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Beyond Lovable and Mistral: 21 European startups to watch
Europe should be known for BottleCap AI, not bottle cap memes. With its tongue-in-cheek name, this Prague-based AI startup is one of the teams that VCs think you should know. It is not that European startups never cut through the noise — Lovable and Mistral AI are proof of it. But there are many more that don’t have nine digits in annual recurring revenue yet and that insiders are still tracking very closely. That’s where this list comes in. Over the last few weeks, we asked investors at some of Europe’s best known venture funds to recommend two startups each: one from their portfolio (because they liked the startup well enough to invest) and one outside of it (because they are the startup experts but can’t invest in them all). We also threw in a few picks of our own. From pre-launch to unicorn, these startups are at different stages in their journey, and from different sectors. Due to our methodology, they may not reflect where the region’s hottest hubs are, but they do reflect how deep tech talent could help Europe play its own cards in the AI race. Alta Ares Recommended by Julien Codorniou, general partner, 20VC. What it does: Alta Ares develops AI-powered counter-drone systems. Why it’s worth watching: Defense tech has gone from pariah to trending, particularly in Europe, where the war in Ukraine was a wake-up call for armies to modernize. Alta Ares’ interceptors answer a need for cheaper solutions to detect and fight drone incursions. Techcrunch event San Francisco, CA | October 13-15, 2026 Apron Recommended by Jan Hammer, partner, Index Ventures (investor). What it does: Apron provides invoice management for small business owners. Why it’s worth watching: SMBs can be a lucrative segment for fintech companies; business owners are willing to spend at least some money to save time, and there are millions of them. Botify Recommended by Claire Houry, general partner, Ventech (investor). What it does: Botify helps brands increase their visibility in AI searches. Why it’s worth watching: Companies are still scrambling to replace SEO with generative engine optimization (GEO) — but this Disrupt NY 2016 alum has already embraced the shift. Botify has competitors in its new field, such as Otterly.AI and Profound, but also big customers, from Macy’s to The New York Times. BottleCap AI Recommended by Julien Codorniou, general partner, 20VC (investor). What it does: BottleCap AI develops efficiency-focused foundational LLMs and apps. Why it’s ...
41 Best Startups in Europe to Watch in 2026 - Seedtable
We track 71,000+ companies and rank them dynamically using our Seedtable Score – a score that uses quantitative and qualitative data points to signal the momentum behind a company. We then monitor the list manually leveraging our expertise as founders and investors. There are 41 start-ups with an aggregate funding of $2.3b. The average funding per company in this subset is $56.0m. The list encompasses 404 founders. 1863 executives. It includes data on 2267 professionals within these filtered companies.
Daily data about startup investments in Europe - Startup.eu
Startup.eu Daily data about startup investments in Europe. Tracking rounds, investors, and ecosystem trends.
EU Startup News | Uncovering the top EU startups for the innovators and ...
EU Startup News and its related platforms serve as a vital hub for founders, venture capitalists, startups, and industry stakeholders across Europe. EU Venture Capital is also wholly owned by EU Startup News and is a comprehensive platform dedicated to providing in-depth insights, resources, and updates on the European venture capital landscape.
