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Updated List of Top Active Investors & VCs Backing Startups in Europe in 2025
Last update to database: May 25, 2026
Leading Investors & Venture Capital Firms Funding Startups in Europe
Europe’s startup landscape is thriving in 2025, with investors fueling growth across dozens of innovative ecosystems. The top active investors and VCs backing startups in Europe are channeling capital into fast-growing sectors such as fintech, AI, SaaS, climate tech, and health innovation.
These firms are helping European founders compete globally by offering not only funding but also strategic guidance, operational expertise, and cross-border market access. Many are headquartered in major hubs like London, Berlin, Paris, and Stockholm, while others are global funds actively investing in European startups.
Our database highlights investors currently backing and supporting startups across Europe. Updated weekly, it provides founders, investors, and analysts with visibility into who’s actively investing across the continent right now.
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Updated List of Top Active Investors & VCs Backing Startups in Europe in 2025
Last update to database: May 25, 2026
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Leading Investors & Venture Capital Firms Funding Startups in Europe
Europe’s startup landscape is thriving in 2025, with investors fueling growth across dozens of innovative ecosystems. The top active investors and VCs backing startups in Europe are channeling capital into fast-growing sectors such as fintech, AI, SaaS, climate tech, and health innovation.
These firms are helping European founders compete globally by offering not only funding but also strategic guidance, operational expertise, and cross-border market access. Many are headquartered in major hubs like London, Berlin, Paris, and Stockholm, while others are global funds actively investing in European startups.
Our database highlights investors currently backing and supporting startups across Europe. Updated weekly, it provides founders, investors, and analysts with visibility into who’s actively investing across the continent right now.
Comprehensive Database of Active Investors & VCs Funding European Startups – Updated Weekly
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Industry Focus | Recent Investments | Recent Investment Date | Check Size | Stage Focus | Geography Focus | Company Headquarters | Firm Type | Portfolio Size | Portfolio Highlights | Co-Investor Network |
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| Redstone | FinTech, Built World, Sustainability, Health Care & Wellness, Industrial | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | May, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | Europe | Berlin, Germany | Venture Capital | 200 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Acequia Capital | Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Life Sciences, Gaming | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $100k-$250k | Seed, Series A, Series B | United States, Europe, Asia | Seattle, Washington, United States | Venture Capital | 350 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Index Ventures, SOSV, BC Partners, Wonder Ventures, Mango Capital |
| Kickfund | Science & Engineering, Technology, Artificial Intelligence | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | May, 2026 | $500k–$1M | Pre-seed, Seed | Switzerland, Europe | Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland | Venture Capital | 80 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Simon Capital | Consumer Products (Consumption), Health Care & Wellness, SaaS & Software, Sustainability (GreenTech & Sustainability), Digital Solutions | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $500k-$1M | Seed, Series A | Europe, Germany | Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | German Mittelstand VC Ecosystem, European VC firms, Impact Investors |
| Ventures Together | Information Technology, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, GreenTech & Sustainability | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $500k–$1M | Pre-seed, Seed | Europe | United Kingdom | Other | 250 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Google Ventures, NEA, Balderton, Creandum, Next47, Battery Ventures |
| Victory Park Capital Advisors | Financial Services & FinTech, Private Equity, Business & Professional Services, Information Technology, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | May, 2026 | $20M+ | Series B, Series D | North America, United States | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Private Equity | 79 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | BBVA Spark, Citibank, Fasanara Capital, Goldman Sachs, Neuberger Berman |
| FoundersEdge | Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Health Care & Wellness, Marketing, Advertising & Sales | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed | United States, Massachusetts, Connecticut | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Venture Capital | 58 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| 24Ventures | Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security & Privacy, GreenTech & Sustainability, SaaS & Software, Science & Engineering | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $250k-$1M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | Europe, Poland | Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | Venture Capital | 15 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Bmp Ventures | SaaS & Software, Energy, Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $500k-$1M | Seed, Series A, Series B | Germany, Europe | Berlin, Berlin, Germany | Venture Capital | 250 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Xesgalicia | Enterprise Applications, Life Sciences, High Tech, Consumer, FinTech | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A | Spain | Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain | Venture Capital | 13 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Vigo Activo, Swanlaab Venture Factory, 36 other investors |
