The Evolving Fundraising Landscape in 2026 The fundraising landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly in 2026. Investors are now seeking more than just polished pitch decks and ambitious projections; they are looking for genuine connections and real-time…
European founders urged to rethink where they list Jeff Stewart, a serial entrepreneur and co-founding partner at Global Public Offering Fund (GPO Fund), is warning European startup leaders that one of the most consequential decisions ahead of an IPO is…
Antler backs 13 UK AI startups with £2.7M Antler has announced a new UK investment round totaling £2.7 million, backing 13 AI startups as the firm continues to expand its footprint in early-stage venture building and pre-seed financing. The investor…
Zero Shot debuts with $20M and a $100M target Zero Shot, a newly formed venture capital fund led largely by former OpenAI alumni, has raised a first close of $20 million and has already started deploying capital. The firm is…
Bondstone expands from real estate into venture capital Lisbon-based real estate group Bondstone has launched a venture capital arm, Bondstone Ventures, and registered its first fund, Maxwell Technologies I, with Portugal’s securities regulator, the CMVM. The fund is targeting €50…
Record capital flows into defence technology Defence technology is rapidly moving from a specialist corner of venture capital to a mainstream investment theme. In 2025, venture deals in the sector reached a record $49.1 billion, more than double the prior…
Jeito Capital raises record European biopharma fund Jeito Capital has closed its second fund at €1 billion, marking what it says is the largest raise ever for an independent European biopharma-focused vehicle. The Paris-based investor has now grown assets under…
JIC unveils JIC Ventures to close CEE’s earliest-stage funding gap The South Moravian innovation agency JIC has launched JIC Ventures, a new venture capital fund aiming to raise €16.3 million (400 million Czech crowns) to support pre-seed and seed-stage founders…
Fund manager: Building with Jake Paul is a venture strategy A fund manager is pushing back on the idea that working with Jake Paul is merely celebrity-driven marketing, arguing instead that it reflects a shifting model in venture capital—one where…
Runway debuts new early-stage investment vehicle Runway, a company known for its work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and media creation, has launched Runway Fund, a new investment vehicle designed to back early-stage startups. The fund will focus on…
Fractile explores major funding round Fractile, a UK-based AI chip startup, is in talks with venture capital firm Accel to raise roughly $200 million at an estimated $1 billion valuation, according to a report. If completed, the financing would mark…
Rebellions secures $400 million ahead of potential 2026 IPO Rebellions, a Seoul-based AI inference infrastructure startup, has raised $400 million in a pre-IPO funding round led by Mirae Asset and the Korea National Growth Fund. The financing increases the company’s…
CodeBase executive highlights what investors look for Jennifer Forbes Iannolo, VP of Business Acceleration at CodeBase, has outlined three traits she says investors consistently value most in founders as they evaluate whether to commit growth capital: confidence, resilience, and scalable…
As the cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to expand, Bitcoin mining remains one of the most prominent methods of generating passive income. However, technical complexity, hardware management, operational challenges, and trust concerns continue to create significant barriers for many users entering the…
AI startup raises fresh capital to model the global economy An AI startup building a comprehensive map of the global economy for financial markets has raised an $8 million Series A, the company said. The round was led by MiddleGame…
Kleiner Perkins closes $3.5B in new funds Kleiner Perkins has raised $3.5 billion across two new investment vehicles, sharpening its focus on the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence and the broader “AI super-cycle.” The firm said the capital will be…
Cloudberry Ventures unveils new deeptech vehicle London-based venture firm Cloudberry Ventures has launched a new €50 million fund focused on investing in deeptech startups, signaling an expansion of the firm’s next phase of investment activity. The new vehicle is expected…
Montis VC announces new fund Montis VC, a Warsaw-based venture capital firm, has launched a new fund and secured a €50 million first close, marking a significant early milestone for the vehicle as it begins deploying capital. The firm did…
SuperSeed secures cornerstone backing for new “Physical AI” fund London-based venture capital firm SuperSeed has launched Fund III, a seed-stage vehicle focused on “Physical AI”—artificial intelligence designed to operate in real-world environments such as factories, energy networks, and construction sites.…
Elaia doubles down on Europe’s deep tech pipeline Elaia, a long-running European venture capital firm focused on science-led startups, has announced the final close of its third deep tech seed fund, DTS3, at €134 million. The vehicle is roughly twice…
Emerald Technology Ventures raises fresh capital for water resilience Emerald Technology Ventures said its Global Water Fund II has reached €100 million in commitments, supported by new investments from Temasek and the Grundfos Foundation. The milestone comes as governments and…
