For hundreds of years, people have thought about the meaning of Europe. In history, Europeaness has been linked to the legacy of the Greeks, Roman and French laws, language families, culture and religion. In politics and geography, common shared values, EU membership, or certain natural boundaries. And don’t get me started on Brexit. Whatever it might be, it is complex. And we can say the same for media. From local to regional to national to international to pan-European, from Portuguese and Catalan to Estonian and Hungarian, there is no shortage of types of media, diversity of coverage and opinions. And even media from across the pond can sometimes be, not just very desirable, but also quite relevant.
Something similar applies to European startup media outlets. There are outlets for geographies, verticals, the business of tech, the innovation side, as well as different combinations of these. Here’s our small grain of sand to map it out and understand the startup media landscape a bit better.
Enjoy!
🇪🇺 PAN-EUROPEAN
Sifted – Pan-European | English
Sifted is the biggest startup reporting operation in Europe, and unsurprisingly provides some of the most in-depth coverage and analysis in the space. It’s like a mini Financial Times but for European startups! While funding rounds may also feature as part of their coverage, Sifted is more focused on exploring the ins and outs of startup trends, including AI, policy, fintech, climate tech, but also investing, building and managing in the startup world.
Backed by the Financial Times, Sifted goes for high journalistic standards while retaining the startup-like agility and ambition. In recent years, Sifted has significantly expanded its data-driven journalism and data capabilities, offering subscribers access to industry reports, funding insights, and deep-dive briefings. Sifted has several leading startup newsletters and notable vertical strengths with dedicated journalists. The startup life newsletter is one of our favourites.
The Sifted Summit, which debuted in December 2021, is now a major annual event held in London every October, featuring top startup founders, investors, and ecosystem players. Additionally, Sifted continues to host smaller, theme-focused events across Europe.
Sifted’s team follows clear beats and regional coverage, making it essential to check their team page before pitching. Their editor is Amy Lewin. Watch our interview with former Sifted’s former Senior Reporter Zosia Wanat, here.
The Next Web – Pan-European | English
The Next Web (TNW) is a long-standing tech media brand that covers global technology trends, with a strong focus on the European angle. Find coverage and analysis on startups, innovation, and emerging tech from the continent. Founded and based in the Netherlands, TNW is a pan-European operation with startup programs, corporate innovation services and one of the best-known and visited startup conferences of the continent. The Financial Times acquired TNW in 2019, which in a way makes it Sifted’s (more tech/innovation-focused, and less business-focused) cousin. If you’re wondering ‘what’s next in tech in Europe’ you might wanna head over to them.
The flagship TNW Conference, held annually in Amsterdam (luckily in the summer), is one of Europe’s biggest tech events, bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders. In 2025, there are lots of novelties in store. As well as a renewed focus for TNW Conference, centred around their founding mission of elevating startups and scaleups shaping the future of humanity, Thomas Macaulay became their new managing editor. We’re keeping our eyes peeled for more updates!
Tech.eu – Pan-European | English
Founded by former TechCrunch journalist Robin Wauters, Tech.eu is one of the leading publications for European startup news, covering funding rounds, industry analysis, and ecosystem developments. Known for its in-depth reporting and curated news, Tech.eu has built a reputation as a go-to resource for investors, founders, and policymakers looking to stay ahead of European tech trends.
Tech.eu was acquired by Webrazzi, a Turkish media company, a few years ago, with Robin leaving the team a few years after. However, the outlet continues to deliver strong reporting led by Cate Lawrence, Lucy Adams, and the rest of the team. Tech.eu also collects and analyses a number of startup data points, which it turns into insights for its readers. The Tech.eu Summit, previously held in Brussels, is now hosted yearly in London, further solidifying the brand’s presence in Europe’s biggest startup ecosystem.
Bonus: check out our podcast recording with Tech.eu’s founder, Robin Wauters, here.
EU Startups – Pan-European | English
Founded by Thomas Ohr 15 years ago, EU Startups has grown into one of Europe’s best-read startup publications, attracting a monthly audience of over 300,000 monthly readers. The platform covers funding news, startup trends, founder interviews, and industry insights, making it a key resource for European entrepreneurs and investors.
