Topic
venture capital
August 5, 2026 · 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.
April 29, 2026 · Funding & acquisitions
European VC KOMPAS closes €160 million Fund II for industrial AI and the built world
Amsterdam-based venture firm KOMPAS has closed its second fund at €160 million, targeting startups that apply AI and software to industry, construction and buildings, sectors that produce a third of global emissions and run on decades-old tooling.