European Startup Funding Trends 2025: AI Is Masking a Market in Decline
The €66.2B headline lies. European startup funding excluding AI declined 5.7% in 2025. Fundraising hit record lows. Full breakdown with 5 charts.
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European Venture Capital Valuations 2025: The Complete Data-Driven Analysis Reshaping Startup Funding
European venture capital valuations in 2025 tell a far more complex story than headline-driven AI hype suggests. While select AI and fintech companies continue to command premium valuations, the broader market is settling into a more measured equilibrium—revealing sharp divergence by sector, stage, and geography. This analysis breaks down what the latest data means for founders, investors, and late-stage unicorns navigating a capital environment defined by selectivity rather than speculation.
