About Construction Contractors sector in Europe
The Construction Contractors sector in Europe comprises 17.4K companies, including 640 funded companies having collectively raised $1.12B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 860 are Series A+ funded.
Construction Contractors sector in Europe has seen 498 acquisitions and 340 IPOs.
This sector includes companies that provide contractual services for either the end-to-end construction process or as a specialist for works like electrical, plumbing, site works, etc.
Includes general contractors that offer end-to-end services in the construction process involving planning, site management, manpower management, etc., and specialist contractors that have expertise in one or more work areas like plumbing, electrical, home building, etc. Excludes all EPC service providers, real estate project and infrastructure developers, construction management service providers, contractor discovery platforms, facility and property management service providers.
Top Construction Contractors Companies in Europe
There are 17,404 Construction Contractors startups in Europe which include STRABAG, Bouygues Construction, Severfield, Nurture Group, Bauma. Out of these, 640 startups are funded, with 860 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 112 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Bocconi University.
Here is the list of top Construction Contractors startups in Europe
1. STRABAG
STRABAG is a construction company. It provides services like building construction, civil engineering, infrastructure construction, tunneling, and facility management to corporates. The company's top markets in Europe. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $17.89B and a net profit of $0.5B.
Key facts about STRABAG
- Founded Year: 1835
- Location: Vienna (Austria)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Bund.de and European Union
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Aug 01, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 61/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 16 of 13,843 Competitors
Provider of building and public works construction services. The company operates across construction, infrastructures, and industry sectors, with expertise in building, public works, and technical services.
Key facts about Bouygues Construction
- Founded Year: 1952
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: VenturesPlus, Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Apr 27, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 59/100 What is this?
3. Severfield
Key facts about Severfield
- Founded Year: 1978
- Location: Thirsk (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Public
- Tracxn Score: 59/100 What is this?
Provider of integrated grounds maintenance, landscaping, arboriculture, and pest control services. This includes grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, tree care, and pest prevention and control for various sectors. Landscape construction services encompass hard and soft landscaping, garden design, and the installation of plant displays. Winter gritting and snow clearance services are also offered. The company delivers these services to commercial, private, and public sector clients.
Key facts about Nurture Group
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: United Kingdom
- Stage: Seed
- Investors: Graphite Capital, All Seas Capital and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Apr 25, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 54/100 What is this?
5. Bauma
Organizer of international trade fairs for construction and mining equipment. It hosts exhibitions showcasing machinery, equipment, and related technologies for the construction and mining industries. The events bring together exhibitors and visitors from around the world, facilitating networking and the exchange of industry knowledge. A key focus is on innovation and the latest advancements in the sectors. The organizer also produces supporting content such as podcasts and provides various services for exhibitors and attendees.
Key facts about Bauma
- Location: Germany
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 53/100 What is this?
Companies founded year-on-year in the Construction Contractors sector in Europe
201 Construction Contractors 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 |
|---|---|
2025 | 3 |
2024 | 21 |
2023 | 60 |
2022 | 109 |
2021 | 141 |
2020 | 201 |
2019 | 147 |
2018 | 161 |
2017 | 141 |
2016 | 141 |
Stage-wise distribution of Construction Contractors sector companies in Europe
Out of the total 17,404 Construction Contractors companies in Europe, 640 have secured funding. Among them, 860 have reached Series A or higher, and 851 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 17,404
Funded - 640
Series A+ - 860
Series B+ - 851
Series C+ - 851
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 17,404 |
Funded | 640 |
Series A+ | 860 |
Series B+ | 851 |
Series C+ | 851 |
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Funding Trends in the Construction Contractors sector in Europe
Total funding year-on-year in the Construction Contractors sector in Europe
The Construction Contractors sector in Europe saw a total funding of more than $942M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2017 at more than $309M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $20.1M |
2024 | $32.9M |
2023 | $121M |
2022 | $29.4M |
2021 | $96.5M |
2020 | $53.8M |
2019 | $142M |
2018 | $76.3M |
2017 | $309M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Construction Contractors in Europe
In the year 2025, till August 2025, Construction Contractors companies in Europe have raised $7.85M in equity funding across 5 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2024), Construction Contractors companies in Europe had raised $11.1M across 6 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 29.55% drop in funding in Construction Contractors companies in Europe as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Construction Contractors companies in Europe:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 8647 | Aug 03, 2025 | ||
Convertible Debt | 2383 | Jun 17, 2025 | ||
Unattributed | 7691 | May 15, 2025 | ||
Angel | 7187 | Mar 13, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 1344 | Feb 25, 2025 | - |
Top Investors in Construction Contractors in Europe
European Union is the top investor in Construction Contractors companies in Europe based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Construction Contractors companies in Europe:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Malmo (Sweden) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
London (United Kingdom) |
M&A activity in Construction Contractors sector in Europe
In the year 2025, till August 2025, 26 acquisitions happened in Construction Contractors sector in Europe. Last year, in 2024, a total of 57 acquisitions happened in Construction Contractors sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Construction Contractors sector in Europe:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 28, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 28, 2025 | ||
Management Buyout | Aug 08, 2025 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Aug 04, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 30, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Construction Contractors sector in Europe
Here are the acquisition trends in Construction Contractors sector in Europe:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 26 |
2024 | 57 |
2023 | 84 |
2022 | 68 |
2021 | 45 |
2020 | 25 |
2019 | 33 |
2018 | 22 |
2017 | 36 |
2016 | 31 |
IPOs in Construction Contractors in Europe
In the year 2023, till June 2023, 1 IPO happened in Construction Contractors sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Construction Contractors sector in Europe:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jun 02, 2023 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Aug 29, 2019 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Nov 19, 2018 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Oct 06, 2017 | Stockholm Stock Exchange (STO) | |
Feb 20, 2017 | Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Construction Contractors companies in Europe
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Construction Contractors in Europe
Most number of Construction Contractors startups in Europe have been founded by alumni from Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Bocconi University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard Business School | 2 |
INSEAD | 2 |
Bocconi University | 1 |
Top News in Construction Contractors in Europe
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DYWIDAG Expands Concrete Repair and Strengthening Services in Southeast U.S.GlobeNewswire•Oct 08, 2025•DYWIDAG
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JRL Group & HGP form £145m JV for 414 homes in LutonInsider Media•Sep 10, 2025•Jrlgroup, Housing Growth Partnership
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Permasteelisa Gartner JV with Albaddad Capital for UAE, Saudi Arabia projectsGulf News•Aug 12, 2025•Permasteelisa, Albaddad
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£23m housing scheme gets green light in Sutton-in-AshfieldTheBusinessDesk.com•Aug 05, 2025•Avant Homes
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LiuGong's New Management Prepares for a Changing World, Focusing on Regionalization and Global Ambitionsconstructionbriefing.com•Jul 24, 2025•LiuGong Construction Machinery, Connecticut, ZF, Cummins and 7 others
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Avant Homes acquires sites for £20.4m Altofts development, securing approval for 80+ homesInsider Media•Jul 21, 2025•Avant Homes