| Lever VC | Food & Drink, AgriTech & Farming, Biotechnology, GreenTech & Sustainability, Science & Engineering | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $500k-$1M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Middle East | New York, New York, United States | Venture Capital | 30 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Systemic Ventures | Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Apps & Platforms, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $250k-$500k | Seed | North America, United States | New York, New York, United States | Venture Capital | 3 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Motive Ventures | Financial Services & FinTech, SaaS & Software, Data & Analytics, Information Technology, Business & Professional Services | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | May, 2026 | $10M-$20M | Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D | North America, Europe, United States, United Kingdom, Germany | New York, New York, United States | Private Equity | 67 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Presidio Ventures | Enterprise IT, Cybersecurity & Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Media, Mobility | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $500k-$1M | Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C | United States | Santa Clara, California, United States | Corporate VC | 200 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Shorooq | Financial Services & FinTech, SaaS & Software, AgriTech & Farming, Logistics & Transportation, Artificial Intelligence | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | May, 2026 | $500k-$1M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | Middle East, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Venture Capital | 80 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, BECO Capital, Wamda Capital |
| Contrarian Ventures | GreenTech & Sustainability, Energy, Transportation, SaaS & Software, Manufacturing | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $250k-$500k | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D | Europe, Israel | Vilnius, Lithuania | Venture Capital | 31 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Top-tier investor network |
| Expansion | Artificial Intelligence, Science & Engineering, Aerospace & Defence (mapped as Miscellaneous), SaaS & Software, Robotics & Autonomous Systems (mapped as Science & Engineering) | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | Europe | Paris, Île-de-France, France | Venture Capital | 24 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Angel Invest | Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech, DeepTech, SaaS & Software, Data & Analytics | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $100k-$250k | Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed | Europe | Berlin, Berlin, Germany | Angel Investor | 250 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| IQ Capital | Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Biotechnology, Science & Engineering, Manufacturing | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | May, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | Europe | London, London, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 200 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| YFM Equity Partners | Information Technology, Cyber Security & Privacy, Marketing, Advertising & Sales, Financial Services & FinTech | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | May, 2026 | $10M-$20M | Series B, Series C, Series D | United Kingdom | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | Private Equity | 250 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Comhar, Shackleton, Martin Port |
| Tradesmen's Pension Fund | Financial Services & FinTech, GreenTech & Sustainability, Business & Professional Services, SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $10M-$20M | Seed, Series A, Series B | Europe, Iceland | Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland | Family Office | 100 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Armilar | SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security & Privacy, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Information Technology | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $500k-$10M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | Europe, United States, Iberia (Spain, Portugal) | Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal | Venture Capital | 35 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Shilling, Iberis Capital, Portugal Ventures, Bright Pixel Capital, Caixa Capital Risc |
| Swanlaab Venture Factory | Biotechnology, SaaS & Software, Health Care & Wellness, Business & Professional Services, Financial Services & FinTech | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | May, 2026 | $100k-$250k | Seed, Series A, Series B | Europe, United States | Madrid, Spain | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Voima Ventures | Advanced Manufacturing, Imaging & Optics, IoT & Electronics, Life Sciences, Quantum & AI | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $500k-$1M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | Europe, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania | Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland | Venture Capital | 51 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Tesi, European Union, NordicNinja VC, Norrsken VC, Supernode Global VC |
| INCO | Social & Lifestyle Networks, GreenTech & Sustainability, Business & Professional Services, Financial Services & FinTech, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | France, ile-de-France | Paris, Île-de-France, France | Venture Capital | 120 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| eCapital | SaaS & Software, Cyber Security & Privacy, GreenTech & Sustainability, Information Technology, Science & Engineering | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | Europe, Germany | Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany | Venture Capital | 20 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Bpifrance | Cyber Security & Privacy, Deeptech, Financial Services & FinTech, Hardware, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Web & Internet Platforms | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | May, 2026 | $200k-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C | France, Europe | Maisons-Alfort, Ile-de-France, France | Venture Capital | 13 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Taranis | Energy, GreenTech & Sustainability, Natural Resources | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A | Africa | London, England, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 11 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company | Information Technology, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | May, 2026 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed, Seed | Europe, United Kingdom, Germany | London, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 450 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Flyer One Ventures | Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech, EdTech and Training, Property & Real Estate, Logistics & Transportation | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | May, 2026 | $250k-$500k | Pre-Seed, Seed | Europe, Ukraine | Warsaw, Poland | Venture Capital | 95 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Superhero Capital | SaaS & Software, Information Technology | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $100k-$1M | Seed | Finland, Baltics | Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland | Venture Capital | 60 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Inventure | Artificial Intelligence, Health Care & Wellness, SaaS & Software, Consumer Internet, Deep Tech | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A | Europe, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Baltics | Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland | Venture Capital | 90 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| IW Capital | Health Care & Wellness, Environmental, Technology, Lifestyle, Marketing, Advertising & Sales | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $500k-$1M | Series A | United Kingdom, China | London, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 43 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Baleen Capital, SFC Capital, Kris Gumbrell |
