According Vcs

• European venture capitalists identified 12 AI biotech startups to watch in 2026, focusing on areas like clinical trial automation and biological foundation models. • Isomorphic Labs raised $2.1 billion in its Series B financing, marking the largest investment ever for an AI drug discovery company. • This funding surge indicates a massive shift in capital toward AI-driven drug discovery, surpassing previous total venture investments in European biotech.

• Top European venture capitalists have identified 17 deeptech startups to watch across sectors including AI, quantum, defense, climate hardware, and industrial technology. • Among the highlighted firms is SiC Systems, a company founded at the Technical University of Denmark by Professor Mansouri and co-founder Savoie, a former architect of Siri's software. • SiC Systems successfully secured over $2.3 million in funding, with investment led by QDNL Participations and supported by Propagator Ventures, Plug and Play, and Wavepeak Ventures.

• Top venture capitalists have identified 10 UK fintech startups to watch, covering sectors such as AI payments, treasury, compliance, lending, and open banking. • The report highlights that UK and European fintechs currently hold the highest median pre-money valuations across all tech sectors, averaging approximately €12.4 million. • This valuation trend is most prominent in early-stage and Series A-B funding rounds, where investors are prioritizing experienced teams with proven track records.