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Generative AI investors in Europe

Updated 7 November 2026

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

See all 86 →The top 25
86investors on the list-3 this week
4,027cheques in 12 months-10% against the market
$27Mmedian round they joined+233% against the market median
98%wrote a cheque in 12 months
63%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. 2500 GlobalDeploying nowAngel · United States2,140$3.6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  3. 3Sequoia CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,099$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  4. 4Andreessen HorowitzDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,661$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5New Enterprise AssociatesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,610$34Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  6. 6Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  7. 7General CatalystDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,387$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  8. 8SV AngelDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,349$18Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  9. 9Lightspeed Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  10. 10BpifranceDeploying nowGovernment · France1,151$4.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  11. 11Index VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom1,027$31Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  12. 12AntlerDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom729$1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  13. 13Salesforce VenturesDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States649$26Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  14. 14Pioneer FundDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States551$2.9Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  15. 15Bain Capital VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States524$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  16. 16Global Founders CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Germany461$7Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  17. 17Enterprise IrelandDeploying nowGovernment · Ireland447$1.8Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  18. 18Temasek HoldingsDeploying nowVC firm · Singapore384$100Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  19. 19SpeedinvestDeploying nowVC firm · Austria345$6.7Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  20. 20HeadlineDeploying nowVC firm · United States307$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  21. 21BlackRockDeploying nowAsset manager · United States296$130Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  22. 22Valor Equity PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States261$50Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  23. 23Earlybird Venture CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Germany244$13Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  24. 24NorthzoneDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom240$22Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  25. 25Berkeley SkyDeckDeploying nowAccelerator · United States231$2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
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Quick answers about generative AI investors in Europe

Who are the most active generative AI investors in Europe?

By cheques observed, the most active are Y Combinator, 500 Global, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz and New Enterprise Associates.

How many generative AI investors in Europe are there?

86 are on record. 98% made an investment in the last 12 months and 63% have led a round.

Which stages do generative AI investors in Europe back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (27%) and Series A (21%).

How big are the rounds generative AI investors in Europe join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $18M.

Which sectors do generative AI investors in Europe back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Fintech and Big Data & Analytics.

Which generative AI investors in Europe lead the most rounds?

Andreessen Horowitz (114 led), General Catalyst (97 led) and Sequoia Capital (91 led).

Where are generative AI investors in Europe based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (16), the United Kingdom (3) and Germany (2).

What have generative AI investors in Europe invested in recently?

Recent rounds include ArrayPatch (Seed, Nov 2026, with Enterprise Ireland), Nyquis (Seed, Nov 2026, with Pioneer Fund) and Shinka (Seed, Nov 2026, with Enterprise Ireland).

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