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Europe is home to 217 unicorn startups, a group led by the financial technology company Revolut with its $75B valuation. The continent's startup landscape includes a mix of industries, from finance to artificial intelligence.
Newer companies like Paris based Mistral AI, founded in 2023, have quickly reached a high valuation. Meanwhile, hardware companies like Northvolt, the battery maker, have raised $13.8B.
Below is the full list of 217 European unicorn startups at this time.
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Get the Sheet for $50Revolut built a financial super app that brings banking services, money transfers, and foreign exchange into one place. The platform gives users tools for low-cost international transactions and detailed analytics on their spending habits.
Checkout.com builds a flexible payment processing platform for enterprise businesses operating on a global scale. Their technology gives merchants access to numerous payment methods and currencies through one integration, helping them capture more revenue.
FNZ builds a wealth management platform that provides technology and investment services to financial institutions. Their system handles the complex back-end operations, allowing partners to deliver modern, personalized wealth products to their clients.
Mistral AI builds open-source and commercial large language models designed for a wide range of applications. Their platform offers powerful AI services and APIs that help enterprises integrate generative AI capabilities.
Helsing creates AI software that serves as a digital backbone for defense systems in democratic nations. Their core technology focuses on processing vast amounts of sensor data from sources like drones to provide a clear, real-time operational picture.
Celonis builds an execution management system that relies on process mining to show companies how their business actually operates. Their platform pinpoints and resolves inefficiencies in core processes, enabling companies to run their operations at maximum capacity.
The Access Group provides a suite of fully integrated business management software and consultancy services. Their platform helps organizations across various sectors manage key operations from finance and accounting to HR.
Northvolt develops and manufactures sustainable lithium-ion batteries designed for electric vehicles, industrial systems, and energy storage. They are building a complete, circular European battery supply chain with a focus on clean energy and extensive recycling.
Oura builds a smart ring that tracks key health signals like sleep, activity, and body temperature. The wearable provides personalized health insights to help users understand their bodies and improve their overall well-being.
Bending Spoons develops a suite of popular mobile applications focused on creative and productivity tasks. They are particularly recognized for their powerful video editing tools that bring professional-grade features to everyday users.
The ten most valuable companies are just the beginning of Europe's startup story. Across the continent, founders in fintech and AI are especially busy building what comes next.
These companies are at different points in their growth, but they all point to a healthy and diverse startup community. The table below introduces the rest of the unicorns making their mark on Europe.
| Unicorn Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility | 2013 | $2.3B | $11B | |
| Fintech | 2013 | $1.7B | $9.23B | |
| Environment | 2015 | $2.9B | $9B | |
| Fintech | 2016 | $1.3B | $8.75B | |
| Fintech | 2011 | $4B | $8.5B | |
| Education | 2015 | $724.3M | $8.5B | |