A standout feature of EU-Startups is its top startup lists, which highlight promising early stage startups across various sectors and cities. The outlet also runs a widely followed job board and a podcast, which features some of the most exciting startups, further expanding its reach within the ecosystem. Marcin Lewandowski leads the podcast, and let us just say – it’s worth subscribing to!
The EU Startups Summit, held annually, and which has moved from Barcelona to Malta in recent years, has become a major networking event, drawing founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders from across the continent. With consistent, high-quality coverage and a strong community focus, EU-Startups remains a go-to platform for staying up to date on Europe’s startup scene.
Sesamers – Pan-European | English
Want to learn more about the European startup landscape? It’s as easy as dictating “open, sesame” into your phone! It won’t open a cave full of treasures… well at least not literally, and definitely not stolen ones. But it will open a world of useful content. From startup profiles and expert interviews all the way to industry deep dives and a wide range of podcast guests from the world of tech.
Founded in 2015 (happy 10th birthday!), Sesamers is more than just a media platform—it’s also a community and platform for founders to book a booth at conferences and trade shows, get discount codes and much more. A sesame for events. Its content reflects this unique focus, offering insights into ecosystem trends, networking opportunities, and strategies to maximise the benefits of event attendance. Co-founders Sophie Marquet, Stéphane Paillard and Ben Costantini are a familiar presence at tech events across Europe, connecting with founders, investors, and ecosystem builders.
Sesamers also runs the Selected Podcast, hosted by Ben, where startup leaders, VCs, event organisers and others share their perspectives on the latest trends shaping the tech world. Now with Anna Heim, a seasoned tech journalist who also writes for TechCrunch, officially onboard as fractional Editor-in-Chief, Sesamers is set to bring even sharper insights to the startup and events space. “Siri: open Sesamers!”
🇺🇸 US-BASED, BUT SIGNIFICANT COVERAGE OF EUROPEAN STARTUPS
TechCrunch – Global/Covers European startups | English
TechCrunch remains one of the most influential tech media outlets globally, covering startup funding, industry trends, and deep dives into emerging technology. While its core team is based in the US, where it emerged as a cult outlet in 2005, TechCrunch does maintain strong coverage of European startups and decent coverage globally.
In Europe, Editor-at-Large Mike Butcher remains a central figure, frequently covering major funding rounds and startup trends. He also spearheads The Europas Awards, which highlights the continent’s most promising startups. However, there are many more fantastic Europe-based journalists, including Natasha Lomas, Ingrid Lunden, Anna Heim and Romain Dillet.
Their events and podcasts are usually more geared towards US startups, although they don’t make any geographical exclusions and in fact European startups speak, attend and get a lot out of them. In fact, TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco is our only geographical exception in our European startup events list – many European startups speak wonders of it!
VentureBeat – Global/Covers European startups | English
VentureBeat remains one of the top, global go-to publications for deep analysis on AI, cybersecurity, gaming, and enterprise technology, with a growing interest in European startups operating in these spaces. While its core audience is in the US, VentureBeat has expanded its coverage of European deep-tech, fintech, and SaaS startups.
The publication’s data-driven journalism and industry reports make it a valuable resource for founders, investors, and tech executives looking for insights into market trends. VentureBeat’s events continue to attract a global audience, including various European founders and investors.
Naturally, they keep a close eye on the early stage and innovation happening there, be it with funding news, trends and other stories.
Business Insider – Global | English
Business Insider, while broader than other startup-focused publications, maintains a strong presence in European tech and venture capital reporting. Its dedicated UK and European tech journalists tend to focus on the most important trends or verticals of the time, rather than a catch-all approach.
Beyond the UK, Business Insider Deutschland (through Gründerszene) provides in-depth coverage of German startups, and Spanish, Dutch, and Polish editions also feature startup-related content. While startup coverage isn’t its core focus, the outlet’s mix of exclusive scoops, in-depth profiles, and industry investigations makes it a valuable outlet for European startup news.
