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June 18, 2026

Earlybird and AVP launch E2D, a €500M dual-use and defence growth fund

The fund is supported by large financial institutions and corporate limited partners.

June 9, 2026

Curiosity VC raises €17M first close of Fund II to invest in Europe's vertical AI leaders

Fund II secured backing from 44 private investors and the Dutch government via the RVO Seed Capital arrangement.

June 5, 2026

Merantix Capital closes €103M early-stage AI fund focused on European startups

The new fund was backed by a mix of institutional investors, corporates, and foundations, including Union Investment, Jungheinrich and KPMG Germany.

May 22, 2026

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.

May 8, 2026

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.

April 30, 2026

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.

April 29, 2026

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.