Tech.eu's Sept 21, 2026 weekly recap tracked more than EUR 1.7 billion invested across 70+ European funding rounds plus 10+ exits, led by AI, space and healthtech. Biggest rounds included Open Cosmos (EUR 300M, UK), Exein ($270M at a $1.7B valuation, Italy) and Fever ($250M, Spain).
Why this matters for founders
European founders raising now can see capital is flowing heavily into AI, space and deep tech; benchmark round size and target the active investors named in these deals.
Source: Tech.eu
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