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Luxembourg's startup ecosystem is steadily growing, with Luxembourg City being the primary hub for innovation. As of 2023, Luxembourg is home to around 500 startups. The Luxembourgish government supports entrepreneurship through initiatives like Luxinnovation and the Luxembourg House of Startups, which provide funding, resources, and mentorship for startups.
In 2022, Luxembourgish startups raised approximately €200 million in venture capital. The market is relatively small, with around 500 startups, but it is growing steadily due to continuous investment and support from the government and private sectors.
Strengths of the Luxembourgish market include a highly educated workforce, a strategic location in Europe, and a strong financial sector. Luxembourg City is known for its strengths in fintech, healthtech, and space technology, attracting significant investments and producing notable startups like Talkwalker and Spire Global.
Luxembourg City is the primary hub for innovation in Luxembourg. It is known for its strengths in fintech, healthtech, and space technology. The presence of world-class universities and research institutions fosters a collaborative environment for startups.
While Luxembourg City is the main hub, other areas in Luxembourg are also seeing growth in startup activity. These emerging hubs benefit from the country's strategic location and strong infrastructure, which support the expansion of innovative businesses.
The Luxembourgish startup ecosystem benefits from a strong network of incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces, providing support and resources for entrepreneurs. Initiatives like the Luxembourg-City Incubator and the House of Entrepreneurship have significantly boosted the ecosystem by offering mentorship, resources, and international exposure.
Challenges include high living costs and a small domestic market. These factors can limit the growth potential for startups looking to scale rapidly within Luxembourg. However, the strong support systems in place help mitigate some of these challenges.
Luxembourg is making significant strides in innovation and entrepreneurship, with substantial growth opportunities driven by continuous investment and technological advancement. The country's strategic location in Europe and its role as a global financial hub provide startups with opportunities for international expansion.
Despite the challenges, Luxembourg's startup ecosystem has shown resilience and adaptability. The strong emphasis on innovation and technology, coupled with pro-business policies and robust infrastructure, make Luxembourg an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and investors. As the country continues to invest in its startup ecosystem, it is poised for further growth and development, contributing significantly to the European and global markets.
Luxembourg's startup ecosystem is supported by a mix of top angel investors and leading venture capital firms. These investors play a crucial role in providing the necessary capital, mentorship, and resources for startups to grow and thrive. The country's strategic location, robust financial sector, and strong support systems make it an attractive destination for both startups and investors.
Angel investors in Luxembourg are known for their active involvement in the startup ecosystem. Prominent angel investors include serial entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals who invest their own capital in early-stage startups. They not only provide funding but also offer valuable mentorship and industry connections. Notable angel investors in Luxembourg include Marc Coucke, Michel Delloye, and Jean-Claude Biver.
Luxembourg is home to several leading venture capital firms that focus on a diverse range of sectors. Some of the top firms include Mangrove Capital Partners, which has a broad investment scope across technology and innovation sectors, and eCAPITAL, known for investing in early-stage startups in the fintech, healthtech, and cleantech sectors. These firms provide significant funding and strategic guidance to help startups scale and succeed.
The investment size in Luxembourg's startup ecosystem varies widely, with angel investments typically ranging from €50,000 to €500,000, while venture capital firms invest amounts ranging from €1 million to €10 million or more. The scope of investments covers a broad spectrum of industries, including fintech, healthtech, space technology, and green energy, reflecting Luxembourg's diverse economic landscape.
In recent years, the number of investments in Luxembourg's startup ecosystem has been steadily increasing. In 2022, there were over 100 significant investment deals, totaling approximately €200 million in venture capital. This growing trend is indicative of the vibrant and dynamic nature of the startup environment in Luxembourg.
The future outlook for Luxembourg's investment market is highly positive. With continuous support from the government, a strategic location in Europe, and a growing interest from international investors, the ecosystem is poised for substantial growth. The focus on innovation and technology, particularly in fintech and space technology, is expected to attract even more investments in the coming years.
Luxembourg's startup ecosystem benefits from robust support systems that include incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces. Initiatives like Luxinnovation, the House of Startups, and the Luxembourg-City Incubator provide essential resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities for startups. These support systems are crucial in helping startups navigate challenges and scale their businesses effectively.
Luxembourg's startup ecosystem is thriving, thanks to the active participation of top angel investors and leading venture capital firms. The investment size and scope are diverse, catering to a wide range of industries. With a positive future outlook, strong support systems, and a strategic location, Luxembourg is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory, contributing significantly to the European and global innovation landscape.
