Top Startup Exits in Western Europe for 2025

In Western Europe, we rank 318 startup exits based on an algorithm that considers factors such as total investment, quarterly employee count, and website traffic. Startup exits in Western Europe are falling behind the performance of their global counterparts.

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Top Startup Exits in Western Europe for 2025

SB Score:425

Araris Biotech AG (Araris) is a biotechnology start-up company. Their aim is to deliver a breakthrough technology platform that enables the development of next-generation ADC-based safe and potent drugs for various diseases and ailments.They are committed to produce high quality ADCs that do not require any engineering (antibody and/or cell-line) for site-specific conjugation instead the antibodies can directly be taken 'off-the-shelf'. The site-specifically modified ADCs can thus be produced rapidly within a few days and quality control and analysis can be performed quickly with high confidence. Their ADC technology is backed by two patents.

Industry:
Healthtech
Subindustry:
Biotechnology

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SB Score:354

Metaphysic is revolutionizing synthetic media with AI technologies designed to create hyperreal experiences across Hollywood, advertising, social media, and the metaverse. By transcending the uncanny valley, Metaphic empowers creators to craft engaging content that captivates audiences and shapes the future of entertainment.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Artificial Intelligence

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SB Score:319

Thola helps companies assess and minimize their environmental impact while enhancing sustainability efforts. By providing valuable insights and tools, Thola empowers businesses to contribute to a more responsible future and make meaningful strides toward a greener planet.

Industry:
Healthtech
Subindustry:
Biotechnology

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Total amount:318

Best Software & Data Startup Exits in Western Europe for 2025

Western Europe exits in the Software & Data industry are overperforming their global industry peers. The top three Software & Data exits in Western Europe have raised more than USD 4.87B, an amount that is higher than the global industry average.
SB Score:354

Metaphysic is revolutionizing synthetic media with AI technologies designed to create hyperreal experiences across Hollywood, advertising, social media, and the metaverse. By transcending the uncanny valley, Metaphic empowers creators to craft engaging content that captivates audiences and shapes the future of entertainment.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Artificial Intelligence

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Needelp is a peer-to-peer home services platform where people can post jobs and find someone they can trust in the neighbourhood to have their to-do's done: handywork, delivery, moving & packing, gardening. It specializes in the fields of home services, delivery, and automotive.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Enterprise Technology

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Total amount:102

Largest Startup Exits in Western Europe by Funding

The top three largest startup exits in Western Europe have raised total funding of more than USD 21.6B. Among the top three funded exits, the most popular industry, based on total funding, is Healthtech.
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Spotify is a commercial music streaming service that provides restricted digital content from a range of record labels and artists.

Industry:
Hardware & IoT
Subindustry:
Consumer Electronics

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Nouryon manufactures and supplies ingredients essential in the manufacturing of everyday products.

Industry:
Hardware & IoT
Subindustry:
Manufacturing

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Wise
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Transfer money or spend abroad 6x cheaper than old-school banks, and receive money around the world for free. Always with the real exchange rate, no hidden fees.

Industry:
Fintech
Subindustry:
Fintech-Other

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Total amount:318

Top Hiring Startup Exits in Western Europe by Employee Size

The top three hiring startup exits in Western Europe have an average employee size that is smaller than to the global average. Among these, the Ecommerce & Retail industry features the startup exit with the largest workforce.
SB Score:425

Araris Biotech AG (Araris) is a biotechnology start-up company. Their aim is to deliver a breakthrough technology platform that enables the development of next-generation ADC-based safe and potent drugs for various diseases and ailments.They are committed to produce high quality ADCs that do not require any engineering (antibody and/or cell-line) for site-specific conjugation instead the antibodies can directly be taken 'off-the-shelf'. The site-specifically modified ADCs can thus be produced rapidly within a few days and quality control and analysis can be performed quickly with high confidence. Their ADC technology is backed by two patents.

Industry:
Healthtech
Subindustry:
Biotechnology

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SB Score:354

Metaphysic is revolutionizing synthetic media with AI technologies designed to create hyperreal experiences across Hollywood, advertising, social media, and the metaverse. By transcending the uncanny valley, Metaphic empowers creators to craft engaging content that captivates audiences and shapes the future of entertainment.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Artificial Intelligence

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SB Score:319

Thola helps companies assess and minimize their environmental impact while enhancing sustainability efforts. By providing valuable insights and tools, Thola empowers businesses to contribute to a more responsible future and make meaningful strides toward a greener planet.

Industry:
Healthtech
Subindustry:
Biotechnology

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Kantar is the data investment management division of WPP, is a global insight, information, and consultancy network.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Data Analytics

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Total amount:318

Best Countries for Startups

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United States
215.001
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United Kingdom
55.995
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3rd
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Israel
51.557
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Canada
38.254
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Singapore
37.736
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Sweden
27.024
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Germany
25.830
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France
24.894
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The Netherlands
24.462
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Switzerland
24.081
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