| INDI Partners | Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Financial Services & FinTech, GreenTech & Sustainability, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $500k-$1M | Seed, Series A, Series B | Europe, Spain | San Sebasti√°n, Gipuzkoa, Spain | Venture Capital | 20 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Suma Capital | Energy, GreenTech & Sustainability, Financial Services & FinTech, Infrastructure, Environmental Impact | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | Europe, Spain, France | Barcelona, Spain | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Hostplus | Financial Services & FinTech, Real Estate | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A | Australia | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Other | 100 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Plural VC | High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Life Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | May, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A | Europe, United Kingdom | Washington, District of Columbia, United States | Venture Capital | 35 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Tiny, LocalGlobe, Episode 1 Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Entrepreneur First |
| Brevan Howard | Alternative Investment Management, Digital Assets and Crypto | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $10M-$20M | Series C, Series D | Global | London, England, United Kingdom | Other | 100 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Spicehaus | Financial Services & FinTech, Property & Real Estate, Data & Analytics, Robotics, Cyber Security & Privacy | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $250k-$500k | Seed, Series A | Switzerland, Europe | Zug, Switzerland | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Inveready | Biotechnology, GreenTech & Sustainability, Financial Services & FinTech, Science & Engineering, Health Care & Wellness | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | May, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | Spain | San Sebasti√°n, Basque Country, Spain | Venture Capital | 100 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Sabadell Venture Capital |
| Guinness Ventures | Technology, Financial Services & FinTech, Health Care & Wellness, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | United Kingdom | London, England, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 25 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| IBB Ventures | Consumer & Digital, Health Care & Wellness, Industrial Technologies, SaaS & Software, Information Technology | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $500k-$1M | Seed, Series A, Series B | Europe, Germany | Berlin, Berlin, Germany | Venture Capital | 270 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Investitionsbank Berlin, European Regional Development Fund, Private Investors, Berlin Startup Ecosystem Partners |
| Crosspoint Capital | Cyber Security & Privacy, Information Technology, SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $10M-$20M | Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D | United States | Menlo Park, California, United States | Private Equity | 11 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Silver Lake Partners, Thoma Bravo, KKR, Vista Equity Partners, Insight Partners |
| Tola Capital | SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech, Cyber Security & Privacy, Data & Analytics | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A | Global, United States | Seattle, Washington, United States | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| ACF Investors | Financial Services & FinTech, Health Care & Wellness, SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Business & Professional Services | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $100k-$250k | Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | United Kingdom, Europe | Sheffield, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 100 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Sector smart angel investors (angel syndicates), British Business Bank, Delta Fund |
| Shell Trading North America Co | Energy, Mobility, Emission Management, Digital, Resources | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D | North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East | London, United Kingdom | Corporate VC | 51 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Energy Impact Partners, Evergy Ventures, MacKinnon Bennett & Company, DOE |
| Coeli | Financial Services & FinTech, Private Equity, Real Estate, Business & Professional Services | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | Europe, Sweden, Nordic countries | Stockholm, Sweden | Family Office | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| InnoEnergy | Energy, GreenTech & Sustainability, Science & Engineering, Manufacturing, Business & Professional Services | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | May, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | Europe, United States | Eindhoven, Netherlands | Venture Capital | 160 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| The FSE Group | Financial Services & FinTech, Business & Professional Services, SaaS & Software, Information Technology | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $100k-$250k | Seed, Series A, Series B | United Kingdom | Fleet, Hampshire, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 1018 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | British Business Bank, Funding London, Local Enterprise Partnerships |
| Momentum | Renewables, Agriculture, Construction/Property, Sustainability, Climate Impact | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | April, 2026 | $250k-$500k | Seed, Series A | Europe, Norway | Bergen, Norway | Venture Capital | 18 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Norfund, Scatec, Eviny Ventures, StartupLab Ventures, Skagerak Capital |
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