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July 9, 2026

Europe’s biggest new funds in H1 2026

Europe’s biggest funds turn to scaleups, AI and climate in a tougher fundraising landscape

European VC fundraising remains challenging in 2026, with cautious LPs, slower exits and fewer distributions making it harder for many managers to secure new capital. 

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Ruggero Di Spigna

Ruggero Di Spigna is a Senior Insights & Product Associate at Sifted. Find him on LinkedIn

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