Europe Startup Ecosystem

Overview

Europe's startup ecosystem is one of the largest and most diverse in the world, with major hubs in London, Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam. As of 2023, Europe is home to over 150,000 startups. Governments across the continent support entrepreneurship through various initiatives that provide funding, resources, and mentorship for startups. In 2022, European startups collectively raised approximately €100 billion in venture capital.

Size of the Market

The European startup ecosystem is expansive, with over 150,000 startups as of 2023. In 2022, these startups raised approximately €100 billion in venture capital, reflecting robust investor interest. This substantial funding pool supports startups at various stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage investments, facilitating growth and innovation across diverse sectors.

Key Strengths

Europe's strengths include a highly educated workforce, a strong tradition of innovation, and a strategic location with access to a large and diverse market. Major cities like London, Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam have vibrant tech scenes, attracting significant investments and producing notable startups like Revolut, N26, and Adyen. The presence of world-class universities and research institutions fosters a collaborative environment for startups.

Major Hubs

London, Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam are Europe's primary startup hubs. These cities are known for their dynamic tech ecosystems and have produced significant startups, such as Revolut in London, N26 in Berlin, and Adyen in Amsterdam. These hubs benefit from robust infrastructure, access to capital, and a high concentration of skilled talent.

Emerging Hubs

Emerging hubs in Europe include cities like Barcelona, Lisbon, and Stockholm. These cities are gaining traction due to their favorable business climates, increasing investment activity, and vibrant entrepreneurial communities. They offer growing opportunities for startups and investors looking to explore new markets.

Support Systems

The European startup ecosystem benefits from a strong network of incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces. Initiatives like the European Innovation Council (EIC) and Horizon Europe provide mentorship, resources, and international exposure. These support systems are crucial for nurturing early-stage startups and helping them scale effectively.

Challenges

Challenges in the European startup ecosystem include regulatory complexities, economic disparities between regions, and limited access to late-stage funding in some areas. Navigating the diverse regulatory environments across different countries can be daunting for startups looking to scale internationally. Addressing these challenges is crucial for fostering a more cohesive and supportive ecosystem.

Opportunities and Future Outlook

Despite challenges, Europe is making significant strides in innovation and entrepreneurship. Continuous investment and technological advancement drive substantial growth opportunities. Europe's strategic location and extensive trade relationships provide startups with opportunities for international expansion, positioning the continent as a key player in the global innovation landscape.

Resilience and Adaptability

Europe's startup ecosystem has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability. The strong emphasis on sustainability and green technology drives innovation in sectors such as renewable energy and environmental technologies. As Europe continues to invest in its startup ecosystem, it is poised for further growth and development, contributing significantly to the global innovation landscape.

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Brian Garrett
Investing in IT (& TMT) • Media • Enter...
 San Francisco Califor..., United States
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Previous Investments
  • Fuzzy: $4500000 (Seed Round)
  • Boom.tv: $3500000 (Seed Round)
  • Purple Squirrel: $2700000 (Seed Round)
  • RelationUp: (Later stage VC)
  • Retina.AI: (Seed Round)
  • IMMORTALS: (Seed Round)
  • HiveWatch (Network Management Software):
  • Teampay: $12000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Branch Messenger: $10000000 (Early stage VC)
  • Conversion Logic: $9000000 (Early stage VC)
  • Narvar: (early stage)
  • Club W:
  • Intelligent Beauty:
  • Lettuce: (early stage)
  • SHIFT.com: (early stage)
  • StyleSaint: (early stage)
  • ShoeDazzle: (early stage)
  • GumGum: (early stage)
  • Crosscut Ventures: (early stage)
  • Verve: (early stage)
  • Palomar Ventures:

Brian Garrett

San Francisco California - Los Angeles California - Venice Italy, United States

Investing In

IT (& TMT) • Media • Entertainment (& Sports) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Investment Management • Mobile • Restaurants

