VC Landscape 2025 Recap: European Venture Capital & Private Equity Landscape 2025 presented an 9% increase in invested Venture Capital volume and the Crypto Startup Binance raised the largest round of the year. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis. 21.01.2026

VC Landscape Germany Venture Capital Landscape – Q4 2025 Between an decrease of 66% in invested VC volume and a €343mn funding round in the Health Care space, Germany is closing its venture capital landscape Q4 2025. Learn all about it in our latest analysis. 12.01.2026

M&A, Uncategorized European Roll-Up Market Report – December 2025 December 2025 presented a 0% year-over-year development in the number of PE-backed acquisitions. In addition to Software, private equity investors are also targeting FinTech and Marketing. Learn all about it in our report and case study, including Create Music Group’s acquisition of Cr2 Records. 09.01.2026

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – December 2025 With 302 investments and $4.5 billion raised across Europe, December saw a 13% increase in volume and 7% reduction in deal count month over month. The largest round of the month was a $1.0 billion Venture Round by the London-based company Kraken, which is a global customer and culture platform for energy, water, and broadband. 07.01.2026

M&A, Uncategorized European Roll-Up Market Report – November 2025 November 2025 presented a 29% year-over-year decrease in the number of PE-backed acquisitions. In addition to Software, private equity investors are also targeting FinTech and Marketing. Learn all about it in our report and case study, including Octopus Energy’s acquisition of Kuppa. 09.12.2025

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – November 2025 November 2025 saw a decline in VC activity, with 324 investments and $4.0 billion raised across Europe, representing a 25% decrease in volume and 18% reduction in deal count month over month. The largest round of the month was a $495 million Venture Round by Amsterdam-based tech company Picnic, which develops a mass-market home delivery system for fast moving consumer goods. 05.12.2025

M&A, Uncategorized European Roll-Up Market Report – October 2025 October 2025 presented a 55% year-over-year decrease in the number of PE-backed acquisitions. In addition to software, private equity investors are also targeting FinTech and Manufacturing. Learn all about it in our report and case study, including Lightcast’s acquisition of Simply Get Results. 19.11.2025

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – October 2025 October 2025 saw a decline in VC activity, with 397 investments and $5.3 billion raised across Europe, representing a 28% decrease in volume and 3% reduction in deal count month over month. The largest round of the month was a $433 million Series C Round by London-based AI platform Nscale, which provides a full-stack AI cloud platform designed for enterprise-scale workloads. 14.11.2025

M&A, Uncategorized European Roll-Up Market Report – September 2025 September 2025 presented a 4% year-over-year decrease in the number of PE-backed acquisitions. In addition to software, private equity investors are also targeting consulting and health care. Learn all about it in our report and case study, including Bionexo’s acquisition of Overmind. 30.10.2025

VC Landscape Germany Venture Capital Landscape – Q3 2025 Between an decrease of 44% in invested VC volume and a €134mn funding round in the SaaS space, Germany is closing its venture capital landscape Q3 2025. Learn all about it in our latest analysis. 29.10.2025

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – September 2025 September 2025 saw a rebound in VC activity, with 409 investments and $7.4 billion raised across Europe, representing a 409% increase in volume and 118% growth in deal count month over month. The largest round of the month was a $1.99 billion Series C Round by Paris-based AI platform Mistral AI, which offers large language models and AI services tailored to diverse enterprise applications. 28.10.2025

M&A, Uncategorized European Roll-Up Market Report – August 2025 August 2025 presented a 17% year-over-year decrease in the number of PE-backed acquisitions. In addition to software, private equity investors are also targeting marketing and retail. Learn all about it in our report and case study, including Pursuit Aerospace’s acquisition of Aeromet International. 09.09.2025

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – August 2025 August 2025 saw a sharper pullback in VC activity, with 188 investments and $1.5 billion raised across Europe, representing a 56% decline in volume and 49% decline in deal count month over month. The largest round of the month was a $175 million Venture Round by Stockholm-based clean energy-tech company Aira, which provides heat pumps and home energy-saving solutions. Explore our full analysis for more. 08.09.2025

M&A, Uncategorized European Roll-Up Market Report – July 2025 July 2025 presented a 17 % year-over-year decrease in the number of PE-backed acquisitions. In addition to software and FinTech, private equity investors are also targeting health care. Learn all about it in our report and case study, including Xeinadin’s acquisition of FCC Chartered Accountants. 06.08.2025

