PitchBook’s Q2 2026 data shows US VCs leading Europe’s largest AI cheques. Discover the valuation gap and mega-round trend reshaping European venture capital.
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July 13, 20264 minute read
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European venture capital is changing in ways that headline numbers do not fully show. AI investment in Europe reached €44 billion in the first half of 2026, representing a 27.1% increase over last year if this pace continues. More American investors ...
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