🇪🇺 EUROPEAN OUTLETS COVERING MORE THAN ONE COUNTRY / REGION
The Recursive – Southeast Europe and Balkans | English
The Recursive has established itself as the leading independent media outlet for Southeast Europe’s startup ecosystem, covering the latest in funding rounds, innovation, and founder stories across the Balkans and beyond.
With a mission to connect and amplify the voices of regional entrepreneurs, The Recursive provides deep dives into emerging tech sectors, policy developments, and exclusive interviews with founders, investors, and ecosystem players.
The outlet’s coverage spans Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Serbia, Croatia, and other SEE countries, filling a critical gap in English-language reporting for startups in the region. As Southeast Europe gains more international VC attention, The Recursive is increasingly recognized as the go-to media source for insights into this rapidly evolving ecosystem. And trust us, there’s exciting stuff happening there!
Arctic Startup – Nordics and Baltics | English
Arctic Startup is a focused media outlet for startups across the Nordic and Baltic regions, delivering news on funding rounds, innovation trends, and founder insights. Known for its collaborative and community-driven approach, Arctic Startup plays a vital role in promoting early-stage companies and ecosystem developments in Northern Europe.
Beyond its editorial work, Arctic Startup is closely linked to Arctic15, described by many as one of the most effective networking and deal-making events in the Nordics. The publication champions mission-driven entrepreneurship, often featuring startups that focus on sustainability, impact, and cutting-edge technology.
With Jan Ameri at the helm, Arctic Startup continues to be a go-to resource for founders, investors, and ecosystem players looking for the latest developments in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
AIN Capital – Central & Eastern Europe | English
AIN Capital has emerged as a dedicated media outlet for startups, VC, and tech developments across Central & Eastern Europe (CEE). It is part of the AIN family, and while AIN.UA remains focused on Ukraine, you can find CEE coverage on AIN Capital. Which is great, because this region is catching up economically and on a roll!
The publication provides funding news, founder interviews, and ecosystem insights, making it a go-to resource for those looking to track startup activity and investment trends in CEE. AIN Capital is particularly valuable for international investors and tech professionals seeking deeper visibility into one of Europe’s most dynamic and fast-growing regions (yup, CEE for the win!). Get your startup news and analysis for Poland, the Baltics, Romania, Hungary and beyond!
Netokracija – Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia | Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian
Netokracija is the leading startup and tech media outlet in the Western Balkans, covering Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, and the broader region. Positioned at the intersection of business and technology, Netokracija reports on funding rounds, startup culture, ecosystem trends, and digital transformation.
Founded in Croatia, the publication has expanded its presence across Southeast Europe, offering insights into emerging startups, venture capital activity, and corporate innovation. It is widely recognized for its thoughtful analyses, opinion pieces, and in-depth interviews with key industry players.
Beyond its editorial work, Netokracija is actively involved in community building, frequently organising events and initiatives that connect founders, investors, and tech professionals across the region. For those looking to navigate the Western Balkans’ startup ecosystem, Netokracija remains a good source of news and insights.
Øresund Startups – Northern Denmark and Southern Sweden | English
Just like in the epic TV series The Bridge, Øresund Startups joins up the world of startups for Copenhagen and Malmö. But it also covers key cities like Copenhagen, Malmö, Lund, and Helsingborg. The region, often referred to as the Øresund Region, is home to a thriving tech scene, and Øresund Startups provides news on funding rounds, acquisitions, ecosystem developments, and coworking spaces.
A unique feature of Øresund Startups is its coverage of startup failures and bankruptcies, offering lessons and insights that are often overlooked in traditional startup media. The platform also highlights key players, ecosystem trends, and success stories, helping to connect the Danish and Swedish startup scenes.
For startups, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders in the Øresund region, Øresund Startups remains an essential source of local startup news, bridging the gap between two of Scandinavia’s most innovative hubs. Just don’t ask us how to pronounce the “Ø”!
IT Logs – Southeast Europe and Balkans | English
IT Logs is primarily concerned with uniting the ecosystems of South-Eastern Europe. Based in Skopje, North Macedonia, the unofficial world capital of soups (or so we’re told), IT Logs covers the latest innovation, funding news, and ecosystem developments in the Balkans. The platform provides insights into emerging startups, investment trends, and digital transformation, making it a key resource for entrepreneurs, investors, and tech professionals in the region.
