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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Elizabeth Galbut
Investing in Media • BioTech • A.I. (& ...
 Miami , Washington , ..., U.S.A.
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Previous Investments
  • Neurophos: $7000000 (Seed)
  • TaxGPT: (Pre Seed)
  • NewHomesMate (formerly Propertymate): $6000000 (Seed)
  • VitaBowl: $3000000 (Seed)
  • Zamp: $4000000 (Seed)
  • Polygraf: $2000000 (Seed)
  • lockr: $3000000 (Pre Seed)
  • OneRail: $33000000 (Series B)
  • OneRail: $9000000 (Series A)
  • Gravitics: $20000000 (Seed)
  • Biofire: $15000000 (Series A)
  • Sprocket Games: $5000000 (Seed)
  • Frenter: $210000 (Pre Seed)
  • Pryon: $12000000 (Series Unknown)
  • Buffalo Market: $20000000 (Series A)
  • Karma Biotechnologies: $3000000 (Seed)
  • Movo: $3000000 (Seed)
  • Geosite: $5000000 (Series A)
  • Cherry Blossom Intimates: $2000000 (Seed)
  • Torigen Pharmaceuticals: $3000000 (Series A)
  • Winky Lux: $6000000 (Series A)
  • Winky Lux: $2000000 (Seed)
  • SWAAY Media: (Seed)
  • Function of Beauty: $10000000 (Series A)
  • Function of Beauty: $1000000 (Seed)

Elizabeth Galbut

Miami - Washington - Baltimore - Boston / New - Los Angeles - / Southern California - San Francisco Bay Area - New York, U.S.A.

Investing In

Media • BioTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Developer tools • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Robotics • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer

Description

Venture Capitalist | Managing Partner at SoGal Ventures *** Startup pitch decks, press inquiries, and speaking requests can be sent directly to Elizabeth@sogalventures.com *** Elizabeth is the co-founder and Managing Partner of two start-up venture capital firms, SoGal Ventures and A-Level Capital, which have collectively advised and invested in over 90 startups. Elizabeth is also Co-President of the SoGal Foundation, a non-profit on the mission to redefine the next generation of diverse founders and funders through a global chapter community education model with SoGal Chapters in over 50 cities across 6 continents. Elizabeth and her SoGal Ventures business partner Pocket Sun have been featured in numerous online, print, and video publications including: New York Times, WSJ, Fortune, Forbes, CNBC, BBC World News, Financial Times. Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur, SWAAY, The Straits Times, Channel News Asia, The Business Times, Sina, CrunchBase News, etc. Elizabeth has received the honor of being recognized as Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Most Powerful Women, Forbes 30U30 in Venture Capital, JP Morgan Diversity Champion Award, TechWeek 100 Innovative Investor, and NYC 33U33. Additionally, Elizabeth is involved in innovation through her roles as: -Faculty member at the School of Visual Arts MFA Products of Design graduate program -Global keynote speaker on the topics of venture capital, cross-border business, diversity and inclusion, and venture design Prior to graduate studies, as a Strategy and Operations Consultant at Deloitte Consulting, Elizabeth focused her attention on developing long-term strategy for a variety of large healthcare clients. She contributed to business development efforts leading to over $200M of new work. Elizabeth is a proud alumnus of Georgetown University, London School of Economics, Johns Hopkins University & Maryland Institute College of Art.

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Max Bautin
Investing in BioTech • Businesses Solutions ...
 London, U.S.A. - U.K.
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Previous Investments
  • Paragraf: $21000000 (Later stage VC)
  • CybSafe: $7900000 (Early stage VC)
  • Concirrus: $6520000 (Early stage VC)
  • Fluidic Analytics: $5300000 (Later stage VC)
  • Senseye: $3500000 (Early stage VC)
  • Privitar: $3000000 (Seed Round)
  • Funderbeam: $2600000 (Later stage VC)
  • BioBeats: $2280000 (Seed Round)
  • Apperio: $1700000 (Seed Round)
  • Spectral Edge: $1500000 (Seed Round)
  • Bloomsbury AI: $1360000 (Seed Round)
  • M∙QUBE:
  • Audio Analytic: (late stage)
  • Thought Machine: (early stage)
  • Stillfront Group AB: (early stage)
  • Neul Ltd - acquired by Huawei: (early stage)
  • Power Challenge - acquired by Stillfront:
  • Sirigen Group Ltd - acquired by Becton Dickinson:
  • Grapeshot (Acquired by Oracle): (mid stage)
  • Phonetic Arts - acquired by Google:
  • IQ Capital: (early stage)

Max Bautin

London, U.S.A. - U.K.

