đź“Š Slow recovery of the venture funding in Europe
European venture funding reached $45B in 2024, a slight drop from last year but showing signs of stabilization. Despite growth in AI investments, overall funding remains low, with fewer exits and rising debt.
While Europe’s tech scene is expanding, it’s still trailing behind the U.S. in terms of funding and valuations.
đź“Š Slow recovery of the venture funding in Europe
European venture funding reached $45B in 2024, a slight drop from last year but showing signs of stabilization. Despite growth in AI investments, overall funding remains low, with fewer exits and rising debt.
While Europe’s tech scene is expanding, it’s still trailing behind the U.S. in terms of funding and valuations.
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