Endeavor Catalyst's European portfolio raised $8.3B since 2025
What's the deal? Endeavor Catalyst, the venture arm of global entrepreneur network Endeavor, said its European portfolio companies raised more than $8.3 billion across 2025 and H1 2026. That splits into more than $3.2 billion in rounds with the fund's direct participation and more than $5.1 billion without it.
Why now? The total marks more than 6x the combined amount those companies raised in 2023 and 2024. Endeavor Catalyst expects Europe to stay a meaningful share of new investments through H2 2026.
By the numbers: The fund has now directly invested $104.3 million in Europe as of Q2 2026, a 19x jump from $5.4 million a decade ago. It backs 84 European companies — 20% of its global portfolio — across 10 country markets, including 13 new investments in the first half of 2026.
What's the endgame? Endeavor Catalyst operates in 35-plus markets outside Silicon Valley and China, co-investing alongside firms including a16z, General Catalyst, and Sequoia. Fifteen of its European-founded companies hold valuations of $1 billion or more, among them Bending Spoons, ElevenLabs, ICEYE, and Fever.
Where it's expanding: The fund is active across Bulgaria, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Turkey, and Ukraine. In Ukraine, one of its newest markets, it ranks among the country's most active investors, backing Headway, Holywater TechDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, and Preply.
The push is anchored by Endeavor's Global Hub in London, established in September 2024. It supports more than 90 Endeavor Entrepreneurs from 35-plus countries across more than 100 companies.
The signal: "World-class founders are building from Elsewhere at a pace most of the venture industry has yet to price in," said Allen Taylor, managing partner of Endeavor Catalyst. Europe has grown from 11% of capital in the fund's first vintage to 25% by its fourth — a bet on markets long overlooked by global capital.
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