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Last updated: May 5, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Investor sentiment regarding European technology appears resilient, with many backers believing startups can navigate potential AI disruption by focusing on defensible niches, contrasting with broader tech sector anxieties. This AI focus is attracting tangible capital, as Lithosquare secured $25M in new funding aimed at employing artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery of critical battery metals. Meanwhile, the intermediary layer supporting deal flow is undergoing internal review, with placement agents actively seeking feedback on how to better serve LPs amid a challenging fundraising environment for many established private equity firms.