Originally published here.
Europe shows huge potential across numerous key global industries. Here are three exciting fields for European investment:
Fintech
Why we’re excited: Open banking and data sharing rules in Europe have completely changed financial services, both for consumers and companies. Fintech startups are working closely with governments, insurers, and traditional banks, and extraordinary innovation is happening all around us.
Examples:
Alan—Having already transformed health insurance in France, Alan is now a leading player in Belgium and Spain. With more to come!
Papernest—Easy processes to purchase, switch, and cancel subscriptions are a desperate need for many. Papernest takes the effort and stress out of subscription management.
Pennylane—Business owners and accountants now have a clear picture of their finances and can build better companies – thanks to Pennylane.
Food & Agritech
Why we’re excited: A growing global population and increasing climate concerns mean our farming and food production systems need to change. Modern technology helps us use resources like water, energy, feed, and fertilizer more effectively, and develop more sustainable ways to produce and eat food.
Examples:
La Vie—Plant-based foods are more sustainable than their animal counterparts. La Vie is bringing incredible meat replacements to restaurants and supermarkets across Europe.
xFarm—Farming production can be more efficient, enduring, and profitable with the right technologies. xFarm helps farmers digitalize their systems and put precious resources to better use.
Koro—Koro delivers healthy, sustainable food and ingredients direct to consumers. With minimal packaging and an emphasis on bulk buying, it makes ethical grocery choices affordable and easy.
Climate
Why we’re excited: Few problems are as urgent or existential as climate change. We believe that innovation – alongside smart regulation – can help us overcome many of the inherent hurdles. Europe can, and should, show true leadership in climate tech.
Examples:
Gireve—Gireve is a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) recharging, administering more than 500,000 charging points across 35 countries. The team is dedicated to making carbon-free mobility accessible and seamless.
SustainCERT—SustainCERT combines innovative digital technology with sustainability expertise to verify climate impact. It’s a vital tool to validate future action, and prove the effects of climate change on business.
Greenlyte—Carbon capture technology is becoming increasingly vital, not only to reduce but reverse the effects of climate change. Greenlyte’s liquid-sorbent solution removes CO2 from the air, and produces hydrogen as a valuable by-product.
