European Startup Funding: Weekly Roundup July 6-10

Jan de Vries · 2026-07-10

If you've been following the European startup scene, you know how fast things move. Every week, dozens of companies close funding rounds, and it's nearly impossible to keep up. That's why we track them for you. This roundup covers July 6 through July 10, 2025, with all the deals we spotted. ### What We Tracked This Week We saw a mix of early-stage seed rounds and later-stage Series A and B deals. The total capital raised this week hit roughly $450 million, spread across 32 startups. That's a healthy sign for the ecosystem, especially as investors remain cautious about valuations. Here's a quick look at the sectors that got the most attention: - **Climate tech**: 8 companies raised a combined $180 million. Carbon capture and renewable energy startups led the way. - **Fintech**: 6 startups secured $120 million. Payment infrastructure and lending platforms were hot. - **Healthtech**: 5 companies pulled in $75 million. Digital therapeutics and telemedicine were big winners. - **Enterprise SaaS**: 9 startups raised $60 million. Most were focused on AI-driven productivity tools. - **Other**: 4 companies in areas like logistics and edtech raised the remaining $15 million. ### The Biggest Deal of the Week The largest single round went to a Berlin-based climate tech company called GreenCycle. They closed a $90 million Series B to scale their industrial carbon capture technology. The round was led by a major US venture firm, which signals growing transatlantic interest in European climate innovation. ### Why This Matters for Founders If you're building a startup in Europe, these funding patterns tell you where the money is flowing. Climate tech is clearly a priority, but fintech and healthtech remain strong. The key is to show traction and a clear path to profitability. Investors are less willing to fund growth-at-all-costs these days. One thing we noticed: several rounds included participation from US funds. That's a trend worth watching. European startups are increasingly attractive to American investors who see value in the region's talent and lower valuations compared to Silicon Valley. ### A Quick Note on Currency and Measurements All figures here are in US dollars. For context, $450 million is roughly the same as if you stacked 450 million one-dollar bills—that stack would be about 31 miles high. Or, if you prefer weight, that's around 1.1 million pounds of paper money. ### What's Next We'll keep tracking these rounds every week. If you're a founder, use this data to benchmark your own fundraising. If you're an investor, it helps you spot trends before they become mainstream. Remember: this content is part of our CLUB membership. To get the full list of every deal, including company names, amounts, and investor details, you'll need to log in. If you're not a member yet, consider joining. You'll get unrestricted access to all our exclusive content and analysis. ### Final Thoughts The European startup ecosystem is maturing fast. Deals are getting bigger, and the quality of companies is rising. Whether you're in London, Berlin, or Paris, there's never been a better time to build something new. Stay tuned for next week's roundup.