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
- 270.0
Backs founder-led, mission-critical Nordic B2B businesses in business services, specialised industrials and technology, pursuing buy-and-build and organic development.
- Nordics
- Emerging manager, Fund 1
- 28 Aug 2026
- Aspira Partners
- 11,500.0
Makes controlling and co-controlling investments across Europe and North America in healthcare, technology and tech-enabled services, driving growth through active ownership.
- Generalist
- Fund 11
- 4 Aug 2026
- EQT
- 5,000.0
Makes majority investments in non-cyclical growth companies in healthcare, technology and payments and financial services, driving business transformation and earnings growth.
- Generalist
- Fund 12
- 20 Nov 2025
- Nordic Capital
- 205.3
Invests in Nordic lower-mid-market companies and supports profitable growth and business transformation through active ownership.
- Generalist
- Nordic lower mid-market
- SEK
- Fund 7
- 16 Jun 2025
- Accent Equity
- SEK 2250m
- 700.0
Acquires majority stakes in Nordic healthcare businesses across pharmaceuticals, medical technology, specialist pharmaceutical services and related healthcare services.
- Health & Bio
- Nordic lower mid-market
- Fund 2
- 3 Jun 2025
- Impilo
- 180.6
Makes control investments in founder-led, mission-critical Nordic businesses with asset-light models and strong buy-and-build potential.
- Generalist
- Nordics
- SEK
- Fund 3
- 9 Apr 2025
- MVI Advisors AB
- SEK 2000m
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