It’s been a year of contradictions for Europe’s VCs. On the one hand, buzzy sectors like AI and defence drew in massive amounts of money — including from big US investors competing with local VCs. On the other, many investors still struggled with a lack of liquidity which made LPs wary or unable to re-up — leading to a slump in new fundraises and the continued popularity of secondaries.
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December 19, 2025
The top VC predictions for Europe in 2026
Europe’s VCs expect an influx of Chinese tech into industrial segments in Europe, a defence bubble burst and opportunities for angel investors next year
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