About Blockchain Technology sector in Europe
The Blockchain Technology sector in Europe comprises 14.7K companies, including 3.29K funded companies having collectively raised $28.7B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 600 are Series A+ funded, and 15 have achieved unicorn status.
Blockchain Technology sector in Europe has seen 209 acquisitions and 22 IPOs.
This sector includes includes all companies that develop the Blockchain technology.
Blockchain Technology sector is also known as Web 3 Technology, Blockchain Ecosystem, Distributed Ledger Technology or Decentralized Technology.
Infrastructure to build Blockchain technology, Smart Contracts, Cryptocurrencies, Non Fungible Tokens, Blockchain Services are included in this sector.
Top Blockchain Technology Companies in Europe
There are 14,659 Blockchain Technology startups in Europe which include Blockchain, Ledger, Luno, Uphold, Binance. Out of these, 3,290 startups are funded, with 600 having secured Series A+ funding, and 15 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 1,265 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of University of Cambridge, University of Oxford and Imperial College London.
Here is the list of top Blockchain Technology startups in Europe
1. Blockchain
App-based platform for exchange and trading solutions for cryptocurrency. It enables users to buy, sell, swap, hold, earn, and trade crypto. It also has a wallet where users can buy, sell, and swap cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Stellar, and ALGO. It also allows users to transfer cryptocurrencies to interest accounts where users can earn interest. It is available on iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Blockchain
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $700M
- Investors: Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lakestar and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Nov 14, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 85/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 4,374 Competitors
2. Ledger
Blockchain based hardware wallet for cryptocurrency. Its products offered include Nano X, Nano S, Blue, and OTG Kit. It supports multiple cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ripple, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and more. It offers a vault which is a multi authorization cryptocurrency wallet management solution.
Key facts about Ledger
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3. Luno
App-based platform for crypto wallet and investments. It allows users to send, receive, and store multiple digital assets. It supports digital currencies including Bitcoin, Ripple, Ethereum, Litecoin, and others. It also offers guidance on cryptocurrency transactions to new users. The application can be accessed on both iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Luno
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $13M
- Investors: Naspers, Balderton Capital and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 19, 2017, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 2,577 Competitors
4. Uphold
App-based wallet and exchange platform for cross-border money transfers. It allows users to convert fiat currencies, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals. The user can upload money to his/her account in the desired currency, convert them into multiple other currencies for free of cost, and transfer it to other Uphold account holders. App is available on iOS & Android devices.
Key facts about Uphold
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $73.4M
- Investors: COSIMO X, Skyvision and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Jan 25, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 4,374 Competitors
5. Binance
Online exchange platform for cryptocurrency. It allows users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets through multi-lingual solutions. It offers APIs, web-based, and app-based devices to access trading platforms for investing in cryptocurrencies. It also, features news articles, blogs, and discussion forums to assist new users.
