Startups · 2h ago
Europe Venture Funding Hits $24B in Q2, Best Quarter in 4 Years
European startups raised $24 billion in Q2 2026, up 33% from Q1 and 67% year-over-year, marking the strongest quarter in four years. The UK led gains while M&A activity remained robust. The data signals a rebound in European tech investment after a prolonged downturn.
Meridian48 take
The headline is accurate but masks that the rebound is uneven, with AI and deep tech likely capturing the lion's share of funding.
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