General Catalyst in talks for new mega-fundraise General Catalyst is discussing plans with investors to raise around $10 billion in new capital, according to a Bloomberg report. The fundraising discussions are described as early stage, and the final target could…
Samaipata unveils €110M AI fund aimed at Europe’s next scale-ups Samaipata, a European venture capital firm best known for backing early-stage consumer and marketplace businesses, has launched a new €110M fund focused on artificial intelligence. The vehicle is designed to…
Founders Fund reportedly closes in on $6B growth fund Founders Fund, the venture capital firm co-founded by Peter Thiel, is nearing the close of a new $6 billion growth vehicle, according to sources cited by TechCrunch. The fund, expected to…
Series A expectations tighten as AI accelerates Europe’s funding cycle European venture capital firms are raising the bar for Series A rounds in 2026, with investors increasingly converging on a narrow set of performance benchmarks before committing larger checks. Insights…
FIRSTPICK raises €25M Fund II to target overlooked Baltic founders FIRSTPICK, a Baltic-focused venture capital firm, has launched Fund II, a €25 million vehicle aimed at backing early-stage founders across the region—particularly those who may be overlooked by traditional venture…
PayPay eyes U.S. listing with $1.1B raise PayPay, Japan’s leading digital wallet backed by SoftBank, is targeting a roughly $13.4 billion valuation and seeking to raise about $1.1 billion in a planned Nasdaq initial public offering, according to market talk…
Risk awareness becomes a core discipline in venture building Risk awareness is gaining renewed attention as a defining factor in the world of Venture Capital and Startup growth, influencing how investors and founders evaluate opportunities, allocate resources, and scale responsibly.…
Co-Fund III deploys early capital across Northern Ireland Co-Fund III has invested £3.1 million into 13 companies based in Northern Ireland, indicating strong early momentum for the region’s latest co-investment vehicle. The initial tranche of funding suggests the programme is…
Europe’s seed market is growing — but not evenly In 2025, Europe’s tech ecosystem recorded over €2.4 billion in seed funding, representing 14.2% of all tech deals. Activity was concentrated in the UK, Germany, France, and the Nordics, with investors…
Apollo nears $3.4B loan tied to NVIDIA chip leasing for xAI Apollo Global Management is close to finalising a $3.4 billion loan to an investment vehicle that plans to purchase NVIDIA chips and lease them to xAI, according to industry…
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) gain momentum as talent wars intensify As competition for skilled workers rises globally, fast-growing companies are shifting away from purely cash-based compensation and leaning more heavily on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Once seen as…
ET Capital raises £270K to back Cambridge startups with an index approach ET Capital has closed a £270,000 first close for its Cambridge Venture Index SEIS/EIS Fund 1, positioning the vehicle as an alternative to traditional venture capital “winner-picking” in…
European startups log fresh funding across AI, robotics, energy and health European venture funding activity remained broad-based in the week of Jan. 26–30, with capital flowing to AI, robotics, energy transition, healthtech and compliance software. Deal sizes ranged from sub-€100,000…
Eurazeo plans €500M “Future Industries” vehicle for industrial climate transition Eurazeo, one of Europe’s largest investment groups, is preparing to raise a €500 million fund aimed at backing capital-intensive climate transition companies that often fall between traditional venture capital and…
Voyager Ventures closes $275M Fund II Voyager Ventures has raised $275 million for its second fund, expanding its capacity to back startups building what the firm describes as the “backbone” of resilient economies: energy infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and applied AI.…
b2venture hits €150 million hard cap for Fund V b2venture, a Berlin-based early-stage venture capital firm, has closed its fifth fund at a €150 million hard cap, marking the firm’s largest early-stage vehicle to date. The new fund, dubbed Fund…
b2venture raises its biggest fund yet b2venture, a European early-stage venture capital firm known for backing companies including DeepL and SumUp, has closed its fifth fund at a €150 million hard cap. The new vehicle, Fund V, is set to…
Ascension Ventures, a London-based venture capital firm focused on pre-Seed and Seed investing, has secured a new commitment of up to €11.5 million (about £10 million) aimed at widening access to early-stage funding for founders across the UK—particularly those based…
ZOHO.VC raises €7M to tackle Northern Bavaria’s deep tech funding gap ZOHO.VC, a venture capital fund founded at Nuremberg’s ZOLLHOF Tech Incubator, has secured €7 million toward a planned €10 million-plus vehicle aimed at backing early-stage deep tech startups in…
ZOHO.VC reaches first close for debut fund ZOHO.VC, a Nuremberg-based venture capital firm and the newly established investment arm of ZOLLHOF – Tech Incubator, announced it has completed the first closing of its inaugural fund. The milestone marks the formal…
2150 raises again to scale climate-focused urban tech London-based venture capital firm 2150 has announced the final close of its second fund at €210 million, bringing the firm’s total assets under management to €500 million. The firm said the new…
2150 finalizes second fund focused on sustainable cities 2150, a climate-focused venture capital firm backing technologies that cut emissions in cities and industrial systems, has closed its second fund at €210 million, bringing the firm’s total assets under management to…
