July funding: European startups secure €8.6B as exit activity accelerates
Although deal volume declined from June, larger financings kept capital flowing, while acquisitions and IPOs gathered momentum across the ecosystem.
Cate Lawrence1 hour ago
European tech funding in July reflected a market where capital remained resilient despite a slowdown in deal activity.
A total of 267 funding deals were announced, down from 293 in June, representing a 9 per cent decline in the number of transactions. Despite fewer rounds, European startups raised €8.6 billion, slightly more than the €8.3 billion recorded in June.
Companies
Out of 267 deals in July, 14 companies raised more than €100 million each. The value of 35 deals remains undisclosed.
The month’s biggest deal came from Germany-based Helsing which secured a $1.8 billion Series E at a $18 billion valuation.
Industries
Artificial intelligence was the leading sector by investment volume in European tech startups in July 2026, capturing 21.2 per cent of the month’s total funding, at €7.7 billion.
Countries
Germany emerged as the top fundraising market in July, securing €3.5 billion over 48 transactions.
Exits
Exit activity strengthened in July, with 51 transactions recorded, up from 39 in June. Activity was spread across a broad range of sectors, with software, AI, fintech, healthtech and HR tech among the most represented.
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