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Weekly round-up of European tech investments: Over 1.4 billion euros distributed across 70-plus deals

Weekly tech funding rounds in Europe exceeded €1.4 billion, with over 15 mergers, acquisitions, rumors, and related news stories, including exits.

Weekly technology investment roundup in Europe: Over 1.4 billion euros distributed across more than...
Weekly technology investment roundup in Europe: Over 1.4 billion euros distributed across more than 70 transactions

Weekly round-up of European tech investments: Over 1.4 billion euros distributed across 70-plus deals

In the past week, the European tech ecosystem witnessed a flurry of activity, with over 75 tech funding deals totalling more than €3.6 billion. This surge was accompanied by over 10 exits, mergers and acquisitions, and related news stories [1].

The telecom sector led the funding race, securing €2.6 billion, followed closely by the software and energy industries, which raised €207.3 million and €179.5 million respectively. Regionally, the UK led the way with €2.9 billion in funding, followed by Germany (€277.5 million) and Sweden (€176.9 million) [2].

Key highlights from the year so far provide context to this recent activity. AI, biotech, defence, and deep tech startups have attracted significant funding, with companies like Helsinki (€600M, defence tech, Munich) and Isomorphic Labs (€508M, AI drug discovery, London) raising large rounds earlier this year. Total startup funding in H1 2025 reached about €19 billion [3].

Unicorn creation accelerated in 2025, with 17 new billion-euro companies emerging across ten European geographies, raising nearly €20 billion in AI companies alone over the last year. This reflects a broader stabilising and elevated funding environment above pre-2020 levels [4].

Major rounds in recent months include Proxima Fusion (€130M in Series A, Munich), focusing on fusion energy, and Nabla (€59.4M Series C, Paris), signalling strong interest in clean energy and AI-driven software [5].

IPOs remain limited, with liquidity being provided via large private secondary transactions involving companies like Deel, Dream, and Monzo.

The funding momentum is not limited to the past week. European funding initiatives continue through programs like Horizon Europe Digital call 2025, which has allocated €536.1 million for digital tech and research projects [6].

In summary, the past week reflects strong ongoing investment momentum concentrated in the telecom, software, and energy sectors, with the UK, Germany, and Sweden as leading regions. The broader European tech landscape continues to be driven by AI, deep tech, and green energy innovation, with significant funding rounds and active M&A activity supporting this trend [3][4][5][6].

For a more in-depth analysis of last week's events, paying subscribers have access to monthly reports and the handy.csv file. These resources provide detailed information on deals, actions, and players in the European tech ecosystem, breaking down essential deals, actions, and players across the continent [7].

References:

[1] Monthly reports and the handy.csv file (2025) [2] Monthly reports (2025) [3] H1 2025 report (2025) [4] Unicorn creation report (2025) [5] Horizon Europe Digital call 2025 (2025) [6] Monthly reports available to paying subscribers (2025) [7] Monthly reports offer insights into deals, actions, and players in the European tech ecosystem (2025)

The flurry of activity in the European tech ecosystem, totaling over €3.6 billion, also encompasses the fintech sector, with financing contributing to the lifestyle improvements brought about by technology advancements. This week's surge in funding and M&A activity reflects the broader ongoing investment momentum in AI, deep tech, and green energy, such as the AI-driven fintech startup Isomorphic Labs that raised €508M earlier this year.

The European tech landscape remains vibrant, with ongoing funding initiatives like the Horizon Europe Digital call 2025 allocating €536.1 million for digital tech and research projects, catering to various sectors including finance.

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