E-commerce & Marketplace Startups in Europe

Europe's e-commerce scene is more diverse than it looks. Beyond Amazon copycats, a wave of vertical marketplaces, re-commerce platforms and social shopping apps are building durable businesses with loyal communities.

Europe's most interesting startup stories. Every week.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

310
Startups analysed
107
With funding
36
Scalable episodes
24
Countries

Why it matters in Europe

European consumers are more privacy-conscious, sustainability-minded and cross-border than their US counterparts — and this creates structural advantages for European marketplace builders. Platforms like Vinted (Vilnius, €3B+) have shown that a startup from a small country can become a continent-wide brand by obsessing over community and trust rather than logistics. The re-commerce wave — driven by Gen Z's preference for second-hand and the EU's sustainability agenda — has created entirely new verticals that didn't exist five years ago. For founders building marketplaces, the European players on this page demonstrate that supply-side density, category focus and community trust compound faster than any logistics network.

🌟 Covered by Scalable

📍 Spain€5.6M

Atomic One

Atomic One coordinates AI agents across e-commerce brand operations.

📍 France$510M (€450M)

Back Market

French marketplace for refurbished electronics founded in Paris in 2014.

📍 France$200M

BlaBlaCar

Carpooling platform that also sells bus and train tickets.

📍 Estonia€628M

Bolt

Estonian ride-hailing, micromobility, car sharing, food and grocery delivery app, based in Tallinn.

📍 Netherlands€2M

Celebratix

Dutch startup offering blockchain ticketing infrastructure giving event organisers full control over primary and secondary sales.

📍 France€7M

DJUST

French startup and European leader in B2B digital platforms, specialising in simplifying digital commerce for distributors and…

📍 United Kingdom$10M

Easol

A platform unifying sales, bookings, payments and support for businesses that sell experiences

📍 Denmark€145M

Flatpay

Danish fintech offering flat-rate payment terminals to small merchants.

📍 United Kingdom$25M

Fleek

London-based B2B marketplace digitising the wholesale secondhand clothing supply chain with AI, grading and matching.

📍 United Kingdom$80M

Fresha

Business software and booking marketplace for salons and wellness businesses, based in London.

📍 Netherlands€1M

Guzco

The AI that automates payment disputes, chargebacks and friendly fraud for e-commerce merchants.

📍 TurkeyUS$50M

HubX

Turkish studio of AI-powered consumer mobile and web apps, a unicorn since 2026.

Podcast episodes

All startups in this sector (310)

081LAB S.R.L.

Italy

081Lab is the software house in Naples that designs your digital future. Custom software development, mobile apps, booking systems and IT consulting.

123BUFFET A RESPONSABILITA LIMITATA

Italy

123buffet is the quick and easy way to organize your refreshments by choosing from the quality solutions offered by our partners.

2PACK SEMPLIFICATA

Italy

2Pack is an innovative packaging, made with cardboard and fish waste, to create robust, water-repellent and sustainable containers.

369 SOLUTION ENUNCIABILE ANCHE 369 SOLUTION

Italy

Software solutions for debt management. Among the main offerings is a concrete opportunity to restart.

4CREATIVE SOULS

Italy

Discover J'ESSENTIA, where works of art are transformed into FASHION and Design for Home and Hotels. Unique creations in geometric design, made by…

4FOODIES

Italy

Welcome to the delivery revolution! Whether it's pasta, pizza, piadina, sushi or poke, you can order them all from us and have them arrive at your…

4HANDS

Italy

Satisfaction guaranteed, free digital travel assistance and certified feedback for a high-level travel experience. Find out more!

7HC

Italy

Discover new possibilities INTERNET OF THINGS & CLOUD COMPUTING Our software solutions manage the storage, processing and transmission of data…

A.D.A

Italy

Innovative startup focused on developing advanced inhaled therapies for interstitial lung diseases

A.F. STUDIO ARTS

Italy

Recording and music production studio in Milan Lambrate - Trust two industry experts to maximize your creativity.

A.M.A. MEDICAL MUSHROOMS SOCIETA AGRICOLA

Italy

A.M.A. Medical Mushrooms | Production and sale of powdered medicinal mushrooms, grown in Italy using organic methods. Discover our professional and…

ABILITYA

Italy

Technology and proprietary data for your community. Among the main offerings are solutions for tailored projects!

ACCELASEARCH

Italy

We allow eCommerce companies granular control over the discoverability, priority and personalization of their products without relying on developers

ACINOLILLA

Italy

Italian and foreign wines, beers, spirits, sake specially selected by our sommeliers. Certified payments, secure shipping.

ACL TRAVEL S.R.L. SOCIETA' BENEFIT

Italy

Discover safe and reliable volunteer experiences abroad. Join the Italian community and turn your journey into an opportunity to grow and make a…

ACORN TEAM

Italy

Integrated technology solutions: digitalization of business processes, process automation, corporate security and compliance, digital transformation

ACTIVE-ITALIA

Italy

Green Chemistry for the isolation and purification of Oleacein, Oleocanthal and Total Phenolic Fraction (TPF) from EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil).

ADAPTA STUDIO

Italy

ADAPTA Studio offers businesses AMAZ3D, using advanced algorithms to reduce memory usage of 3D assets by up to 90% without quality loss.

ADEMA.1

Italy

Adema's objective is the well-being of the user and the valorisation of the professionals involved in his journey. Feeling good is a choice, Adema.1…

ADENDA

Italy

IT infrastructure of any scale. A safe place for your data and applications thanks to a fiber optic network, data center and dedicated servers.

AETHERNA SOLUTIONS

Italy

Transform your business with Aetherna Solutions: advanced digital solutions to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

AGARINTO

Italy

Agarinto is a Palermo-based web agency specializing in website development, custom CRM, QR Code digital menus and tailored digital marketing…

AGLUEAT EXPRESS

Italy

Gluten-free without worries AGLUEAT EXPRESS: gluten-free, fresh and delicious baked goods.

