Observed Signal · Jun 22, 2026 · Funding · Source: EU-Startups · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Seedcamp Raises €279 Million for European Startup Funds
London-based venture capital firm Seedcamp has raised €279 million ($320 million) to launch Fund VII and expand its Select fund, targeting Europe's next generation of global technology startups. The capital is split between €192 million for the first-check Fund VII and €87 million for the Select fund, which backs portfolio winners scaling toward Series B and beyond. Seedcamp, which counts Revolut, Wise, UiPath, Synthesia, and Fluidstack among its portfolio, now manages over €873 million in assets under management. Recent investments in BioOrbit, Sunrise Robotics, and Dust signal a continued focus on AI and deep-tech. The raise is part of a broader wave of European early-stage VC fund activity in 2026, with comparable UK and European fund announcements totaling approximately €1.33 billion.
Substantial European VC fundraise for early-stage AI and deep-tech startups. While not directly an AdTech event, it signals continued investment in AI technologies that underpin MarTech and AdTech innovation.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Seedcamp raised €279 million ($320 million) for Fund VII and its Select fund.
- €192 million is designated for Seedcamp VII first-check fund; €87 million for the Select fund.
- Seedcamp manages over €873 million ($1 billion) in assets under management.
- Recent Seedcamp investments include BioOrbit, Sunrise Robotics, and Dust.
- The fundraise is part of a 2026 wave of European VC fund announcements totaling approximately €1.33 billion.
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“Seedcamp, a British first check investor and backer of companies including Revolut, Wise, UiPath, Synthesia and Fluidstack, has raised €279 ...”
“Seedcamp, a British first check investor and backer of companies including Revolut, Wise, UiPath, Synthesia and Fluidstack, has raised €279 ...”
“Seedcamp, a British first check investor and backer of companies including Revolut, Wise, UiPath, Synthesia and Fluidstack, has raised €279 ...”
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