The European Startups That Quietly Raised Millions This Week

Jan de Vries · 2026-07-24

If you follow European startups, you know the funding scene moves fast. Each week, dozens of companies close rounds that could shape the next wave of innovation. But let's be honest: keeping up is tough. That's why we track every deal we can find, so you don't have to. This week, from July 20 to July 24, we saw a mix of early-stage bets and growth-stage raises. Some names you'll recognize; others are flying under the radar. Here's what caught our attention. ### The Big Raises: Who's Scaling Up? A few companies stood out for the sheer size of their rounds. One healthtech firm secured a $45 million Series B to expand its AI-powered diagnostics platform across Europe. Another, a fintech from Berlin, closed a $30 million round to push into new markets. These aren't just numbers on a spreadsheet. They signal confidence in sectors that matter. - Healthtech: $45 million for AI diagnostics - Fintech: $30 million for market expansion - SaaS: $12 million for a project management tool But it's not all about the big checks. Some of the most interesting deals happen at the seed stage, where founders are still figuring out their product-market fit. ### Seed Rounds That Promise Big Things We tracked several seed rounds under $5 million. One standout: a Barcelona-based startup building a platform for remote team collaboration. They raised $2.8 million from a mix of angel investors and a small VC. Another, from Stockholm, is tackling food waste with a logistics app. They closed $1.5 million. These smaller rounds often tell you where the next trends are brewing. If you're an investor, they're worth watching. ### Why This Matters for the EU Inc Proposal Here's where it gets interesting. The EU Inc proposal aims to simplify cross-border incorporation for startups across Europe. Right now, if you're a founder in Paris wanting to hire in Berlin, you face a maze of legal hurdles. This proposal could change that. Imagine a single legal framework for startups. No more registering in multiple countries. No more tax headaches. That's the vision. And the funding activity we see each week shows there's demand for it. Startups are already moving fast. They need the rules to catch up. ### A Quick Look at the Numbers Let's break down the week's activity in simple terms. We tracked 22 rounds total. The average round size was around $8 million. But the median was lower, around $3.5 million, because a few big deals skewed the average. Here's the split by stage: - Seed: 10 rounds, average $2.1 million - Series A: 7 rounds, average $6.8 million - Series B and beyond: 5 rounds, average $18.4 million What does this tell us? Early-stage investing is still strong. Founders are getting funded, but they're not throwing around crazy valuations. It's a healthy market. ### What to Watch Next Week We'll be back next week with another roundup. But here's a tip: don't just look at the amounts. Look at the sectors. Climate tech is heating up. So is AI for healthcare. If you're planning your own raise, these are the areas attracting capital. As always, if you want the full list of every round we tracked, including company names and amounts, that's available for members. This article only scratches the surface. But hopefully, it gives you a sense of where the money is flowing. Remember, the EU Inc proposal could make it easier for these startups to scale across borders. That's good news for everyone. Keep an eye on it.