AGREETECH

Italy

The platform of innovative services and products for optimizing the work of farmers and operators in the agricultural world.

AGRIBIOM

Italy

Circular Innovation for the Agriculture of the Future Our biodegradable solutions and strategic consultancy help agricultural businesses grow…

AGRICOLA MODERNA . SOCIETA AGRICOLA

Italy

Salads so good that it will seem a shame to use them as a side dish.

AGRIMAGINED ITALIA

Italy

Agrimagined is committed to transforming agriculture to empower farmers while meeting the nutritional needs of a growing population.

AGRIPASTA

Italy

Our Vision We rely on innovation, organic, biodynamic and renewable sources With awareness and sustainability for future generations.

AGRIRED SOCIETA AGRICOLA INNOVATIVA A RESPONSABILITA LIMITATA

Italy

AgriRed - Innovative Agricultural Society. Aquaponic agritech hub in Tarquinia. Verlizie products: aromatic herbs and zero residue salads.…

AI SOLUTIONS

Italy

Generate electronic self-invoices from foreign invoices in 30 seconds. Reverse charge, TD17/TD18, SDI sending and Cloud invoice integration. Try it…

AI-MOBILITY

Italy

Innovative services for the Automotive sector. Our main offerings include development to keep pace with new industry trends and cutting-edge…

AI.RES

Italy

Demonstrate AI governance and accelerate deployment with a unified risk, compliance and audit-ready evidence platform.

AICOMLOGIC

Italy

Aicomlogic develops AI solutions for catering: voice ordering, table reservations, advanced digital menus, order management, automatic web push…

AILOX

Italy

Ailox offers innovative artificial intelligence solutions to optimize logistics and transportation

AISEM

Italy

Transform still-life photos into professional on-model images. Self-service platform or turnkey Tailor service. Used by VR46, Sugar and 50+ brands.

AIVESP

Italy

Olivia is the AI assistant that optimizes production and reduces waste in food & retail. Forecasts at 90% accuracy. Find out how to turn data into…

AIWONDER

Italy

Business-friendly Artificial Intelligence solutions, compliant with European regulations, safe and under your full control.

AKTA

Italy

Akta: noun from ancient Greek. Etymology unclear. Promontory. Coastal land jutting into the sea. The imprecise and variable limit where the sea meets…

ALDETECH

Italy

New technologies for health improvement. It targets producers and integrators in the automotive, robotics, and medical sectors.

ALGO BIOTECHNOLOGIES

Italy

Antonio Di Stefano is full professor of technology, socioeconomics and pharmaceutical legislation at the Department of Pharmacy of the University of…

ALIA INSECT FARM SOCIETA AGRICOLA

Italy

We produce sustainable food, made with Acheta domesticus powder, obtained from our edible cricket farm

ALIQUO TECHNOLOGIES

Italy

The convenient, economical and sustainable solution for managing children's clothes! All Rendi clothes are repurchased by the platform at the end of…

ALIREMA

Italy

Cosmetitrovo helps cosmetic companies find and contact suppliers in the production chain: raw materials, packaging, consultancy and third-party…

ALPHAFOOD

Italy

Alphafood creates superfoods: sustainable, protein-rich and innovative foods that combine taste, health and respect for the environment.

ALSAFI SEMPLIFICATA

Italy

Access 110+ AI models, creative tools, and contextual memory. All in one platform.

ALYON

Italy

BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION. Among the main offerings, we provide a comprehensive training program, ongoing support, so your team can fully leverage…

AMS WEB

Italy

AMS Web is the Marche agency specializing in artificial intelligence for companies. AI solutions, automation and web consultancy for businesses and…

AMV IDEALAB

Italy

Discover events, traditional festivals, festivals, points of interest, typical Sicilian products on the Nebrodi in north-eastern Sicily in front of…

ANDROMEDA INTELLIGENCE

Italy

AndromedAI is the definitive solution for increasing eCommerce sales while reducing the costs and time needed to optimize the product catalog.

ANTALIA AI

Italy

7 AI collaborators for your office. They manage orders, write documents, send emails, answer the phone.

ANTARIX SPACE

Italy

FFBS – Fashion for Biodiversity Solutions is a SpaceTech and RegTech startup that uses cutting-edge technologies and data-driven auditing (Triangular…

ANTIFEMO

Italy

A rapid catalytic process technology RCC (Rapid Catalytic Composting), Best-in-Class among composting processes, 100% Made in Italy

APERITIV

Italy

Aperitiv is the innovative app to experience the Italian aperitif. Discover restaurants, book tables and pay in advance. A unique experience for…

APPGRADE

Italy

Inspire your way to stay fit! Discover the benefits for wellness professionals.

APPROVER

Italy

The blockchain solution that instantly authenticates your photos, simply, quickly and securely.

AQUAPONIC DESIGN

Italy

Create a sustainable ecosystem with innovative solutions. Explore cutting-edge technologies for eco-friendly production.

ARCHI-ZONE

Italy

Build, renovate, expand your property expand your property we simplify Manage practices, documents and technical solutions in a simple and digital…

ARCHIBUDGET

Italy

Archibudget is the startup that digitalises the window and door sector. Digital tools and consultancy to improve business performance.

ARCMEDIA

Italy

Internet domain, hosting, and Office 365. Among its main offerings are dynamic, fast, and secure web solutions.

ARDEREA

Italy

THE HEAT OF NATURE, DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME. 🛡️ Certified suppliers and selected wood to ensure calorific yield and reliability.

AREA SOCIAL

Italy

Social Area is the completely customized social platform for online communication and sales

AROUNDRS . O IN FORMA ABBREVIATA AROUNDRS

Italy

Around revolutionizes the world of disposable food packaging through the diffusion of smart, reusable containers for takeaway and delivery.

ARTIDE INNOVA

Italy

Audiovisual production company combining high-end film production techniques with a solid understanding of broadcast, live streaming and video…

ASSIST-X

Italy

We are your technology ally and deliver tangible business results. Working side by side with your team, we transform your business needs into…

AUDACIA INNOVATIONS

Italy

Increasing views and streams has never been so simple, for you a team of Business Strategists with years of experience, 1 month free trial.