Investing In

BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Robotics • Aerospace (& Defense) • Real Estate (& Construction) • DeepTech • Woman Focused

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Founding Partner, IQ Capital.vc

Founding Partner, IQ Capital.vc

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Kevin Brown
Investing in IT (& TMT) • Media • Educa...
 London, U.K. - Canada - U.S.A.
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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)

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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.

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James Lewis
Investing in IT (& TMT) • Education • B...
 London, United Kingdom
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Previous Investments
  • PERSCITUS LLP:
  • JRNI:
  • TRINNY LONDON: (early stage)
  • BridgeU: (mid stage)

James Lewis

London, United Kingdom

Investing In

IT (& TMT) • Education • BioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services)

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Early Stage Investor

Early Stage Investor

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Ted Persson
Investing in BioTech • FinTech (& Financials...
 Stockholm, Sweden
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Previous Investments
  • EQT Ventures: (mid stage)
  • 3D Hubs: (mid stage)
  • Scrive: (mid stage)
  • The North Alliance: (early stage)
  • Our/Vodka:
  • Lociloci: (early stage)
  • Cloudo AB:
  • Great Works: (early stage)
  • Abel & Baker:
  • Speedway Digital Army:
  • Hubs: $20000000 (Series C)
  • Hubs: $7000000 (Series B)
  • Argil: $4000000 (Seed)
  • Kaiber: (Seed)
  • evroc: $47000000 (Series A)
  • evroc: $14000000 (Seed)
  • Insempra: $20000000 (Series A)
  • Insempra: $15000000 (Seed)
  • Hume AI: $50000000 (Series B)
  • Heart Aerospace: $110000000 (Series B)
  • Heart Aerospace: $35000000 (Series A)
  • 1X: $100000000 (Series B)
  • Generative Engineering: $4000000 (Pre Seed)
  • Nothing: $96000000 (Series C)
  • Nothing: $70000000 (Series B)
  • Sana: $28000000 (Series B)
  • Sana: $18000000 (Series A)
  • The Exploration Company: $44000000 (Series A)
  • Supernormal: $10000000 (Seed)
  • Einride: $200000000 (Series C)
  • Einride: $110000000 (Series B)
  • Einride: $10000000 (Series Unknown)
  • Einride: $25000000 (Series A)
  • Kive: $7000000 (Seed)
  • Kive: $2000000 (Seed)
  • Varjo: $40000000 (Series D)
  • Varjo: $54000000 (Series C)
  • Varjo: $31000000 (Series B)
  • Varjo: $8000000 (Series A)
  • Juni: $100000000 (Series B)
  • Juni: $52000000 (Series A)
  • Superlist: $11000000 (Seed)
  • Frontify: $50000000 (Series C)
  • Frontify: $22000000 (Series B)
  • Single.Earth: $8000000 (Seed)
  • VECTARY: $7000000 (Seed)
  • SeeQC: $22000000 (Series A)
  • Baffin Bay Networks: $6000000 (Seed)
  • Silexica: $18000000 (Series B)

Ted Persson

Stockholm, Sweden

Investing In

BioTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Sales (& Marketing) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Aerospace (& Defense) • Mobility

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Partner at EQT Ventures

Partner at EQT Ventures

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Chloé Giard
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 Paris France, France
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Previous Investments
  • MWM: (late stage)
  • Meero: (early stage)
  • October: (mid stage)
  • #NOM?: (early stage)
  • Tanker: (early stage)
  • Agriconomie.com: (early stage)
  • Hiflow (Expedicar):
  • Ogury: (early stage)
  • papernest: (early stage)
  • Botify: (mid stage)
  • wefox: (early stage)
  • Molotov: (early stage)
  • Nosto: (mid stage)
  • Onfido: (early stage)
  • Clipperton Finance: (late stage)

Chloé Giard

Paris France, France

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Material Science

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VC Investment Director at Idinvest Partners

Venture Capitalist @ Idinvest Partners TMT investments in Europe

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Robert Weaver
Investing in Other • IT (& TMT) • Educa...
 New York, Netherlands
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Previous Investments
  • Purpose Investment:
  • consent.io: (early stage)
  • holler.live: (early stage)
  • matchingWINGS: (early stage)
  • Ventulizer: (early stage)
  • Drillster BV: (early stage)
  • Syllion: (late stage)
  • Private investor:
  • Bibit Global Payment Services:

Robert Weaver

New York, Netherlands

Investing In

Other • IT (& TMT) • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science

Description

Co-founder / CCO at MatchingWINGS + Co-founder / Business Development at Purpose Investment

