European defense startups to raise record $10.5 billion in 2026, Dealroom forecasts

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European defense startups are forecast to raise a record $10.5 billion in 2026, according to Dealroom. The firm said EU-27 funding more than doubled in a year, describing the increase as Europe catching up rather than a slowdown in the United States.

“This is Europe catching up rather than the U.S. slowing,” Dealroom said of the trend. “EU 27 funding more than doubled in a year.”