About Business Process Management Software sector in Europe
The Business Process Management Software sector in Europe comprises 1.5K companies, including 207 funded companies having collectively raised $3.61B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 132 are Series A+ funded, and 2 have achieved unicorn status.
Business Process Management Software sector in Europe has seen 56 acquisitions and 50 IPOs. This represents almost 7.1% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes software solutions which help in design and implementation of business processes. Ex: A software that helps banks design a process to shift from a paper-based account opening to a digitized one.
Business Process Management Software sector is also known as BPM Software or BPMS.
Software solutions assisting businesses in end to end process design and implementation. This includes process modelling tools, business rules engine, process mining software, and workflow automation tools. Full-service consulting firms, generic visual project management tools, personal task automation tools, robotic process automation platforms, and re-sellers are excluded.
Top Business Process Management Software Companies in Europe
There are 1,501 Business Process Management Software startups in Europe which include GBTEC, Celonis, N8n, C TWO, Cycle. Out of these, 207 startups are funded, with 132 having secured Series A+ funding, and 2 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 60 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Imperial College London, University College London and Columbia University.
Here is the list of top Business Process Management Software startups in Europe
1. GBTEC
Cloud-based business process management(BPM) software. It provides solutions such as BIC cloud design (modeling & optimization), BIC cloud workflow (process execution), and BIC cloud monitor (process measurement & monitoring). BIC cloud design offers solutions such as process modeling & analysis, process portal, release cycle management, and document management. Also provides services such as process management consulting, product consulting, process management training, and business process modeling.
Key facts about GBTEC
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Bochum (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $34M
- Investors: Recruit Holdings, Morado Ventures and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jun 28, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 69/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 582 Competitors
2. Celonis
Cloud-based process mining and execution management software. The company provides a platform for real-time data ingestion, process and task mining, planning and simulation, action flow management, and visual and daily management tools. Platform uses predictive capabilities to forecast process outcomes. It collects data by recording user activities through an app.
Key facts about Celonis
3. N8n
Developer of platform for AI workflow automation and application integration. The platform provides tools for building automated workflows and integrating various applications. It offers a visual interface and the ability to incorporate custom code. The platform supports self-hosting and provides access to source code.
Key facts about N8n
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $253M
- Investors: Sequoia Capital, Highland Europe and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 09, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 61/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 10 of 2,115 Competitors
4. C TWO
Cloud-based platform for workflow automation. The platform offers tools for workflow automation, automating operations, insights & analytics, etc. It is the technology-agnostic automation management platform that orchestrates and manages automated work. It provides integration with MS Power Automate and low code platforms to deliver end-to-end workflow automation.
Key facts about C TWO
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Bergen (Norway)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $25M
- Investors: MMC Ventures, Dawn Capital and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 27, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 59/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 16 of 2,107 Competitors
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5. Cycle
Cloud-based workflow automation, data, feedback and project management suite solutions for enterprises. It offers a project feedback integration and management tool for software development teams. The features include a collection of data from various sources, feedback workflow automation, team collaboration, progress tracking, a prioritization matrix, and more. It can be integrated with slack, Zapier, Google, Intercom, and more. It is a tool available on the subscription based pricing model.
