Europe’s 20 largest startup funding rounds this year (so far)

Europe’s 20 largest startup funding rounds this year (so far)

Despite a cautious VC climate and ongoing geopolitical jitters, European startups are still attracting serious cash.  Covering everything from AI drug discovery and space launches to quantum software and fusion energy, the continent’s startups raised €19bn in the first half of 2025, according to Dealroom data.  We’ve crunched the numbers so you don’t have to. Here are the 20 largest startup funding rounds for H1 2025. (Note: This list includes o…

These companies raised the 10 largest funding rounds in the Netherlands in H1 2025; 6 of them are hiring now - Silicon Canals

The Netherlands is home to numerous significant startups that have developed into global players, including Booking​.com and Adyen. The country boasts an outstanding level of urban innovation and quality of life for both local entrepreneurs and immigrant talent. 2024 was the third-best funding year ever for Dutch startups, following the peak years 2021 and 2022, according to the Quarterly Startup Report 2024. Having said that, this is not the ca…