Which European country will become a startup "mecca"?
America has always been seen as a place where tech startups are born (especially Silicon Valley and San Francisco).
Historically, Europe has been a place for universities and banks (Italy, etc.)
And as times evolve and the need for technology, startups, etc., evolves, I would like to see this culture spread to Europe as well.
Do you have any tips for countries that can become a hub for entrepreneurship?
I usually see a lot of Scandinavian startups, a lot of French tech solo-founders, but yesterday I came across a project taking place in Germany at Schloss Bückeburg.
It would make sense that the economically strongest country can become the startup mecca.
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@byalexai You are very proficient in spotting trends, tech and business topics, so I trust your words. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to experience that for France (I haven't been in the country for so long). :(
Europe’s startup geography is shifting fast. London still leads in fintech and AI, but Berlin’s creative energy and Paris’s AI surge are reshaping the map. Amsterdam and Munich round out the top five, while cities like Bucharest and Valencia are rising quietly. Germany’s economic strength gives it momentum, but founder culture, talent pipelines, and global connectivity matter just as much. Curious to see if places like Schloss Bückeburg spark new micro-hubs.
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@vivek_sharma_25 Amsterdam is the first time I've read here. Why? What special companies does Amsterdam have?
I came up with Hungary. Budapest has been quietly building a strong startup ecosystem — lower costs, a growing talent pool, and increasing access to investors. It might not yet have the visibility of London or Berlin, but the momentum is definitely there.
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@christyfea Hungary has lower taxes, but their political orientation... I am not so sure. 🫣
@busmark_w_nika Definitely, political issues are quite important. Beside that, however, Hungary has a solid STEM education legacy. Additionally, its cost-competitive skilled workforce and central European location are also strengths.
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@christyfea It can have many positive aspects, but when it encloses relationships with more economically strong countries, that will not be a good sign. RN, they seem to be the most autocratic country in Europe. And my country is following that pattern.
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@john_wern OK, this is a strong argument. I think that no any other country has such a strong portfolio of companies.
France is strong, but I’ve been seeing a lot of noise from Portugal lately too. Lower cost + rising talent makes it interesting.
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@shabb_katoch Really? I have heard that this was relevant 4 years ago. Maybe a new wave is coming. Do you have more info? Data?
Estonia’s digital-first edge makes it a standout
Scandinavia has the talent, Germany has the economy, and France has momentum with its growing solo-founder scene — but I think the real “mecca” will depend on who builds the strongest support system for founders (policy, capital, community
yes its Germany
Cities like Tallinn are making strong moves, and there’s a vibrant ecosystem forming around Amsterdam as well. It’s exciting to see Europe catching up and shaping its own innovation hubs.