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Last updated: June 25, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Venture Capital & Startup Funding

The British Business Bank is boosting European venture capital with a £90 million allocation across ten funds focused on early-stage technology companies backing venture funds. In a related move, the bank is also exploring a stake in the EU's €5 billion Scaleup Fund, signaling continued commitment to fostering European innovation. Visionaries general partner Judith Dada has joined AI startup Langdock as co-CEO, a move that bolsters the firm's leadership as it navigates the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector.

European Investment Trends

European investors are showing a significant interest in nuclear energy startups, participating in a "massive scramble" for sovereign energy solutions amid global supply concerns eyeing nuclear startups. This trend suggests a broader shift in investment strategy, moving away from traditional tech giants like FAANG towards what some are terming "BRIOCHE" — a proposed acronym for companies in sectors such as biotech, renewables, infrastructure, and other essential industries betting on BRIOCHE. This pivot reflects a growing appetite for foundational industries that offer long-term stability and address critical societal needs.