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Last updated: June 11, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

European Startup Landscape Revenue growth in the Benelux region surged as the fastest‑growing startups posted 73% YoY increases, with the top Dutch firm reaching €120 m in sales. The momentum attracted a wave of continuation funds, prompting investors to “sell to themselves” and lock in upside while extending fund lifespans continuation‑fund model gained traction. Analysts note that the structure lets VCs recycle capital into later‑stage rounds, preserving stakes for existing backers and potentially inflating valuations as the same investors compete for the same assets.

Cross‑Border Tech Expansion In France, a government‑backed “Stargate” program aims to replicate the UK’s tech‑cluster model, targeting €2bn of private‑capital commitments to spin‑out deep‑tech firms over the next five years French build‑out outlined. Meanwhile, the venture‑capital firm Vsquared, a key backer of quantum‑computing pioneer IQM, opened a London office to coordinate deal flow between the UK and Munich, signaling a strategic pivot toward a pan‑European investment axis Vsquared established UK hub. The dual moves suggest a coordinated push to channel continental capital into high‑growth, capital‑intensive sectors while reducing reliance on U.S. funding sources.