AUDIUMA

Italy

Transform your customer service with AI voice agents. Automate delivery tracking, order confirmations and support requests with intelligent voice…

AUREA

Italy

AUREA Creative Lab is an innovative start-up specialized in the development of software and customized innovative solutions in the field of: Virtual…

AUREA HUB

Italy

Aurea application. For you. The easiest way to manage your traditional and digital assets in one secure cross-chain app. Discover the App. Aurea…

AUTOMATO

Italy

Professional website + Automated CRM (powered by GoHighLevel) + WhatsApp AI Agent. Turnkey packages from €800. CRM included for 1 year (value €840).…

AVVALE PLM

Italy

Mars PLM is the native SAP PLM add-on for S/4HANA and ECC. Manage the entire product lifecycle without the need for middleware. Request a free demo…

AXIAM

Italy

New perspectives for real estate development and the construction sector. Axiam is a company specializing in development, digital innovation and…

AXIOM DATA

Italy

TFLAB combines experience in the world of molds and manufacturing with technology to find the best solution for the customer.

AXON EUROPE

Italy

We simplify sampling. Among the main offerings are the development and production of sterile bags for food sampling, becoming a benchmark in the…

AZ DIGITAL

Italy

Some Les Copains d'Abord partners - in Carmine (Brescia) Contrada del Carmine, 47, 25122 Brescia BS Why use Scoutmenu The platform facilitates the…

AZIONA

Italy

Aziona makes the digitalization of your products, services and business processes simple and accessible.

About You Holding AG

Germany

Online fashion platform founded in Hamburg in 2014, listed in 2021 and acquired by Zalando in 2025. No longer a private unicorn.

AfterSalesPro - NORTHBAND IKE

Greece

All-in-one post-sale platform covering shipping, tracking, returns, SLA visibility, cost optimisation, and customer experience for e-commerce.

Ailyn

Italy

Who I am They told me that I am a predictive artificial intelligence.

Alethes

Italy

How can artificial intelligence be used in contract management? Among the main offerings are the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning…

Ankorstore

France

Wholesale platform based in Paris, founded in 2019. A unicorn since January 2022, with €250 million raised at a €1.75 billion valuation.

Atomic One

Spain

A Málaga startup automating pricing, advertising, inventory and logistics for Amazon sellers.

Autodoc

Germany

Berlin company founded in 2008 selling vehicle parts and accessories online to consumers and workshops in 27 countries. Valued at €2.3B in 2024 when…

B SIDE

Italy

B-Side Lab applies advanced neuromarketing techniques to enhance your brand identity and optimize marketing effectiveness.

B2SCOUT

Italy

Are you looking for businesses for sale? Would you like to sell your business? Sell your company easily and find new business opportunities on our…

BABY BIS STARTUP INNOVATIVA

Italy

Welcome to the world of BabyBis! Among the main offerings are numerous amusement parks ideal for families with children.

BAKE ONE

Italy

Veterly makes pet telemedicine and communicating with pet parents simple and straightforward. Hassle-free schedule appointments and conduct video…

BAOLAB

Italy

E-commerce for green children and parents: clothing, games, accessories, cosmetics chosen with attention to sustainability and respect for the…

BAOLFLY

Italy

Producers of fresh larvae, dried larvae and black soldier fly larvae meal for farmers and feed companies.

BARETTO

Italy

BAZR

Italy

The first Italian live shopping platform. Download the app and enjoy the show! Get into the heart of shopping Download the app Everything you want in…

BBIKE

Italy

Discover our selection: racing bikes, mountain bikes, gravel bikes and e-bikes. Unmissable offers and fast shipping from BBIKE, cycling experts.

BBLO

Italy

MY.BBLO is the beauty portal that connects customers, beauty centers and operators, to find services, visibility and new opportunities in the sector.

BCAME

Italy

E-Commerce development and IT consultancy, innovative technological solutions on IIoT services and the Telco and Hospitality sector

BCI

Italy

I defend you SEARCH ENGINE NO.

BCONNECT

Italy

BConnect creates customized software, mobile apps and innovative digital strategies for companies. Discover our IT solutions to accelerate your…

BEATRATE

Italy

Beatrate SRL is an innovative startup specialized in 360 web, AI and Blockchain solutions. In the meantime we produce video games.

BEBOOMER

Italy

A new way to travel for those over 50. Authentic experiences, small groups of peers and the tranquility of a professional organization.

BEEINCLUSION

Italy

BeeInclusion is the first 360° social search engine. It was created with the aim of making accessible services geolocalised in the area and indexed…

BEERFINDER

Italy

Trovabirre, the revolution in the distribution of craft beers in Italy: discover the offers and advantages for breweries, pubs, restaurants and…

BEEZ

Italy

DISTRIBUTED, SECURE AND ENCRYPTED BLOCKCHAIN CLOUD STORAGE WHY CHOOSE US The integration of the DAM with the blockchain guarantees not only system…

BEFORE 1783

Italy

Mangiamo Italiano is a marketplace of food & drinks made in ITALY, buy online directly from the manufacturing companies.. WE BUY ITALIAN!!

BEGREENTELLIGENT

Italy

Adopt an olive tree, a row of vines or a wheat field, follow nature and receive the products of your field.

BEMART ITALIA

Italy

Digital services for government: simple, secure, scalable. Italian startup founded in 2020 in the e-commerce sector.

BENE

Italy

A women's benefit company and Italian start-up, Benè produces saffron-based supplements for psycho-physical well-being

BENVENUTO MILANO

Italy

There is always an opportunity for a Welcome...

BEST TECH PARTNER

Italy

Discover Best Tech Partner, your ally for human resources management. We offer personnel search and selection services.

BETTAKNIT

Italy

Online sale of Knitting and Crochet Kits, natural and Made in Italy balls. With the Bettaknit Kits you can make the garments of your dreams with your…

BETTER INNOVATION TECHNOLOGIES

Italy

BIT accompanies organizations from strategy to execution, integrating AI, intelligent automation and scalable architectures.

