In Q1 2026, the venture market reflects a shift toward greater discipline rather than contraction.

The number of deals declined to 855 from 912 in Q1 2025 (down 6.3 per cent), while total funding increased to €20.2 billion from €18.4 billion (up 9.8 per cent), indicating a more focused investment approach, with capital concentrated into fewer deals and average deal sizes rising by around 17 per cent.

A New Insights Experience Is on the Way

We’re working on a new way to explore Tech.eu Insights. In the meantime, you can contact us at contact@tech.eu to request full reports. If you are a member of Tech.eu Insights, you can log in to access the full article.