Dealroom.co – From Savings to Sovereignty, Sep 2025

The report focuses on innovation and long-term economic growth in Europe, with an emphasis on the technology sector.

Key findings include the maturity of the European tech industry, making Europe one of the most attractive investment destinations due to the growing number of large companies. There is an over-reliance on foreign capital, which slows economic growth in Europe. European pension funds invest very little in venture capital, representing a strategic vulnerability. Signs are emerging that pension funds are beginning to play a more significant role, but the question is whether this will happen quickly enough. Redistributing 2% of pension fund assets into venture capital could transform innovation financing in Europe.