Once startups raise capital they’re often expected to grow revenue as a result, though generating more of it in a year than all of the capital they’ve ever raised is a rare occurrence.
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October 9, 2026
The most capital-efficient startups in Europe
These nine startups made more revenue in a year than capital raised since they were founded
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Federico Scolari is a senior intelligence analyst and data lead at Sifted. Find him on LinkedIn
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