Finn has become Germany's newest unicorn after closing a €140m Series D funding round led by Portage. The Munich-based car subscription platform secured additional debt financing exceeding €40m from BC Partners Credit and Runway Growth Capital. Seven Ventures participated through a media-for-equity deal.

The company serves over 50,000 subscribers across fossil fuel and electric vehicles from more than 30 manufacturers. Finn generates over €300m in annual recurring revenue and was named Europe's fastest-growing startup by Sifted in 2023.

CEO Maximilian Wühr downplayed the unicorn milestone, calling it just a moment in time rather than an end goal. He emphasized the company will pursue profitable growth in existing markets, particularly Germany where momentum remains strong. The fundraising process proved smoother than anticipated despite concerns about AI and defense startup competition.

Wühr highlighted television advertising's effectiveness for customer acquisition, countering claims that traditional media is dying. However, the company isn't pursuing premium advertising slots like World Cup halftime yet, citing pricing constraints. Finn's focus stays on scaling its subscription model within core European markets.