European startups raised €51.1 billion across 55 funding rounds in Q3 2026, marking a 17% increase from the previous quarter. The median round size hit €19.4 million, up from €15.6 million in Q2. Late-stage deals dominated, with 41 rounds exceeding €926 million, led by Goblcelox at €5.4 billion.
Early-stage funding also surged, with 11 rounds surpassing €47 million, including QJ’s €1.0 billion raise. Seed-stage activity remained strong, with 17 rounds over €394 million. Notable deals included Fvrdm, Erfjczgy, and Wbziysd Axcyf raising €7.8 billion combined. Y1 led with €505 million, followed by T5 at €5.0 billion.
The top sectors were fintech, biotech, and AI, with Sifted tracking 98% of all disclosed rounds.
Source: Sifted · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing