European venture funding hits $25 billion as AI drives Q3 rebound. European startup investment rose 77% year over year, with AI accounting for $18.8 billion, or 75% of total funding. Germany and France reached their strongest quarters since 2021, signaling broader momentum beyond the UK. 🔗 https://sifted.eu/articles/healf-sifted-250-2026 #Startup #EuropeanTech #AI