U.S. capital influx drives up valuations, European startups see unprecedented financing scale

Driven by American capital, the European startup financing market has experienced a surge, with significant increases in financing scale and valuations, especially in the field of artificial intelligence. From 2024 to 2025, the median financing scale of European startups is expected to grow by 32%. The participation rate of American investors in European financing rounds has risen to 20%. Paris-based AI startup AMI has completed a $1 billion seed round financing, with a valuation of $3.5 billion. Industry insiders point out that American capital has intensified the competition in the European venture capital market, and institutions need to enhance their added value to secure high-quality projects