European cloud funding in 2025 was led by a handful of large growth-stage rounds, alongside continued investment in early-stage companies across AI infrastructure, cloud platforms and optimisation technologies.
Funding activity among European cloud companies in 2025 was
characterised by a small number of large transactions alongside a broader range
of early- and growth-stage rounds. The largest deals accounted for a
significant share of the total capital raised, reflecting the substantial
funding requirements of cloud and AI infrastructure businesses.
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