The Footprint Firm closes €76M Article 9 climate tech fund The Footprint Firm, a Copenhagen-based venture firm focused on the green transition, has closed Footprint Fund I at €76M, targeting early-stage climate and deep tech startups across Northern Europe. The…
Finland’s venture scene rides a €1.5B funding wave into 2026 Finland is strengthening its position as one of Europe’s most active startup hubs, buoyed by public support, a deep technical talent base and a culture that encourages collaboration between founders,…
Why “looking rich” often differs from being wealthy From designer handbags at the coffee shop to leased luxury cars and the newest phone purchased amid complaints of being “broke,” visible affluence is easy to spot. Less obvious is the neighbor…
HomeCLUBWeekly highlights Europe’s latest startup funding activity HomeCLUBWeekly published its latest European startup funding round-up covering the week of Jan. 19–23, 2026, pointing to continued investor appetite across sectors including AI, automation, biotech, energy and sustainability. The roundup format consolidates…
Vi Partners marks 25 years with new CHF 150M fund Vi Partners, one of Switzerland’s longest-established venture capital firms, has announced the first close of a new flagship fund targeting CHF 150 million (about $189 million). The first close was…
Vanagon Ventures raises €20M to back Europe’s earliest deep tech bets Vanagon Ventures, a Munich-based venture capital firm, has announced the final close of its €20 million Fund I, aiming to address a persistent gap in Europe’s innovation financing: pre-seed…
DTCP unveils new €500 million “Project” fund DTCP, an investment management platform headquartered in Hamburg with more than €3 billion in assets under management, announced the launch of a new €500 million fund branded “Project.” The firm said the vehicle…
Funding is tighter, but climate tech remains structural Venture funding conditions have tightened across the board, but climate technology continues to stand out as a long-term, structural investment area. That is the view of Isabelle Canu, a Partner at GET…
PureTerra Ventures launches second €10 million fund PureTerra Ventures, an Amsterdam-based venture capital firm focused on disruptive WaterTech, has launched its second investment vehicle, a €10 million fund aimed at accelerating early-stage startups tackling water-related challenges. The new fund—described by…
Somersault Ventures raises first fund focused on seed-stage bets Somersault Ventures has closed a $20 million inaugural fund aimed at backing seed-stage startups building software and marketplace businesses across specialized industry verticals in the U.S. and Europe. The firm said…
Nico Rosberg accelerates from racing to venture capital Former Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg is once again moving at speed—this time in the venture capital arena. After building a post-racing career that has included broadcasting, sustainability advocacy, and entrepreneurship,…
Antler closes $510M in new commitments Antler, the global venture capital firm and company-building platform, has raised $510 million in fresh commitments across new funds spanning the US, Europe, and Asia. The firm said the capital will be used to…
Vertical operators are becoming venture capital’s preferred edge for 2026 After a comparatively quiet 2025 across parts of the venture market, investors are sharpening their 2026 strategy around a familiar but increasingly decisive advantage: founders and fund managers who have…
ECI Partners forecasts renewed UK private equity momentum ECI Partners expects UK private equity dealmaking to regain momentum in 2026, pointing to a combination of investor pressure for cash returns, a growing focus on the mid-market, and the accelerating role…
Europe’s venture capital priorities in 2025 European venture capital is entering 2025 with a clearer playbook: back AI where it is defensible and revenue-linked, fund deep tech that can translate research into industrial advantage, and accelerate climate solutions that can…
Enterprise AI experiments are maturing—and investors are watching 2026 Enterprises have spent the past few years testing artificial intelligence across customer support, software development, sales operations, cybersecurity, and back-office automation. Much of that activity has looked like a wave of…
AI mega-rounds hit $84B in 2025 as capital concentrates at the top Venture and growth investors poured an estimated $84 billion into just 10 outsized artificial intelligence financings in 2025, underscoring how quickly the market has shifted from broad experimentation…
The rise of “quiet frugality” among high earners In many affluent neighborhoods, the visible markers of success can be hard to miss: new luxury cars, boutique fitness memberships, and lunch receipts that rival a week’s worth of groceries. Yet alongside…
US companies post blockbuster funding rounds in 2025 US startups and high-growth private companies are already logging some of the year’s largest venture and growth-equity financings, underscoring how investor appetite has shifted from broad-based experimentation to fewer, larger bets. The…
Picus Capital secures €150 million in preferred equity financing Munich-based venture capital firm Picus Capital announced it has closed a €150 million preferred equity financing transaction provided by a global private capital provider, a move that strengthens the firm’s balance…
Madrid's Acoru has raised €10 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven platform aimed at preventing financial fraud.