IT Logs offers in-depth articles, industry reports, and event coverage, focusing on sectors such as AI, fintech, software development, and gaming. The platform also plays an active role in the local tech community by supporting events, hackathons, and meetups aimed at fostering innovation. Led by Editor in Chief Bojan Stojkovski. Write it, log it, read it!
Silicon Canals – Netherlands + | English
Silicon Canals is one of the leading startup media outlets in the Netherlands, with a pan-European focus on startup funding, scaleups, and ecosystem developments. While it primarily covers Dutch startups, it also features insights on the broader European tech scene, including Belgium, Germany, and the Nordics. With a strong focus on funding rounds, deep-tech, and VC trends, Silicon Canals is a valuable resource for founders, investors, and ecosystem players across Europe. Ran by former PR agency owner, Remco Janssen. You can read all about his switch to media on our blog.
Silicon Republic – Ireland + | English
Silicon Republic, Silicon Republic is Ireland’s top technology and startup publication, covering innovation, entrepreneurship, and science-driven industries. Launched in 2001, it has evolved into a key media player, offering award-winning journalism on startups, STEM advancements, and the future of work. With a strong focus on diversity and emerging technologies, Silicon Republic is essential reading for anyone tracking Ireland’s tech boom and its impact on global markets.
Although the focus is on Ireland and rightly so, the outlet also highlights startups and stories from across Europe making a significant impact on shaping our world for a better future.
🇬🇧 UNITED KINGDOM
UKTN – United Kingdom | English
UKTN (full name, UK Tech News) is one of the leading media outlets covering the UK’s startup and tech ecosystem, providing insights into funding rounds, government policies, emerging trends, and industry analysis. Originally known as Tech City News, UKTN rebranded in 2017 to reflect its nationwide focus, covering startup activity beyond London, including Manchester, Edinburgh, and other key regional hubs.
The platform regularly features exclusive interviews with founders, VCs, and policymakers, alongside expert-led insights into sectors such as fintech, AI, deep tech, and sustainability. UKTN also publishes a weekly newsletter that rounds up the most important UK startup stories.
With its strong mix of news coverage, analysis, and community engagement, UKTN remains a go-to publication for anyone looking to stay informed on the UK’s fast-moving startup landscape. Editorially led by Simon Hunt and Oscar Hornstein.
Startups Magazine – UK | English
Startups Magazine is a UK-based publication dedicated to supporting early-stage startups, offering practical advice, funding insights, and founder stories. Since its launch in 2018 (where we were present at the launch event!), the magazine has built a reputation for helping entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building and scaling a business.
Unlike most outlets covering startups, Startups Magazine puts a lot of effort in their hard copies. They also take a hands-on approach, covering topics such as fundraising strategies, founder well-being, startup accelerators, and tech innovation. It features a mix of digital and print editions, ensuring accessibility for a wide audience, from early-stage entrepreneurs to investors and industry experts.
With a community-driven ethos, Startups Magazine continues to be a valuable resource for UK-based founders (and beyond) looking for both insights and inspiration. A fun fact about them: the magazine is available for free in public spaces for members to access and can be delivered to individuals for just the cost of postage and packaging.
Maddyness (UK) – UK | English
Maddyness (UK)is the British edition of Maddyness France, bringing a fresh, trend-focused perspective to the UK startup scene. While it covers funding news, its primary focus is on startup culture, innovation, and entrepreneurial insights. The publication stands out for its in-depth features, founder interviews, and thought-provoking opinion pieces, often addressing topics like mental health, work-life balance, and the human side of entrepreneurship.
Unlike many startup outlets, Maddyness UK doesn’t just track investments. It explores how startups operate, scale, and impact society. It also provides practical advice for founders, from navigating mortgages as an entrepreneur to securing investment.
With its modern, forward-thinking approach, Maddyness UK is a go-to platform for those seeking engaging, well-researched content that goes beyond traditional startup reporting. Led by David Johnson – you can read more about him here.
