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October 4, 2021

17 European blockchain startups to watch, according to top investors

In 2021, VCs have funnelled a $2.6bn into Europe’s blockchain startups.


Tom Matsuda

9 min read

2021 has been a banner year for European blockchain startups so far. This year, VCs have funnelled €2.6bn into Europe’s blockchain startups, more than 4x 2020’s funding and as much as what has been invested in the more traditional sector of insurance. 

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Helga Valfells is one of the founding partners of the investment firm Crowberry Capital.
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Tom Matsuda

Tom Matsuda is a fintech reporter at Sifted and writes our weekly fintech newsletter. Find him on X and LinkedIn

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