| Mobility | 1997 | $2.8B | $8B | |
| Retail | 2004 | $1.6B | $8B | |
| Crypto | 2011 | $600M | $7B | |
| Mobility | 2019 | £1B | $7B | |
| Retail | 2004 | $928M | $6.5B | |
| Healthcare | 2013 | $815M | $6.4B | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $1.8B | $6B | |
| Fintech | 2011 | €387M | $6B | |
| Enterprise | 2005 | $814.6M | $6B | |
| Hardware | 2014 | $1B | $6B | |
| Analytics | 2012 | $1.4B | $6B | |
| Retail | 2008 | $984.7M | $5.4B | |
| Crypto | 2015 | $1.3B | $5.36B | |
| SaaS | 2005 | $1.1B | $5.3B | |
| Analytics | 2008 | $596.5M | $5.25B | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $470.9M | $5B | |
| Security | 2008 | $457M | $5B | |
| Fintech | 2010 | $1.1B | $5B | |
| Fintech | 2016 | $709.5M | $5B | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $1.7B | $5B | |
| Cloud | 2000 | £38M | $5B | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $1.6B | $5B | |
| Fintech | 2016 | $666M | $4.46B | |
| Crypto | 2018 | $739.2M | $4.3B | |
| Crypto | 2014 | $554M | $4.11B | |
| AI | 2017 | $536.6M | $4B | |
| Infrastructure | 2011 | $250M | $4B | |
| Crypto | 2019 | $156.5M | $4B | |
| Retail | 2011 | $1.1B | $4B | |
| Fintech | 2019 | $720M | $4B | |
| Education | 2016 | $781.3M | $3.5B | |
| Gaming | 2012 | $853.9M | $3.36B | |
| AI | 2016 | $420M | $3.21B | |
| AI | 2024 | $1.7B | $3B | |
| AI | 2019 | $259.3M | $3B | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $1B | $3B | |
| Analytics | 2016 | $545M | $3B | |
| Fintech | 2003 | €120M | $3B | |
| Healthcare | 2014 | $1.3B | $3B | |
| Security | 2012 | $209M | $3B | |
| Cloud | 2011 | $1.1B | $3B | |
| Mobility | 2004 | $750M | $3B | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $1.1B | $3B | |
| Cloud | 2013 | $349.6M | $3B | |
| Infrastructure | 2010 | $550M | $3B | |
| Retail | 2011 | $1.2B | $3B | |
| Travel | 2015 | $864.7M | $3B | |
| Retail | 2013 | $705.5M | $3B | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $624.6M | $3B | |
| Mobility | 2010 | CHF525M | $3B | |
| Fintech | 1991 | £525M | $3.B | |
| Infrastructure | 2000 | —0 | $3B | |
| Fintech | 2012 | $483M | $2.35B | |
| Gaming | 2013 | $516.9M | $2.31B | |
| Enterprise | 2018 | $550M | $2.2B | |
| Fintech | 2020 | €213.5M | $2.16B | |
| Fintech | 2011 | $529.3M | $2.1B | |
| Logistics | 2016 | $593.4M | $2.1B | |
| Enterprise | 2015 | $495.8M | $2.1B | |
| Fintech | 2010 | $989.5M | $2.05B | |
| AI | 2023 | $222.5M | $2B | |
| AI | 2023 | $266M | $2B | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $442.2M | $2B | |
| Analytics | 2009 | $352.5M | $2B | |
| AI | 2017 | $400M | $2B | |
| Cloud | 2006 | $308.1M | $2B | |
| AI | 2016 | $338.2M | $2B | |
| Retail | 2009 | $1.1B | $2B | |
| AI | 2015 | $192.3M | $2B | |
| Crypto | 2018 | $281M | $2B | |
| Fintech | 2012 | €366.9M | $2B | |
| Food | 2007 | $279.4M | $2B | |
| AI | 2018 | $325.1M | $2B | |
| Retail | 2009 | $722.3M | $2B | |
| Analytics | 2019 | $1.9B | $2B | |
| AI | 2015 | $161M | $2B | |
| AI | 2016 | $419M | $2B | |
| Fintech | 2014 | €481M | $2B | |
| Retail | 2012 | $675.7M | $2B | |
| Logistics | 2015 | $447.2M | $2B | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $513.7M | $2B | |
| Energy | 2017 | €4.2B | $2B | |
| Fintech | 2018 | $646M | $2B | |
| Marketing | 2020 | $1.1B | $2B | |
| Healthcare | 2012 | $340.7M | $2B | |
| Fintech | 2017 | $224.8M | $2B | |
| Mobility | 2009 | $875.8M | $2B | |
| AI | 2016 | $121.4M | $2B | |
| Crypto | 2018 | $35M | $2B | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $121M | $2B | |
| Manufacturing | 2009 | $270M | $2B | |
| Mobility | 2018 | $646.9M | $2B | |
| Analytics | 2011 | $290M | $2B | |
| Mobility | 2006 | $686.9M | $2B |
