Top Tech Startups in Europe in 2027

We're a VC-backed company in stealth-mode building behavioural AI solutions for the retail industry. Our mission is to bring the intelligence of modern machine learning directly to the in-store shopping experience.

CallMerlin is a live B2B AI coworker for companies that already run on CRM, Slack/Teams, email, calendar and accounting. We give teams voice and chat access to those systems, with PIN permissions and human approval before important writes. EU-hosted. The product ships. What's missing is a commercial co-founder who owns pipeline, MSP partner channel and direct deals, and turns shipping into revenue.

Kombo (YC S22) is building a unified API for HR, payroll and recruiting systems that saves engineering teams hundreds of hours by needing to integrate only one API instead of 50+. We raised $8M+, hit strong product market fit (0-> $4M+ ARR in 2-years) and are processing the equivalent data of ~10% of Germany's workforce. Culturally, we are looking for ambitious yet kind builders - we like to describe ourselves as a "SF startup but in Berlin".

Grupo Oruss: Innovation and cybersecurity in perfect harmony to safeguard your present and ensure your future. We are experts in ethical hacking, pentesting, and other cybersecurity disciplines, offering a wide range of computer security tests and analyses, from application auditing (web, mobile, API) to social engineering. Our value proposition extends further by incorporating Extended Cybersecurity, a comprehensive strategy that includes risk management and regulatory compliance with standards such as ISO, GDPR, ISO 27001 – 27005, and PCI, among others. This guarantees not only the protection of your technology but also the effectiveness of your implemented processes. At Grupo Oruss, we support you today so that you can prosper tomorrow. The Grupo Oruss team strives to generate clear and detailed reports, presenting useful information to those involved in the assurance process, obtaining valuable insights for your team, and supporting increased levels of cybersecurity in your organization. We are the information security company that your team needs.

We have recently taken on a 3D modelling long-term Modelling & Simulation project focused on developing commercial-grade hard-surface vehicle assets for professional visualisation and digital production. The project involves creating highly detailed, technically accurate 3D vehicle models from reference material, with a strong focus on clean topology, accurate proportions, surface definition and production-ready geometry. Using Blender and established 3D asset-development workflows, the project encompasses the full modelling pipeline, including hard-surface modelling, UV unwrapping, material and texture development, lighting, rendering and final asset preparation. Our objective is to deliver high-quality, commercially viable 3D assets that meet professional standards for visual accuracy, technical consistency and presentation, while maintaining an efficient and scalable production workflow.

Millions of 2SLGBTQ+ people around the world cannot safely access community life. Find support, get information, and find entertainment where they live. ProudZone is building the online neighborhood they deserve. We are a privacy-first ecosystem connecting 2SLGBTQ+ individuals with community, information, and support — safely and on their own terms. We have laid the first stone, establishing the technical and editorial standards that everything else will be built on. More services follow as we grow. Safety is not a feature for us. It is the foundation every decision is built on — from the technology we choose to the partners we work with. We are a small, international founding team spread across Germany, Canada, and Portugal. We work async, across time zones, with a deep commitment to building something that genuinely matters. Our legal home spans two entities: sensationCLICK! UG in Germany and sensationCLICK Inc. in Canada. We are pre-seed, bootstrapped, and building deliberately. If you are looking for a place where your work has a direct impact on the safety and belonging of people who need it most — you are in the right place.