Apr 2, 2025

Europe’s startup ecosystem has grown over the past decade, with several companies reaching the billion-dollar mark. Atomico’s State of European Tech report states that 11 ecosystems without such companies in 2015 now have at least one. Dealroom data shows that Europe has 571 unicorns, including 22 new ones in 2024 – 37 of them have reached valuations above $10B. Total funding in the continent has also multiplied by 10 over the last decade, increasing from $43B to $426B. Although investment levels declined after 2021, projections for 2025 estimate $47B in funding, a 20 per cent rise from 2020. The number of early-stage startups has also increased from 8,000 in 2015 to over 35,000, while growth-stage companies now exceed over 3,400. According to Dealroom, in Q1 2025, European startups have secured $15.8B through nearly 1,600 funding rounds. From AI and fintech to clean energy and biotech, startups have attracted large amounts of funding, signalling investor confidence in Europe’s potential to lead in technology, health, and sustainability. With this influx of funding, many of these high-growth companies are rapidly expanding their teams, offering exciting opportunities for top talent. Today, we look at the biggest funding rounds that have made headlines and most of them are hiring as well. VistaJet Neko Health aims to develop a healthcare system that can help individuals maintain their health via early identification and preventative actions. The company has developed a new medical scanning technology concept for broad and non-invasive health data collection that is fast, convenient and affordable. Auro Travel HQ: Madrid, Spain Hiring: Currently not hiring Auro Travel claims to operate the largest VTC (Vehicles with Driver) fleet in the country with its app and technology. Its main goal is to modernise fleet management for passenger transportation. The company uses technology in GPS tracking, real-time traffic monitoring, LPG engine conversion, vehicle maintenance, driving indicators, and driver communication. This approach allows for detailed service control and the provision of operational KPIs to clients, enabling them to monitor travel data and environmental impact. Windward Bio