SBI Ventures Europe says Europe fintech deal count falls 36% in H1 2026

• SBI Ventures Europe published its European fintech H1 2026 report on Aug. 5, flagging continued activity without a broad funding rebound.
• Fintech deal count fell 36% to 383, while disclosed funding rose 21% to USD 5.74 billion; median round size increased 41%.
• Early-stage rounds made up 61% of deals, while the Series A/B “bridge” tightened, signaling capital concentration into fewer, larger bets.
• The report points to regulation as a key demand driver, citing MiCA live from July 1, 2026, with additional binding deadlines through 2029.
• An AI review of 931 fintechs found 84 claimed “agent” status, while 5 met the definition; 481 shipped AI products, 309 did not market them.

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