About startup landscape in Europe
Europe has over 2,699,667 startups across the country. Of these, 202K are funded companies that have collectively raised $2.69T in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 212 unicorns. A total of 103,417 investors have participated in 317,797 funding rounds, with 12,002 startups securing early-stage funding and 4,084 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 78,990 new companies have been founded, raising over $47.6B in funding. Startups in Europe have witnessed 69,451 acquisitions and 48,225 IPOs, while 147,945 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 32,410 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Europe
Spotify 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
Online retailer offering multi-category fashion products | London (United Kingdom) | 2007 | Acquired | $709M | |
Operator of an online marketplace connecting consumers with local merchants | London (United Kingdom) | 2013 | Acquired | $2.95B | |
Provider of meal recipe kits subscription service | Berlin (Germany) | 2011 | Public | $367M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Europe
In the year 2026, till May 2026, $29.6B has been raised in 1.46K equity
funding rounds across Europe. In the same period last year (i.e. till May 2025), $25.7B had been raised across 2.05K rounds in Europe. So, 2026 has seen a 15.15% 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 | 4459 | May 14, 2026 | ||
PE | 3754 | May 14, 2026 | ||
Series A | 4091 | May 14, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Seed | 7500 | May 14, 2026 | ||
Series D | 1278 | May 14, 2026 |
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- 2.7M+ Total Companies
- $2.69T+ Total Funding
- 202K+ Funded Companies
- 48.2K+ IPOs
- 69.5K+ 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 May 2026, 1305 acquisitions happened in Europe. Last year, in 2025, a total of 4726 acquisitions happened in Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Europe:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | May 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 14, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | May 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 14, 2026 |
IPOs in Europe
In the year 2026, till May 2026, 52 IPOs happened in Europe. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 111 IPOs happened in Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Europe:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
May 14, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
May 13, 2026 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
May 13, 2026 | SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX) | |
May 12, 2026 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
May 11, 2026 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) |
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