Description

ex-Entrepreneur and Seed-Stage investor in LA

ex-Entrepreneur and Seed-Stage investor in LA


Co-Founder of LA-based seed fund CrossCut Ventures
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Brian Garrett is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Crosscut. Brian is very active in the Los Angeles start-up community and currently works actively with the following companies: GumGum, Verve Mobile, Reaction Commerce, Jyve, Sales Pro Quo, The BlackTux, Narvar, Omaze, Robin Care, Foray, Fuzzy, Umbra Lab, Fastdata.io and Saber es Poder. With over 20 years of both investing and operating/entrepreneurial experience, Brian tries to bring humility and empathy to the lonely plight of starting and scaling start-up companies and works tirelessly to help his entrepreneurs succeed. Prior to co-founding Crosscut, Brian was a Partner at Palomar Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, California. Mr. Garrett joined Palomar in 2001 and played an active role in managing and investing two funds over 6 years totaling more than $400 million. While at Palomar, he was the sponsor of and/or an active board member in nine Palomar portfolio companies, including successes such as Entone (a video on demand company that sold to Harmonic), Lombardi (business process management software that sold to IBM) and Datallegro (data warehouse appliance company sold to Microsoft in 2008). Prior to Palomar, Brian was the Director of Business Development at Niku Corporation. Prior to Niku, Brian worked at a boutique strategy consulting firm called R.B. Webber & Company. Brian worked with numerous early-stage technology companies including CommerceOne, Inktomi, Sagent, Aurum and Broadbase. Brian received his MBA from Stanford's Graduate School of Business and he graduated from Stanford University with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. Specialties: Entrepreneurial focus: Fashion/Tech/Media/Commerce. Investing Focus: Crosscut focuses primarily on seed-stage opportunities in consumer/digital media across Southern California.

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Dylan Boyd
Investing in Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Re...
 London , Los Angeles ..., U.S.A. - U.K.
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Dylan Boyd

London - Los Angeles - San Francisco Bay Area - New York - Portland - Oregon, U.S.A. - U.K.

Investing In

Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Entertainment (& Sports) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Nanotechnology

Description

Most Interested In

Sports Tech – Marketing Tech – Connected Commerce – IoT – Hospitality – Digital Media - Blockchain (non crypto/fintech)

Not Interested In

Fintech

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Patrick Montague
Investing in Media • Businesses Solutions &b...
 Washington , Toronto ..., U.S.A. - Canada - U.K.
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Previous Investments
  • Hugging Face: $4000000 (Seed Round)
  • Streem Inc: $1700000 (Seed Round)
  • Camera IQ: $2300000 (Seed Round)
  • Shine: $2500000 (Seed Round)
  • Statsbot: $1600000 (Seed Round)

Patrick Montague

Washington - Toronto (Ontario) - San Francisco Bay Area - Boston - New York, U.S.A. - Canada - U.K.

Investing In

Media • Businesses Solutions • Entertainment (& Sports) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Analytics • Developer tools • Messaging • Nanotechnology • Online Social

Description

Most Interested In

voice, augmented reality, computer vision, communications, messaging, (anti) computational propaganda, esports as media, participatory audiences

Not Interested In

ecommerce, DTC vertically integrated brands

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Christoffer Norman
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 Stockholm, Sweden
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Previous Investments
  • Anyfin: (early stage)
  • Nested.com: (mid stage)
  • Alva Labs: (early stage)
  • Fishbrain: (mid stage)
  • Matsmart Scandinavia AB: (mid stage)
  • Tiptapp: (early stage)

Christoffer Norman

Stockholm, Sweden

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Entertainment (& Sports) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Productivity

Description

Investment Manager at Northzone

Investment Manager at Northzone

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Nicolas Landrin
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Previous Investments
  • Nestwave:
  • Fenotek: (early stage)
  • Algodone: (early stage)
  • Apizee: (mid stage)
  • ARIONEO: (early stage)
  • LeddarTech - Mastering Lidar Sensor Technology: (late stage)
  • Link Care Services:
  • Medicapp Connect: (mid stage)
  • Ownpage Technology: (mid stage)
  • Sparkow:
  • E-Blink: (early stage)
  • SIEN Solutions: (mid stage)
  • eYeka: (mid stage)
  • IJENKO: (early stage)
  • BeamExpress SA:
  • Aldebaran Robotics: (early stage)
  • Sequans Communications (NYSE:SQNS): (early stage)
  • Advestigo:
  • OpenPlug: (early stage)
  • Realeyes3D: (early stage)
  • iSource Venture Capital:

Nicolas Landrin

Clermont-Ferrand, France

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Entertainment (& Sports) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science

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Executive Director, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at ESSEC Business School

Executive Director, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at ESSEC Business School

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Olivier Martret
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 Paris, France
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Previous Investments
  • 8SEC: (mid stage)
  • Darewise: (mid stage)
  • Evina: (late stage)
  • 50 Partners: (late stage)
  • Choose: (mid stage)
  • Deepsight: (early stage)
  • Little Worker: (early stage)
  • Pandascore: $6000000 (Seed)

Olivier Martret

Paris, France

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Entertainment (& Sports) • Gaming (& eSports)

Description

Principal chez Serena

Principal chez Serena

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Guillaume Durao
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 Paris France , Luxemb..., France
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Previous Investments
  • Tonsser: $2690000
  • 21 Buttons: (mid stage)
  • Corti: (early stage)
  • Clustree: (mid stage)
  • LumApps - The Social Intranet recommended by Google: (mid stage)
  • OnTruck: (early stage)
  • Peakon: (early stage)
  • Storefront: (mid stage)
  • happn: (early stage)
  • Secret Escapes: (mid stage)

