While European space startups are attracting more venture capital, their private-led growth rounds remain anchored by U.S. investors rather than regional investment firms.
The amount of venture capital invested in European space ventures in 2025 jumped 13% year-over-year to 1.
Five of the nine scale-up rounds the think tank tracked in 2025 were led by European public entities, such as the European Union's investment arm or the British government.
