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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Consumer subscription businesses, consumer-focused digital health, clean consumer products that sell directly to the consumer, applied computer vision.
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Advertising technology (adtech), marketing technology (martech), and sales enablement technology. We have good coverage in all those areas already.
Charles Hudson is the Founder and serves as Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures. He also serves as a Board Member & Advisor at Tulip Retail. He also serves as Venture Partner at Uncork Capital. He serves as the Interim Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at Kahuna. He also serves as Venture Advisor at 500 startups. He was the co-founder and CEO of Bionic Panda Games, a mobile games startup based in San Francisco, CA. Prior to joining SoftTech VC and co-founding Bionic Panda Games, he was the vice president of business development for Serious Business until the company was acquired by Zynga in February 2010. Prior to Serious Business, he was the senior director for business development at Gaia Interactive, an online hangout and virtual world for teens. Prior to Gaia, he worked in New Business Development at Google and focused on new partnership opportunities for early-stage products in the advertising, mobile and e-commerce markets. He also serves as a board member at Lightside Games and Special Guest App. He holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a B.A. in Economics and Spanish from Stanford University. He Founded and served as Managing Partner at 3rd Power. He also served as Consultant at WebMediaBrands.
Lasse Lehtinen
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Helsinki - Finland, Finland
Previous Investments
• RoadCloud Oy:
(mid stage)
• HoxHunt:
(early stage)
• Kodit.io:
• Osgenic:
• Icebreaker.vc:
(early stage)
• Smilee:
(early stage)
• 10monkeys.com:
• Frontier Accelerator:
(early stage)
• FundedByMe:
(mid stage)
• InsightsAtlas:
(mid stage)
• Smarp:
(early stage)
• Tribe Studios:
(mid stage)
• Letterlife:
$750000 (Pre Seed)
• Vormetric:
$15000000 (Series Unknown)
• Vormetric:
$5000000 (Series D)
• Vormetric:
$15000000 (Series C)
• AlterPoint:
$8000000 (Series C)
• AlterPoint:
$12000000 (Series C)
• ClearPoint Metrics:
$4000000 (Series Unknown)
• Bluefire Security Technologies:
$10000000 (Series C)
• Bluefire Security Technologies:
$6000000 (Series B)
Backing ambitious Baltic founders from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, building global success stories.
Most Interested In
The best Baltic founders building global businesses.
Not Interested In
Any investments that don't have Baltic founders - sorry, but it is outside our investment scope.
Founders who don't have the "grit" (passion and perseverance) to build big, global, scalable businesses.
Litzie Maarek
Investing in Education • Future Of Work
Paris, France
Previous Investments
• 360 learning:
• Lunii:
(mid stage)
• Manzalab Group:
(late stage)
• Open Digital Education:
(late stage)
• Educapital:
(early stage)
• SIGFOX:
• VITechnology:
• Voluntis:
• Bpifrance:
(early stage)
• Withings:
• FSI - Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement:
• Groupe CARSO:
• Edflex:
$10000000 (Series B)
• Preply:
$49000000 (Series C)
• FourthRev:
$8000000 (Series A)
Litzie Maarek
Paris, France
Investing In
Education • Future Of Work
Description
Managing Partner
Partner and Cofounder at Educapital
Kevin Brown
Investing in IT (& TMT) • Media • Educa...
London, U.K. - Canada - U.S.A.
Previous Investments
• Sixgill:
(mid stage)
• Quid:
(late stage)
• Mode:
(mid stage)
• Talix:
(early stage)
• Recorded Future:
(late stage)
• Sentrian:
• YCharts:
(mid stage)
• Activate Networks, Inc.:
(mid stage)
• Docracy:
• Fingerprint:
(early stage)
• GigaOM:
(mid stage)
• Seedcamp:
(mid stage)
• Struq:
• Martini Media Network:
(early stage)
• SpaceCurve:
• First Life Research:
• Intelligize, Inc.:
(early stage)
• Logistics Health Incorporated:
• Fina Technologies:
• AllBusiness.com:
(late stage)
• Palantir Technologies:
(early stage)
• Recruiting.com:
• Babylon:
(late stage)
• Healthline Networks, Inc.:
(early stage)
• Siperian, Inc.:
(mid stage)
• Inpharmatica:
• Netli:
• REV.VC:
(early stage)
• OR Productivity:
$513000 (Venture Round)
• SuperAwesome:
$7000000 (Series A)
• Oval Medical Technologies Ltd.:
$1100000 (Equity Crowdfunding)
• Psonar:
(Venture Round)
• Bactest:
(Seed Round)
Kevin Brown
London, U.K. - Canada - U.S.A.
