A $1bn week for European climate and deep tech: fusion energy, night trains, and robots that sleep underwater

Some of the founders and investors involved in this week's deals. Credit: Press photos/Impact Loop design
23 apr. 2026
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Some of the founders and investors involved in this week's deals. Credit: Press photos/Impact Loop design
Capital flew into climate and deep tech this week.

This week's roundup covers thirteen deals, six sectors, and more than $1bn in disclosed capital.

We have the full lowdown on the investors leading each round, the founders behind the technology, and what the money is actually for.

After a quiet spell, funding really picked up in Europe’s impact ecosystem this week – with over $1bn-worth of deals announced, according to Impact Loop data.

Here are the deals you need to know:

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