Top 5 Google Startup Investors in Europe in January 2026
A list of 5 angel investors and VC (Venture Capital) funds that invest in Google startups based in Europe. We rank investors based on the number of investments they made in Google companies from Europe. We update this investor list every month.Top 5 Google Startup Investors in Europe in January 2026
| Investor | Google Europe investments |
|---|---|
| DN Capital | 2 |
| Vendep Capital | 2 |
| Maki.vc | 2 |
| Inkef | 1 |
| Warner Music Group | 1 |
DN Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests primarily in Europe and North America. The firm focuses on companies that plan to establish operations on both sides of the Atlantic, and strives to help its companies build international businesses. Founded in 2000, the company has operations in London and Silicon Valley. DN Capital’sprevious funds are top performers and the firm is one of the lead investors in companies such as Endeca (sold to Oracle), Shazam (one of the world’s leading mobile app), Auto1 (world's largest used car marketplace), Purplebricks (IPO London) and Quandoo (sold to Recruit).
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- Software, E-Commerce, SaaS
- Series A, Series B, Seed
- United States, Germany, United Kingdom
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- Aibidia — Discover the Aibidia TXM Platform and our digital transfer pricing applications, eliminating billions of euros in tax inefficiencies and risks.
- Quandoo — In 8 years, Quandoo has expanded into 11 countries and has seated more than 200 million diners in 18,000+ restaurants. Quandoo’s technology-enabled marketplace equips both restaurants and diners with innovative products to elevate dining out as we know it. Headquartered in Berlin, with international footprints in Austria, Switzerland, Italy,Turkey, the UK, Hong Kong, Finland, Singapore, Australia and the Netherlands; the founders’ vision is to grow Quandoo into the world’s leading marketplace for dining out experiences. Quandoo is a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, and with its sister companies HotPepper and AirRegi, forms the world’s largest restaurant marketing and software company. Quandoo currently employs more than 370 people from 50 countries.
- Ben — Ben is the all-in-one platform for any company to personalise benefits and reward.Our secret? Marrying a modern software (SaaS) platform with per-employee Mastercards and financial infrastructure. That’s how Ben instantly adds employee choice to your existing benefits, unlocks access to hundreds of additional options through Ben Card, all whilesaving you time and money.
We back early-stage B2B SaaS founders in the Nordics & Baltics with capital, expertise, and long-term partnership. See how we invest and support growth.
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- SaaS, Software, Analytics
- Seed, Series A, Funding Round
- Finland, United States, Canada
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- Cluby — Cluby is a technology platform that provides restaurants with the best tools for managing and communicating with loyal consumers.
- Claimlane — Claimlane is an end-to-end returns management solution for brands and retailers to manage any type of return, across all sales channels and markets. Perfectly document claims and returns. Streamline workflows. Get quality insights. Turn unhappy claimers into loyal customers. That's Claimlane.
- Eyeball — Eyeball operates as a digital platform for youth football.
Maki.vc is an early-stage venture capital firm partnering with deep tech & brand-driven startups obsessed with challenging category norms.
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- Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology
- Seed, Series A, Funding Round
- Finland, Norway, Denmark
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- Ever Dye — A new standard for dyes. Naturally made, carbon emissions reducing, water protecting.
- Sera — Sera's AI streamlines prospecting with tailored lists and enriched profiles, including accurate emails and metrics.
- IXI — Discover adaptive glasses with autofocus lenses that adjust to your viewing needs, providing seamless clarity at any distance.
SVB - Europe's biggest online shop for boating equipment and accessories! Worldwide delivery, even directly on-board!
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- Biotechnology, Health Care, Therapeutics
- Series A, Series B, Seed
- The Netherlands, United States, Germany
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- Onward — Working to restore movement, independence, and health in people with spinal cord injury.
- Draupnir Bio — Draupnir Bio is developing new innovative therapies for patients.
- Provable Markets — A comprehensive suite of trading & trade management solutions for the front, middle, and back office
Warner Music Group is a major music company with interests in recorded music, music publishing and artist services
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- Music, Digital Entertainment, Media and Entertainment
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Funding Round
- United States, United Kingdom, Canada
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- GMM Music — GMM Music unlocks the value of Thailand's music economy.
- Dancing Bear — Dancing Bear runs a music company that focuses in recorded music, music publishing, artist services, and vinyl records. The company's services include music creation, music label management, and vinyl record publication.
- SKILLBOXES (INDIA) PVT. LTD — SkillBox is an Art Community Platform that is constantly evolving – always conscious of the needs of artists and arts-related businesses.
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