Investing In
IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Advertising • Insurance (& InsurTech) • SaaS • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Music • Online Social • Oil & Gas (& Mining)
Description
Founder Partner at REV Venture Partners
Founder Partner at REV Venture Partners
Kevin has been involved in early stage technology & venture capital since the late nineties, first as an entrepreneur & then as an investor. He was a founding partner of REV in 2000.Prior to REV Kevin was at SOFTBANK/ News Corporation’s European joint venture fund, eVentures. Prior to that he founded a venture backed derivatives pricing software company after starting his career in strategy consulting with Arthur Andersen.
Kevin holds a Master of Arts degree in Social and Political Sciences from King’s College, Cambridge.Kevin serves as a director on the boards of Recorded Future, Talix, Intelligize & Sentrian and a board observer at Y Charts.
He was previously a director at Healthline (acquired by Summit Partners), Inxight (acquired by Business Objects), Inpharmatica (acquired by Galapagos), Struq (acquired by Comcast), Martini Media (acquired by Evolve Media), GigaOM & board observer at Intraspect (acquired by Vignette). He also manages the firm’s investments in Palantir & Signal Media and works with Seedcamp.
Christophe Courtin
Investing in PropTech • Education • Fut...
Paris, France
Previous Investments
• Citygo:
$970000 (Seed Round)
• Mun SpAecialiste Auto:
• Fundbox:
(late stage)
• Beam:
(early stage)
• BlueVine:
(late stage)
• Figure:
(early stage)
• Liquidity:
• MUFG Innovation Partners Co., Ltd:
• DataWeave:
(late stage)
• Fyle:
(early stage)
• Happydemics:
(mid stage)
• Kard:
(early stage)
• Le Comptoir Des Pharmacies:
(mid stage)
• Mobile Club:
(early stage)
• PayLead:
(mid stage)
• Shapr:
(mid stage)
• Sherwood:
(early stage)
• Takara Capital:
(mid stage)
• TheContillery:
• 1Kubator (1K):
(mid stage)
• Archidvisor:
(early stage)
• ELDOTRAVO:
(early stage)
• Eventtia:
(mid stage)
• Feed.:
(early stage)
• Gwapit:
(early stage)
• Hubstairs:
(early stage)
• Letsignit:
(mid stage)
• monspecialisteauto.com:
(mid stage)
• Navily:
(mid stage)
• SENSEGO:
(mid stage)
• SPOTTT:
(early stage)
• Toot Sweet:
(early stage)
• WeMoms:
(mid stage)
• Yuka:
(early stage)
• AKRONE:
(early stage)
• crème de la crème:
(early stage)
• Diatly:
(mid stage)
• Message In A Window:
(early stage)
• Miuros:
(early stage)
• Prochaine Escale:
(early stage)
• ReachFive:
(mid stage)
• SIDE CAPITAL:
(early stage)
• VECTAURY:
(mid stage)
• zest HACCP:
(early stage)
• Andjaro:
(early stage)
• DigiFood:
(early stage)
• Groupcorner:
(early stage)
• Guest Suite:
(early stage)
• Kazaden:
(early stage)
• Onepark:
(mid stage)
• Videdressing:
(late stage)
• COURTIN INVESTMENT:
• COURTIN REAL ESTATE:
• Santiane:
(late stage)
• Clind:
(early stage)
• Dropcontact.io:
(mid stage)
• FLEX'O Espaces de travail flexibles:
(early stage)
• Zenride:
(early stage)
• Cocolabs SAS:
(mid stage)
• Obat:
$13000000 (Series A)
• La Taloche:
$2000000 (Seed)
• Legapass:
$1000000 (Pre Seed)
• Sezame:
$1000000 (Pre Seed)
• Osol:
$3000000 (Seed)
• Homepilot:
$3000000 (Series A)
• klassroom:
$3000000 (Seed)
Christophe Courtin
Paris, France
Investing In
PropTech • Education • Future Of Work • Messaging • Real Estate (& Construction)
Description
Fondateur & Président - Courtin Real Estate - FLEX’O
Founder & CEO | Courtin Real Estate | Flex-O | Courtin Investment
