Sahar Meghani discusses VC trends with Sky News, based on Dealroom data

European startups raised $13.7 billion in Q1 2023, a 5% increase year-over-year, marking consistent growth across four quarters.
The UK led in funding, surpassing Germany and France combined, with energy tech as the most funded sector.
500 companies raised $2 million or more, showcasing strong early-stage activity, while later-stage funding doubled for those raising $100 million or more.
Investment diversity is higher in Europe compared to the U.S., with significant contributions from Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
Sectors like fintech, enterprise software, health, and generative AI received substantial investments, although generative AI focused more on tooling than infrastructure.
Optimism remains for closing the investment gap with the U.S. and continued strong investment through 2024, possibly leading to more IPOs.