Key facts about Binance
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Ta Xbiex (Malta)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $2.02B
- Investors: Limitlesscryptos, Sequoia Capital and 42 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 12, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 149 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Blockchain Technology sector in Europe
2,579 Blockchain Technology startups in Europe were founded in 2018 - 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 | 20 |
2024 | 252 |
2023 | 860 |
2022 | 1,820 |
2021 | 2,419 |
2020 | 972 |
2019 | 1,411 |
2018 | 2,579 |
2017 | 1,743 |
2016 | 583 |
Stage-wise distribution of Blockchain Technology sector companies in Europe
Out of the total 14,659 Blockchain Technology companies in Europe, 3,290 have secured funding. Among them, 600 have reached Series A or higher, and 348 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 14,659
Funded - 3,290
Series A+ - 600
Series B+ - 348
Series C+ - 278
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 14,659 |
Funded | 3,290 |
Series A+ | 600 |
Series B+ | 348 |
Series C+ | 278 |
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Funding Trends in the Blockchain Technology sector in Europe
Total funding year-on-year in the Blockchain Technology sector in Europe
The Blockchain Technology sector in Europe saw a total funding of more than $28.3B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $6.56B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $3.9B |
2024 | $2.43B |
2023 | $2.65B |
2022 | $6.43B |
2021 | $6.56B |
2020 | $939M |
2019 | $1.18B |
2018 | $2.2B |
2017 | $1.95B |
Recent Funding Rounds in Blockchain Technology in Europe
In the year 2025, till October 2025, Blockchain Technology companies in Europe have raised $3.65B in equity funding across 90 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2024), Blockchain Technology companies in Europe had raised $1.47B across 210 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 148.83% rise in funding in Blockchain Technology companies in Europe as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Blockchain Technology companies in Europe:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 1776 | Oct 09, 2025 | ||
Seed | 6510 | Oct 07, 2025 | ||
Series A | 7180 | Oct 06, 2025 | ||
Series B | 3442 | Sep 30, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Series B | 7829 | Sep 25, 2025 |
Top Investors in Blockchain Technology in Europe
Blockchain Coinvestors is the top investor in Blockchain Technology companies in Europe based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Blockchain Technology companies in Europe:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco (United States) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Tallinn (Estonia) | ||
London (United Kingdom) |
M&A activity in Blockchain Technology sector in Europe
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 29 acquisitions happened in Blockchain Technology sector in Europe. Last year, in 2024, a total of 33 acquisitions happened in Blockchain Technology sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Blockchain Technology sector in Europe:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 14, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 09, 2025 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Oct 06, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 30, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 25, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Blockchain Technology sector in Europe
Here are the acquisition trends in Blockchain Technology sector in Europe:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 29 |
2024 | 33 |
2023 | 30 |
2022 | 32 |
2021 | 34 |
2020 | 14 |
2019 | 15 |
2018 | 9 |
2017 | 5 |
2016 | 9 |
IPOs in Blockchain Technology in Europe
In the year 2022, till September 2022, 2 IPOs happened in Blockchain Technology sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Blockchain Technology sector in Europe:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Sep 20, 2022 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Jan 24, 2022 | Neo Exchange (NEO) | |
Nov 01, 2021 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
Sep 23, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Sep 15, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
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Colleges which produce the most Blockchain Technology companies in Europe
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Blockchain Technology in Europe
Most number of Blockchain Technology startups in Europe have been founded by alumni from University of Cambridge, University of Oxford and Imperial College London.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
University of Cambridge | 53 |
University of Oxford | 40 |
Imperial College London | 29 |
University College London | 27 |
University of Warwick | 26 |
Bocconi University | 25 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 25 |
HEC Paris | 23 |
London Business School (LBS) | 19 |
Stanford University | 19 |
Total funding in Blockchain Technology companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Europe
In the last 10 years, Imperial College London graduates' Blockchain Technology companies in Europe have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of Cambridge alumni are second, and Cornell University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Imperial College London | $1.28B |
University of Cambridge | $1.27B |
Cornell University | $430M |
University of Oxford | $389M |
London School of Economics and Political Science | $343M |
Stanford University | $310M |
Queen's University | $243M |
Columbia University | $228M |
University of Toronto | $212M |
University College London | $198M |
Top News in Blockchain Technology in Europe
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Laser Digital Partners with Solidus Labs to Advance Crypto-Native Market SurveillanceACN Newswire•Oct 09, 2025•Laser Digital, Solidus Labs
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Lisk Launches $15M Venture Fund to Back Web3 Founders in Fastest Growing MarketsPR Newswire•Oct 03, 2025•Lisk
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Capital.com UK’s 2024 Profit Jumps 215% Despite Higher ExpensesFinance Magnates•Oct 01, 2025•Capital
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U Power Partners with IoTeX to Launch Tokenized Real-World AssetsBenzinga•Sep 29, 2025•U-Power, IoTeX
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Crypto Finance Launches Chainlink Proof of Reserve for ETP AuthenticationAsset Servicing Times•Sep 25, 2025•Crypto Finance
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Valour Launches Thirteen New ETPs on Spotlight Stock Market, Reaches 99 Listed ETPsGlobeNewswire•Sep 24, 2025•Valour, DeFi
