoption as Nvidia Announces Investments in Four Startups facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWelcome back. In Berlin, Nvidia has named four German startups it plans to back: Agile Robots, Avelios Medical, Mirelo and Reflex Aerospace.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHow much is it putting in?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNvidia did not disclose the size of the investments.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThey sit inside its nearly ten billion dollar commitment to Europe, announced Monday at the Invest in Germany Summit.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSo four companies, one nearly ten billion dollar pot, and no arithmetic. Mirelo makes audio for videos, and Reflex builds satellites.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThat's a very wide definition of industrial strength.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorChancellor Merz told business leaders, quote, please open your doors for AI to make use of your data.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorReuters says he is under pressure to find growth as the far-right Alternative for Deutschland gains support.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe economy ministry also signed a memorandum with Nvidia, and the government gave no further details. Open doors, closed folder.
The story so far
- Ex-Nvidia insider says robots are still in their Lego era · TechCrunch
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- German woman, 99, walks on the wing of a moving plane, sets record · The Indian Express
- German authorities investigate a hole cut into a fence at Leipzig… · AP News
- Amazon takes its biggest shot yet at Nvidia with TorchNeuron · TechCrunch
- Nvidia CEO urges German manufacturers to adopt AI, saying digital… · Japan Today
- Nvidia names four German startups it plans to back (this story)
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