May 2026's top 10 European tech deals you need to know about

European tech raised €10.5B in 258 funding deals in May 2026, up from €5.1B in April. UK startups raised €7.9B, a fourfold increase from €1.9B in April. Cloud sector led with €3B raised, surpassing cleantech. Exit activity rose to 39 from 35. Investors prioritize businesses with proprietary data and mission-critical solutions.