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Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem — Update Q1 2022 — Founder Interview

Updated: Apr 30

This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024.

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The Q1 2022 European Startup Pulse from DEEP Ecosystems delivers quarterly data on the state of the European startup ecosystem — tracking venture capital flows, deal activity, and regional trends across the continent to identify which hubs are gaining momentum and which are cooling down.

This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem.

  • This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.

  • The European startup scene is changing fast.

  • A little note here: There was a glitch in the seed data — in the version we used for our YouTube recording.

  • We are always sharing new resources with you.

  • A startup’s journey can be a tough one, but it doesn’t have to feel like you’re alone on your quest!



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Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem — Update Q1 2022 — Founder Interview Startuprad.io brings you independent coverage of the key developments shaping the startup and venture capital landscape across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024.


Green Tech does not get as much investment, as media attention. Fintech is still number one.Thomas Kösters, MD DEEP Ecosystem

About the Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem

The European startup scene is changing fast. There are new players, old ones fading away, and even more to come in their place- all vying for a piece of this growing pie! In order not to get left behind you need regular updates on what’s going on so that our entrepreneurs can stay one step ahead when building or investing in companies here. That’s why we started the “Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem” which will provide you with quarterly podcasts chronicling different aspects related to startup activity across European Hubs, supported by the data from the specialized analytics company DEEP Ecosystem.


The Exclusive Report

A little note here: There was a glitch in the seed data — in the version we used for our YouTube recording. Please refer to the corrected numbers in the document below:

Funding for fintechs is in our metrics still No1, even though Deep Tech is much broader.Thomas Kösters, MD DEEP Ecosystem

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We see meetups as a leading indicator. People joined meetups in large hubs online, especially Stockholm. Now more meetups take place in person again and so they become less international, with lower attendance.Thomas Kösters, MD DEEP Ecosystem

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Highlights

Startups in Europe raises 28.2 bn US$ in Q1 2022, the 2nd highest quarterly number on record. ⇒ Is this a lagging indicator!Related:CB Insights wrote just a few days ago: https://news.crunchbase.com/news/eu-funding-slows-europe-investment-startups-russia-ukraine/

But the seed funnel for startup investments is declining.

Hot sectors are currently

· Fintech

· Deeptech

· Health

· AI & Data

Startups Generated in the first quarter of 2022 more than 50.000 jobs. There are 90% more job openings, with the largest openings currently in fintech, health and biotech.


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This interview was conducted by Jörn “Joe” Menninger, startup scout, founder, and host of Startuprad.io. Reach out to him:LinkedInTwitterEmail


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What Does the Q1 2022 European Startup Ecosystem Pulse Show?

The Q1 2022 update of the Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem report reveals that the European startup scene is changing fast. A notable finding is that green tech does not receive as much investment as expected relative to its importance. The report provides quarterly data on European startup trends, hub development, and funding patterns across the continent.

Introduction

This episode presents the Q1 2022 update of the Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem report, continuing Startuprad.io's coverage of European startup dynamics. The European startup scene was evolving rapidly with new trends emerging in hub development, funding patterns, and sector focus. One key finding highlighted that green tech investment was not matching the sector's perceived importance. A data note: there was a glitch in the seed data in the version used for the YouTube recording, which was corrected for the published version.

The Q1 2022 Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem report captures a period of rapid change across European startup hubs. While the ecosystem continued to mature, a gap was identified between the importance of green tech and the investment it actually received. The report tracked quarterly developments across European startup hubs, funding trends, and sector shifts. This update preceded the significant market correction that would hit the ecosystem later in 2022.

  • The European startup scene was changing rapidly in Q1 2022, with new players emerging and established hubs evolving.

  • Green tech investment was identified as falling short of the sector's actual importance and potential.

  • The quarterly report provides ongoing data on hub development, funding patterns, and ecosystem trends across Europe.

  • A seed data glitch was noted in the YouTube recording version, corrected in the published report.

Entities Referenced in This Episode

Reports

  • Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem — Quarterly report on European startup trends

People

  • Jörn "Joe" Menninger — Startuprad.io host

Topics

  • European startup ecosystem, green tech investment gap, quarterly ecosystem report, startup hub dynamics, VC trends Q1 2022

Relationship Map

  • Pulse report → tracks quarterly → European startup ecosystem changes

  • Green tech → receives less investment than → its importance suggests

  • Q1 2022 → preceded → major market correction later in 2022

Quote Highlights

  • The Q1 2022 European Startup Pulse from DEEP Ecosystems delivers quarterly data on the state of the European startup ecosystem — tracking venture capital flows, deal activity, and regional trends.

  • The European startup scene is changing fast with new players emerging and established ones fading, all vying for a piece of this growing pie.

  • Regular ecosystem updates help entrepreneurs stay one step ahead when building or investing in companies across Europe.

  • The report identifies which European startup hubs are gaining momentum and which are cooling down in Q1 2022.

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What is the Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem report?

The Pulse report is a quarterly analysis of the European startup ecosystem that tracks developments across hubs, funding trends, and sector dynamics. Startuprad.io covers each quarterly update to keep its audience informed.

Is green tech getting enough investment in Europe?

According to the Q1 2022 report, green tech was not receiving as much investment as expected relative to its importance. This gap between the sector's potential impact and actual funding represented an opportunity for investors and founders alike.

About the Host

Joern "Joe" Menninger is the host of the Startuprad.io podcast and covers founders, investors, and policy developments across the DACH startup ecosystem. Through more than 1,300 interviews and nearly a decade of reporting, he documents the evolution of the European startup landscape. Follow Joern on LinkedIn.

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