Cleo Ventures launches €30M AI-focused fund targeting early-stage startups in Europe
The new fund is backed by more than 40 AI founders and operators acting as limited partners.
Startups of the month — May 2026
Meet Dalinora, Phonero, Autochain, Voxdiscover, Amibudget, WeatherXM Network, and Runtara in the latest series of Startups of the month.
Mouro Capital closes $400M Fund III to back fintech and AI infrastructure startups
The fresh fund saw backing from Banco Santander.
Arāya Sie Fund closes £7.5M first close to back women-led startups across the UK and Europe
The round was supported by the British Business Bank, alongside a network of angel investors, founders, and family offices across the UK and Europe.
Earlybird closes €360M fund to back Europe’s early-stage founders
The new fund saw support from long-standing institutional investors and returning LPs across multiple fund generations.
Danish VC firm KOMPAS VC closes €160M fund to back industrial tech startups
The fresh fund saw support from existing backers such as VKR Holding, along with new institutional investors including Realdania.
Startups of the month — April 2026
Meet RunAudit, Rentize, Yetipay, Navora AI, Revorium, Goxi, Baseflow Aero, and Wholistic in the latest series of Startups of the month.
EU and Ukraine launch €160M program to invest in dual-use technologies
The program includes a €140 million EU guarantee provided by the European Commission and €21 million in EU investment grants.
Invest-NL joins Keen Venture Partners’ €180M European defence & security tech fund
Invest-NL has committed to Keen Venture Partners’ European Defence & Security Tech Fund.