Topic
Crunchbase
August 5, 2026 ยท Funding & acquisitions
Europe’s AI Investment Boom Is Creating a New Customer Market for SMEs
European AI startups attracted a record $23 billion in venture capital during the first half of 2026, according to the newly released 2026 European AI Economy Report by HumanX and Crunchbase. The figures show that AI companies accounted for 55 percent of all venture capital invested in Europe, highlighting how quickly the continent's AI ecosystem continues to expand.