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Top 20 Angel Investors in Europe for Startups in 2025

Top 20 Angel Investors in Europe for Startups in 2025
Europe’s startup ecosystem continues to thrive, thanks in large part to the support of angel investors who provide not only capital but also mentorship and strategic guidance.

In 2025, these investors are focusing on sectors like AI, fintech, health tech, and sustainability.

Below is a list of the top 20 angel investors in Europe, their investment focus, typical funding amounts, and notable investments.

1. Chris Adelsbach

  • Investment Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Software.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A.
  • Notable Investments: WealthOS, Renew Risk, Camion.
  • Profile: Chris Adelsbach

2. Xavier Niel

  • Investment Focus: Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Series A, Funding Round.
  • Notable Investments: CUBE AI, Pixmania, The Mobile-First Company.
  • Profile: Xavier Niel

3. Charlie Songhurst

  • Investment Focus: Software, Information Technology, AI.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Pre-Seed, Funding Round.
  • Notable Investments: Stelia, Lodestar, Briefcase.
  • Profile: Charlie Songhurst

4. Thibaud Elziere

  • Investment Focus: Software, Internet, Information Technology.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A.
  • Notable Investments: Hexa, Fotolia.
  • Profile: Thibaud Elziere

5. Eduardo Ronzano

  • Investment Focus: Software, SaaS, E-Commerce.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Pre-Seed, Angel.
  • Notable Investments: Screeb, Frak Labs, Poolside.
  • Profile: Eduardo Ronzano

6. Will Brooks

  • Investment Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Software.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Funding Round, Series A.
  • Notable Investments: Bequest, Disputed, Robin AI.
  • Profile: Will Brooks

7. Johann "Hansi" Hansmann

  • Investment Focus: Software, Health Care, Fitness.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed.
  • Notable Investments: fynk, Balun, Shopstory.
  • Profile: Johann Hansmann

8. Will Martin

  • Investment Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Software.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Funding Round, Series A.
  • Notable Investments: Bequest, Disputed, Robin AI.
  • Profile: Will Martin

9. Taavet Hinrikus

  • Investment Focus: FinTech, Software, Financial Services.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Series A, Series B.
  • Notable Investments: Meatable, Open Cosmos, Unearthly Materials.
  • Profile: Taavet Hinrikus

10. Paul Forster

  • Investment Focus: Software, FinTech, Financial Services.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed.
  • Notable Investments: Stackfix, Singulate, Purple Dot.
  • Profile: Paul Forster

11. Ali Omar

  • Investment Focus: Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Pre-Seed, Angel.
  • Notable Investments: Themo, GoalProfit, Builderhead.
  • Profile: Ali Omar

12. Andreas Mihalovits

  • Investment Focus: Software, Information Technology, Apps.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Series A, Funding Round.
  • Notable Investments: Dost, CheKin, GigPig.
  • Profile: Andreas Mihalovits

13. Serge Chiaramonte

  • Investment Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Information Technology.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Pre-Seed, Funding Round.
  • Notable Investments: qomodo, Tranched, Borderless.
  • Profile: Serge Chiaramonte

14. Matt Robinson

  • Investment Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Software.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Series A, Funding Round.
  • Notable Investments: GoCardless, Nested, Tandem.
  • Profile: Matt Robinson

15. Mandeep Singh

  • Investment Focus: FinTech, Software, Financial Services.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Series A, Funding Round.
  • Notable Investments: Revolut, Monzo, Starling Bank.
  • Profile: Mandeep Singh

16. Edward Lando

  • Investment Focus: Software, FinTech, E-Commerce.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Series A, Funding Round.
  • Notable Investments: Bolt, Glovo, Vinted.
  • Profile: Edward Lando

17. Didier Valet

  • Investment Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Software.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Series A, Funding Round.
  • Notable Investments: Lydia, PayFit, Alan.
  • Profile: Didier Valet

18. Alexander Edward Chesterman

  • Investment Focus: E-Commerce, Software, FinTech.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Series A, Funding Round.
  • Notable Investments: Zoopla, Cazoo, LoveCrafts.
  • Profile: Alexander Chesterman

19. Will Neale

  • Investment Focus: FinTech, Software, Financial Services.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Series A, Funding Round.
  • Notable Investments: Curve, Freetrade, Tide.
  • Profile: Will Neale

20. Jonathan Milner

  • Investment Focus: Biotech, Health Tech, Software.
  • Typical Funding: Seed, Series A, Funding Round.
  • Notable Investments: Abcam, Immunocore, Bicycle Therapeutics.
  • Profile: Jonathan Milner
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