About AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe
The AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe comprises 565 companies, including 266 funded companies having collectively raised $2.97B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 93 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe has seen 45 acquisitions and 2 IPOs. This represents almost 8.3% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes includes companies developing core AI technologies, algorithms, platforms, and frameworks that enable machines to perceive, interpret, and act on visual data such as images, videos, and 3D spatial inputs.
Includes core infrastructure solutions like Computer Vision frameworks, libraries, APIs, and toolkits for image recognition, object detection and tracking, scene understanding, etc. Also includes end-to-end development platforms for vision AI and synthetic data platforms for computer vision development
Also included are industry-agnostic computer vision solutions where AI is the core enabler of the product, such as video analytics, surveillance solutions, OCR technologies, and biometric solutions, among others
Industry-specific AI native computer vision solutions, such as industrial defect detection solutions, ADAS solutions, visual inspection solutions, and diagnostic imaging solutions, among others, are also included Excludes professional services or system integrators using third-party computer vision frameworks. Applications where computer vision is only a feature or computer vision products that do not primarily use AI/ML are not included here.
Top AI-Native Computer Vision Companies in Europe
There are 565 AI-Native Computer Vision startups in Europe which include Disperse, Microblink, Wayve, Daedalean, Sumsub. Out of these, 266 startups are funded, with 93 having secured Series A+ funding, and 1 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 36 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of University of Cambridge, Imperial College London and University of Oxford.
Here is the list of top AI-Native Computer Vision startups in Europe
1. Disperse
Disperse is a provider of artificial intelligence-based construction site monitoring solutions and services. Claims to use computer vision and visual recognition techniques to record, monitor, track, and inspect construction progress. Construction project managers, contractors, and building owners can use the platform for audit trailing, progress tracking, monitoring, and as-built inspection work. The system can also be integrated with Revit, Navisworks, Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, and Synchro PRO.
Key facts about Disperse
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $31M
- Investors: 2150.VC, Northzone and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 26, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 20 Competitors
2. Microblink
Platform offering card scanning apps-based consumer payments. It offers a proprietary computer vision technology for mobile and other devices. Its use cases include banks and financial institutions, telecoms, retailers, system integrators, startups, and other service and production-oriented companies.
Key facts about Microblink
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $60M
- Investors: Silversmith
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 15, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 67/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 15 of 1,840 Competitors
3. Wayve
Platform offering AI-enabled software for autonomous driving. The company develops systems that integrate artificial intelligence with cloud-based tools to support vehicle automation. Its technology is designed to adapt to various driving environments and improve with data over time. The software suite leverages end-to-end machine learning algorithms, computer vision, & a reinforced learning approach to offer an adaptive and situation-based driving system.
Key facts about Wayve
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $1.32B
- Investors: SoftBank Group, Virgin and 41 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Aug 29, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 8 of 202 Competitors
4. Daedalean
Developer of airborne systems for flight autonomy. It builds an autonomous sensor and autopilot system that replace the human pilot. It uses computer vision and machine learning to build navigation and control systems.
Key facts about Daedalean
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $69.8M
- Investors: Honeywell, Carthona Capital and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jan 18, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 236 Competitors
5. Sumsub
Provider of a platform for identity verification, regulatory compliance, and fraud prevention. The platform offers tools for user and business verification, transaction monitoring, and fraud prevention. It facilitates identity verification checks at various stages. The platform supports integrations via API, web, and mobile SDK.
