Welcome to the latest edition of the Silverpeak B & C Financing Report. In this edition, we review the growth stage funding landscape across European tech companies in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025.
Our dataset encompasses European Series B and C fundraising rounds exceeding €5m, meticulously qualified and segmented to reveal insights and trends over time.
Key findings:
Series B rebounds, Series C stalls
- Series B funding saw a significant resurgence in Q1 2025, reaching the highest levels in two years, powered by a surge in €50m+ rounds. In contrast, Series C funding plateaued at late-2023 levels
AI & ML and fintech continue to lead
- AI & ML and fintech led investment activity, with crypto infrastructure quietly regaining investor attention
Geographical shifts
- Germany maintained its leading position in terms of deal value, while the UK topped deal count, especially in Series C. However, overall, UK investment remained relatively flat since Q1 2023
Challenges in US investor participation
- US investor participation remains bleak, leading to more sporadic funding patterns, with European investors stepping in to fill the gap
Valuations and dilution remain stable
- Pre-money valuations for both Series B and C rounds have shown moderate growth, whereas dilution levels for both have fallen, reflecting investor confidence in growth-stage resilience