Private Equity 24 Hours

Last updated: May 23, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

European AI Startups

Peec expanded revenue to $10M by more than doubling its annualized earnings in a few months, a move that signals a growing appetite for AI‑search visibility tools across Berlin’s tech scene. Yet investors caution that many AI firms, including peers of Peec, are stretching ARR figures to attract capital, a practice that senior venture partners acknowledge as a marketing tactic rather than a financial metric.

Global Funding Pulse

This week’s top ten deals highlighted a continued surge in AI investment, but also brought sizable commitments to aerospace, defense, fintech and retail tech. The list showcased massive rounds that underline the broadening reach of private‑equity interest beyond pure software, reflecting a diversification strategy amid shifting regulatory and supply‑chain pressures.