🇩🇪 GERMANY
Gründerszene – Germany | German
Gründerszene remains one of Germany’s top startup publications, providing in-depth coverage of funding rounds, industry trends, and founder stories. Operated by Business Insider Deutschland, it blends news, analysis, and investigative reporting, making it a go-to resource for Germany’s startup ecosystem. Beyond articles, Gründerszene hosts regular networking events, including Spätschicht, an after-work gathering for entrepreneurs, and C-level dinners for executives.
Startbase – Germany | English
Startbase serves as Germany’s first English-language startup platform, offering a comprehensive database of startups, investors, and accelerators. Designed to increase visibility for the German startup scene, it covers funding rounds, company updates, and industry trends. With over 35,000 companies in its database, Startbase is a valuable resource for international investors and businesses looking to understand Germany’s innovation landscape.
Deutsche Startups – Germany | German
Deutsche Startups has been a trusted source of German startup news since 2007, offering daily coverage of funding rounds, market developments, and founder insights. The platform provides a mix of news, interviews, and background analysis, making it essential reading for entrepreneurs, investors, and industry insiders. With a strong editorial focus on the local startup ecosystem, Deutsche Startups continues to be a pillar of Germany’s tech media landscape.
🇫🇷 FRANCE
Maddyness – France | French
Maddyness (the OG French Maddyness) is France’s premier startup and innovation publication, offering a forward-thinking take on entrepreneurship, finance, and emerging technology. With over 700,000 monthly readers, it provides a mix of news, deep-dive features, and practical guides tailored for founders, investors, and professionals. Beyond reporting on funding and startup trends, Maddyness explores the future of work, sustainability, and tech’s impact on society.
FrenchWeb – France | French
FrenchWeb serves as a key media hub for France’s digital economy, covering startups, venture capital, and corporate innovation. With a large network of entrepreneurs, experts, and investors, it provides a mix of news, reports, and analysis on tech trends, digital transformation, and key market shifts. FrenchWeb also produces industry reports and organizes events that bring together decision-makers in the French tech ecosystem.
🇪🇸 SPAIN
El Referente – Spain | Spanish
El Referente is Spain’s top startup-focused publication, covering funding rounds, investment trends, and entrepreneurship. Since 2014, it has positioned itself as a key resource for Spanish founders and VCs, publishing a highly regarded annual investment guide mapping out VC firms, angel investors, accelerators, and incubators in the country.
Startups Real – Spain | English
Startups Real is Spain’s first English-language startup media outlet, offering international visibility for the country’s growing tech ecosystem. Launched by the team behind El Referente, it provides news, interviews, and insights on Spain’s startup landscape, catering to an international audience of investors, founders, and ecosystem players. Hala Real!
Dealflow – Spain | English
Dealflow is a weekly newsletter and media outlet focused on Spain’s startup and VC scene, created by investor Jaime Novoa. Known for its concise and high-value insights, Dealflow curates funding rounds, acquisitions, and key startup developments in Spain. It has become a go-to source for investors and founders looking to stay ahead of Spain’s tech industry.
REST OF EUROPE, SINGLE COUNTRY OUTLETS
CzechCrunch – Czechia | Czech
CzechCrunch is the go-to startup and tech publication in Czechia, covering funding rounds, emerging startups, and innovation trends. It blends startup news with lifestyle and travel content, making it a unique platform for modern entrepreneurs. CzechCrunch also runs an education platform and job board, further supporting Czechia’s growing startup ecosystem.
Webrazzi – Turkey | Turkish
Webrazzi is Turkey’s undisputed number one startup and tech media outlet, known for breaking news, in-depth reports, and ecosystem insights. Having acquired Tech.eu, Webrazzi has expanded its reach, but it remains focused on Turkey’s startup scene. It organizes industry-leading events and provides intelligence reports, making it an influential player in the Turkish and regional startup landscape.
StartUP! – Hungary | Hungarian
StartUP! is Hungary’s first dedicated startup media outlet, offering news, insights, and guides for entrepreneurs. Covering funding rounds, innovation, and industry trends, it serves as a key resource for Hungary’s growing startup ecosystem.