BFT.COM SEMPLIFICATA

Italy

Whether your purpose is to barter, donate or simply advertise your products, on BarterFoodTrade you will have the opportunity to place advertisements…

BGL Group

United Kingdom

British insurance group based in Peterborough, incorporated in 1991. In 2017 it sold 30% to CPP Investments; unicorn status is not verified.

BIANCOINSOLITO

Italy

We are cheesemakers who love design. We are designers who love cheese. #HumanizingCheese • Since 1918. Online shop • Delivery in 4-5 days.

BINATIVE

Italy

The only truly natural and fresh food for dogs, formulated by veterinary nutritionists. We guarantee a perfect balance thanks to a mix of ingredients…

BIOLT SEMPLIFICATA

Italy

Therapies with bioactive liposomes The emergence of MDR pathogens is causing the increase in serious infections, which are pharmacologically…

BIOMYCS

Italy

innovative solutions to create eco-sustainable organic production processes that use natural, evolved and engineered yeasts

BIOZHERO

Italy

bioZHero deals with the recovery of food production waste, one supply chain at a time. We recover beer grains for the production of electricity…

BIRRA DUEPIU

Italy

E-commerce of Birrificio Exuvia: here you can find all our beers and have them delivered straight to your door!

BIRRA SORRENTO

Italy

The process of making beer is fascinating and involves several stages, each with a crucial role in determining the taste, aroma and final quality.

BITIFY

Italy

Innovative start-up in the IT sector and specialized in software engineering. We design and build highly scalable and resilient enterprise software…

BIZANTINI

Italy

A gastronomic journey that comes from a family tradition in Ravenna in the 70s. Still today respecting nature to create simple but unique moments of…

BIZVY

Italy

Find the right grant or funding for your innovative ideas. Our main offerings include the services you need, an operational partner that simplifies…

BLOXY

Italy

Prolonged freshness, sustainable packaging.

BLU DIGITALPRESS

Italy

Printing and Logistics Centre, BLU DIGITALPRESS deals with printing and packaging on behalf of private practices, associations, companies, consortia,…

BLUTECH

Italy

PROJECTS An ambitious project through which we would like to surpass ourselves and bring a positive impact to the world of optics with a new product.

BLYTZ CASHLESS BLYTZ CASHLESS

Italy

The fastest cashless payment system for events, designed to eliminate queues and grow revenue quickly.

BOATEAT

Italy

Experience the finest artisan foods and exceptional wines, delivered with impeccable care to private villas and yachts throughout the Costa Smeralda.

BONFITALY

Italy

Not just sustainability: a real advantage for companies.

BOOKINGBILITY

Italy

Search for your hotel for disabled people, accessible and barrier-free. Book now the hotel that suits your needs and find the right room at the best…

BOOSTERGY

Italy

We are an agency and we help you with tailor-made marketing solutions that are successful in meeting the challenges of the energy market.

BOS5

Italy

WITHOUT WATCHING AROUND Each user interacts with a personal AI companion who listens, learns and communicates logically.

BOTANICALDRYGARDEN

Italy

BotanicalDryGarden is the first dry botanical garden in Italy. In our shop you will find Mediterranean plants and lawns with low water requirements…

BOTSPACE TECHNOLOGIES OU

Italy

Sell more, engage better, and support your audience with powerful AI and automations for WhatsApp and Instagram

BRAIND

Italy

Optimize budgets and results, create connections with customers. Find out how neuromarketing and predictive analytics can boost your brand

BRANDPLANE

Italy

Create your GEO strategy, measure how AI mentions your brand, discover gaps vs competitors and optimize content for AI. Brandplane: Early Access…

BRICKS AI

Italy

The fastest way to create and manage your Supabase database. One-click admin panel with powerful team features.

BRUM EDUCATION

Italy

The first 100% flexible driving school in Italy. Study the theory and take the quizzes from the App, book the guides and get your B license without…

BRUNELLI

Italy

All the emotions of a bite are summarized here. Music and vibrations from the sentimental laboratory will get to your stomach.

Back Market

France

French marketplace connecting buyers with professional sellers of refurbished electronics. Valued at US$5.7B in 2022.

Berlin Brands Group

Germany

Berlin-based e-commerce group of own-brand products, founded in 2005 and now recognised as Klarstein. Controlled by HPS since a 2024 restructuring.

BlaBlaCar

France

BlaBlaCar connects drivers with passengers heading the same way. Founded in Paris in 2006, its $200M round D in 2015 valued it at EUR 1.4 billion…

Bolt

Estonia

Estonian mobility and delivery platform founded in 2013, formerly Taxify. Its round of 11 January 2022 valued it at €7.4 billion.

Booksy

Poland

Polish online booking platform for beauty and wellness services connecting customers with salons, spas and specialists across Europe.

BrewDog

United Kingdom

Brewer founded in Scotland in 2007. Valued at £1B by TSG in 2017, it went into administration on 2 March 2026 and its brand and assets were sold to…

C2APP

Italy

With Scriba you will be able to communicate to your customers their business performance, schedules, F24 payments and alert situations

CACTUS HOLDING

Italy

Cactus Holding Digital Marketing Experts Cactus Holding is a startup specialized in digitalization processes for medium and large-sized companies.

CAFFE CARNERA

Italy

Explore the world of coffee with Carnera: unique flavors and irresistible blends.

CALLWIZ

Italy

Italian startup that automates phone bookings with AI, handles multiple calls at once, recognizes the language and operates 24/7.

CANTINIUM

Italy

Cantinium - the NFT marketplace of great Italian bottles. We create NFTs (non-fungible tokens) based on the best Italian wines and spirits of…

CANTSTOP LAB

Italy

You can be an ordinary and banal brand or you can become EXTRAordinary! Find out how we can help you shine on social media.

CAPITALAND SEMPLIFICATA

Italy

THE WORLD EVOLVES, SO DOES YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN.

