Europe’s deep tech sector has reached $690B in value, but a critical growth-stage funding gap remains. Closing it will determine whether Europe can scale and retain its next generation of global tech leaders.

Empower Semiconductor is transforming how AI systems are powered. With its breakthrough IVR technology, it delivers faster, denser, and more energy-efficient computing. We’re proud to back Empower in both its Series C and $140 million Series D rounds.

We are entering a new golden age for photonics, powered by AI. From customized optics to pluggable transceivers to today’s full stack photonics startups, each market is radically different—demanding unique strategies to scale and succeed.

OPAQUE raises $24M Series B at a $300M valuation to advance Confidential AI for the enterprise. By delivering cryptographic proof of privacy and policy enforcement, OPAQUE is defining the trust layer needed to bring AI from pilot to production.

Empower Semiconductor is transforming how AI systems are powered. With its breakthrough IVR technology, it delivers faster, denser, and more energy-efficient computing. We’re proud to back Empower in both its Series C and $140 million Series D rounds.

Rivos, founded in 2021 by Puneet, Mark, Belli, and Tse-yu, has been acquired by Meta. From vision to exit, the journey shows how bold ideas, resilience, and strong partnerships can redefine the future of compute.

Europe’s deep tech sector has reached $690B in value, but a critical growth-stage funding gap remains. Closing it will determine whether Europe can scale and retain its next generation of global tech leaders.

2025 marked meaningful progress across the WCV portfolio, from product launches and strategic partnerships to major financings and acquisitions, reflecting continued momentum across AI, compute, energy, and infrastructure.

Amperesand’s Series A fuels their mission to reinvent power delivery for AI data centers. Their MV Solid-State Transformer platform brings faster, smarter, and more efficient medium-voltage power to the AI age.