Guillaume Durao

Paris France - Luxembourg, France

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Entertainment (& Sports) • Productivity

Description

Business angel & early-stage venture capitalist

Guillaume Durao serves as Investment Director at IDInvest Partners. He serves as a Board Member at Clustree. Durao serves as Board Observer at Secret Escapes. He helps source, analyze and execute investments in the digital sector in France and the rest of Europe. Before joining Idinvest Partners in March 2015 he spent four years at the early-stage venture capital firm Mangrove Capital Partners, where he was involved in investments in Germany, Israel, Russia and the UK. Guillaume started his career as an investment banker, first in the corporate finance department of Credit Agricole and then at TMT boutique Bryan, Garnier & Co where he advised over 30 start-ups on divestment and funding deals. Guillaume graduated from Dauphine University in Paris and holds an MBA from INSEAD.

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Stephanie Hospital
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 Paris France, France
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Previous Investments
  • Jellysmack: $14000000 (Later stage VC)
  • WeLink (Business/Productivity Software): $4980000 (Early stage VC)
  • Woonivers:
  • Zar: (mid stage)
  • ExactCure:
  • France Digitale: (late stage)
  • Hoomano: (mid stage)
  • Loopsider: (early stage)
  • Studytracks: (mid stage)
  • Yogosha: (mid stage)
  • Zyl: (mid stage)
  • Antescofo: (early stage)
  • Glose: (mid stage)
  • MatchTune:
  • onoff Telecom: (mid stage)
  • Phantombuster:
  • Woleet: (mid stage)
  • Gestoos: (late stage)
  • Make.org: (early stage)
  • #NOM?: (early stage)
  • Zenly, Inc.: (mid stage)
  • OneRagtime: (early stage)
  • dailymotion: (late stage)

Stephanie Hospital

Paris France, France

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Entertainment (& Sports) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Mobile

Description

Founder and Ceo OneRagtime

Founder and Ceo OneRagtime

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Suranga Chandratillake
Investing in Businesses Solutions • FinTech ...
 London, U.K.
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Previous Investments
  • LoveCrafts: $28790000 (Later stage VC)
  • Infarm: $25000000 (Early stage VC)
  • GoCardless: $22500000 (Later stage VC)
  • Depop: $20000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Hiya: $18000000 (Early stage VC)
  • Jobbio: $10000000 (Early stage VC)
  • Luno: $9000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Zego: $6000000 (Early stage VC)
  • The Curious AI Company: $3670000 (Later stage VC)
  • TrademarkNow: $3000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Dinghy: $1200000 (Seed Round)
  • Credit Benchmark:
  • Healx Ltd: (mid stage)
  • Dalia Research: (mid stage)
  • The Tab: (late stage)
  • Rang De: (early stage)
  • Blinkx:
  • Cobee: $41000000 (Series B)
  • Cobee: $17000000 (Series A)
  • Better Origin: $16000000 (Series A)
  • Wayve: $200000000 (Series B)
  • Wayve: $20000000 (Series A)
  • Wayve: $20000000 (Series A)
  • GitGuardian: $44000000 (Series B)
  • GitGuardian: $12000000 (Series A)
  • Hubilo: $130000000 (Series B)
  • Hubilo: $24000000 (Series A)
  • Funnel: $66000000 (Series C)
  • Funnel: $47000000 (Series B)
  • Funnel: $8000000 (Series Unknown)
  • Funnel: $10000000 (Series A)
  • Tessian: $65000000 (Series C)
  • Tessian: $42000000 (Series B)
  • Tessian: $13000000 (Series A)
  • Smol: $34000000 (Series B)
  • Smol: $10000000 (Series A)
  • Riff: $2000000 (Seed)
  • Healx: $56000000 (Series B)
  • Healx: $10000000 (Series A)
  • Contentful: $34000000 (Series D)
  • Contentful: $28000000 (Series C)
  • Contentful: $13000000 (Series B)
  • Contentful: $3000000 (Series A)
  • Contentful: $800000 (Seed)
  • Forethought: $1000000 (Seed)
  • Vivino: $20000000 (Series C)
  • Vivino: $25000000 (Series B)
  • Vivino: $10000000 (Series A)
  • Mojiworks: $3000000 (Series A)
  • Dalia: $7000000 (Series A)
  • Adludio: $2000000 (Series A)
  • Magic Pony Technology: (Series A)
  • Tab Media: $3000000 (Seed)
  • Cloud9 IDE: $3000000 (Series B)
  • Upside: $1000000 (Series Unknown)
  • Banjo: $16000000 (Series B)

Suranga Chandratillake

London, U.K.

