The Scoop
European startup funding rebounded to €7.8B in February across 296 deals, including 11 rounds over €100M. UK startups secured the largest share of the capital.
The Context
After a slow start to the year, February's funding surge signals renewed investor confidence in the European startup ecosystem. While the UK leads in funding, other Nordic and Baltic nations compete. The rise in large deals indicates a focus on scaling companies. This is a critical trend considering the challenges faced in late 2025 and early 2026 related to the economic downturn, and will be vital to the recovery of startup activity in Finland.