Sifted has identified 102 European startups that more than doubled their headcount in 2025.
The 102 European startups that doubled their headcount (and then some) in 2025
The 102 startups that grew by more than 100% in 2025
Hessa Alabbas and Jonathan Sinclair
3 min read
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Hessa Alabbas is a data analyst at Sifted, based in London. You can find her on LinkedIn.
Jonathan Sinclair is head of research at Sifted. Find him on LinkedIn

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