Unlocking the Potential of Europe’s Startup Ecosystem

Amsterdam continues to stand out as one of Europe’s most livable and forward-thinking cities. Compact and cosmopolitan, it’s home to around 1,189,000 people in the metropolitan region, according to Macrotrends (2025).

Berlin has transformed from a once-divided city into a dynamic powerhouse of entrepreneurship.

Brussels, the de facto capital of the European Union and a multilingual, multicultural metropolis, is frequently ranked among the most inclusive cities in Europe.

Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital, is a globally connected city and a key hub for Northern Europe.

Framed by the North Sea and a rugged coastline of volcanic rock, Edinburgh is a city of contrasts: centuries-old alleyways sit beside modern glass labs, and hilltop castles overlook coworking spaces and code schools.

Frankfurt, with its modern skyline that rivals Manhattan’s, is a cutting-edge city of commerce shaped by an industrial and financial tradition that goes back centuries.

Gothenburg may be best known for its heavy industry, but it’s also one of Europe’s most agile tech ecosystems. Sweden’s second-largest city is quietly powering some of the most forward-thinking startups in mobility, health, AI and deeptech.

Graz may be Austria’s second-largest city, but its commitment to entrepreneurship matches the capital's.

The city of Kiel sits at the northeastern edge of Germany by the Baltic Sea.

Linz, the capital of Upper Austria, is a colorful city that lies on the banks of the Danube River. Its town square dates back to the 13th century and it is dotted with historic buildings and Baroque cathedrals.

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal and its largest city, is situated at the mouth of the Tagus River on Europe’s Atlantic edge.

London, famous for its world-class universities, museums and theaters, is one of the oldest and most cosmopolitan cities in the world.

At the crossroads of Western Europe, Luxembourg is small in size: just 2,586 km² (998 mi²) with around 680,000 residents.

Madrid’s startup scene is deeply rooted in a culture of reinvention. Long known for its creative industries and international outlook, the city is emerging as one of Europe’s most dynamic tech ecosystems.

Malta, a small island nation in the central Mediterranean, has long been a crossroads of cultures.

In the heart of Bavaria, Munich is a powerful launchpad for global innovation and one of Europe’s most vibrant startup hubs at the foot of the Alps.

Paris is France’s capital city, cultural center and main hub for startup activity. Home to approximately 2 million residents and with a metropolitan region of more than 12 million people (INSEE, 2025), the city attracts founders from across the world.

Small in scale but global in ambition, Reykjavík is the cultural, economic and entrepreneurial center of Iceland.

Set along the banks of the Daugava River, Riga's reputation for technological innovation is growing.

Rome is rapidly emerging as a Southern European innovation hub. Standing by the River Tiber and just 25 kilometers from the Tyrrhenian Sea, the city is building upon its millennia-old architectural heritage with an evolving entrepreneurial identity.

Rooted in 800 years of history, Tallinn, the capital and largest city of Estonia, was shaped by Hanseatic trade, Nordic-Baltic design sensibilities and a fiercely independent spirit.

Vienna, Austria’s capital and its largest city, lies on the banks of the Danube River and has been a hub for regional trade and commerce dating back hundreds of years.

Situated on the Vistula River in the heart of Central Europe, Warsaw’s skyline is an eclectic mix of communist-era landmarks, glass skyscrapers and renovated pre-war structures, all reflecting its layered past and economic resurgence.

Zurich is widely known as Switzerland’s financial engine, but for founders it's more than that: a center of deeptech experimentation, high-trust governance and cross-disciplinary innovation.