The French-Italian AI startup Volta Software has raised €11 million to enhance B2B commerce through digital automation across Europe.
Danish startup MATR Foods raises €40 million to enhance plant-based meat alternatives, addressing climate and health challenges in the food industry.
Niron Magnetics has been awarded a $10 million grant to develop a manufacturing facility in Sartell, Minnesota, focusing on sustainable magnet production.
Revolut is nearing a $3 billion funding round, boosting its valuation to approximately $75 billion as it continues to expand its global digital banking services.
Four Corners Property Trust acquires a Heartland Dental property for $3.3 million, enhancing its retail and restaurant holdings in Oklahoma.
The Paris-based AI startup Probabl raises €13 million to advance its open-source forecasting tools, emphasizing transparency and customization in AI systems.
Deel announces a $300 million investment led by Ribbit Capital, aiming to simplify global payroll and HR solutions, while achieving a valuation of $17.3 billion.
German startup HyImpulse Technologies raises €45 million to enhance Europe's space capabilities with its innovative hybrid rocket technology.
Isentroniq has successfully raised €7.5 million in funding, spearheaded by Heartcore and supported by several notable investors.
UK fintech innovators unveil Clove, a wealth management platform, backed by $14 million in pre-seed funding from Accel to enhance financial accessibility.
Sheffield startup Sitehop has raised £7.5 million to enhance its cybersecurity technology, focusing on international growth and advanced encryption solutions.
Fintech giant Revolut is entering the UAE and India, raising questions about its $75 billion valuation ahead of a potential IPO.
Lauxera Capital Partners has successfully raised over €400 million for its second Healthtech fund, Lauxera Growth II, to support innovative healthcare solutions.
Feedzai has raised $75 million, achieving a valuation of $2 billion, to enhance its AI-driven financial crime prevention services and global reach.
Jaguar Mining Inc. announces a C$25 million private placement to fund the Turmalina Mine restart and exploration activities in Brazil's Iron Quadrangle.
Corporate travel platform Navan is going public, filing for a Nasdaq listing under the NAVN ticker after a decade of rapid growth and tech development. The Palo Alto-based company, which rebranded from its original name TripActions, has officially initiated its…
To tackle China‘s complex e-commerce systems, YASO has raised £8.25 million in a Series A funding round led by the venture capital firm Puma Growth Partners. The opportunity for global brands in China is immense, with the country’s e-commerce sales…
Decentralized exchange Grvt secured $19 million in Series A funding with backing from Further Ventures, ZKsync, EigenCloud, and 500 Global. Funding and Expansion Goals Hybrid decentralized exchange Grvt has announced the completion of a $19 million Series A funding round,…
AI-based corporate learning platform Evolve has raised a $1 million seed round from investors including AltaIR Capital and 500 Global to grow its operations. Evolve, an AI startup targeting the inefficient and high-cost corporate training market, has secured significant funding…
Backed by giants like Nvidia and Intel, Figure AI hit a $39B valuation with its $1B round. The company is targeting the industrial labor gap. California-based humanoid robotics firm Figure AI has completed a significant funding round that reshuffles the…
Canadian miner Alamos Gold is ceasing its operations in Turkey, selling all its assets, including highly controversial projects, to Nurol Holding‘s Tumad Madencilik for $470 million. Details of the Landmark Deal Canadian mining firm Alamos Gold has officially announced its…
Hive Robotics, a Munich startup building a universal AI control layer for robot swarms, has closed a €2 million pre-seed funding round to scale its technology. As autonomous systems become more common, their inability to communicate and collaborate across different…
AI startup ProRata.ai has finalized a $40 million Series B funding round, led by Touring Capital, to support its new AI search tool for publishers. According to information obtained by ixfy.net, which reports on investment news in the tech and…
