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Porsche SE beteiligt sich an US-Raumfahrtunternehmen Stoke Space

Porsche SE beteiligt sich an US-Raumfahrtunternehmen Stoke Space (08.09.2026). Zudem begrüßt Porsche SE die Entscheidung des Aufsichtsrates der Volkswagen Group zu umfassendem Zukunftsplan 2030 (03.09.2026).

Christian Lindner invests in tax startup Limetax

Former German finance minister Christian Lindner has invested a five-digit amount in the Berlin-based fintech Limetax, which acquires tax firms and uses AI to streamline their operations. Limetax raised €6 million in a pre-seed round, also backed by former Rocket Internet executive Alexander Kudlich. The startup follows a roll-up strategy, consolidating many small tax practices under one roof with modern IT solutions. Founders Christoph Gamon, Maximilian Meyer, and Christoph Dansard lead the company. This investment reflects a trend of prominent political figures engaging in the tech and fintech sector.

• Christian Lindner invested a five-digit amount in Berlin fintech Limetax.
• Limetax raised €6 million in a pre-seed financing round.
• Founders: Christoph Gamon, Maximilian Meyer, and Christoph Dansard.

Porsche SE begrüßt Entscheidung des Aufsichtsrates der Volkswagen Group zu umfassendem Zukunftsplan 2030

Porsche SE welcomes the decision of the Volkswagen Group Supervisory Board on the comprehensive Future Plan 2030. The company also issued an ad-hoc announcement regarding its approval of the plan.

Adform becomes OpenAI tech platform partner for ChatGPT ads in Europe.

Adform has been announced as one of OpenAI's technology platform partners as ChatGPT Ads expands into Europe, enabling advertisers to plan, control, and measure chat-based ad campaigns within its existing omnichannel platform. This integration provides a unified view of the customer journey by connecting conversions from ChatGPT with other Adform campaigns. Volkswagen and Vodafone are among the first companies testing the access, focusing on brand presence and channel performance. The rollout, which began in August 2026 across 31 European markets, supports ad formats on free and lower-cost plans, with paid plans remaining ad-free. Advertisers can utilize CPM, CPC, conversion optimization, geo-targeting, and custom audiences, while OpenAI ensures ads are clearly labeled and do not influence ChatGPT responses. Adform's partnership aligns with its broader AI-driven advertising strategy, including MCP support and collaboration with IAB Tech Lab on agentic standards.

• Adform is a technology partner for OpenAI's ChatGPT Ads in Europe, enabling ad campaign management and measurement.
• The partnership allows advertisers to buy ChatGPT inventory through Adform's platform and connect conversions with other campaigns.
• Volkswagen and Vodafone are early testers of ChatGPT Ads.

Volkswagen Sells Osnabrück Plant for Rafael Defense Technology

Volkswagen is selling its Osnabrück plant to Aurelius Capital, an Israeli investment firm, and the German state of Lower Saxony. The site will be converted from car manufacturing to producing components for air defense systems, with Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems as the anchor customer. The deal involves a letter of intent, subject to board and regulatory approvals. The conversion aims to address the plant's future amid Volkswagen's restructuring, which includes significant job cuts. Lower Saxony is contributing around €200 million. The plant will become a 'competence center for security and defense solutions,' with plans for Iron Dome-related manufacturing. The move has drawn criticism from peace groups but is seen as a way to preserve jobs and repurpose idle capacity in the defense sector.

• Volkswagen signs letter of intent to sell Osnabrück plant to Aurelius Capital and Lower Saxony.
• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is the anchor customer for air defense components.
• Lower Saxony invests around €200 million in the deal.