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Europe vs. US Tech: Where Startups Are Winning (and Falling Behind)

This article explores where startups in each region are excelling and where they lag, focusing on funding, regulation, and exits, backed by recent data and trends.

Inside the Strategy: How Revolut Is Expanding Across Europe

Revolut, a British fintech founded in 2015 by Nikolay Storonsky and Vlad Yatsenko, has grown from a niche currency exchange app into Europe’s most valuable private tech company.

25 European Business Leaders to Watch in 2025

The European business landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by innovation and sustainability in the face of economic and geopolitical challenges. This article highlights 25 leaders shaping the future across tech, energy, finance, and retail.

How Europe’s Unicorns Are Redefining Global Innovation

Europe’s unicorns are redefining innovation by prioritizing sustainability. As one VC noted, “Europe’s unicorns don’t just innovate, they solve problems the world can’t ignore.”

Boardroom Buzz: The Biggest Exec Hires and Departures

This roundup highlights the most notable executive hires and departures, focusing on tech, energy, finance, and retail sectors, drawing from recent industry updates and executive movement trackers.

The Rise of Green Business in Europe: 5 Companies Leading the Way

Startups like Northvolt, Climeworks, and Carbon Clean are redefining European industries with ESG-driven innovation, spanning clean energy, finance, farming, and carbon capture to build scalable, climate-forward business models.

Who’s Investing in Europe: The Top VC and PE Firms Active in the Region

Whether you’re a founder looking for funding or a market-watcher tracking regional trends, here’s a breakdown of the top investment firms actively backing European innovation segmented by stage and geographic focus.

Inside the Strategy: How Klarna Is Expanding Across Europe

Swedish Fintech giant Klarna has grown from a local payments startup into one of Europe’s most recognized digital banking brands. Here’s a closer look at how Klarna is scaling across the continent.

The EBL Deal Sheet: M&A, IPOs, and Major Moves

Track the billion-euro deals, power shifts, and market entries redefining the European business landscape.

Glossary: 20 Business Terms That Actually Matter in European Boardrooms

From GDPR to ESG, master the terms shaping decisions in Europe's most powerful boardrooms.

The 10 Most Funded European Startups in Q1 2025

Despite macro headwinds, Q1 2025 saw several standout funding rounds across Europe’s tech landscape.

What’s Moving Europe’s Business Hubs: Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Lisbon

Europe's key business hubs are experiencing dynamic shifts, each carving out niches in the global tech ecosystem. These cities are fostering environments that attract talent and investment.

How European CEOs Are Talking About AI, in Their Own Words

From boardroom memos to public panels, their language offers a real-time glimpse into how business leaders are thinking about transformation, regulation, and long-term strategy.

Bold Bets: How Europe’s Business Leaders Are Shaping the Future

With markets shifting under the weight of AI transformation, industrial policy, and geopolitical uncertainty, Europe’s top executives are placing long-term bets that could reshape the continent’s economic trajectory.

Will the AI Act Stifle Innovation or Spark a Trust-First Tech Ecosystem in Europe?

As the European Union moves forward with implementing the AI Act, a fundamental debate is taking shape. Is this legislation an innovation deterrent—or the beginning of a new trust-first model that positions Europe as a global standard-setter in artificial intelligence?