LAUNCHub Ventures secures €65M to back CEE and SEE startups
The fund is backed by the European Investment Fund, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and family offices.
VC funds raised in Q3 2026 to invest in European startups
Q3 was intense in terms of AI and deeptech VC fundraising across Europe. We mapped all the funds announced during the third quarter.
Sofinnova Partners raises €82M to build new medtech companies across Europe and the US
Sofinnova Partners has closed its €82 million MD Start IV fund, which was oversubscribed, with support from existing and new limited partners.
Growth investor DTCP raises €455M first close to back defence startups
DTCP Defence investment strategy focuses on AI, autonomous systems, cyber defence, secure communications, and space technologies.
Connect Ventures raises $55M for Fund V to back European founders
The fund is anchored by British Business Bank, with participation from returning LPs Aldea Ventures, Sella Venture Partners, and Molten Ventures.
Startups of the month — September 2026
Meet Chainreactor, Amaiko, Bliskomed, Adgentic, Scribewave, Sendr, Aeda Wallet, Claro, Diratech, Docuply in the latest series of Startups of the month.
Belgium’s NewSchool VC closes €10M fund for B2B startups
The fund is backed by around 50 investors, including family offices such as The Millers Office.
Final Frontier and Myriad unite to target €100M defence tech fund II
The new fund is targeting €100 million from institutional investors and family offices, with the first close planned before the end of 2026.
Brighteye Ventures closes $72M fund to back future of learning and work startups
The fund was backed by new investors Lumina Foundation, Zanichelli, and PI Impact, alongside existing LPs.