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – July 2025 July 2025 saw a pullback in VC activity, with 366 investments and $3.3 billion raised across Europe, a decline from June’s levels (volume fell 24% and deal count fell 9% month over month). The largest round of the month was a $200 million Series A by Stockholm-based AI startup Lovable, which became a unicorn with this investment; the company’s platform lets users build applications without extensive coding. Explore our full analysis for more. 04.08.2025

VC Landscape Germany Venture Capital Landscape – Q2 2025 Between an increase of 59% in invested VC volume and a €150mn funding round in the clean energy space, Germany is closing its venture capital landscape Q2 2025. Learn all about it in our latest analysis. 21.07.2025

M&A European Roll-Up Market Report – June 2025 June 2025 presented a 50 % year-over-year increase in the number of PE-backed acquisitions. In addition to software and FinTech, private equity investors are also targeting consulting services. Learn all about it in our report and case study, including ClearCourse’s acquisition of Rezcontrol. 16.07.2025

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – June 2025 June 2025 saw a rebound in VC activity, with 401 investments and $4.4bn raised across Europe, marking an increase from May’s lows. The largest round of the month came from Helsing, which raised $694 million (€590 million) in a Series D to advance AI-powered defense systems. Explore our full analysis for more. 14.07.2025

M&A European Roll-Up Market Report – May 2025 May 2025 presented a 66% year-over-year decrease in the number of PE-backed acquisitions. In addition to financial, HR, insurance and other services, PEs are also investing in the marketing and e-commerce service industries. Learn all about it in our report and case study. 11.06.2025

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – May 2025 May 2025 presented the lowest number of VC investments in the last 12 months and Quantum Systems secured a €160 million Series C Round. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis. 05.06.2025

M&A European Roll-Up Market Report – April 2025 April 2025 presented an 8% year-over-year decline in the number of PE-backed acquisitions. PEs are rolling-up the infrastructure utilities and services industry, given its attractiveness for investment firms. Learn all about it in our report and case study. 26.05.2025

M&A Trustventure advised ladelplan on its exit to RetailSonar RetailSonar announced its acquisition of ladeplan. Trustventure advised ladeplan throughout its sale process. 22.05.2025

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – April 2025 April 2025 marked the second lowest number of VC investments and invested capital in the last 12 months and CMR Surgical secured $200 million in funding. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis. 19.05.2025

M&A Trustventure advised World Host Group in the acquisition of Nimbus Hosting World Host Group, a global leader in web hosting and cloud services, announced the acquisition of Nimbus Hosting. Trustventure advised World Host Group throughout its entire add-on acquisition process. 13.05.2025

M&A Trustventure advised World Host Group in the acquisition of Colombia Hosting World Host Group, a global leader in web hosting and cloud services, announced the acquisition of Colombia Hosting. Trustventure advised World Host Group throughout its entire add-on acquisition process. 13.05.2025

M&A Trustventure advised on the sale of WHD Event GmbH by Equivia Partners to Opus Origin WHD Event GmbH, a leading event organizer, was sold by Equivia Partners to Opus Origin. Trustventure advised WHD Event GmbH during the transaction. 13.05.2025

M&A Trustventure advised World Host Group in the acquisition of A2 Hosting (hosting.com) World Host Group, a global leader in web hosting and cloud services, announced the acquisition of A2 Hosting (hosting.com). Trustventure advised World Host Group throughout its entire add-on acquisition process. 13.05.2025

M&A European Roll-Up Market Report – March 2025 March 2025 presented a 18% year-over-year decline in the number of PE-backed acquisitions. PEs like KKR and Atwater are consolidating the European Media & Entertainment industry, as exemplified by this month’s case study of Mediawan. Learn all about it in our report and case study. 22.04.2025

VC Landscape Germany Venture Capital Landscape – Q1 2025 Between a decrease of 22% in invested VC volume and a €240mn funding round, Germany is closing its venture capital landscape Q1 2025. Learn all about it in our latest analysis. 14.04.2025

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – March 2025 March 2025 presented a significant 150% surge in invested Venture Capital volume in Europe and Binance secured $2.0 billion in funding. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis. 07.04.2025

M&A European Roll-Up Market Report – February 2025 February 2025 presented a 20% dip in the number of PE-backed acquisitions. However, one acquisition was conducted in the LegalTech industry, which is currently undergoing consolidation. Learn all about it in our report and case study. 26.03.2025

