According to Dealroom's European Deeptech Report 2025, deeptech now accounts for 28% of all European venture capital investments. European deeptech startups raised more than €13 billion in 2025 alone, spanning quantum computers, space systems, and autonomous robotics. And those deeptech startups that reach the commercialisation phase are now reaching unicorn status 2.5 years faster than the generation before them. Capital is following. No other segment of the European startup ecosystem has seen as much fund formation activity over the past twelve months as deeptech, established investors are doubling down and a new generation of specialised funds is stepping onto the scene. We've put together ten venture capital funds that positioned themselves in 2025 and 2026 for deeptech investing in Europe, and that you should know as a founder, investor, or ecosystem builder.

Germany has established itself as one of Europe's leading hubs for DeepTech innovation. While software startups often grab headlines with quick growth stories, DeepTech companies are the ones building the foundational technologies that will shape the next decades. From quantum computers that fit in a car to graphene-based semiconductors and AI-powered defense systems, German startups are pushing the boundaries of what's scientifically possible.

2025 marks a turning point for quantum technologies, as investment continues to rise and innovation moves from research to real-world applications. According to McKinsey & Company’s Quantum Technology Monitor 2025, the global market for quantum computing, communication, and sensing could reach up to €90 billion by 2035. Funding momentum is strong. In 2024, venture investment in quantum startups grew by around 50% compared to the previous year, reaching nearly €1.9 billion. Investor focus is also shifting: about 70% of total funding now flows to more mature companies with proven technologies, while selective investment continues in early-stage startups with breakthrough potential.