European Software startup funding raised during H1 2026.
In H1 2026, 401 European Software companies raised a combined €4.0B across 404 funding rounds, down 22.5% versus H1 2025. UK led by capital raised, and Y Combinator was the most active investor. Data as of 7 Oct 2026.
72 exits · €1.2B disclosed.
| IDEMIA Public Security (IPS) | Acquisition | Apr 2026 | €1.2B |
| €88M |
| Eterno | Other | May 2026 | €86M |
| osapiens | Series C | Jan 2026 | €86M |
| Fresha | Series C | May 2026 | €69M |
| VIKTOR | Series A | May 2026 | €65M |
| Viktor | Series A | May 2026 | €65M |
| Conduct | Other | Jun 2026 | €52M |
| Aikido Security | Series B | Jan 2026 | €51M |
| Hydrosat | Series B | Jan 2026 | €51M |
| Orbital | Series B | Jan 2026 | €51M |
| Rivage | Other | Apr 2026 | €50M |
| Alta Ares | Other | Jun 2026 | €50M |