MamStartup – Poland | Polish
MamStartup (direct translation: MyStartup) is Poland’s largest startup-focused outlet, delivering news on funding rounds, investor activity, and ecosystem growth. It features interviews with founders, expert analyses, and startup guides, making it a central hub for Poland’s entrepreneurs and VCs.
Startup Cafe – Romania | Romanian
Startup Cafe is Romania’s leading startup media platform, covering local funding rounds, ecosystem developments, and public grant opportunities. The outlet provides a mix of startup news, video interviews, and policy updates, serving as an essential resource for Romanian founders and investors. Nothing like reading about startups over some good coffee!
Shifter – Norway | Norwegian
Shifter is Norway’s most respected startup publication, founded by journalists from Norway’s leading newspapers. It covers funding rounds, startup stories, and deep-tech innovation, offering a balanced mix of success stories and lessons from failed ventures. Give them a visit if you wanna check what’s up in Norway!
Startupper – Greece | Greek, English
Startupper is Greece’s largest startup and tech media outlet, spun out of EMEA, a leading Greek business publication. It covers funding rounds, startup culture, and VC trends, featuring content in both Greek and English. If you’ve been reading the news lately, you will know that things are getting interesting with Greek startups. Startupper might have some clues as to why.
Labs of Latvia – Latvia | Latvian, English
Labs of Latvia (please don’t shorten as lol) is the leading startup media platform in Latvia, dedicated to covering funding rounds, ecosystem developments, and emerging technology trends. Launched as an initiative to increase international visibility for Latvia’s growing startup scene, Labs of Latvia provides news, founder interviews, and industry insights in both English and Latvian, which has Lithuanians and Estonians wondering – why can’t we have that too?
The platform plays a crucial role in bridging local startups with global investors, offering deep dives into key sectors such as fintech, deep tech, and sustainability. It also highlights Latvian government initiatives, accelerators, and funding opportunities, making it an essential resource for both local entrepreneurs and foreign investors looking to enter the market. Editorially led by Anda Asere (check out our interview with her) and Ieva Treija.
Breakit – Sweden | Swedish
Breakit is Sweden’s premier digital-first business and startup media, known for investigative journalism and in-depth reporting. Founded by journalists from Dagens Industri, Breakit focuses on funding news, tech industry trends, and startup success stories, often featuring exclusive reports and interviews. Breaking news, broken down and served on a platter!
Italian.Tech – Italy | Italian
Italian.tech is Italy’s leading startup and tech publication, operated by La Repubblica’s GEDI Group. It covers venture capital, innovation, and digital transformation, offering insights into Italy’s growing startup ecosystem. The outlet also powers Italian Tech Week, a major annual event bringing together founders, investors, and industry leaders. For a long time, Italy was considered a sleeping giant when it comes to startups. In the last few years, that has changed. Head over to Italian.Tech to find out exactly how this change came about.
AIN.UA – Ukraine | Ukrainian
AIN.UA remains Ukraine’s leading startup and tech media outlet, covering the country’s startup ecosystem, venture capital activity, and digital economy. Founded in 1999, the publication has long been a key resource for Ukrainian entrepreneurs, investors, and tech professionals, offering in-depth news, analysis, and investigative journalism. The outlet also provides extensive reporting on funding rounds, foreign investment in Ukraine, and major developments impacting the country’s startup landscape.
Despite the russian aggression towards Ukraine, AIN.UA continues to uphold high journalistic standards, with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting, founder interviews, and market research. It also features dedicated sections highlighting Ukrainians in the global tech industry, reinforcing its role as a bridge between Ukraine’s startup ecosystem and the wider world.
Notable mention for various startup blogs
Some countries don’t have large media markets or dedicated startup outlets. Their startup associations and development agencies play a significant role in spreading news and covering the latest happenings, including funding rounds, accelerators, and other opportunities. In other countries, some blogs or newsletters are great resources for startup news, but there’s no ‘startup journalism’.
Did we miss out on any of your favourite startup media outlets? Can you help us complete the European puzzle? And, what other blog posts would you like to see in future?
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