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European Union

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

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Investor Profile

European Union has backed more than 168 startups, with 31 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 103 rounds, about 61% of its total and boasts 19 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Information Technology.
  • Led 24 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (74%)
  • Seed (12%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)
  • Debt Financing (2%)
  • Non Equity Assistance (2%)
  • Series A (2%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (1%)
  • Undisclosed (1%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (13%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • United States (7%)
  • Sweden (6%)
  • Switzerland (5%)
  • Israel (5%)
  • France (4%)
  • Ireland (4%)
  • The Netherlands (4%)
  • Spain (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Information Technology
  • Energy
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Device
  • Renewable Energy
  • Medical
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does European Union frequently co-invest with?

EASME - EU Executive Agency for SMEs
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 2
Business Finland
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 2
EBRD (Investment Firm)
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 2
VentureOut
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
European Commission
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 2
ESA Business Applications
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 3
FC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
C
Europe, Valais, Switzerland, Sion
Co-Investments: 1
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does European Union often collaborate with?

PH
Europe, Syddanmark, Denmark, Sønderborg
Shared Deals: 1
MF
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Shared Deals: 1
BF
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
AA
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
RM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JR
Europe, Western Finland, Finland, Tampere
Shared Deals: 1
LN
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Shared Deals: 1
DH
Europe, Gullbringusysla, Iceland, Reykjavík
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by European Union?

E.ON

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

E.ON specializes in integrated energy solutions for industrial, commercial, and public-sector customers.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOil and GasRenewable EnergySustainability
GrantNov 26, 2025
Transnet SOC Ltd

Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Transnet operates as an integrated freight transport company that aims ensure a globally competitive freight system.

Logistics
GrantNov 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,059,057
Naftogaz of Ukraine

Lviv, L'vivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine

Naftogaz of Ukraine is an oil & energy company that offers corporate transparency services.

EnergyRenewable Energy
GrantNov 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $147,704,818
LanzaTech

Skokie, Illinois, United States

LanzaTech is a carbon recycling company that converts waste carbon into sustainable fuels, chemicals, and materials.

Carbon CaptureClean EnergyCleanTechNatural ResourcesRecyclingSustainability
GrantNov 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $45,910,573
GreenPow

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

1st Carbon-Aware Cloud reducing AI & ICT emissions by up to 85%, cutting compute costs, and providing secure sovereign & private green cloud

CleanTechCloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesCloud ManagementEnergy EfficiencyGreenTechIaaSPaaSPrivate CloudSustainability
GrantNov 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $17,390
.Lumen

Cluj-napoca, Cluj, Romania

.Lumen is a research startup that uses AI, robotics, and neuroscience to empower the blind.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)MedicalNeuroscienceProduct ResearchSoftware
GrantOct 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,841,316
Victoriabank

Chisinau, Chisinau, Moldova

Victoriabank is a commercial bank that offers a wide range of financial services to retail and corporate clients including merchant extract.

BankingCommercialFinancial Services
Debt FinancingOct 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,745,621
Iberdrola

Bilbao, Pais Vasco, Spain

Iberdrola is an energy company that generates electricity through nuclear, fossil-fuel, and hydroelectric power.

EnergyHydroelectricRenewable EnergySustainability
Post Ipo DebtOct 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,388,290
Cylib

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Cylib transforms waste from end-of-life batteries and production scrap into marketable products through a proprietary recycling process.

BatteryChemical EngineeringCleanTech
GrantSep 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,639,053
Suez Canal Bank

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

Suez Canal Bank is an Egyptian joint stock company that offers retail and commercial banking services.

BankingFinancial ServicesPersonal Finance
Post Ipo DebtSep 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000