Beyond AI: Six startup opportunities in Europe
Six sectors where European expertise, needs and regulatory changes are opening up new markets.
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FundStageHQClosedSize €m
- 710.0
Takes majority positions in mid-market companies mainly in Spain, Italy and Portugal, expanding their production capacity, markets and product portfolios.
- Spain, Italy, Portugal
- Fund 5
- 1 Sept 2026
- Portobello Capital
- 160.0
Acquires established Spanish B2B businesses and builds sector platforms through operational transformation, technology adoption, acquisitions and international expansion.
- Business Services, B2B Software
- Spain
- 11 Jul 2025
- Kibo Ventures Partners, S.G.E.I.C., S.A.
- CDTI Innvierte
- 194.0
Takes majority or controlling minority positions in established Iberian lower-mid-market businesses, supporting operational improvement, expansion and sector consolidation.
- Generalist
- Spain and Portugal
- Fund 2
- 10 Jun 2025
- Queka Real Partners
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