Analysis

July 1, 2024

89% of corporate investors plan to increase or maintain level of startup investments

CVCs now participate in one in four startup deals in Europe

Amy Lewin

2 min read

Back in 2010, corporates were by no means a go-to investor for European startups, accounting for just 10% of the funding they raised. Nowadays, the picture is quite different; so far, in 2024, corporates account for over a quarter of startup funding, in terms of volume of capital invested, according to data platform Dealroom — a huge uptick in interest. 

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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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