European Tech
Aug 6, 2026
Neuraspace Raises €15.6M for AI Space Awareness Tech
Portuguese space tech firm Neuraspace has closed a €15.6M financing round to expand its AI-driven Space Domain Awareness platform. The funding blends private investment and EU recovery funds, as satellite operators face growing threats from congestion, cyberattacks, and counterspace activities.
Space Tech
AI
Deep Tech
Aug 5, 2026
7 Rising Startups From Düsseldorf You Should Know About
Düsseldorf's startup scene continues to punch above its weight. We spotlight seven emerging companies from the Rhine metropolis that are worth keeping on your radar.
Startups
Germany
European Tech
Aug 3, 2026
European Tech Raised €44.1B in H1 2026
European tech companies closed €44.1 billion across 1,740 deals in the first half of 2026, with the UK dominating and AI startups pulling in nearly €6 billion. Last week alone saw €878M across 50+ deals and more than 10 exits and M&A transactions.
Funding
European Tech
AI
Jul 31, 2026
Highland Europe Closes €1.1B Fund VI for Scaleups
Highland Europe has raised €1.1 billion for its sixth fund, bringing its total capital raised to €3.75 billion since 2012. The growth-stage VC firm backed the move with over €1 billion in liquidity generated last year, including a $3B exit and a Nasdaq listing.
Venture Capital
European Tech
AI
Jul 22, 2026
Samsung in Talks to Invest €1bn in Mistral's Series D
Samsung is reportedly in advanced discussions to back French AI startup Mistral with up to €1bn as part of a €3bn Series D round at a €20bn valuation. The move would give Mistral a strategic edge in memory chip supply — a critical bottleneck in AI infrastructure today.
AI
Venture Capital
European Tech
Jul 21, 2026
Mistral's €3bn Raise and Its Pivot to a European Palantir
Mistral AI is reportedly closing a €3bn Series D at a €20bn valuation, with the EU's Scaleup Fund in talks to lead. The round signals more than just capital — it reflects a deliberate repositioning toward defense and government contracts that echoes Palantir's playbook.
AI
Venture Capital
European Tech
Jul 18, 2026
European Startup Roundup: Helsing, SWISSto12, More
A busy week across European tech saw defense AI firm Helsing, satellite manufacturer SWISSto12, and care-sector platform Pflegia among the standout names making moves. Here's what happened in the ecosystem during calendar week 29, 2026.
Startups
Funding
Defense Tech
Jul 16, 2026
EQT's €5bn Fund in Talks to Lead Mistral's Series D
Swedish investment giant EQT is in advanced discussions to lead or co-lead a new funding round for French AI startup Mistral through its Scaleup Europe Fund. The deal would value Mistral at roughly €10bn, continuing its rapid ascent as Europe's most prominent large language model company.
AI
Venture Capital
Enterprise AI
Jul 13, 2026
European Tech Roundup: 70+ Deals, €2.8B Raised
Europe's tech ecosystem recorded more than 70 funding deals totaling over €2.8 billion last week, led by cloud, fintech, and energy sectors. The UK dominated country-level rankings with €1.7B raised, followed by Germany and France. Here's everything that moved the needle.
European Tech
Funding Rounds
Venture Capital
Jul 10, 2026
European VC Nears Record High as Capital Tops €260B
Invest Europe's latest private capital report reveals European VC reached its second-highest transaction value on record in 2025, while growth capital staged a comeback after three years of decline. Total private capital deployment held above €260 billion for the second consecutive year, with healthcare and tech continuing to dominate investor attention.
buyouts
European tech
growth capital
Jul 7, 2026
5 European Startups to Watch: bayshore, INXM, More
A fresh wave of European founders is making moves. Here's a quick rundown of five newly launched startups spanning AI, optics, and beyond that are worth keeping on your radar.
AI
Early-Stage
European tech
Jul 1, 2026
Tapestry VC Closes $80M Fund to Back Repeat Founders
California-based Tapestry VC has launched an $80M fund doubling down on its 'repeat founder flywheel' thesis across Europe and the UK. The firm is betting that seasoned operators — many with OpenAI-era experience — will drive the next wave of European tech. A new London office signals its long-term commitment to the region.
Venture Capital
European Tech
OpenAI
Jun 30, 2026
European Tech Roundup: €2.1B Across 75+ Deals
European tech had a busy week, with more than 75 funding deals totalling over €2.1B tracked across the continent. Fintech, security, and semiconductors dominated by sector, while Germany, France, and the Netherlands led by country. Tech.eu also launched its Funding Explorer — now free and open to all.
AI
European tech
Fintech