Investing In

Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Entertainment (& Sports) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Food & Beverage • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobility

Description

General Partner at Balderton Capital

General Partner at Balderton Capital

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Christian Siegele
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 Berlin , Cologne, Ger..., Germany
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Previous Investments
  • zeotap: $12830000 (Later stage VC)
  • CHRONEXT: $11000000 (Later stage VC)
  • ZAGENO Inc.: $8000000 (Early stage VC)
  • Unu: $7500000 (Early stage VC)
  • LeanIX: $7500000 (Later stage VC)
  • Wundertax: $4000000 (Early stage VC)
  • HiPeople: $3000000 (Seed Round)
  • HappyCar: $2600000 (Later stage VC)
  • Staffbase: $2020000 (Early stage VC)
  • Contiamo: (Later stage VC)
  • iWelcome: (Later stage VC)
  • CAPMO:
  • adjust: (late stage)
  • parcelLab: (mid stage)
  • Nomagic: (early stage)
  • Getsafe Insurance: (early stage)
  • Onedot: (mid stage)
  • FATMAP: (mid stage)
  • Agorize: (mid stage)
  • HAPPYCAR GmbH: (early stage)
  • Capnamic Ventures: (early stage)
  • Active Venture Partners: (late stage)
  • Fauna Inc.: (mid stage)
  • Dataminr: (late stage)
  • Orchard Platform: (early stage)
  • Blend: (early stage)
  • Improbable: (early stage)
  • RedOwl Analytics: (early stage)
  • Techstars: (late stage)
  • Conversion Capital LLC: (early stage)
  • Barclays Capital:

Christian Siegele

Berlin - Cologne, Germany, Germany

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • FinTech (& Financials services) • Entertainment (& Sports) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Mobile • Mobility

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Founder & Managing Partner Capnamic Ventures

Founder & Managing Partner Capnamic Ventures

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Cyrille Bessiere
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 New York - Paris, France, United States
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Previous Investments
  • Nous Anti: (Gaspi)
  • Organic Basics:
  • 60-60 Eyewear:
  • Ana Luisa (we are hiring!): (early stage)
  • CHNGE:
  • Dossier.io:
  • Lunii: (mid stage)
  • Eutopia:
  • Feed.: (early stage)
  • Hapik: (early stage)
  • HARi&CO: (mid stage)
  • Merci Handy: (mid stage)
  • Otium Capital: (mid stage)

Cyrille Bessiere

New York - Paris, France, United States

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Entertainment (& Sports) • Food & Beverage • Healthcare (& Wellness)

Description

Investor in consumer brands (Europe & USA)

Investor in consumer brands (Europe & USA)

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Nicole Quinn
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 London , New York , S..., U.S.A. - U.K.
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Previous Investments
  • Udaan: $3240000000 (Later stage VC)
  • ShareChat: $1163100000 (Later stage VC)
  • FastFox: $300000000 (Early stage VC)
  • BYJU’S: $75000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Reflektive: $60000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Highfive: $32000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Ladder: $30000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Dremio Corporation: $25000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Arctic Wolf Networks: $16000000 (Later stage VC)
  • InnovAccer: $15600000 (Early stage VC)
  • MDClone: $10000000 (Early stage VC)
  • laiye: (Later stage VC)
  • It's Good: $5000000 (Seed)
  • Daybreak Health: $13000000 (Series B)
  • Daybreak Health: $10000000 (Series A)
  • beehiiv: $13000000 (Series A)
  • Lightyear: $25000000 (Series A)
  • Real: $37000000 (Series B)
  • Real: $10000000 (Series A)
  • Autograph: $170000000 (Series B)
  • Calm: $75000000 (Series C)
  • Calm: $27000000 (Series B)
  • Lunchclub: $24000000 (Series A)
  • CleanCo: $3000000 (Seed)
  • Brandable: (Series B)
  • Brandable: (Series A)
  • Brandable: (Series A)
  • Haus Beauty: (Series A)
  • Haus Beauty: (Series A)
  • Haus: (Series A)
  • Goop: $50000000 (Series C)
  • Girlboss: $3000000 (Seed)

Nicole Quinn

London - New York - San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A. - U.K.

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • Entertainment (& Sports) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Local commerce • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer

Description

General Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners



Nicole is an investor at Lightspeed Venture Partners, focused on early stage Consumer internet and FinTech companies, having invested in companies such as Calm, Cameo, Lunchclub, HAUS, Rothy’s, Zola, Daily Harvest, Illumix, Girlboss and Goop. Nicole spent nearly a decade at Morgan Stanley covering the European and US e-commerce, retail and consumer companies. She also angel invested in healthcare and consumer companies over those years and then went to Nutmeg, a London based FinTech company. Later during business school, Nicole launched her own startup, which is where she met Lightspeed. Nicole invests in generational change companies who are building brands and quickly becoming part of popular culture. She holds a degree in math and economics from the University of York, England and an MBA from Stanford.

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