European AI funding surge: H1 2026 $23B, 55% of regional VC

European AI startups raised $23B in H1 2026, capturing 55% of regional VC. Mega-round concentration (73% into 38 rounds). Wayve, Isomorphic, Neura Robotics join billion-dollar club. Netherlands emerging as contender (CuspAI, General Intuition). Female-founder funding gap persists (18% deals, 10% capital). Signals geographic diversification beyond US/China.