Key facts about Sumsub
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $7.5M
- Investors: Flint Capital, MetaQuotes and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 08, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 63/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 71 of 2,573 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe
77 AI-Native Computer Vision startups in Europe were founded in 2019 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 6 |
2024 | 9 |
2023 | 14 |
2022 | 9 |
2021 | 38 |
2020 | 65 |
2019 | 77 |
2018 | 53 |
2017 | 60 |
2016 | 36 |
Stage-wise distribution of AI-Native Computer Vision sector companies in Europe
Out of the total 565 AI-Native Computer Vision companies in Europe, 266 have secured funding. Among them, 93 have reached Series A or higher, and 60 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 565
Funded - 266
Series A+ - 93
Series B+ - 60
Series C+ - 50
Company Stage | No. of companies |
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Founded | 565 |
Funded | 266 |
Series A+ | 93 |
Series B+ | 60 |
Series C+ | 50 |
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Funding Trends in the AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe
Total funding year-on-year in the AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe
The AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe saw a total funding of more than $2.95B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2024 at more than $1.2B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $298M |
2024 | $1.2B |
2023 | $163M |
2022 | $549M |
2021 | $148M |
2020 | $264M |
2019 | $123M |
2018 | $107M |
2017 | $61M |
Recent Funding Rounds in AI-Native Computer Vision in Europe
In the year 2025, till December 2025, AI-Native Computer Vision companies in Europe have raised $280M in equity funding across 20 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2024), AI-Native Computer Vision companies in Europe had raised $1.19B across 30 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 76.45% drop in funding in AI-Native Computer Vision companies in Europe as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in AI-Native Computer Vision companies in Europe:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
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Series B | 9170 | Dec 09, 2025 | ||
Series C | 8338 | Dec 03, 2025 | - | |
Series A | 2492 | Nov 25, 2025 | ||
Series B | 2277 | Nov 11, 2025 | ||
Seed | 2490 | Aug 24, 2025 | and 4 more |
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Top Investors in AI-Native Computer Vision in Europe
Europa is the top investor in AI-Native Computer Vision companies in Europe based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in AI-Native Computer Vision companies in Europe:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) |
M&A activity in AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 9 acquisitions happened in AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe. Last year, in 2024, a total of 5 acquisitions happened in AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Dec 01, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 28, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 21, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 20, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 13, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe
Here are the acquisition trends in AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 9 |
2024 | 5 |
2023 | 6 |
2022 | 8 |
2021 | 7 |
2020 | 4 |
2019 | - |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | 2 |
IPOs in AI-Native Computer Vision in Europe
In the year 2021, till March 2021, 1 IPO happened in AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in AI-Native Computer Vision sector in Europe:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Mar 05, 2021 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Feb 25, 2020 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Jul 04, 2014 | Madrid Stock Exchange (BME) | |
Apr 20, 2000 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Mar 23, 1999 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) |
Colleges which produce the most AI-Native Computer Vision companies in Europe
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the AI-Native Computer Vision in Europe
Most number of AI-Native Computer Vision startups in Europe have been founded by alumni from University of Cambridge, Imperial College London and University of Oxford.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
University of Cambridge | 10 |
Imperial College London | 6 |
University of Oxford | 5 |
University College London | 4 |
University of Edinburgh | 4 |
HEC Paris | 3 |
Technical University of Munich | 3 |
University of Warwick | 3 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 2 |
IIT Bombay | 2 |
Total funding in AI-Native Computer Vision companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Europe
In the last 10 years, University of Cambridge graduates' AI-Native Computer Vision companies in Europe have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of Oxford alumni are second, and Imperial College London alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Cambridge | $1.45B |
University of Oxford | $1.32B |
Imperial College London | $126M |
University College London | $101M |
Harvard University | $99.3M |
Stanford University | $99.3M |
University of Warwick | $81.3M |
King’s College London | $72.6M |
HEC Paris | $70.6M |
London School of Economics and Political Science | $31M |
Top News in AI-Native Computer Vision in Europe
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AiMotive and LG to Unveil Integrated IVI/ADAS Controller at CES 2026WebDisclosure•Dec 18, 2025•AImotive, LG
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REWE Group taps Trigo, AiFi, Reckon.ai, Pixevia, Stüwer technologies amid retail space changesRetail Technology Innovation Hub•Jun 23, 2025•REWE, TRIGO Group, AiFi, Reckon and 2 others
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Encord Launches Unified Platform to Accelerate Physical AI DevelopmentBusiness Wire•Jun 13, 2025•Encord
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Encord Launches Unified Platform to Accelerate Physical AI DevelopmentBusiness Wire•Jun 13, 2025•Encord
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Sumsub Launches Travel Rule SDK for Virtual Asset Transfers, Showcases On-Chain CredentialsBiometricUpdate.com•Jun 10, 2025•Sumsub
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Wayve and Uber Plan London Robotaxi Launch After UK Speeds Up Autonomous Vehicle RolloutTechCrunch+•Jun 10, 2025•Wayve, Uber
