More than 60 tech funding deals worth over €2.7 billion were tracked in Europe last week, with artificial intelligence, healthtech, and software being the top industries. Germany, Sweden, and the UK led the countries with the most funding. The Tech.eu Funding Explorer provides deeper insights into funding data, investor activity, and market trends.
Quantum Systems has raised $1.2 billion at an $8 billion valuation, while IQM becomes the first European quantum company to list on a major US exchange. This development is part of a larger trend of significant funding and investment in European startups, with over 55 tech funding deals worth over €1.6 billion in June. The European startup ecosystem is experiencing rapid growth, with notable acquisitions, mergers, and investments in various sectors.
Crunchbase data reveals Q2 2026 delivered the most billion‑dollar startup exits since 2021, led by SpaceX’s historic $75B IPO and a wave of high‑value acquisitions. While the count lags the 2021 peak, the sheer size of these deals is reshaping the AI and tech investment landscape.
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