CARDIOACASA

Italy

CardioaCasa is the SIMPLE, quick and safe solution for CARDIOLOGICAL diagnostics at YOUR home. Book Now.

CARE S.R.L.

Italy

Care provides online fitness, wellness, and training solutions for health-conscious users.

CARONTE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Italy

Caronte SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS Optimize your company with integration solutions created by industry experts What we can do for you Our Services…

CARRIE

Italy

Face premenopause and menopause with awareness and serenity. Lynda supports you with an ailment tracker and Masterclass.

CARTIGLIANO RICERCHE

Italy

Experts in radio frequency defrosting: Cartigliano Ricerche provides cutting-edge RF systems for the fast, uniform and energy-saving defrosting of…

CASA PROFITTO VELOCE

Italy

JAIRES is the first Active Suite for real estate agencies. Not a management software: an active operational guide that organizes, automates and grows…

CASABUFALA.IT

Italy

Buffalo mozzarella from Campania and typical Southern products directly to your home. Fast delivery, quality guaranteed. Savor authentic Southern…

CAUSEWAY THERAPEUTICS ITALIA

Italy

The Tendon Health Company: Causeway Therapeutics is developing first-in-class microRNA therapeutics with the potential to improve the quality of life…

CAVITEK

Italy

CAVITEK SRL CAVITEK SRL IS AN INNOVATIVE START-UP ESTABLISHED IN OCTOBER 2020.

CAYGRI

Italy

Ours is automatic. With Caygri's AI ecosystem you integrate CRM, intelligent WhatsApp, Ecommerce and automatic reordering into a single system that…

CCAST

Italy

Development of websites, mobile apps and customized management software. Scalable digital solutions for businesses, e-commerce and unions. Server…

CDM MARKETING

Italy

Do you want to position your brand in the Chinese market? Well, join China Digital Marketing and come and discover our strategies.

CELERYA

Italy

The future is driven by artificial intelligence, and it's time to prepare for the powerful transformation that awaits us.

CERTIBLOK

Italy

Decentralized cloud file management: blockchain security, intelligent sharing, versioning and expiration tracking for protected documents.

CFO VENTURES

Italy

Fractional CFO, FP&A and Business Consulting as a Service in Dubai, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia and MENA. Freelance Chief Financial Officer for…

CGTrader

Lithuania

CGTrader is a Lithuanian online marketplace for 3D models (founded in 2011). It offers over 800,000 3D models and serves 2 million users. It raised…

CHAIN LOG

Italy

Big Data on the side of those who produce it.

CHANGES

Italy

Changes Coworking is your solution for all-inclusive offices, workstations, meeting rooms and community opportunities with professionals.

CHEF MARKETPLACE

Italy

Chef Marketplace is the B2B marketplace for HORECA where restaurateurs buy from food wholesalers and use digital tools to reduce working hours

CHLOE

Italy

Enter a world where sustainability meets simplicity with Chloe, redefining cultivation: eco-friendly pods to grow nano-plants and microgreens in…

CITY UP

Italy

City Up is the first app in Italy focused on youth employment. Its main offerings provide advantages for various stakeholders involved.

CITYZ

Italy

The best steaks and barbecue in Richmond, Virginia The BBQ Place. The best steaks and barbecue in Richmond, Virginia The BBQ Place

CLARYEL SEMPLIFICATA

Italy

Claryel helps you and your team stay organized in all areas of life: work, study, family and creativity. Just speak naturally and the system

CLICKWASH

Italy

Home laundry conveniently from your smartphone.

CLOUDROBE

Italy

Closet full? No problem! With Cloudrobe you make space in your wardrobe, consult your archived items and request them only when you really need them

CLUB RESERVATION

Italy

Club Reservation: complete platform to manage events, lists and tables in clubs in real time.

CMH

Italy

CMH offers complete digital solutions: website development, mobile apps, marketing and branding for fast, effective and personalized projects.

COGITAI

Italy

Useful artificial intelligence

COMINGUP

Italy

We are able to conceive, organize and promote events, conferences and working groups, following all the strategic and organizational phases (creative…

CONVIVALIA

Italy

Convivalia is an innovative network and short supply chain system that promotes meetings between local producers and aware consumers

CORPORE SANO

Italy

We build personalized nutritional solutions for our customers by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence.

COSMCARE

Italy

Discover CosmCare in Dalmine: we create personalized cosmetic products with passion and quality. Contact us now!

COVISION MEDIA COVISION MEDIA

Italy

Transform physical objects into photorealistic digital twins with ALLSIDES 3D scanners. Automated scanning for e-commerce, AI datasets and virtual…

CRANIOMED GROUP

Italy

We are passionately dedicated to your oral health.

CRICKING

Italy

We develop delicious, sustainable insect food, rich in protein. 🦗😋 | Cricking S.r.l.

CRUDO

Italy

RAW Barf Diet Ready-to-use mixes, pulp, single-protein minced meat, meaty bones, organs, tripe, fish...

CRUNCH

Italy

Discover our super crunchy pizzedde, in store or directly to your home! Discover our stores in Milan or order directly to your home or office!

CTRL+S

Italy

CTRL+S - CYBER SECURITY your trusted partner for IT security and data protection

CULTURE DIGITALI

Italy

for the Public Administration for your company your company.

CYBHOTEL

Italy

Hotel management software with PMS, booking engine, channel manager and self check-in. Integrated system for Digital Hospitality and the automated…

Cabify

Spain

Madrid-based platform for urban rides with a driver and taxis for individuals and companies, with business deliveries in Latin America. A unicorn…

Castore

United Kingdom

Manchester sportswear brand. Its £145M round in 2023 valued it at £945M post-money; in 2026 it secured a £90M bank facility.

