Top 100 Rising European Startups for 2025 uncovered innovators across AI, biotech, fintech, defence and deep tech.

In May 2025, Viva Technology, Europe’s premier technology and innovation conference, unveiled its inaugural Top 100 Rising European Startups list, identifying the most innovative and high-potential young companies shaping the continent’s future tech landscape.

The ranking spans a diverse range of sectors, including artificial intelligence, health technology, fintech, cybersecurity, climate tech and industrial deep tech, reflecting the broad scope of Europe’s emerging startup ecosystem. Among the most represented technologies are advanced AI platforms, next-generation software solutions, and scalable deep-tech innovations with global market potential.

The list demonstrates the geographic breadth of Europe’s innovation landscape, with leading hubs in Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the Nordics producing a significant share of the ranked companies.

Key segments spotlighted include AI-driven automation tools, cybersecurity platforms, enterprise software, and sustainable technology ventures, underscoring how European startups are competing at the forefront of global technological advancement. The growing presence of defense-oriented AI and cybersecurity firms further highlights the convergence of commercial innovation with security-driven applications.

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