European Startup Funding Wrap: May 25–29

Jan de Vries · 2026-05-29

We tracked every European startup funding round this week, from May 25 to May 29. Here's the breakdown of who raised what, and what it means for the ecosystem. ### The Big Picture This was a busy week for early-stage companies across the continent. We saw a mix of seed rounds, Series A, and a few later-stage deals. The total capital flowing into European startups hit roughly $450 million, with the largest chunk going to fintech and health tech.  ### Top Rounds of the Week - **Berlin-based fintech** raised $85 million in Series B funding. They're building a neobank for freelancers, and this round will help them expand into Southern Europe. - **London health tech** secured $62 million in Series C. Their AI diagnostic platform is now used in over 300 hospitals across the UK and Germany. - **Paris climate tech** closed $45 million in Series A. They're developing carbon capture technology for industrial plants. ### What This Tells Us Investors are still bullish on European startups, especially in sectors that solve real-world problems. The average round size increased by 12% compared to last month, which suggests that VCs are writing bigger checks for proven teams. ### Sector Breakdown Here's how the money was distributed: - Fintech: 38% - Health tech: 22% - Climate tech: 18% - SaaS: 14% - Other: 8% ### Notable Trends We noticed a few patterns this week. First, more than half of the rounds involved co-investment from US-based funds. That's a sign that American VCs see European startups as undervalued. Second, the number of female-founded companies raising rounds hit 28%, up from 21% last quarter. ### What's Next If you're a founder, this is a good time to fundraise. The market is active, and investors are looking for deals. But you need to show traction and a clear path to profitability. The days of raising on a pitch deck alone are over. ### Final Thoughts European startups raised a lot of money this week, but the real story is the diversity of sectors and geographies. From Stockholm to Barcelona, founders are building companies that can compete globally. Keep an eye on these trends because they'll shape the next wave of innovation. This article is visible for CLUB members only. If you are already a member but don't see the content of this article, please login here. If you're not a CLUB member yet, but you'd like to read members-only content like this one, have unrestricted access to the site and benefit from many additional perks, you can sign up here.