Horoz Lojistik has signed an agreement with global e-commerce platform Temu to handle the delivery of large parcels within Turkey, aiming to ensure fast and reliable service. Strategic partnership announcement Horoz Lojistik announced through the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that…
OpenAI has acquired Statsig for $1.1 billion, a strategic purchase indicating a significant shift in the AI industry from pure model development to rapid product optimization. This move underscores a maturing market where having a powerful AI model is no…
BT is divesting its financial networking arm, Radianz, in a sale to Transaction Network Services (TNS), marking another major step in its UK-centric corporate strategy. British telecommunications giant BT Group has confirmed the sale of Radianz, its specialist unit that…
Kaspi will invest $1.5 billion in Turkey in 2025 through Hepsiburada, combining fintech, banking, and digital services to build sustainable expansion. Major Acquisition and Strategic Vision In one of the largest corporate deals in recent Turkish history, Kaspi acquired 65.4%…
Simya VC, established by 212, has invested $500,000 in reprai, an AI-driven startup focused on transforming pharmaceutical engagement across Europe and the US. Simya VC targets AI-driven healthcare solutions As part of its mission to support early-stage companies, Simya VC…
Navitas Sports opened its 22nd fitness and wellness facility in Istanbul’s Maslak district on August 30, marking the launch on Turkey’s Victory Day with a ceremony attended by business, political, and sports figures. A Major Investment in Istanbul’s Maslak Since…
Berlin Heals Holding AG announced a successful $5 million funding round to advance its less invasive heart failure treatment. The funds will support clinical trials and regulatory submissions for the C-MIC device, aiming to improve access for millions of patients worldwide.
Arnhem-based Deftpower has raised €12.5 million to grow its AI-powered EV charging platform, aiming to optimise charging costs, grid stability, and renewable energy use. Funding and Investors Dutch CleanTech startup Deftpower closed a €12.5 million funding round led by Endeit…
Amsterdam-based Framer has raised €85.6 million in Series D funding, valuing the company at €1.7 billion. The startup plans to expand in the US, invest in AI, and strengthen its product and sales teams. Funding Details and Investor Support Framer,…
UK startup Palmer Energy Technology Limited has acquired Oxford spin-out Brill Power in a deal supported by €5.7 million Series A funding from FirstGroup Energy, Barclays Climate Ventures, and the University of Oxford. Acquisition strengthens UK battery storage sector Palmer…
Global e-commerce platform Temu is launching its “local-to-local” initiative in Turkey, opening its marketplace to local vendors and actively recruiting for its Istanbul office. Temu, the rapidly growing online marketplace owned by PDD Holdings, is significantly deepening its operational footprint…
The partnership will establish a joint venture to develop and deploy Llama-based AI tools for Indian enterprises, leveraging Jio‘s extensive network. Meta has announced its intention to form a strategic joint venture with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) to accelerate the…
Once a £1.7B fashion titan, Superdry went private at a £6M valuation. Founder Julian Dunkerton is back at the helm, steering a risky turnaround plan. A Steep Financial Decline The journey for Superdry, once one of the UK‘s most celebrated…
Lakestar, an early investor in Spotify and Revolut, has closed a $265M continuation fund. The vehicle, anchored by Lexington Partners, allows longer holds on key assets. A Strategic Move in a Challenging Market European venture capital firm Lakestar has successfully…
Swedish AI coding startup Lovable is fielding investment offers that push its valuation to $4 billion, a monumental leap just weeks after its last funding round. A Rapid Financial Ascent The surge in investor interest comes shortly after Lovable secured…
Antler is addressing the slowdown in UK early-stage funding by offering up to £500,000 to new ventures, focusing on founders with AI and technical expertise. In response to a challenging fundraising environment in the United Kingdom, where securing initial capital…
OpenLight has closed a $34 million Series A round to scale its silicon photonics technology, aiming to enhance data transfer for AI and other industries. Santa Barbara, California – OpenLight, a company developing advanced silicon photonics solutions, has successfully closed…