Catawiki

Netherlands

Catawiki is an online auction platform founded in 2008 in the Netherlands, specialized in collectibles and valuable items. Based in Amsterdam, it…

Cazoo

United Kingdom

Online used-car seller founded in London in 2018, a historical unicorn later listed on the NYSE. It has been insolvent since 2024 and MOTORS took…

Celebratix

Netherlands

Celebratix provides a secure Solana blockchain-based ticketing system that eliminates scalping and uncontrolled secondary market issues, giving…

Cesarine

Italy

Cesarine is a culinary community born in Bologna in 2004. It brings together local cooks called 'Cesarine' who organize authentic food experiences,…

Choco

Germany

Berlin food supply chain ordering software founded in 2018. The 2022 Series B2 and the 2023 internal round point to a US$1.2 billion valuation.

Chrono24

Germany

Online luxury watch marketplace registered in Karlsruhe and active since 2003. In 2021 a valuation above $1 billion was attributed to a spokesperson.

Constellation Automotive Group

United Kingdom

British used-car remarketing and retail group, controlled by TDR since 2019. It is not an independent unicorn and the $7B value is not verified.

Creative Fabrica

Netherlands

Creative Fabrica is a digital marketplace founded in 2016 in Amsterdam that offers creative resources such as fonts, vector graphics and DIY…

DASTEN MEDIA

Italy

data strategy engagement Imagine your business like a ship: without a clear route, you navigate relying only on the wind and instinct.

DATABLOOM

Italy

Data often represents a hidden and unexpressed asset to be cultivated and cared for over time.

DATAPIZZA

Italy

We are the largest Italian tech community, with over 500 thousand people. We tell you how technology changes the world and find your next tech job.

DATAROCKERS

Italy

We turn data into advantage.

DBM

Italy

Welcome to daisy bloom Marketplace of high-end preloved and designer clothing for 0 to 12 years Marketplace dedicated to high-end second hand…

DEBEST

Italy

Discover the world of digital collectibles

DECIMO SPORT

Italy

DecimoApp is the only fully integrated platform that allows you to embark on a virtual career as an amateur five-a-side football player: organize and…

DEF STUDIO

Italy

def:studio develops customized software and maintenance systems through git distributions and with the support of Docker containerized environments.

DEFSOC

Italy

Discover all defSOC cybersecurity solutions, protect your data and your company from cyber attacks and cyber threats.

DJUST

France

DJUST offers a modular B2B SaaS platform that digitalises the end-to-end order process — from customer acquisition to payment management — handling…

Datarade

Germany

Simple platform to find and compare data sources for easy discovery and evaluation of providers.

Deezer

France

Music streaming service born in Paris in 2007, listed on Euronext Paris since 5 July 2022 after the I2PO merger. No longer a private unicorn.

Deliveroo

United Kingdom

London delivery marketplace founded in 2013, listed on the LSE from 2021 and acquired by DoorDash on 2 October 2025. It is now a subsidiary, no…

Easol

United Kingdom

A London platform for festivals, retreats, sports and venues that adds AI agents for sales, support and operations.

EasyA

United Kingdom

Private London company with an app for learning to code blockchain and AI technologies and a circuit of hackathons. The $2.5B on the old record was…

Etraveli

Sweden

Swedish flight-booking technology group headquartered in Stockholm. It has been controlled by CVC funds since 2017, with KKR as a minority…

FL3XX GmbH

Austria

Aviation management software that simplifies flight planning, crew coordination, and fleet management with full regulatory compliance.

Facile.it

Italy

Online comparison of insurance, credit and household services based in Milan, founded in 2008 and controlled by Silver Lake since 2022. Not an…

Farfetch

United Kingdom

Luxury fashion marketplace connecting boutiques and brands with consumers. Listed on the NYSE in 2018, its business was acquired by Coupang in 2024:…

Fever

Spain

Global platform for discovering and booking urban experiences operating in 80+ cities connecting users with local entertainment, dining and events.

Fintech-IT Group

Ukraine

Ukrainian group building software for digital banking and e-commerce, including monobank, monomarket and monobazar. A unicorn since 2025 ($1B).

Flatpay

Denmark

Danish fintech offering terminals and POS systems to small and medium businesses with a single fee per transaction. A unicorn since 2025 (€1.5B).

Fleek

United Kingdom

Fleek connects wholesale secondhand clothing suppliers with retailers and resellers, using AI for sorting, grading, pricing and merchandising.

Flink

Germany

Online supermarket based in Berlin, delivering from local hubs. A former unicorn: valued at $2.1B pre-money in 2021, estimated by the press at just…

Flix

Germany

Flix, based in Munich, runs FlixBus and FlixTrain with local partners. The 2021 Series G valued it at $3 billion; EQT and Kühne have held 35% since…

Fresha

United Kingdom

London booking and management platform for salons and wellness businesses. KKR's $80M investment in 2026 values it at over $1 billion.

Gelato

Norway

Print and on-demand production platform based in Oslo. Its $240M round in 2021, led by Insight Partners, valued it at $1 billion.

GetYourGuide

Germany

Berlin marketplace connecting travellers with providers of tours, attractions and experiences. Valued at $2B in its 2023 round, it reports revenue…

Getir

Turkey

Rapid-delivery app born in Istanbul in 2015. Its 2022 Series E valued it at $11.8 billion; in 2026 Uber took over the food delivery business.

Global Fashion Group

Luxembourg

Online fashion group with regional platforms, incorporated in Luxembourg in 2014 and listed in Frankfurt since 02/07/2019. Valued at €1bn in 2016.

Glovo

Spain

Delivery platform founded in Barcelona in 2015. A unicorn at the time of its acquisition, it has been controlled by Delivery Hero since July 2022.

Gorillas

Germany

Minutes-fast grocery delivery service founded in Berlin in 2020. Getir acquired it in December 2022 for $1.2 billion.

Gousto

United Kingdom

Gousto delivers boxes of pre-portioned ingredients with recipes. Valued at $1.7B in 2022, it was below $300M in 2023 according to Sky, so it is no…

Grover

Germany

Electronics rental platform founded in Berlin in 2015. Its 2022 Series C valued it above $1 billion; it restructured in 2025.

