Q3 was intense in terms of AI and deeptech VC fundraising across Europe. We mapped all the funds announced during the third quarter.

DTCP Defence investment strategy focuses on AI, autonomous systems, cyber defence, secure communications, and space technologies.

Despite longevity becoming one of the fastest-growing trends globally, Europe has produced remarkably few venture-backed winners. Why so?

Carlos Moreira da Silva from 33N Ventures told Vestbee about the fund’s strategy and investment approach.

Europe’s high energy costs and surging AI demand are creating new investment opportunities in clean, resilient infrastructure for industry and data centres.

Why Europe’s traditional VC model still favors software, why pre-seed remains the weakest link for hardtech, and where CEE can compete globally.

Meet startups and scaleups from Europe that closed funding rounds in August 2026.

Europe is creating unicorns at a record pace, but many no longer justify their last reported valuations. We look at what the region’s unicorns are worth today.