In the first half of 2026, Dutch tech firms raised close to €1.9 billion, with the majority of capital flowing into the sector’s largest deals. Notably, the three biggest funding rounds represented around 44% of the total investment, underscoring a trend towards concentrated financing among top players.
France continued to stand out as a premier destination for tech investment in Europe during the first half of 2026. Funding was predominantly directed towards sectors such as artificial intelligence, space exploration, fintech, and healthcare. Key deals, including significant contributions to companies like Eutelsat, played a crucial role in this robust investment landscape.
SoftBank has committed $200 million to Swiss robotics startup Gravis Robotics in a landmark Series A funding round. This significant investment marks one of the largest in the robotics sector, highlighting SoftBank's confidence in Gravis Robotics' technological potential and growth prospects. The infusion of capital aims to accelerate Gravis Robotics' development and market expansion, reinforcing its position as a key player in the Swiss robotics industry.
A London startup, founded by a former Palantir healthcare executive with experience in NHS hospitals during the Covid pandemic, has secured £9.7 million in funding. The investment round for Frontier Health was led by At...
Conduct, a London-based AI startup founded by three former Palantir employees, has successfully raised $60 million in Series A funding. The company aims to modernize enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems using advanced AI technologies. This latest investment round was co-led by new and existing investors, positioning Conduct to accelerate its growth and innovation in the AI-driven enterprise software space.
CommerceClarity, a leading AI-driven platform specializing in catalogue operations, has acquired Katalogo.ai. The platform is trusted by top retail brands and enterprises such as Prada, STIGA, Cisalfa Sport, Arcaplanet, Next Hardware & Software, and Top Farmacia. This acquisition aims to enhance CommerceClarity's ability to streamline catalogue management and boost operational efficiency for its clients.
Ken Villum Klausen, the co-founder of Danish digital bank Lunar, is stepping down from his role as CEO after leading the company for over a decade. He will be succeeded by an experienced executive with a background at Danske Bank and Saxo Bank, signaling a new chapter for the fintech firm.
QuantWare, a company specializing in quantum processors, has secured €152 million in a Series B funding round. This capital injection will accelerate the development and expansion of its cutting-edge quantum technology, following the release of its VIO- quantum processor platform.
KOMPAS VC, a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments for physical industry innovations, has successfully closed its second fund with €160 million. This milestone fund attracted continued support from existing investors, including VKR, underscoring confidence in the firm's focus on industrial technology startups.
Italy's venture capital market is showing significant growth, raising $1.7 billion in 2025. Early 2026 continues this trend with $249 million invested in the first quarter, as detailed by Dealroom data shared at the Wave tech conference.
