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Europe’s startup unicorns
Europe's unicorns, tracked.
German tech startups and scaleups to watch in 2021
Germany is one of Europe’s leading startup powerhouses, attracting $5.4bn in venture capital funding in 2020, more than double four years ago.
French tech startups and scaleups to watch in 2021
$5.2bn in VC funding was raised by French startups in 2020, up nearly threefold since 2015, and France has become one of the hottest tech hubs.
European tech startups and scaleups to watch in 2021
Europe’s startup scene is often overshadowed by Silicon Valley, but the continent is gaining ground with more than 60 tech startups valued at over $1bn.
UK tech startups and scaleups to watch in 2021
The UK is still Europe’s leading startup nation, attracting $12.5bn in venture capital funding in 2020.
The Netherlands' startups and scaleups to watch in 2021
In 2020 $1.4bn in venture capital funding was raised by startups in The Netherlands, which has a thriving tech ecosystem.
The European fintechs to watch in 2021
2021's shaping up to be another record year for European fintech. Which are the startups scaleups to watch?
The Spanish startups and scaleups to watch in 2021
Spain has a rapidly growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs, angel investors, early-stage incubators and venture capital funds.