Key facts about Cycle
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Brussels (Belgium)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $6M
- Investors: Boldstart Ventures, Hexa and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Feb 27, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 57/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 68 of 7,091 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Business Process Management Software sector in Europe
121 Business Process Management Software startups in Europe were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 22 |
2024 | 44 |
2023 | 28 |
2022 | 29 |
2021 | 95 |
2020 | 121 |
2019 | 104 |
2018 | 69 |
2017 | 92 |
Stage-wise distribution of Business Process Management Software sector companies in Europe
Out of the total 1,501 Business Process Management Software companies in Europe, 207 have secured funding. Among them, 132 have reached Series A or higher, and 116 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,501
Funded - 207
Series A+ - 132
Series B+ - 116
Series C+ - 109
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,501 |
Funded | 207 |
Series A+ | 132 |
Series B+ | 116 |
Series C+ | 109 |
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Funding Trends in the Business Process Management Software sector in Europe
Total funding year-on-year in the Business Process Management Software sector in Europe
The Business Process Management Software sector in Europe saw a total funding of more than $3.42B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $1.19B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $268M |
2024 | $49.5M |
2023 | $38.9M |
2022 | $1.12B |
2021 | $1.19B |
2020 | $16.1M |
2019 | $503M |
2018 | $125M |
2017 | $65.9M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Business Process Management Software in Europe
In the year 2025, till November 2025, Business Process Management Software companies in Europe have raised $268M in equity funding across 17 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till November 2024), Business Process Management Software companies in Europe had raised $49.2M across 10 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 444.44% rise in funding in Business Process Management Software companies in Europe as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Business Process Management Software companies in Europe:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 5797 | Nov 06, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 7146 | Oct 28, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 7430 | Oct 14, 2025 | ||
Series C | 8942 | Oct 09, 2025 | ||
Seed | 2419 | Sep 30, 2025 | and 1 more |
Top Investors in Business Process Management Software in Europe
Europa is the top investor in Business Process Management Software companies in Europe based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Business Process Management Software companies in Europe:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | ||
Austin (United States) | - | |
Sunnyvale (United States) |
M&A activity in Business Process Management Software sector in Europe
In the year 2025, till September 2025, 6 acquisitions happened in Business Process Management Software sector in Europe. Last year, in 2024, a total of 7 acquisitions happened in Business Process Management Software sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Business Process Management Software sector in Europe:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Sep 04, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 22, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 28, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 06, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 25, 2025 |
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Acquisition trends in Business Process Management Software sector in Europe
Here are the acquisition trends in Business Process Management Software sector in Europe:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 6 |
2024 | 7 |
2023 | 9 |
2022 | 11 |
2021 | 9 |
2020 | 4 |
2019 | 3 |
2018 | - |
2017 | 2 |
IPOs in Business Process Management Software in Europe
In the year 2014, till May 2014, 1 IPO happened in Business Process Management Software sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Business Process Management Software sector in Europe:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
May 07, 2014 | SIX Swiss Exchange (SWX) | |
Mar 28, 2001 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Mar 16, 2001 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) |
Colleges which produce the most Business Process Management Software companies in Europe
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Business Process Management Software in Europe
Most number of Business Process Management Software startups in Europe have been founded by alumni from Imperial College London, University College London and Columbia University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Imperial College London | 4 |
University College London | 3 |
Columbia University | 2 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 2 |
University of Oxford | 2 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
Columbia Business School | 1 |
HEC Paris | 1 |
Harvard Business School | 1 |
Harvard University | 1 |
Total funding in Business Process Management Software companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Europe
In the last 10 years, Imperial College London graduates' Business Process Management Software companies in Europe have raised the most funding among top colleges. University College London alumni are second, and Columbia University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Imperial College London | $42.4M |
University College London | $13.6M |
Columbia University | $6.66M |
Harvard Business School | $4.57M |
Harvard University | $4.57M |
Columbia Business School | $3.66M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $3.66M |
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich | $3M |
King’s College London | $1.23M |
University of California (Los Angeles) | $563K |
Top News in Business Process Management Software in Europe
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Hybrid Software Group Reports Q3 Revenue Up 16% and Operating Profit Up 200%GlobeNewswire•Oct 22, 2025•Hybrid Software
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BPX Partners with SAP Signavio to Accelerate Digital TransformationAiThority•Sep 15, 2025•Signavio, Business Process Xperts
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Hybrid Software Group: Reports Solid Performance in H1 2025, Revenue at €26.59 MillionGlobeNewswire•Jul 23, 2025•Hybrid Software
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Hybrid Software’s CLOUDFLOW Colorspace Honored with 2025 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Award
WhatTheyThink•Jun 26, 2025•Hybrid Software
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Camunda and Liferay Partner to Deliver Exceptional Digital ExperiencesGlobeNewswire•Jun 19, 2025•Camunda, Liferay
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True Alliance taps Celonis & TEC150 for procurement overhaulTechDay•Jun 12, 2025•Truealliance, Celonis, TEC150
