European tech funding H1 2026 rose to €44.1B as deal count fell
European startups raised €44.1 billion in H1 2026, according to Tech.eu, with capital clustering in fewer deals and bigger rounds.
By Ingrid Halvorsen 3 weeks agoVenture Capital Reporter
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Ingrid covers the deals: who raised, who led, at what price, and what the round says about where the money is moving.
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