Guzco

Netherlands

Guzco automates payment dispute management, chargebacks, Klarna and PayPal contestations and friendly fraud for e-commerce merchants. It raised €1M…

Gymshark

United Kingdom

British brand of fitness and training apparel and accessories, sold online and in stores. Valued at over £1B in 2020 when General Atlantic came in.

HAWICA SRL

Italy

Bicycle maintenance technology company developing solutions to keep bikes performing optimally throughout their lifecycle.

Heura Foods

Spain

Heura Foods is a Spanish foodtech (Barcelona) founded in 2017. It produces 100% plant-based foods (burgers, cheeses, etc.) with nutritious…

Holidu

Germany

Holidu combines vacation rental bookings, management software and local host support. Founded in Munich, it has integrated several European portals…

Hotmart

Netherlands

Creator platform born in Belo Horizonte in 2011, with a declared HQ in the Netherlands. It has claimed unicorn status since 2021, after a $130M…

HubX

Turkey

İzmir studio building consumer mobile and web apps, including DaVinci for AI images and Wiser for audio learning content. A unicorn in 2026 (US$1.2B…

IP Metro

Belgium

Brand protection platform detecting domain hijacking, counterfeit goods, cybersquatting, and online fraud, giving IP owners actionable intelligence.

Incapto

Spain

Barcelona foodtech selling in-house roasted specialty coffee, connected bean-to-cup machines and subscriptions to households and businesses. It…

Infarm

Germany

Vertical-farming company founded in Berlin in 2013. Its 2021 Series D valued it well above $1 billion; the GmbH is in insolvency proceedings.

Instabox

Sweden

Swedish e-commerce delivery company founded in Stockholm in 2015. A $190M round in 2022 valued it at about $1B; since 31 October 2022 it is part of…

JOOR VENTURES AS

Norway

B2B e-commerce platform connecting over 14,000 fashion brands with more than 600,000 buyers, streamlining wholesale ordering and retail buying.

Kopa.ai

Lithuania

Agentic AI platform for e-commerce merchants, designed to manage campaigns, inventory, storefronts and operational performance.

Letgo

United States

Classifieds app for buying and selling used goods, launched in 2015 and valued above $1.5B in 2018. Its US arm merged into OfferUp in 2020; the site…

Lystio

Austria

Lystio is a proptech marketplace combining AI and advanced UX design to simplify rental searches in Austria and Germany, personalising housing…

MOONIFY SRL

Italy

Digital marketing agency specialising in SEO and GEO, helping businesses improve their visibility in traditional search engines and generative AI…

MUBI

United Kingdom

Film streaming service founded in 2007 and based in London. Its $100M growth round in June 2025, led by Sequoia, valued it at $1 billion.

Made.com

United Kingdom

Online furniture retailer founded in 2010, listed in London in 2021 and in administration from 2022. Its brand, domain and IP were sold to Next…

ManoMano

France

Marketplace for DIY, garden, decoration and furniture sold by professional sellers, started in France in 2013. Valued at $2.6B in its 2021 Series F.

Mirakl

France

Founded in 2012, it sells enterprise software for marketplaces and dropshipping from Paris. Its $555M Series E in September 2021 valued it above $3.5…

Motorway

United Kingdom

British platform for selling used cars to dealers through daily online auctions. The November 2021 Series C valued it above US$1 billion.

Mundimoto

Spain

Barcelona company that buys, refurbishes and resells used motorcycles and has offered them on a renting basis since 2022. In January 2025 it closed…

NORD LABS AS

Norway

Global leader in drive technology providing mechanical and electronic solutions for industrial automation and motion control applications.

NURTIGO S.R.L.

Italy

Marketing automation platform helping businesses boost sales and optimise conversion rates through personalised, data-driven campaigns.

NuCom Group

Germany

Holding of digital consumer businesses formed in 2018 by ProSiebenSat.1, which has owned 100% since 15/05/2025. It is not an independent unicorn.

Oda

Norway

Norwegian company based in Oslo, founded in 2013, that sells groceries online. After its 2018-2022 rounds its valuation fell sharply and it now…

OneFootball

Germany

Football app founded in Berlin in 2008. Reuters linked the $300M Series D in 2022 to a valuation above $1 billion, without company confirmation.

PAGINA 75 S.R.L.

Italy

PAGINA 75 S.R.L. creates innovative digital content and media solutions.

Picnic

United Kingdom

London app for tidying photos by swiping. In April 2026 it was reported acquired by MWM; the price was not disclosed.

Planet

United Kingdom

Payments and tax-free group formerly known as Fintrax, jointly controlled by Advent and Eurazeo since 2021 (a €1.8 billion deal). No longer an…

Poke House

Italy

Poke House is a restaurant chain founded in 2018 in Milan, offering Hawaiian-style poke bowls with an Italian twist. It provides fresh, customizable…

Preply

Ukraine

Platform connecting students and tutors for one-to-one online lessons in over 90 languages. $150M Series D in 01/2026 at a $1.2B valuation.

ROMILTEC S.R.L.

Italy

Integrated tech team for code, AI, and infrastructure — fixed pricing, no vendor lock-in, and a full refund guarantee in the first week.

Razor Group

Germany

Amazon brand aggregator founded in Berlin in 2020. Valued at $1.7B (enterprise value) in 2024; merged with Infinite Commerce in 2025 after a…

Refurbed

Austria

Refurbed, founded in Vienna in 2017, runs a European marketplace for refurbished products. It offers smartphones, laptops, appliances and more, all…

Relex

Finland

Finnish demand and inventory planning software founded in 2005. Its €500M round in February 2022 valued it at €5 billion.

Replenit

Poland

AI decision engine helping retailers drive retention and recurring revenue.

Rohlik

Czech Republic

Prague group founded in 2014 that runs online supermarkets with home delivery in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Germany and Romania. Valued at…

SAMNITE S.R.L. START UP INNOVATIVA

Italy

We have the solution for all your digital needs, and more. You just need to tell us yours.

SYSTEM FUTUR S.R.L.

