Ranking of Europe’s fastest growing investment firms in 2025

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Startup News Europe – Here is the Ranking of Europe’s fastest growing investment firms and VCs in 2025, according to the latest report published by Sifted in October 2025:

Ranking of Europe’s Top 20 fastest growing investment firms and VCs in 2025:

1 – Plug and Play – United States - Accelerator / VC

Plug and Play ranks No. 1 fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 263.88%, according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Plug and Play are FINN (#1), Grale (#31), Sunsave (#42).

2 - Kima Ventures – France - VC fund

Kima Ventures ranks 2nd fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 174.72%, according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Kima Ventures are folk (#12), Reflect (#72), Flitter (#115).

3 - European Innovation Council – EU - Public funding

The European Innovation Council ranks 3rd fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 208.44%, according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of The European Innovation Council are ATLANT 3D (#29), IQM Quantum Computers (#51), Greenely (#69).

4 – Crowdcube – UK – Crowdfunding

Crowdcube ranks 4th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 176.19%, according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Crowdcube are Danelfin (#46), Allica Bank (#54), Chip (#98).

5 - Balderton Capital – UK - VC fund

Balderton Capital ranks 5th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 239.58% according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Balderton Capital are Lindus Health (#16), The Exploration Company (#27), ZOE Health (#79).

6 – Techstars – USA - Accelerator / VC

Techstars ranks 6th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 179.01% according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Techstars are BioEsol (#44), Dfns (#100), Wibo (#105).

7 - Y Combinator – USA - Accelerator / VC

Y Combinator ranks 7th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 291.50 % according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Y Combinator are REVER (#6), Flagright (#32), Healthtech-1 (#33).

8 – Bpifrance – France - Public funding

Bpifrance ranks 8th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 273.87% according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Bpifrance are Electra (#5), The Exploration Company (#27), Dfns (#100).

9 - Octopus Ventures – USA - VC fund

Octopus Ventures ranks 9th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 238.64% according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Octopus Ventures are Switchee (#10), NEAT Protect (#45), Bondaval (#53).

10 – Accel – USA - VC fund

Accel ranks 10th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 218.43% according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Accel are folk (#12), Synthesia (#57), Nory (#94).

11 – Northzone – Sweden - VC fund

Northzone ranks 11th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 218.26% according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Northzone are Flower (#13), Sona (#89), Unobravo (#118).

12 - FJ Labs – USA - VC fund

FJ Labs ranks 12th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 187.07% according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of FJ Labs are The Exploration Company (#27), Bondaval (#53), Juni (#190).

13 - Phoenix Court (LocalGlobe) – UK - VC fund

Phoenix Court (LocalGlobe) ranks 13th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 142.16% according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Phoenix Court (LocalGlobe) are Hook (#80), Wagestream (#128), Monzo (#169).

14 - Index Ventures – UK - VC fund

Index Ventures ranks 14th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 130.23 % according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Index Ventures are Montonio (#127), Jump (#162), Swile (#174).

15 – Sequoia – USA - VC fund

Sequoia ranks 15th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 289.81% according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Sequoia are REVER (#6), n8n (#55), Avelios Medical (#111).

16 - EQT Ventures – Sweden - VC fund

EQT Ventures ranks 16th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 239.95 % according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of EQT Ventures are Sifflet (#15), The Exploration Company (#27), Einride (#138).

17 – Partech – France - VC fund

Partech ranks 17th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 207.13% according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Partech are The Exploration Company (#27), Material Exchange (#83), Shakers (#96).

18 – Speedinvest – Austria - VC fund

Speedinvest ranks 18th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 186.57 % according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Speedinvest are Wefox (#68), Sona (#89), Greyparrot.AI (#104).

19 - ETF Partners – UK - VC fund

ETF Partners ranks 19th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 169.36 % according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of ETF Partners are Next Sense (#84), Hubcycle (#90), Tomorrow (#143).

20 – Seedcamp – UK - Accelerator / VC

Seedcamp ranks 20th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 389.31% according to Sifted.

The top-ranked companies of Seedcamp are tl;dv (#3), Lindus Health (#16), Synthesia (#57).