Despite a slowdown in venture capital across Europe, startups founded by women secured notable funding last week. In total, they raised about €8.6 million across climate technology, AI, proptech, and agri-biotech.
Venture capital activity in Europe has been declining throughout the year. The second quarter saw deal volume fall sharply, with transactions dropping from more than 2,300 in Q1 to under 1,700 in Q2. This trend highlights the effects of economic uncertainty and market volatility on early-stage investments.
Even so, women-led companies continue to attract investors and move forward with solutions in sectors tied to sustainability and digital transformation. Below are some of last week’s key deals.
Founders: Lukas Steinhilber, Tatiana Wotzasek, Henning von Oesen
Founded: 2024
Funding raised: €4.2 million
Berlin-based Wallround is a proptech company focused on helping landlords with energy-efficient renovations. Its digital platform simplifies the process of upgrading multi-family buildings to reduce energy consumption.
The company raised €4.2 million from PropTech Venture Studio and Vonovia to extend its presence in European markets.
Founders: Dr. Timo Koppe, Adrian Glauben, Dr. Sara Jourdan, Prof. Peter Buxmann
Founded: 2023
Funding raised: €1.65 million
Genow, a TU Darmstadt spinout, is developing an AI-driven Knowledge Operations Platform that helps organizations access internal information more efficiently. By consolidating data from platforms such as SharePoint and Jira, Genow provides AI-powered insights for employees.
The company secured €1.65 million in seed funding led by High-Tech Gründerfonds to advance product development and expand its market reach.
Founders: Alisha Fredriksson, Roujia Wen
Founded: 2021
Funding raised: £1.1 million
Seabound, based in London, focuses on reducing emissions from shipping. Its onboard carbon capture system has been tested at sea, where it captured up to 80% of emissions on a container vessel.
The £1.1 million raised will help Seabound scale its technology and prepare for wider deployment. CEO Alisha Fredriksson was recently recognized with the Nor-Shipping 2025 Young Entrepreneur Award.
Founders: Dr. Matthew Paul, Prof. Ben Davis, Dr. Cara Griffiths
Founded: 2021
Funding raised: £1 million
SugaROx is an agri-biotech spinout from Oxford University and Rothamsted Research. It develops biostimulants to increase crop yields and improve resilience against climate-related challenges. CTO Cara Griffiths leads product development, building on long-term research foundations.
The company raised £1 million to accelerate trials and expand into agricultural markets where food security remains a pressing issue.
While venture markets across Europe continue to experience slower activity, sectors such as climate technology, AI, and biotech remain investment priorities. These women-led startups highlight steady progress toward more diverse and inclusive entrepreneurship despite current funding headwinds.
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