Christophe Courtin is the Founder & serves as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Courtin Investment. He was the Founder and served as the Chief Executive Officer at Groupe Santiane. He founded several companies, of which the most emblematic is the Santiane Group, a leading health insurance broker and winner of the 2012 "Entrepreneur of the Year Award" in the Innovation category. Christophe Courtin holds a Master's degree in IT Management and Project Management, and began his entrepreneurial journey early. In 1999, as a 20 year old student, Christophe started his first venture : an e-learning company targeting college students. In 2001, Christophe founded Best-Price, which he sold successfully in 2002. In 2006, as he was working in the Insurance industry and knew the disruptive potential of the Internet, Christophe founded Santiane.fr, an innovative health insurance aggregator and wholesaler that became in a matter of five years the #1 distributor of health insurance online. The Santiane Group was sold to BlackFin Capital Partners in 2015. Christophe Courtin retains a minority stake and is, to this day, a member of the board. As of September 2015, the Santiane Group had 350 employees based on 3 locations (Paris, Nice, Casablanca) and posted a â¬50m annual revenue for 2015. With his experience of "serial entrepreneur" and good understanding of the Capital Development industry, Christophe started the Courtin Investment fund in October 2015. The fund offers consulting and financing opportunities to ambitious entrepreneurs in order to help them achieve success. Since Septembre 2016, Christophe has been a shareholder and a parter in Day One Entrepreneurs & Partners' startup incubator. As such, he is a board member alongside other investors and entrepreneurs such as the Leclercq family (owners of Decathlon Group). Founded by Michel de Guilhermier and Juan Hernandez, Day One Entrepreneurs & Partners is a leading player in the French startup scene. To date, the fund has invested in over forty startups including Running Heros, GuestApp, ZenChef, FioulReduc, Morning Group and Ector.
Jean Hammond
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Jean Hammond is a Co-Founder and serves as General Partner & Board Member at LearnLaunch. She is also the founder of JPH Associates. A serial entrepreneur, she co-founded AXON Networks, which was acquired by 3Com, led 3Com WAN marketing activities and also founded Quarry Technologies. She also served as a Board Member at inStream (Business/Productivity Software). Jean is an active angel investor focusing on early-stage high-tech and high-growth start-ups. She is a member of Hub Angels and Launchpad Venture Group, and she is the founder of the Boston Forum of Golden Seeds. She has an active portfolio and has served as a director or advisor with over 30 of the companies within her portfolio. Jean was awarded the 2011 Monosson Prize for Entrepreneurship Mentoring by the MIT Sloan School of Management and the 2014 Hans Severiens Award by the Angel Capital Association in recognition of her work advancing angel investing and entrepreneurship. Jean also was awarded the 2013 Boston Business Journal Lifetime Achievement Award. Jean received her MS from MIT Sloan School of Management in 1986 and her BS in Biology from Boston University. Board Seats Include Member of MIT Corporation (Board of Trustees), North American Executive Board of the MIT Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Innovation Index Advisory Committee, Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center (Trustee Emeritus), The Capital Network, InStream Media, Peach Underneath, Playrific and Respiratory Motion. He also serves as Advisor at Pragya Syste
Orson Stadler
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Co-founded 3 companies, one IPO, 2 sold. Managed global companies in the US and Europe. General Manager of a US seed fund that invested in 54 startups. Contributor Data Driven Investor.
Axel Krieger
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
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