Investor Lists

AI investors in Europe

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed backing an AI company in Europe in the last two years, wherever the firm is based.

2,283investors on the list+62 this week
21,676cheques in 12 months-8% against the market
$10Mmedian round they joined+25% against the market median
87%wrote a cheque in 12 months
44%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1Y CombinatorDeploying nowAccelerator · United States6,412$3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  2. 2TechstarsDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,989$1.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3500 GlobalDeploying nowAngel · United States2,140$3.6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  4. 4Sequoia CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,099$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5National Science FoundationDeploying nowGovernment · United States1,869$926Kmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  6. 6Andreessen HorowitzDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,661$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  7. 7New Enterprise AssociatesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,610$34Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  8. 8Alumni VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,598$12Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  9. 9Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  10. 10General CatalystDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,387$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  11. 11SV AngelDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,349$18Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12AccelDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$32Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  13. 13Lightspeed Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  14. 14WayraDeploying nowCorporate VC · Germany1,160$2Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  15. 15BpifranceDeploying nowGovernment · France1,151$4.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16Khosla VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,128$26Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  17. 17Intel CapitalDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States1,123$22Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  18. 18Founders FundDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,122$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  19. 19Bessemer Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,038$30Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  20. 20Index VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom1,027$31Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  21. 21GaingelsDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States1,010$8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  22. 22MassChallengeDeploying nowAccelerator · United States984$1.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  23. 23SOSVDeploying nowVC firm · United States951$2.5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  24. 24Google VenturesDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States884$38Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  25. 25EIC AcceleratorDeploying nowGovernment · European Union875$4.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
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Quick answers about AI investors in Europe

Who are the most active AI investors in Europe?

By cheques observed, the most active are Y Combinator, Techstars, 500 Global, Sequoia Capital and National Science Foundation.

How many AI investors in Europe are there?

2,283 are on record. 87% made an investment in the last 12 months and 44% have led a round.

Which stages do AI investors in Europe back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (30%) and Series A (21%).

How big are the rounds AI investors in Europe join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $15M.

Which sectors do AI investors in Europe back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Biotech and Healthcare.

Which AI investors in Europe lead the most rounds?

Andreessen Horowitz (114 led), Accel (103 led) and General Catalyst (97 led).

Where are AI investors in Europe based?

Most of the leading investors here are based in the United States (21 of the top 25); the rest in Germany and France.

What have AI investors in Europe invested in recently?

Recent rounds include LionBio Therapeutics (Pre-seed, Nov 2026, with South Park Commons), Water Ledger Global (Other, Nov 2026, with Launch Africa) and Vensum Power (Series A, Nov 2026, with Lifeline Ventures).

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