European tech weekly recap: €878M in weekly deals and key trends from H1 2026

Last week, we tracked more than 50 tech funding deals worth over €878 million and over 10 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe. 📊 In H1 2026 , European tech companies raised €44.1 billion across 1,740 funding deals, driven by a mix of early- and late-stage rounds. The UK led the region with €18.7 billion in investment, while AI startups secured €5.92 billion, underscoring the sector's continued momentum.