About Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe
The Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe comprises 30.4K companies, including 2.53K funded companies having collectively raised $120B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 2.41K are Series A+ funded.
Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe has seen 1.83K acquisitions and 459 IPOs. This represents almost 7.5% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.3% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies providing solutions and services to the logistics industry.
It includes companies providing freight booking, warehouse services and warehouse management systems and services, CEP companies and their enablers. It excludes companies providing services and solutions to the travel industry such as travel agency IT, reservation management, public transportation management, traffic management etc.
Top Transportation and Logistics Companies in Europe
There are 30,352 Transportation and Logistics startups in Europe which include Ryanair, easyJet, Jungheinrich, Brussels Airport, Lufthansa. Out of these, 2,526 startups are funded, with 2,408 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 427 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Oxford and University of Cambridge.
Here is the list of top Transportation and Logistics startups in Europe
1. Ryanair
Ryanair is a low-cost airline in Europe that operates from 57 bases across 1,500 low fare routes. It connects over 180 destinations in 29 countries and operates a fleet of 305 aircrafts as of June 2016. Its fleet mostly comprises of 305 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. In 2020, the company recorded annual revenues of $3.1 B and a net loss of $-1.5 B
Key facts about Ryanair
- Founded Year: 1985
- Location: Swords (Ireland)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Harris Associates, European Union and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Mar 08, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
2. easyJet
EasyJet is an airline operator in Europe. It operates on over 750 routes across more than 30 countries and a fleet of over 220 Airbus aircraft. In 2018, the company recorded annual revenues of $7.9B, and a net profit of $481M.
Key facts about easyJet
- Founded Year: 1995
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: European Union
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Apr 12, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 68/100 What is this?
3. Jungheinrich
Provider of intralogistics solutions including material handling equipment and related services. The company offers a portfolio encompassing forklifts, automated systems, and associated support. These offerings address material flow challenges and sustainability goals for various operations. The business provides tailored solutions designed to meet specific customer requirements.
Key facts about Jungheinrich
- Founded Year: 1953
- Location: Hamburg (Germany)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: BAFA and European Union
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 01, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 68/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 516 Competitors
Operator of airport. It is an international airport offering all necessary information for passengers, including meeting rooms, lounges flight details, services at the airport, access and parking facilities.
Key facts about Brussels Airport
- Founded Year: 1998
- Location: Zaventem (Belgium)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: NSW, Government Pension Investment Fund and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Nov 01, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 67/100 What is this?
5. Lufthansa
Operator of passenger airlines. It operates flights to 202 destinations in over 75 countries. It has fleet of over 260 aircrafts which comprises mostly of Boeing and Airbus aircrafts. It is one of the five founding members of Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance.
Key facts about Lufthansa
- Founded Year: 1953
- Location: Frankfurt (Germany)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Pierce Mason Private Equity, Bundesregierung and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Nov 10, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 67/100 What is this?
Companies founded year-on-year in the Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe
670 Transportation and Logistics 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 | 7 |
2024 | 64 |
2023 | 290 |
2022 | 537 |
2021 | 646 |
2020 | 670 |
2019 | 636 |
2018 | 533 |
2017 | 441 |
2016 | 450 |
Stage-wise distribution of Transportation and Logistics sector companies in Europe
Out of the total 30,352 Transportation and Logistics companies in Europe, 2,526 have secured funding. Among them, 2,408 have reached Series A or higher, and 2,359 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 30,352
Funded - 2,526
Series A+ - 2,408
Series B+ - 2,359
Series C+ - 2,345
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 30,352 |
Funded | 2,526 |
Series A+ | 2,408 |
Series B+ | 2,359 |
Series C+ | 2,345 |
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Funding Trends in the Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe
Total funding year-on-year in the Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe
The Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe saw a total funding of more than $99.6B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2018 at more than $23.3B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $1.55B |
2024 | $4.98B |
2023 | $10.7B |
2022 | $4.97B |
2021 | $10.6B |
2020 | $15.6B |
2019 | $20.7B |
2018 | $23.3B |
2017 | $2.54B |
Recent Funding Rounds in Transportation and Logistics in Europe
In the year 2025, till September 2025, Transportation and Logistics companies in Europe have raised $116M in equity funding across 13 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2024), Transportation and Logistics companies in Europe had raised $784M across 36 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 85.18% drop in funding in Transportation and Logistics companies in Europe as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Transportation and Logistics companies in Europe:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 6991 | Sep 10, 2025 | ||
Series B | 3326 | Aug 21, 2025 | ||
Seed | 6862 | Aug 19, 2025 | ||
Seed | 3439 | Apr 25, 2025 | ||
Series B | 2127 | Apr 04, 2025 |
Top Investors in Transportation and Logistics in Europe
European Union is the top investor in Transportation and Logistics companies in Europe based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Transportation and Logistics companies in Europe:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Paris (France) |
M&A activity in Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 113 acquisitions happened in Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe. Last year, in 2024, a total of 216 acquisitions happened in Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 22, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 15, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 07, 2025 | ||
- | Business Acquisition | Oct 02, 2025 | |
Business Acquisition | Oct 01, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe
Here are the acquisition trends in Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 113 |
2024 | 216 |
2023 | 233 |
2022 | 229 |
2021 | 183 |
2020 | 114 |
2019 | 164 |
2018 | 142 |
2017 | 117 |
2016 | 78 |
IPOs in Transportation and Logistics in Europe
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 2 IPOs happened in Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Transportation and Logistics sector in Europe:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 08, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Aug 13, 2025 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Jul 01, 2024 | Athens Exchange (ATHEX) | |
May 23, 2024 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
May 03, 2024 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Transportation and Logistics companies in Europe
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Transportation and Logistics in Europe
Most number of Transportation and Logistics startups in Europe have been founded by alumni from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Oxford and University of Cambridge.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
London School of Economics and Political Science | 4 |
University of Oxford | 4 |
University of Cambridge | 3 |
Aalto University | 2 |
Bocconi University | 2 |
INSEAD | 2 |
Tsinghua University | 2 |
University of Pennsylvania | 2 |
Columbia University | 1 |
Harvard Business School | 1 |
Total funding in Transportation and Logistics companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Europe
In the last 10 years, University of Toronto graduates' Transportation and Logistics companies in Europe have raised the most funding among top colleges. London School of Economics and Political Science alumni are second, and University of Oxford alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Toronto | $385M |
London School of Economics and Political Science | $82.1M |
University of Oxford | $19.1M |
INSEAD | $4.7M |
University of Cambridge | $3.76M |
Aalto University | $961K |
Tsinghua University | $362K |
McGill University | $88.6K |
Bocconi University | - |
Columbia University | - |
Top News in Transportation and Logistics in Europe
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Network Rail Introduces New National Railway Clock at London Bridge StationGlobal Railway Review•Oct 17, 2025•Network Rail, Design Bridge
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