Analysis

August 8, 2023

Where deals are made: Europe’s top VC hangouts

From Berlin to Stockholm, these places will get you a good flat white… and maybe a term sheet


Taverna Brillo, one of Stockholm's top investor hangouts

Before founders even reach the formal pitch stage, their first meeting with a VC is typically over coffee or lunch. We’ve found the cafés and restaurants most beloved by founders and investors in Europe’s top tech hubs — where you could walk out with a both flat white and a term sheet. If we've missed your geo (or favourite hotspot) off the list, please get in touch to add it to our map (below).

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Eleanor Warnock

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