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June 29, 2026

European deeptech investment hits annual record in just six months

European deeptech startups and scaleups have enjoyed a funding bonanza

European deeptech startups and scaleups have enjoyed a funding bonanza in the first six months of 2026, breaking the all-time annual fundraising record, according to Sifted data.

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Jonathan Sinclair

Jonathan Sinclair is head of research at Sifted. Find him on LinkedIn

Federico Scolari

Federico Scolari is a senior intelligence analyst and data lead at Sifted. Find him on LinkedIn

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