# Pre-Seed Europe Guide

> A field guide to raising pre-seed capital in Europe — how rounds get built, who the real leads are, and what founders should ask for.

URL: https://firstdegree.io/insights/pre-seed-europe-guide

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February 6, 2026
Europe.
A Practical Guide
By FirstDegree
## Why Europe Is Strong in AI-Native B2B
Europe combines:
### Cities to Watch
## What Founders Should Look for in an Early Investor
Not just capital.
Look for:
The right early investor compresses time.
The wrong one slows you down.
## What Investors Should Look For
Pre-seed and seed is about conviction, not perfection.

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