European startups closed the week on a strong note, raising fresh capital to accelerate growth, expand into new markets, and scale product offerings. From AI and fintech to healthtech and sustainability, this week’s funding activity highlights continued investor confidence across the European innovation ecosystem.
Below is the Top European Startups Funding Roundup for January 26–30, 2026.
Synthesia
AI video platform Synthesia raised $200 million (€168.7 million) in a Series E round led by existing investor Google Ventures, with participation from Evantic—the venture fund founded by former Sequoia partner Matt Miller—and Hedosophia. The funding will support product development and global expansion.
Sokin
UK-based business payments company Sokin secured an €83 million ($100 million) long-term debt facility from Oxford Finance LLC. The capital will be used to accelerate expansion across North America, Asia, the Middle East, and South America.
Funnel
Stockholm-based marketing intelligence platform Funnel raised $80 million (€67.5 million) through a debt financing package from HSBC Innovation Banking and Hercules Capital, strengthening its balance sheet as it scales enterprise operations.
Orbital
Orbital, an AI-powered platform digitising real estate legal workflows, closed a $60 million (€50.6 million) Series B round. The funding will fuel expansion across the US and UK, as well as continued investment in product development.
Lunar
Nordic digital challenger bank Lunar raised €46 million to expand its business customer base and launch a new suite of lending products aimed at SMEs and growth-stage companies.
Recare
Berlin-based healthtech startup Recare secured up to €37 million in growth financing, including a €7 million option, to scale its AI-powered hospital workflow platform and support international expansion.
Raylo
London-based electronics subscription platform Raylo announced a strategic partnership with LG alongside a €34.5 million (£30 million) funding round. The capital will support expansion across new device categories and international markets.
SamanTree Medical
Liège-based medtech startup SamanTree Medical secured €20 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to develop its advanced confocal microscopy scanner, enabling rapid, high-resolution imaging during surgical procedures.
Modern Milkman
UK sustainable grocery delivery service Modern Milkman raised £10 million in a round led by Salica Investments, bringing its total funding to over £60 million as it scales operations and strengthens its supply network.
Bleap
London-based fintech Bleap raised $6 million in a seed round led by Blossom Capital to develop its self-custodial financial account platform and expand product capabilities.
Top European Startups Funded This Week
Synthesia, Sokin, Funnel, Orbital, Lunar, Recare, Raylo, SamanTree Medical, Modern Milkman, and Bleap represent the Top 10 European startup funding rounds for the week of January 26–30, 2026.
