AI grabs 50% of Europe's $17.6B Q1 funding as deal volume crashes 40%

AI grabs 50% of Europe's $17.6B Q1 funding as deal volume crashes 40%

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The Gist

  • European VC funding hit $17.6B in Q1 2026, up 30% YoY
  • AI startups took 50%+ of funding, a record high at $9.2B
  • Deal volume plummeted 40% YoY, with seed stage down 44%

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The AI gold rush is accelerating capital concentration, forcing GTM teams to prove ROI faster with fewer resources.

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