About startup landscape in Europe
Europe has over 3,104,993 startups across the country. Of these, 209K are funded companies that have collectively raised $2.8T in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 254 unicorns. A total of 104,602 investors have participated in 326,471 funding rounds, with 12,284 startups securing early-stage funding and 4,187 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 183,035 new companies have been founded, raising over $83.1B in funding. Startups in Europe have witnessed 72,057 acquisitions and 60,177 IPOs, while 148,487 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 32,390 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Europe
Deliveroo is the top company in Europe, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Europe:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator of an online marketplace connecting consumers with local merchants | London (United Kingdom) | 2013 | Acquired | $2.95B | |
Online marketplace platform offering multi-category second-hand products | Moscow (Russia) | 2007 | Acquired | $161M | |
Provider of a platform for streaming digital music and podcasts | Stockholm (Sweden) | 2006 | Public | $2.06B | |
Operator of an online platform for on-demand delivery services | Barcelona (Spain) | 2015 | Acquired | $1.16B | |
Provider of meal recipe kits subscription service | Berlin (Germany) | 2011 | Public | $367M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Europe
In the year 2026, till November 2026, $81.4B has been raised in 3.35K equity
funding rounds across Europe. In the same period last year (i.e. till November 2025), $61.7B had been raised across 4.67K rounds in Europe. So, 2026 has seen a 32.03% rise in funding in companies of Europe as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Europe:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 1876 | Nov 03, 2026 | ||
Series A | 1908 | Nov 03, 2026 | ||
Series D | 8740 | Nov 03, 2026 | ||
Series A | 6179 | Nov 03, 2026 | ||
Series B | 2366 | Nov 03, 2026 |
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- 3.1M+ Total Companies
- $2.8T+ Total Funding
- 209K+ Funded Companies
- 60.2K+ IPOs
- 72.1K+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Europe
Europa is the top investor in companies of Europe based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Europe:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||
Washington (United States) | ||
London (United Kingdom) |
Acquisitions in Europe
In the year 2026, till November 2026, 3172 acquisitions happened in Europe. Last year, in 2025, a total of 5130 acquisitions happened in Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Europe:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Nov 04, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 02, 2026 |
IPOs in Europe
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 96 IPOs happened in Europe. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 113 IPOs happened in Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Europe:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 28, 2026 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Oct 27, 2026 | Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) | |
Oct 26, 2026 | Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE) | |
Oct 23, 2026 | Stockholm Stock Exchange (STO) | |
Oct 22, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
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