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Top 100 European Startups 2026

The most-funded private companies across Europe, from Berlin and Stockholm to Paris and Amsterdam.

As of August 2026, these 100 companies have raised $131.5B in combined funding.

Showing top 100 of 3,767 matching companies · Ranked by total funding raised · Updated Aug 2026

26
Bird

The world’s largest omnichannel communications platform

Amsterdam, Netherlands201–500Fintech, SaaS
Extension Round·$1.3B·Apr 2021
27
Verkor

Verkor is a French battery manufacturer accelerating low-carbon battery production for the Europe...

Grenoble, France501–1000Climate Tech
Series C·$1.3B·Sep 2023
28
GoStudent

Online one-to-one video tutoring for K–12 students, matching vetted tutors via subscription membe...

Vienna, Austria1001–5000Educational Technology, EdTech
Series E·$1.2B·Jan 2023
29
Proxima Fusion

Develops QI stellarators and designs fusion power plants, partnering with utilities and institute...

Munich, Germany51–200Clean Energy, Deep Tech
Growth Equity·$1.1B·Jul 2026
30
ICEYE

Finnish SAR microsatellite operator building the world's largest radar imaging constellation.

Espoo, Finland501–1000Defense Tech, Space Tech
Series F·$1.1B·Jun 2026
31
ŌURA

Translating body messages for health transformation

Oulu, Finland501–1000Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare
Series E·$1.1B·Oct 2025
32
Reintel

Neutral infrastructure telecom provider focused on leasing dark fiber optic backbone network

Madrid, Spain11–50Infrastructure, Telecommunications
Growth Equity·$1.1B·Dec 2021
33
Oura Health

Finnish health technology company making the Oura Ring, a smart ring tracking sleep, activity, an...

Helsinki, Finland501–1000Healthcare
Growth Equity·$1.0B·Oct 2025
34
GetYourGuide

Global travel experiences marketplace connecting travelers with tours, activities, and attraction...

Berlin, Germany1001–5000Travel & Hospitality, Marketplace
Extension Round·$1.0B·Jan 2024
35
Neko Health

Neko Health focuses on preventive healthcare through advanced scanning technology.

Stockholm, Sweden201–500Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare
Series C·$1.0B·Jul 2026
36
GlobalConnect

One of the leading fiber and data center providers in the Nordics.

Copenhagen, Denmark1001–5000Digital Infrastructure, Telecommunications
Venture Round·$1.0B·Oct 2022
37
Vestiaire Collective

Global marketplace for pre-owned luxury fashion connecting buyers and sellers with expert authent...

Paris, France501–1000E-Commerce, Marketplace
Equity Crowdfunding·$989.1M·Nov 2024
38
RELEX Solutions

AI-native unified platform for retail and supply chain planning, helping retailers and CPG brands...

Helsinki, Finland1001–5000Analytics, SaaS
Venture Round·$953.7M·Dec 2024
39
Einride

Einride provides autonomous and all-electric freight transportation.

Sweden201–500Mobility, Autonomous Vehicles
Corporate Round·$948.0M·Feb 2026
40
Mollie

Mollie is a payment services provider in Europe enabling effortless payments and money management.

Amsterdam, Netherlands501–1000Financial Services, Fintech
Series C·$931.0M·Jun 2021
41
Climeworks

Builds and operates Direct Air Capture systems and sells carbon removal services to enterprise cu...

Zurich, Switzerland201–500Climate Tech, Carbon Capture
Venture Round·$925.0M·Jul 2025
42
H.C. Starck

German specialty materials company producing high-quality tungsten powders and refractory metal s...

Goslar, Germany1001–5000
Private Equity·$908.0M·Jan 2007
43
UVEX

German manufacturer of personal protective equipment, safety gear, and sports helmets and goggles.

Fürth, Germany1001–5000
Private Equity·$900.0M·Jul 2025
44
Legora (formerly Leya)

The AI workspace for lawyers

Stockholm, Sweden51–200Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI
Series D·$866.0M·May 2026
45
Isar Aerospace

German aerospace company developing launch vehicles for transporting small and medium-sized satel...

Ottobrunn, Germany201–500Space Tech, Aerospace
Series D·$850.0M·Jun 2026
46
Job&Talent

AI-powered workforce marketplace connecting essential workers with companies in logistics, manufa...

Madrid, Spain1001–5000SaaS
Series F·$842.5M·Apr 2025
47
Multiverse Computing

Revolutionizing AI with Model Compression.

Tokyo, Spain51–200Energy
Series C·$823.2M·Jul 2026
48
Kembara

Europe's largest dedicated deeptech growth fund by Mundi Ventures

Barcelona, Spain
Venture Round·$817.5M·Feb 2026
49
Open Dutch Fiber

Independent platform deploying fiber-to-the-home under a long-term wholesale agreement with T-Mob...

Bunnik, Netherlands51–200Infrastructure, Telecommunications
Private Equity·$816.0M·Apr 2021
50
Sunfire

Manufactures industrial electrolyzers producing green hydrogen and syngas for heavy industries an...

Dresden, Germany501–1000Clean Energy, Hardware
Growth Equity·$788.5M·Jul 2025

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