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European Defense Startups on Track for Record $10.5 Billion in 2026
Key Takeaways
- European defense startups are forecast to raise a record $10.5 billion in 2026, roughly four times the $2.6 billion raised a year earlier, per Dealroom.
- Funding had already reached $7.4 billion by September 20, versus $1.5 billion at the same point a year earlier.
- The EU's share of global defense startup funding rose to 21% from 15%, while the U.S. share fell to 75%, its lowest ever.
- Mega rounds made up more than 85% of European defense startup venture capital, including Helsing's $1.8 billion Series E in July.
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DT Editorial Team··via defensenews.com