European tech companies closed over 70 funding deals last week, totaling more than €3.9 billion. Artificial intelligence led the investment landscape with €3 billion, followed by the space sector at €387.5 million and healthtech at €115.1 million. France dominated the regional market, securing €3.2 billion, while Germany and the UK followed with €481.2 million and €86.1 million respectively.
Major funding rounds included Mistral, which secured a €3 billion Series D, and The Exploration Company, which raised $450 million. Other notable transactions involved Positive with €106 million and Tavion with over €44.6 million. Additionally, the market saw significant M&A activity, highlighted by Bending Spoons agreeing to acquire Miro for €1.7 billion and the merger of cyber_Folks and Shoper into a nearly $1 billion entity.
The week also featured numerous smaller rounds and strategic investments across the continent. Companies such as Limetax, Implicity, and Jack & Jill secured capital ranging from £30 million to €36 million. Several startups, including AERLIN, Kitts, and Phagestack, received undisclosed investment amounts. The activity spanned diverse sectors, from robotic surgery and legal tech to battery storage and precision manufacturing software.
