About startup landscape in Romania
Romania has over 16,984 startups across the country. Of these, 2.55K are funded companies that have collectively raised $8.33B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 1 unicorn. A total of 501 investors have participated in 4,022 funding rounds, with 43 startups securing early-stage funding and 20 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,036 new companies have been founded, raising over $26.2M in funding. Startups in Romania have witnessed 428 acquisitions and 260 IPOs, while 1,627 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 274 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Romania
eMAG is the top company in Romania, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Romania:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Online marketplace offering multi-category products | Bucharest (Romania) | 2001 | Series D | $100M | |
Urban credit union | Cluj napoca (Romania) | 1993 | Late Stage | $39.3M | |
Provider of cybersecurity software, threat intelligence, and managed security services | Bucharest (Romania) | 2001 | Series B | $7M | |
Provider of mobile communication and broadband network services | London (United Kingdom) | 2005 | Public | - | |
Investment platform for individuals | Bucharest (Romania) | 2019 | Series A | $4.89M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Romania
In the year 2026, till July 2026, $6.71M has been raised in 5 equity
funding rounds across Romania. In the same period last year (i.e. till March 2025), $17.8M had been raised across 5 rounds in Romania. So, 2026 has seen a 62.19% drop in funding in companies of Romania as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Romania:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 9580 | Jul 08, 2026 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 7899 | Jun 10, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9415 | May 12, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1437 | May 01, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5166 | Feb 05, 2026 | and 2 more |
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- 17K+ Total Companies
- $8.33B+ Total Funding
- 2.5K+ Funded Companies
- 255+ IPOs
- 425+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Romania
Europa is the top investor in companies of Romania based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Romania:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Cluj napoca (Romania) | ||
Washington (United States) | ||
Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||
Bucharest (Romania) |
Acquisitions in Romania
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 11 acquisitions happened in Romania. Last year, in 2025, a total of 23 acquisitions happened in Romania.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Romania:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 21, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 08, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 28, 2026 |
IPOs in Romania
In the year 2023, till July 2023, 1 IPO happened in Romania.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Romania:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jul 12, 2023 | Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) | |
Dec 06, 2021 | Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) | |
Jul 01, 2021 | Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) | |
Jun 21, 2021 | Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) | |
Dec 01, 2020 | Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) |
Top News about startups in Romania
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Suvoda sets a new standard for optimizing the patient and center experience in clinical trialsEuropa Press•Jan 12, 2026•Suvoda
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Germany’s FMC secures €100M to lessen reliance on US & Asian memory suppliersEU-Startups•Nov 13, 2025•DeepTech & Climate Fonds, HV Capital, Ferroelectric Memory Company, HTGF and 12 others
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Instant Factoring Secures €30 Million for Company Financing in Romania and Spainstart-up.ro•Nov 05, 2025•Instant Factoring
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FintechOS teams up with Fort to advance cybersecurity readiness
The Paypers•Apr 14, 2025•FintechOS, Fort Cybersecurity
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FintechOS Extends Longstanding Partnership with Fort for Global Cybersecurity ReadinessFintech Finance•Apr 09, 2025•FintechOS, Fort Cybersecurity
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Flashnet reaches 1 million smart streetlights controlled around the globeIoT Business News•Apr 01, 2025•FLASHNET