M&A European Roll-Up Market Report – January 2025 January 2025 presented a 25% increase in the number of PE-backed acquisitions. This month, we spotlight HR Path, a firm that has acquired 10 companies since 2020. Learn all about it in our report and case study. 19.03.2025

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – February 2025 February 2025 presented a significant 16% dip in invested Venture Capital volume in Europe and two Health Care startups present the largest overall and largest Seed funding rounds. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis. 12.03.2025

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – January 2025 January 2025 presented a slight 1% dip in invested Venture Capital volume and the recently founded Biotech startup Verdiva Bio raised $411 million. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis. 07.02.2025

VC Landscape 2024 Recap: European Venture Capital & Private Equity Landscape 2024 presented an 3% increase in invested Venture Capital volume and the AI Startup Wayve raised the largest round of the year. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis. 24.01.2025

VC Landscape Germany Venture Capital Landscape – Q4 2024 Between a decrease of 5% in invested VC volume and a €150mn funding round, Germany is closing its venture capital landscape Q4 2024. Learn all about it in our latest analysis. 09.01.2025

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – December 2024 December 2024 presented an 4% increase in invested Venture Capital volume and Renewable Energy Provider “1Komma5°” raised $156.5 million. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis. 09.01.2025

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – November 2024 November 2024 presented an 11% decrease in invested Venture Capital volume and E-Commerce Payment Provider “SeQura” raised $453 million. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis. 06.12.2024

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – October 2024 October 2024 presented a 41% increase in invested Venture Capital volume and Green Energy Startup “Green Genius” raised $110 million. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis. 06.11.2024

VC Landscape Germany Venture Capital Landscape – Q3 2024 Between a increase of 53% in invested VC volume and a $490mn AI funding round, Germany is closing its venture capital landscape Q3 2024. Learn all about it in our latest analysis. 04.11.2024

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – September 2024 September shows a 34% decrease in invested Venture Capital volume and a Atonomic Energy Startup raised $151 million. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis. 04.11.2024

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – August 2024 August shows a 39% decrease in invested Venture Capital volume and a FinTech Startup raised $120 million. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis. 04.11.2024

VC Landscape Germany Venture Capital Landscape – Q2 2024 Between a decrease of 24% in invested VC volume and a $300mn funding round, Germany is closing its venture capital landscape Q2 2024. Learn all about it in our latest analysis. 04.11.2024

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – July 2024 July shows a 24% decrease in invested Venture Capital volume and an AI Defence Startup raised $488 million. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis. 31.10.2024

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – June 2024 June shows a 5% decrease in invested VC volume and a Cyber Security Startup raised more than $500 million. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis. 31.10.2024

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – May 2024 May shows a 70% increase in invested VC volume and an automated driving startup raised more than $ 1 billion in a Series C. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis 31.10.2024

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – April 2024 April shows a 17% increase in invested VC volume and an AI company wins the largest Seed-Round of the month. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis 29.05.2024

VC Landscape European Venture Capital Landscape – April 2024 April shows a 17% increase in invested VC volume and an AI company wins the largest Seed-Round of the month. Learn all about it in our in-depth analysis 24.05.2024

VC Landscape Germany VC + PE Landscape – Q1 2024 Between a decrease of 7% in invested VC volume and a $200mn funding round, Germany is closing its venture capital landscape Q1-2024. Learn all about it in our latest analysis. 25.04.2024

Events Trustventure’s new partnership with Angels Partners We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Angels Partner, a plarform connecting founders to relevant investors across different industries, stages and locations. 23.04.2024

VC Landscape European VC Landscape – March 2024 2024’s first trimester ends with a 7% decline in invested VC volume and AI at the top of the most invested industries list. Read our in-depth analysis to learn all the details. 05.04.2024

VC Landscape European VC Landscape – February 2024 After January’s steep increase in invested VC volume, February showed a 24% decrease. Read our in-depth analysis, where you can uncover all the details. 12.03.2024

VC Landscape European VC Landscape – January 2024 2024 started off with a 58% increase in invested VC volume, amouting to $4.9bn total. Explore all the details in this month’s analysis. 12.03.2024

Events Web Summit 2024: Trustventure’s Recap After attending to the Web Summit Qatar 2024, we’re excited to share our journey with you! Between panel discussions and interactive sessions we are above all thankfull for the opportunity to further connect with the startup community. 07.03.2024

Events Trustventure’s Successful Debut of FINE in Berlin Our Founders and Investors Networking Event (FINE) Berlin was a great success! Thanks to all the amazing people that attended, we managed to bring together a vibrant community of like-minded people. If you couldn’t make it this time, here’s a recap of everything you missed. 28.02.2024

