Uplift Ventures launches €100M fund to back European deeptech startups
The €100 million Uplift Ventures fund is backed by Jungheinrich.
Zinc secures up to £46M from British Business Bank for new deeptech fund
The British Business Bank’s Enterprise Capital Funds programme aims to boost equity funding for high-growth UK startups and attract private investment.
Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund II closes at €33.3M, launches pan-European founder matchmaking platform
With Female Catalyst Fund II and its Founder Matchmaking Platform, Auxxo aims to close the gender gap by increasing funding for female founders and helping diverse teams form.
Startups of the month — August 2026
Meet ToriiPay, KIUD, Riverkin, Covalo, Viola, Workvoice, 4A, CortexMine, UniteLabs, and Recatalyst in the latest series of Startups of the month.
Gallos raises $50M to back next-generation security and resilience startups
The round was co-led by Ventura Capital and Aberdeen Investments, with participation from Lansdowne Partners and David Harding.
Accel raises $800M fund to support early-stage startups globally
The firm will continue to focus on partnering with founders at the earliest stages and supporting them as they build and scale their companies.
White Star Capital closes $250M fund to back Series A and Series B startups
White Star Capital's areas of interest include foundational AI models, vertical AI applications, and physical AI.
Index Ventures closes $2B fundraising to support AI founders from seed to growth
The new capital includes a $400 million Seed fund, a $900 million Venture fund, and an additional $700 million allocated to the firm's existing Growth fund.
Highland Europe raises €1.1B fund to invest in European growth-stage tech companies
Highland Europe received continued support from its existing limited partners, who have backed the firm’s long-term investment strategy.