Observed Signal · Mar 12, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: Trending Topics · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
VivaTech Names Top 100 Rising European Startups
VivaTech released its 2026 'Top 100 Rising European Startups' ranking, compiled in partnership with VCs Accel, Eurazeo, HV Capital, Northzone, and Partech. The list features 100 companies from 12 countries, with the UK, France, and Germany representing 74% of entries. Key trends include vertical AI, a hardware renaissance, FinTech maturity, and cybersecurity. In a separate item, Spanish healthtech startup iPremom raised €15 million in seed funding led by Amadeus Capital Partners, with Asabys Partners and APEX Ventures participating, to advance its pregnancy risk prediction platform.
The ranking provides a snapshot of investment trends in European tech, but has limited direct impact on core AdTech operations.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- VivaTech released its 2026 Top 100 Rising European Startups ranking.
- The list includes startups from 12 European countries; the UK, France, and Germany account for 74% of entries.
- The ranking was compiled in partnership with VCs Accel, Eurazeo, HV Capital, Northzone, and Partech.
- Selection criteria include minimum €5M ARR in 2025 and 40% annual growth.
- iPremom, a Spanish diagnostics startup, raised €15 million in seed funding for its MaiRa platform.
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“Die 100 Firmen wurden gemeinsam mit den VCs Accel, Eurazeo, HV Capital, Northzone und Partech getroffen....”
“Die 100 Firmen wurden gemeinsam mit den VCs Accel, Eurazeo, HV Capital, Northzone und Partech getroffen....”
“VivaTech, einer von Europas größten Event für Startups und Technologie, hat die neue Ausgabe des Rankings „Top 100 Rising European Startups“...”
“Die 100 Firmen wurden gemeinsam mit den VCs Accel, Eurazeo, HV Capital, Northzone und Partech getroffen....”
“Die 100 Firmen wurden gemeinsam mit den VCs Accel, Eurazeo, HV Capital, Northzone und Partech getroffen....”
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