Europe’s biggest new funds in H1 2026 | Sifted

Sifted’s H1 2026 roundup shows Europe’s largest new VC funds raised so far this year, despite a difficult market.

Fundraising remains tough as LPs stay cautious, exits are slower, and distributions are limited.

Still, several managers closed sizable vehicles around €2bn, €997m, €974m and €714m, alongside smaller funds.

The list signals which VC firms can still attract capital and where investor confidence is concentrating in Europe.