European startups raised $25 billion in Q3, the strongest quarter in four years. Funding jumped 77% year over year, with AI companies attracting $18.8 billion, or 75% of the total. Germany and France reached their strongest quarters since 2021, signaling a broader European venture market beyond the UK. Key takeaway: capital is growing, but remains concentrated in late-stage AI deals. 🔗 https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/q3-2026-europe-strong-quarter-ai-uk-germany-france/ #ClimeTech #SaaS #VC