European tech companies raised €10.5 billion in May 2026. Here are the ten biggest deals of the month.
European tech raised €10.5B in May 2026 (UK +400% to €7.9B), with cloud topping sectors. Capital becomes selective: investors distinguish AI-enhanced from mission-critical software with proprietary data and workflow embedding, signaling shift from hype to fundamentals.
European tech activity in May 2026 was characterised by a
decline in deal volume but a substantial increase in capital raised compared to
April. The ecosystem recorded 258 funding deals and €10.5 billion
raised, compared to 290 deals and €5.1 billion in April, reflecting an 11 per
cent decrease in deal activity and a 106 per cent increase in total capital
While deal volume fell 11 per cent month-on-month, European startups raised more than twice April’s total, driven by large…
European startups raised €5.1B across 290 deals in April 2026, with cleantech leading investment activity and the UK remaining…
Last week, we tracked more than 65 tech funding deals worth over €1.4 billion, and over 5 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and…
AI leads investment, with the UK and France dominating fundraising despite a marginal month-on-month dip.
A total of 296 deals were recorded, including 11 rounds above €100 million, with Nscale’s €1.18 billion debt financing standing…
Last week, we tracked more than 55 tech funding deals worth over €2.3 billion, and over 10 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and…
