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January 2, 2026

European AI predictions for 2026

After a whirlwind 12 months, VCs and founders pitch their AI predictions for next year

Tom Nugent

7 min read

It’s fair to say European AI hardly had time to breathe in 2025. Huge amounts of funding were raised by AI-native startups last year, as investors continued to pour into the buzziest companies.

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Tom Nugent

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