Co-founder / CCO at MatchingWINGS + Co-founder / Business Development at Purpose Investment

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Camilla Dolan
Investing in BioTech • AgroTech • Messa...
 New York - London, U.K.
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Previous Investments
  • Eka Ventures:
  • Heist Studios: (mid stage)
  • CloudSense: (late stage)
  • Hatching Dragons: (early stage)
  • PayAsUGym: (late stage)
  • Plum Fintech: (early stage)
  • Urban Massage: (early stage)
  • Wool and the Gang: (late stage)
  • Mastered:
  • Jude: $4000000 (Seed)
  • Paired: $4000000 (Seed)
  • Fenton & Co: $1000000 (Seed)
  • Bloom & Wild: $5000000 (Series B)
  • Gousto: $1000000 (Series A)

Camilla Dolan

New York - London, U.K.

Investing In

BioTech • AgroTech • Messaging • Nanotechnology • Consumer

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Founding Partner at Eka Ventures

Founding Partner at Eka Ventures

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Alan Chan
Investing in PropTech • BioTech • AgroT...
 San Francisco Bay Are..., U.S.A. - Canada - U.K. - Netherlands
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Previous Investments
  • Orig3n: $50000000

Alan Chan

San Francisco Bay Area - London - New York - Los Angeles - Hong Kong, U.S.A. - Canada - U.K. - Netherlands

Investing In

PropTech • BioTech • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Impact • Real Estate (& Construction) • Consumer

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Looking for things that can change the way we act, think, live, and co-exist.


VC @vectr-ventures. Co-founded @ipiao-1. Worked @goldman-sachs. Always @duke-university Blue Devils.

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Jean De La Rochebrochard
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 Paris France, France
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Previous Investments
  • Louis:
  • Impala: (mid stage)
  • Alan: (early stage)
  • DICE: (mid stage)
  • Doctrine: (early stage)
  • Upflow: (early stage)
  • Forest Admin: (early stage)
  • Side.co: (early stage)
  • Sqreen: (early stage)
  • FX4BIZ S.A. now become IbanFirst: (mid stage)
  • Pumpkin App: (early stage)
  • source{d}: (early stage)
  • Kima Ventures: (mid stage)
  • PayFit: (early stage)
  • Save.co:
  • TheFamily: (early stage)
  • Zenly, Inc.: (early stage)
  • Canny Cap:

Jean De La Rochebrochard

Paris France, France

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • BioTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy)

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Venture ^ People ^ Capital /\ To contact me >> jean@2lr.com

Venture ^ People ^ Capital /\ To contact me >> jean@2lr.com

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Jean Bourcereau
Investing in IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Har...
 Paris Paris, France, France
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Previous Investments
  • Leocare: $18260000 (Later stage VC)
  • Hostmaker: $15000000 (Later stage VC)
  • InterCloud: $10000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Freespee: $9250000 (Later stage VC)
  • misterb&b: $8500000 (Early stage VC)
  • talent.io: $8000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Realbest: $7000000 (Later stage VC)
  • FintecSystems: $4500000 (Later stage VC)
  • mediarithmics: $3000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Gosu.ai: $2800000 (Seed Round)
  • Artur'In:
  • ReachFive: (late stage)
  • Invest Europe:
  • Unilend: (early stage)
  • Hassle.com:
  • Ogury Ltd: (early stage)
  • Ad Valem technologies:
  • France Digitale: (early stage)
  • Muzicall: (late stage)
  • Awdio.com:
  • Wengo SAS: (early stage)
  • Crocus Technology:
  • Popular Telephony, Inc:
  • Ekinops: (early stage)
  • TAK Imaging, Inc:
  • Musiwave SA:
  • Ventech: (early stage)

Jean Bourcereau

Paris Paris, France, France

Investing In

IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Investment Management • Mobile

Description

Managing Partner at Ventech

Managing Partner at Ventech

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Babak Sadighi
Investing in IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Har...
 Stockholm, Sweden
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Previous Investments
  • Interspectral: (mid stage)
  • Addressya:
  • adressya:
  • Map Project:
  • Telcred: (early stage)
  • Axiomatics: (early stage)
  • Swedish Institute of Computer Science:
  • EdCast: (late stage)
  • solo sciences inc.: (early stage)
  • solo* sciences inc.: (early stage)
  • Good & Co Labs Inc.: (early stage)
  • Kingfish do Brasil Navegação S.A.:
  • Revolutionwear, Inc:
  • Peak XV Capital: (early stage)

Babak Sadighi

Stockholm, Sweden

Investing In

IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Material Science

Description

CEO Axiomatics AB

CEO Axiomatics AB

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