About startup landscape in Hungary
Hungary has over 9,809 startups across the country. Of these, 2.32K are funded companies that have collectively raised $8.54B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 1 unicorn. A total of 449 investors have participated in 3,449 funding rounds, with 44 startups securing early-stage funding and 12 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 445 new companies have been founded, raising over $64.8M in funding. Startups in Hungary have witnessed 264 acquisitions and 278 IPOs, while 813 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 151 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Hungary
Liberty Global is the top company in Hungary, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Hungary:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of mobile communication and broadband network services | London (United Kingdom) | 2005 | Public | - | |
Commercial bank | Budapest (Hungary) | 1949 | Public | - | |
Provider of low-cost air travel booking services | Budapest (Hungary) | 2003 | Public | - | |
Provider of digital solutions for retail operations and supply chain | Budapest (Hungary) | 2015 | Public | $518M | |
Provider of internet, television, and mobile network services | Budapest (Hungary) | 1991 | Public | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Hungary
In the year 2026, till August 2026, $80.1M has been raised in 10 equity
funding rounds across Hungary. In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), $17.3M had been raised across 6 rounds in Hungary. So, 2026 has seen a 362.77% rise in funding in companies of Hungary as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Hungary:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 9416 | Aug 24, 2026 | ||
Series B | 1931 | Jul 27, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8537 | 2026 | ||
Seed | 9331 | Jun 08, 2026 | and 5 more | |
Seed | 1801 | Jun 04, 2026 |
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- 9.8K+ Total Companies
- $8.54B+ Total Funding
- 2.3K+ Funded Companies
- 275+ IPOs
- 260+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Hungary
Europa is the top investor in companies of Hungary based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Hungary:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Budapest (Hungary) | ||
Budapest (Hungary) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Budapest (Hungary) |
Acquisitions in Hungary
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 4 acquisitions happened in Hungary. Last year, in 2025, a total of 10 acquisitions happened in Hungary.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Hungary:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 26, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 17, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 13, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 04, 2025 |
IPOs in Hungary
In the year 2024, till December 2024, 1 IPO happened in Hungary.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Hungary:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 06, 2024 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Nov 26, 2021 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Dec 09, 2020 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Mar 15, 2018 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
Oct 28, 2015 | Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) |
Top News about startups in Hungary
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aiMotive Showcases Scalable Automated Driving and Next-Generation Simulation at CES 2026PR Newswire•Jan 07, 2026•AImotive
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AiMotive and LG to Unveil Integrated IVI/ADAS Controller at CES 2026WebDisclosure•Dec 18, 2025•AImotive, LG
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Turbine Launches the World’s First Virtual Lab Using Cell SimulationsBusiness Wire•Apr 24, 2025•Turbine
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Packeta Poland's Revenue Increased by 21.5% Year-on-Year to PLN 150.2 Million in 2024gospodarka.sos.pl•Mar 24, 2025•Packeta, FoxPost
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BrowserStack Partners with Bitrise on Mobile App TestingDEVOPSdigest•Jan 21, 2025•BrowserStack, Bitrise
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SenseNet and Juvare Partner to Enhance Wildfire Detection and Response CapabilitiesBusiness Wire•Dec 03, 2024•SenseNet, Juvare
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Zara partners with Nanushka for premium fashion, home collaborationFashion Network•Oct 22, 2024•Zara, Nanushka
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Turbine Achieves Key Milestone in Collaboration with Ono PharmaceuticalBusiness Wire•Sep 12, 2024•Turbine, ONO PHARMACEUTICAL
