European VC Funding Recovery in 2025 Driven by AI Investments Amid Mixed Growth Across Markets
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Venture capital funding in Europe is expected to rise to €66 billion in 2025, driven largely by a surge in AI investments, which accounted for 39.1% of the total capital raised. While the UK and Ireland are set to experience significant growth, France and Belgium are projected to face declines in their VC markets. Overall, despite mixed trends across different countries, smaller Nordic nations and Southern Europe, particularly Greece, are showing promising increases in funding activity.

Dec 25, 2025, 4:24 PM