Events Join our Founders and Investors Networking Event (FINE)! Together with French Tech Berlin we are happy to debut FINE, a Networking Event for Founders and Investors! Get your free ticket for an evening filled with drinks, music, and pitches! 23.01.2024

VC Landscape European VC Landscape – December + 2023 Recap 2023 was an year of many ups and downs for Venture Capital, having ended with a 33% decrease of invested volume. To learn more, explore our analysis of this month’s data plus an in-depth recap of 2023’s scenerio. 22.01.2024

VC Landscape European VC Landscape – November 2023 Even though November ended with a decrease in the number of investments, it also marked a 35% increase in the VC investment volume. Explore all the details in this month’s analysis. 12.12.2023

Partnership Trustventure’s expertise empowers REHAU New Ventures’ diverse portfolio REHAU New Ventures is a corporate venture arm of REHAU, dedicated to crafting and investing in business models aligned with the company’s objectives. Discover how their partnership with Trustventure was decisive to empower strategic growth and calculated decisions. 12.12.2023

VC Landscape European VC Landscape – October 2023 Following the surge in September, October recorded a notable decrease of 28% in VC investments. Explore our analysis to access all the key insights of October’s investment landscape. 21.11.2023

M&A Trustventure advised in the acquisition of Wingu Networks by World Host Group World Host Group, a global leader in web hosting and cloud services, just announced the acquisition of Wingu Networks. Trustventure advised Wingu’s Management Team with Financial Due Dilligence. 06.11.2023

Valuation 2022 IPEV Guidelines Update: Impacts on PE and VC Valuations Unraveling the 2022 IPEV Guidelines Update: from governance enhancements to ESG integration, explore the critical shifts shaping Private Equity and Venture Capital investments. Read our analysis on the key changes and implications for fund managers, ensuring transparency in this dynamic financial landscape. 16.10.2023

VC Landscape European VC Landscape – September 2023 After experiencing two months of decline, September saw a substantial surge in VC investments when compared to the previous month. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the current month’s scenario, we encourage you to read our in-depth analysis, where you can uncover all the details. 06.10.2023

M&A Trustventure advised in the acquisition of aifora by Centric Software Centric Software®, the foremost leader in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), just announced the acquisition of aifora™. Trustventure advised aifora’s Management Team on the preparation and execution of the Exit process with active support in Due Diligence, Q&A and SPA-Negotiation within the transaction. 19.09.2023

VC Landscape European VC Landscape – August 2023 With the largest round amounting to $1.9bn, August shows a decrease in the number of founding rounds compared to July. Learn more in our assessment of this month’s trends to uncover all the details. 05.08.2023

VC Landscape European VC Landscape – July 2023 With the largest round amounting to $1.8bn, July still shows a decrease in the number of founding rounds compared to June. Explore our comprehensive assessment of this month’s trends to uncover the nuances. 02.07.2023

VC Landscape European VC Landscape – June 2023 June persists in following the downward trend in the number of financial rounds since its peak in March. Notably, Artificial Intelligence and healthcare now jointly occupy the third position as the most invested industries. You can explore these and other insights in this month’s evaluation. 02.06.2023

VC Landscape European VC Landscape – May 2023 With a Series D round of $250mn, May brought some significant investments and influential figures. Read everything about this month’s VC Landscape in our examination. 02.05.2023

VC Landscape European VC Landscape – April 2023 In contrast to March’s upward trajectory, April witnessed a notable decrease in VC investment rounds, with a difference of over $1bn in the total amount invested compared to the previous month. Gain a comprehensive grasp of this month’s dynamics through our in-depth analysis. 02.04.2023

VC Landscape European VC Landscape – March 2023 Following a prolonged period of decline, could the recent upswing in VC investments during March mark a turning point for the industry? Delve into our blog post to uncover a comprehensive analysis of this month’s landscape. 02.03.2023

Uncategorized, VC Landscape European VC Landscape – February 2023 With 410 investments, February continues following the decline of European VC investments. In our exploration of this month’s landscape, we illuminate the current trends, noteworthy investments, and key personalities shaping the dynamic entrepreneurial environment. 02.02.2023

VC Landscape European VC Landscape – January 2023 Could the prevalence of seed rounds, accounting for 40% of all the conducted rounds in January, indicate a strategic shift in investment preferences? Discover more insights in our latest analysis. 02.01.2023