The venture capital sector in Europe shows signs of recovery in 2026, following a year of declines. The funding reached €8.2 billion in the first half, representing a 58% increase compared to the previous year.
In 2026, investment funds in Europe are experiencing a rebound in raising resources for innovative projects, as reported by expansion.com. This increase comes after a year of significant difficulties in attracting investments.
By June, the sector has managed to raise €8.2 billion, which represents an increase of 58% compared to the €5.2 billion of the same period in 2025. Despite this growth, the figure is still below the €12.4 billion reached in all of 2025, when a historic low was recorded.
The change in trend has been driven by the closure of several megafunds in the first half of the year. Notably, the Jeito II fund from the French manager Jeito Capital raised €1 billion. Other notable funds include Hummingbird Growth with €518.9 million and the OGCI Climate Investments Decarbonization Acceleration Fund with €387.3 million.
Additionally, the average size of funds has increased, rising from €50 million at the end of 2025 to €60 million currently. This suggests a greater ability of managers to attract investors and adapt to market dynamics.
"The growing size of funds in Europe is crucial for financing the even greater increase in the speed of funding rounds taking place on the continent," conclude experts from Pitchbook.
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