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Palo Alto - California, U.S.A. - Global: U.S.A., Australia, Canada, Germany, U.K., Israel, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland
BioTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Consumer
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API E-Commerce Education Enterprise Fintech Food and Beverage Future of Work Gaming Government Technology Hardware Health and Wellness Healthcare/Medtech Industrial Internet and Mobile IoT Life Sciences Productivity Proptech/Real Estate Robotics SaaS Social Supply Chain/Logistics Transportation Travel/Hospitality
London, U.K. - Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland, Monaco
Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Future Of Work • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobility
Partner at Index Ventures
Martin Mignot serves as a Partner at Index Ventures. He also serves as Advisory Board Member at TheFamily. He specialises in SaaS, marketplaces, bitcoin and mobile. He worked on 50+ transactions to date, including Assistly, Auxmoney, BaseCRM, Cloud.com, Codecademy, DimDim, Factual, Farfetch, Flipboard, Funding Circle, Gluster, HouseTrip, Just Eat, Lookout, Nasty Gal, Notonthehighstreet, onefinestay, PeoplePerHour, TrustPilot, Soluto and SoundCloud. He is actively looking after Index's investments in Algolia, Capitaine Train, Drivy, Rad and Swiftkey. Prior to joining Index, Martin was in the TMT team at UBS Investment Bank and cofounded the beauty subscription business Boudoir Prive (acquired by Joliebox/Birchbox) and a student web radio service.
San Francisco Bay Area - Menlo Park - California, U.S.A. - Global: U.S.A., Australia, Canada, Germany, U.K., Israel, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Web Security (& Privacy) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure)
Managing Partner at GGV Capital
Managing Partner at GGV Capital
Menlo Park - San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A. - Israel - Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Icelan
BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Robotics
Riverwood Capital is a globally-focused private equity firm that invests in high-growth businesses in the technology and services industries, across a variety of verticals and geographies. Riverwood has offices in Menlo Park, CA and New York, NY and currently has more than 20 investments in North America, Latin America and Asia. The firm's current fund has $780 million of committed capital. The final fund close was in April 2011. Riverwood invests in mid-market technology and technology enabled products and services. The firm defines mid-market as approximately $100-$500 million in revenue for product companies, and approximately $25-$150 million in revenue for software and services. Riverwood occasionally invests outside these ranges. Riverwood invests on a global basis, having already invested in the U.S., Israel, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. The firm's normal investment size ranges from $25-75 million.
New York, U.S.A. - U.K. - Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland,
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Principal at Index Ventures
Principal at Index Ventures
Berlin, Germany - Luxembourg
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Menlo Park - San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A. - Global: U.S.A., Australia, Canada, Germany, U.K., Israel, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland
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San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A. - Global: U.S.A., Australia, Canada, Germany, U.K., Israel, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland
BioTech • Businesses Solutions • A.I. (& Big Data) • DeepTech
Daniel Gross the founder of Greplin, a search engine. Greplin operated by linking together various online accounts into one search experience. For example, a customer could search their Facebook, Gmail and Dropbox accounts from one unified service without check each individually. In 2011, Greplin raised $4 million in funding from venture capital firm Sequoia Capital. Gross was one of Sequoia's youngest founders at the time. They introduced a premium offering at $5 a month, which allowed customers to link enterprise-facing services like Salesforce. In 2012 the company renamed itself to “Cue” and launched an additional predictive search features. In addition to search, Cue offered customers an automatic and intelligent agenda of their day. This included files, emails, addresses, phone numbers and more that were deemed algorithmically relevant. Cue was a similar product to Google Now. He is Y-Combinator's first Israeli.
London, U.K. - U.S.A. - Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland,
Media • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Future Of Work • Mobility
, U.S.A. - Switzerland - Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, I
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Mobility • Woman Focused
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London, U.K. - Luxembourg
Businesses Solutions • Robotics • Woman Focused
CEO/Co-founder of Pensar-we enable anyone in an organization to create radically better learning content in a micro-learning format; powered by learning science and AI. Led investments/invested in 45+ early stage companies. Venture Partner Real Ventures-Canada's leading early stage venture capital firm/Canadian Venture Capital Firm of the Year 2015 & 2016, and Partner at SGH Capital, leading all US early stage investments.
Helsinki, Finland - Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland, Monac
Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Payments
Angel investor and entrepreneur
Investor and Senior Advisor at Spintop Ventures
Entrepreneur @komartek (sold to @wm-data, nowadays @cgi). Angel investor. Investments to 30 companies. Three angel exits. Advisor Spintop Ventures. M. Sc. LUT
