- European university spinouts have created a $398 billion startup funnel, attracting significant venture capital investment.
- New funds are emerging to specifically target and finance talent and startups originating from European tech universities, expanding beyond traditional hubs.
- Deep tech and life sciences spinouts are on track to raise a near-record $9.1 billion in 2025, though securing late-stage growth capital remains a challenge.

A: Hey! Did you hear anything interesting in the news lately?

B: Not really! What’s up?

A: Apparently, European universities are like goldmines for new tech companies!

B: Wow, really? I didn't know that.

A: Yeah! These companies, called "spinouts," are worth a crazy amount - almost 400 billion dollars!

B: Seriously? That’s huge! Who are these companies?

A: There’s Iceye, IQM, and a bunch more. They're really inspiring other investors.

B: So, more money is going to these university startups?

A: Exactly! Two new funds just started to invest in them, focusing on places like Cambridge and Zurich.

B: That’s cool! I saw something about Denmark too?

A: Right! This new fund, PSV Hafnium, is focusing on Nordic countries. They're giving money to startups there.

B: Sounds like a good opportunity for them! Are there any downsides?

A: Well, they still need more money to really grow – what they call "growth capital."

B: Oh, that makes sense. It seems like a lot of that money is still coming from the US, though.

A: Yep. Europe needs to invest more in its own startups! It’s a bigger problem for all startups, not just these spinouts.