Top 30 European VCs

Over the past decade, Europe has solidified its position as one of the world’s leading hubs for startup innovation. From fintech and healthtech to deep tech and sustainability, the continent is home to a growing number of high-impact startups that are reshaping industries. Behind many of these success stories are the top 30 European VCs—firms that provide not only capital but also strategic guidance, operational expertise, and access to global networks.

Our 2025 ranking of the top 30 European VCs highlights the most active and influential investors fueling the growth of the startup ecosystem. These firms have demonstrated a strong track record of backing disruptive companies and supporting founders throughout their scaling journey. The selection is based on investment activity, portfolio success, and their role in shaping Europe’s entrepreneurial landscape.

Whether you’re a founder searching for the right investor, an industry expert tracking venture trends, or an investor looking for co-investment opportunities, this list offers valuable insights into the key players driving Europe’s venture capital scene. The top 30 European VCs featured here are not only funding the next wave of unicorns but also shaping the future of technology and business across the continent.

Venture capital located in London, that invests all over the world, specialized in tech startups.

Office

London

Stage

Pre Seed to IPO

Investments

217 investments, 33 exits, 4 IPO. Pipedrive, Lilium, Clutter, Klarna.

VC located in USA, but invests in european companies. One of the biggest VC.

Office

London, Californa.

Stage

Seed, Series A, or Series B

Investments

Airbnb, PayPal, Apple, Google.

European VC focused on early stage companies.

Office

Stockholm

Stage

Seed to IPO.

Investments

Spotify, Trade Republic, Pleo, Bolt, etc.

Global VC, born in Japan. Investing in startups around the world and focus on LATAM.

Office

London

Stage

Pre Seed to IPO.

Investments

ByteDance, Clutter, Clikalia, Etoro...

VC nivesting in Series A european startups.

Office

London, Dublin.

Stage

Series A

Investments

TrustPilot, N26, Ledger, CrowdCube.

Early stage VC network of angel investors.

Office

Munich

Stage

Pre Seed, Seed.

Investments

Github, Trivago, Palantir, Slack.

VC were every founder becomes partner of the fund.

Office

London

Stage

Pre Seed to Series A.

Investments

Vault, Paddle, Lottie.

Born in 2007, investors of 9 unicorns.

Office

London

Stage

Angel to Seed.

Investments

Wise, Revolut, Pleo, Synthesia.

VC that has invested in more than 300 companies around the world.

Office

London

Stage

Pre Seed to IPO.

Investments

Facebook, Kayak, Supercell, Vinted.

Google Ventures VC that supports tech founders.

Office

London

Stage

Pre Seed to IPO.

Investments

Stripe, Nothin, Synthesia.

Europe’s largest venture capital fund committed to early-stage tech startups.

Office

Stockholm

Stage

Late Seed to IPO.

Investments

Pioneer, Freepik, Idealista, Vinted.

Early Stage VC focused on european startups.

Office

London

Stage

Seed to IPO

Investments

Revolut, Qubit, Cleo, Gocardless.

The most active angel investors in the world. Investing in 2 startups a week.

Office

Paris

Stage

Angel, Pre Seed

Investments

Transfer Wise, Front, Zenly, PayFit.

European VC focused on the entrepreneur not the idea itself.

Office

London

Stage

Seed to IPO

Investments

Slack, RobinHood, Deliveroo, Figma, Notion, Roblox.

Venture capital for the founders building a better tomorrow

Office

London

Stage

Angel to Series A

Investments

Zoopla, Depop, Sova, Orbex.

Earlybird invests in all development and growth phases of technology companies.

Office

Berlin

Stage

Angel to Seed

Investments

More than 34 investments last 12 months, 9 IPOs. N26, Smava, UiPath, FnitechiOs.

Early-stage venture capital firm focused on SaaS, enterprise software, and B2B marketplaces.

Office

Berlin

Stage

Pre Seed, Seed II or early Series A.

Investments

Delivery Hero, Loom, Algolia, Chainalysis.

Support exceptional founders in building market leading digital companies.

Office

Berlin

Stage

Pre Seed to exit

Investments

Delivery Hero, Zalando, UpVest, HelloFresh

Global early-stage investor that empowers gifted entrepreneurs.

Office

Berlin

Stage

Agnostic

Investments

Delivery Hero, Personio, Revolut, HelloFresh

multi-stage venture capital fund, dedicated to founders who take on whatever the world throws at them.

Office

London

Stage

Seed to growth

Investments

Spotify, Kahoot, Klarna, TrustPilot.

Based in London, Hoxton Ventures focuses on early-stage European startups aiming to become global leaders.

Office

London

Stage

PreSeed or Seed

Investments

Babylon, DarkTrace, Deliveroo

Leading global venture capital firm that invests in transformative companies across various industries. Originally founded in the United States, the firm has expanded its presence into Europe, actively backing startups with high-growth potential.

Office

London

Stage

PreSeed to Growth

Investments

Airbnb, Deliveroo, Mistral AI, Monzo

The EIF is the venture capital arm of the European Union, providing financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises across Europe. With a strong focus on fostering innovation, the EIF plays a critical role in scaling European startups.

Office

Luxembourg

Stage

All stages

Investments

Isar Aerospace, Mironid, MicroShure

Lakestar is a Swiss-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies across Europe and the U.S. With a focus on sectors like fintech, software, and consumer tech

Office

Zurich

Stage

Seed to growth

Investments

Quibim, Seatti, Igloo

European venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology startups. It focuses on disruptive innovation in sectors like software, hardware, and deep tech, aiming to support companies with high growth potential.

Office

Stockholm

Stage

Series A

Investments

Neko Health, Helsing, Epiterna

Spanish venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups. With a focus on high-growth companies, KFund supports entrepreneurs in sectors like software, fintech, and digital transformation.

Office

Madrid

Stage

Early Stage

Investments

Barkibu, Crescenta, Factorial

Venture capital firm based in London and Geneva, specializing in growth-stage investments in technology and consumer companies. It has supported successful companies like WeTransfer and GetYourGuide, helping them scale internationally.

Office

London, Geneva

Stage

Growth

Investments

WeTransfer, Podimo, Spartoo

Based in London, focusing on early-stage investments in technology-driven startups. Known for its founder-centric approach, it has backed companies in sectors like fintech, SaaS, and healthtech, helping them scale globally.

Office

London

Stage

Early Stage

Investments

Linear, LinkTree, Hofy

Based in Vienna, specializing in early-stage investments in tech startups. It focuses on sectors such as fintech, deep tech, and marketplaces, helping companies scale across Europe and beyond.

Office

Vienna

Stage

PreSeed and Seed

Investments

BitPanda, Cobee, Rive

Venture capital firm focused on investing in digital lifestyle brands and consumer-centric technologies, supporting entrepreneurs shaping the future of commerce and culture.

Office

London

Stage

Seed to Growth

Investments

Farfetch, Peloton, Pigment