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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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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London - Paris France - Europe, U.S.A.
Businesses Solutions • CleanTech • Online Social • Consumer
Founder at Future Positive Capital
Sofia Hmich is a Co-Founder and serves as General Partner at Future Positive Capital. Sofia's career spans technology innovation, investment and social impact. Prior to founding Future Positive Capital, she managed early stage investments at Index Ventures, Europe's top venture capital firm, working directly with leading European angel investor Robin Klein. There she led Index's investments in dozens of companies, such as CityMapper, The Food Assembly, Farfetch, Transferwise, ROLI, PactCoffee, Kano, and Seedcamp III. Before joining Index, Sofia worked for technology companies like Google and Deezer, and founded three education nonprofits. Sofia was chosen as Forbes 30 Under 30 in Finance, is a WEF Global Shaper, a Founder of the Future at Founders Forum, and is an expert advisor to the French government to define the "France 2020" vision. With her international experience, intellectual and philosophical curiosity and a love of rapid-fire conversation (in no less than four languages), Sofia is also an engaging and sought-after speaker and mentor.
London, U.K. - Israel
Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Food & Beverage • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Online Social • Consumer
Most Interested In
B2B SaaS, B2C social content driven commerce
Most Interested In
Consumer Internet, Gaming Infrastructure, SMBs SaaS
, Israel - France
Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Advertising • Analytics • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Online Social • Consumer
Board member, Early stage investor
Director, Early stage investor
Mr. Yigal Jacoby is a Co-Founder and serves as Chairman of Allot Communications and also serves as its Board Member. He also serves as an Advisor at theDOCK and as Chairman at Manto AI. He serves as Chairman at DriveU.auto. He serves as Board Member at Nimble Beauty.
Washington - Toronto (Ontario) - San Francisco Bay Area - Boston - New York, U.S.A. - Canada - U.K.
Media • Businesses Solutions • Entertainment (& Sports) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Analytics • Developer tools • Messaging • Nanotechnology • Online Social
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
Palo Alto, California, - Vienna (Austria), U.S.A.
Businesses Solutions • Advertising • Nanotechnology • Online Social
Strategy & Global Business Development/Corp Dev
Strategy & Global Business Development/Corp Dev
Europe - Amsterdam (Netherlands), U.S.A.
Retail (& E-Commerce) • Online Social
Wouter Kneepkens serves as Fund Manager at VNTRE. He co-founded Sntmnt.
London, U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • Online Social • Consumer
Founder and Investor at Felix Capital
Frederic Court is the Founder & serves as a Managing Partner at Felix Capital. He also serves as a Board Member at Goop. Frederic Court served as Board Member at YOOBIC. He was also the Co-Founder and served as the Managing Director at Etexx. He has worked in the technology industry for the past 18 years, most recently as General Partner with Advent Ventures in London. At Advent, Frederic led investments in Farfetch, Zong (sold to eBay), Vitrue (Oracle), Dailymotion (Orange), Qype (Yelp), Fizzback (Nice Systems) and Ubiquisys (Cisco). In parallel, he has been an active angel, mainly in digital lifestyle start-ups. Frederic was named "Investor of the Year" in Europe by its peers at the 2012 Investor All Stars event. Previously Frederic was an Entrepreneur in France, building a VC-backed online marketplace for the textile industry and before that a technology banker in London and New York with Lazard. A graduate of ESSEC in Paris and Bocconi University in Milan
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A. - U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • AR/VR • Developer tools • Online Social • Consumer
Partner at e.ventures
Venture Investor at e.ventures. Formerly at Palantir Technologies, Fung Capital, and Cambridge Associates. Stanford, B.A., and Berkeley Law, J.D.
London, U.K. - Canada - U.S.A.
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)
Founder Partner at REV Venture Partners
Founder Partner at REV Venture Partners
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A. - U.K. - Singapore
PropTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Online Social
Angel Investor and Serial Entrepreneur
Silicon Valley Angel Investor
One of Inc. Magazine 33 Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2016
Founder/ CEO www.DreamFunded.com
http://angel.co/DreamFunded
Founder- @sf-angels-group
@stanford
United Kingdom; Milan Italy; London United Kingdom - U.K., Italy
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Advertising • Food & Beverage • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Online Social • Consumer
CEO and Founder @ Entire Digital >> WE'RE HIRING
Massimiliano Squillace is a Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer at Entire Digital Publishing. Massimiliano Squillace is an Angel Investor. He Co-Founded Activism.com. He also served as the founder of various companies including Nextone Media, Hosting 3000, Free Street, Nano Publishing, Notizie.it and Activism.
Zurich - Berlin, Germany
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Hospitality (& Events) • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Advertising • Analytics • Food & Beverage • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Payments • Mobile Apps • Real Estate (& Construction) • SaaS • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • LegalTech • Mobile • Online Social
business angel // entrepreneur // founder lieferando.de
Product Manager, MBA, data scientist & passionate technologist.