Italy

System Futur s.r.l. Research & Development on the patented PETRAFEEL material from Etna - Technological innovations in sustainable materials.

Saltz

Lithuania

Vilnius marketplace for professional food supply, founded in 2023. On 9 March 2026 it announced a €20 million Series A.

Scandit

Switzerland

Zurich-based company building computer-vision software that reads barcodes, text and documents through the camera. Valued at over $1B in 2022.

SellerX

Germany

Berlin e-commerce brand group founded in 2020. Historic unicorn (2021), recapitalised in 2024-2025: current valuation and control are not verified.

Shazam

United Kingdom

Music recognition app born in London and acquired by Apple (closing announced on 24/09/2018, about $400M reported). A historic unicorn from 2015.

Skyscanner

United Kingdom

Flight, hotel and car-hire comparison site based in Edinburgh. Since 09/12/2016 it has been controlled by Ctrip (now Trip.com Group), which bought it…

Snappr

Australia

Snappr is a global on-demand photography marketplace connecting brands and companies with a network of professional freelance photographers, using AI…

Sorare

France

Paris fantasy-football platform with NFT cards. Its $680M Series B in 2021 valued it at $4.3 billion; in September 2026 it completed a new raise.

Spartoo

France

Spartoo is an online retail site founded in 2006 in Grenoble. Specialized in fashion and footwear, it offers millions of items from over 1,000…

SumUp

United Kingdom

Fintech founded in 2012 offering payment terminals and software to small merchants. Private, with an enterprise value of €8B declared in the mixed…

Swappie

Finland

Swappie is a Finnish scale-up founded in 2016 in Helsinki that buys used smartphones, professionally refurbishes them and resells them online.…

THG Ingenuity

United Kingdom

Commerce-technology, fulfilment and content business demerged from THG PLC on 2 January 2025 and now private. Unicorn status is not verified on a…

The Hut Group

United Kingdom

Manchester-based group selling beauty and nutrition products through its own brands and online platforms (Lookfantastic, Myprotein). Listed on the…

Tickets for Good

United Kingdom

A UK marketplace turning donated or unused tickets into event access and additional audiences for organisers.

Too Good To Go

Denmark

Too Good To Go is a Danish app founded in 2015 in Copenhagen to fight food waste. It connects consumers with shops and restaurants selling unsold…

Tripledot Studios

United Kingdom

London mobile-games group founded in 2017. Its 2022 Series B valued it at $1.4 billion; in 2025-2026 it grew through acquisitions.

Upway

France

Paris-based company that refurbishes used e-bikes in its own industrial hubs and sells them online with a one-year warranty. It raised $60 million in…

VIVAIO VENTURES S.R.L.

Italy

Brand growth studio — 'Vivaio' means greenhouse in Italian — partnering with creators and companies to build and scale consumer brands through…

VNYX

Netherlands

VNYX is a Dutch startup that raised €1M+ in 2026 to automate sustainable fashion resale. The platform combines AI, software and proprietary hardware…

Veepee (Vente-Privee)

France

Online flash sales of branded products, founded in France in 2001 as vente-privee.com. A valuation of at least one billion is not verified.

Vestiaire Collective

France

Paris luxury-fashion resale platform launched in 2009. Valued at US$1.7 billion in 2021 and €1.1 billion in 2023-2024.

Vinted

Lithuania

Marketplace for buying and selling second-hand goods, founded in Vilnius in 2008. A secondary completed on 27/04/2026 valued the company at €8B, with…

Voodoo

France

Paris company that develops and publishes mobile games, its own and those of partner studios, and runs consumer apps such as Wizz and BeReal. Valued…

WORKLET S.R.L.

Italy

Digital consulting and solutions partner with a commitment to open source, helping businesses navigate technology strategy and software…

Wallapop

Spain

Used-goods trading platform founded in Barcelona in 2013 and acquired by Naver on 30 January 2026.

WeRoad

Italy

Milan startup founded in 2017 by Paolo De Nadai, Fabio Bin and Erika De Santi. 100,000 travellers in 2025, €130M revenue (+30% YoY). $58M Series C…

Wolt

Finland

Finnish platform for delivering meals, groceries and shop products, founded in 2014. It was a unicorn when DoorDash acquired it on 31/05/2022.

Yocabè

Italy

Yocabè is an Italian startup (Naples) that helps brands and retailers sell on online marketplaces. Its SaaS platform optimizes catalogs, pricing and…

Yoox

Italy

Online fashion retailer founded in 2000 and listed in 2009; after the merger with Net-a-Porter and Mytheresa's 2025 acquisition it is a LuxExperience…

Zalando

Germany

European online fashion platform headquartered in Berlin, founded in 2008 and listed in Frankfurt since 2014. It is no longer a unicorn: it is now a…

Zwift

United States

Indoor cycling and running training in virtual worlds, with subscription and hardware. HQ in Long Beach (US), not London; over US$1 billion in 2020.

byrd technologies GmbH

Austria

E-commerce fulfilment network providing reliable, efficient order fulfilment across an international partner network.

inDrive

United States

Negotiated-fare ride-hailing app born in Russia in 2013 and now headquartered in Mountain View. The US$1.23 billion value dates from the 2021 round.

inoqo GmbH

Austria

Sustainability intelligence platform for retail, helping consumers and businesses understand and reduce the environmental impact of food choices.

nFuse

Bulgaria

Sofia startup founded in 2025 automating orders between FMCG distributors and shops. On 7 April 2026 it announced €1.7 million.

semify GmbH

Austria

semify GmbH develops semantic analysis and intelligent search solutions.

storabble

Switzerland

storabble was a marketplace connecting people and companies looking for storage space with owners of unused spaces — garages, warehouses, commercial…

waterdrop

Austria

waterdrop, founded in Vienna in 2015, offers soluble cubes made from fruit and plants to add to water for flavor and vitamins. The company sells…

🎙️ Scalable Podcast — European startup stories · 🇮🇹 in Italian
Spotify 🎧 Apple