Which investor invests in what?

Investors, grants, loans, accelerators and other funding for European startups, from idea to Series C. Every fact links to its source. Looking for investors that fit your startup? Get matched.

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EIC Accelerator
Closed, next round expected
European Commission
EU funding scheme supporting startups and SMEs with breakthrough, high-impact innovations through grants and equity, covering both open topics and specific strategic technology challenges.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Deadline 4 Nov 2026
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Women TechEU
Open
EU-funded call offering €75,000 in non-dilutive grants alongside mentoring, coaching, and training for women-led early-stage deep tech startups across Europe.
Kind
Grant call
Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Deadline 13 Jul 2027
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges Pilot
Closed, next round expected
European Innovation Council
The EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges Pilot provides two-stage grant funding for high-risk deep tech innovation, offering €300,000 in Stage 1 for feasibility benchmarking and up to €2.5 million in Stage 2 for real-world testing and commercialisation.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Deadline 26 Feb 2026
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
G-Force
Uncertain
Pre-seed deep tech venture capital firm backing European science founders in energy systems, materials, and industrial automation.
Kind
Venture capital
Stages
Pre-seed
Countries
EU-wide
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Float Growth Funding
Rolling
Float
Float offers non-dilutive recurring revenue financing and revolving credit facilities for AI and tech companies to finance compute, hiring, and scaling before revenue lands.
Kind
Revenue-based financing
Countries
AT, BE, CH +14
Key fact
Ticket up to €3M
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE)
Closed, next round expected
European Commission
EU pilot programme offering up to 100% grant funding for 20 to 30 disruptive defence technology projects by startups and SMEs, targeting fast innovation cycles in areas like AI, quantum, and drones.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Axel Carbon
Uncertain
Axel Carbon Capital
Axel Carbon is an early-stage climate tech investment holding backing European hardware-first startups from TRL 5-7. It acts as a follower co-investor alongside leading VCs with tickets up to €150k.
Kind
Venture capital
Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Ticket up to €150K
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
SHIFT Invest
Rolling
Dutch impact venture capital firm investing from seed to growth stage in European teams tackling climate, energy, mobility, food & agriculture, and industrial sustainability.
Kind
Venture capital
Stages
Seed · Series A · Series B · Series C+
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Ticket €300K–€500K
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Rockstart Energy Seed Fund I
Uncertain
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
Dutch seed venture fund investing up to €2M in European startups accelerating the energy transition, particularly through smart energy and data-driven SaaS models.
Kind
Venture capital
Stages
Seed
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Ticket up to €2M
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Innovation Fund
Closed, next round expected
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
EU grant programme funding commercial demonstration and production of innovative low-carbon and clean-tech technologies that substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
FORWARD.one
Uncertain
E2D
Rotterdam venture capital firm backing European hardware and industrial technology startups with strong engineering capabilities at Seed and Series A stages.
Kind
Venture capital
Stages
Seed · Series A
Countries
AT, BE, CH +7
Key fact
Ticket €500K–€3M
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
European Chip Design Platform
Open
European Commission
Supported by the EU Chips Act, the European Chip Design Platform offers grants of up to €100,000 for chip prototypes and up to €16 million for commercial production, alongside access to design tools.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Ticket up to €16M
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
EIC Accelerator
Rolling
European Innovation Council
Horizon Europe programme providing grants (covering up to 70% of costs) and equity of €1m–€10m to European startups and SMEs developing disruptive, high-risk deeptech innovations from TRL 5.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Ticket €1M–€10M
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Towards the next generation of frontier Artificial Intelligence models for healthcare
Upcoming
European Commission
Kind
Grant call
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Deadline 16 Sep 2027
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Quantum Space Gravimetry topic
Upcoming
European Commission
Kind
Grant call
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Deadline 2 Sep 2027
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Enhanced electric operation and battery durability (ZEWT Partnership)
Upcoming
European Commission
Kind
Grant call
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Deadline 14 Apr 2027
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Green, circular and resilient harbours
Upcoming
European Commission
Kind
Grant call
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Deadline 21 Sep 2027
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Pillar IV: Upgrading the EU’s independent knowledge on China's Science, Technology and Innovation system
Upcoming
European Commission
Kind
Grant call
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Deadline 11 Mar 2027
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Effective and evidence-based responses to the increased availability and use of synthetic drugs and stimulants in Europe
Upcoming
European Commission
Kind
Grant call
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Deadline 4 Nov 2027
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Innovative microgrids for improved energy system integration and efficiency in urban contexts
Upcoming
European Commission
Kind
Grant call
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Deadline 7 Oct 2027
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026