European AI startups have raised $8 billion in 2024 | TechCrunch
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The upcoming Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in France aims to address safety and environmental concerns associated with AI, attracting heads of state and tech leaders. In light of this, new insights from the French AI Report reveal a surge in AI startup investments in Europe, with 2024 witnessing around 20% of VC funding directed to these startups, equating to $8 billion. The report highlights that France, alongside the U.K. and Germany, serves as a pivotal AI investment hub, where most early funding is from seed to Series B rounds, suggesting potential for future growth as companies mature.
"In 2024 alone, AI companies represented around 20% of all VC funding in Europe, totaling approximately $8 billion for startups, indicating rapid growth in the sector."
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