European Female Founders Secure Over €40 Million in November 2025

In November 2025, female founders across Europe raised more than €40 million in various funding rounds, demonstrating resilience and innovation in sectors such as artificial intelligence, health technology, and sustainable manufacturing. Investors are increasingly attracted to ventures that promise to reshape industries, as evidenced by significant capital influxes into these companies.

Notable Funding Achievements

Among the prominent funding highlights, UK-based solo founder Phoebe Gormley secured a remarkable £3 million in pre-seed funding for her platform, Fit Collective. This AI-driven fashion sizing tool has already demonstrated a 30% reduction in returns during pilot tests with various brands. In the health technology sector, Rem3dy Health attracted £1.4 million from Borski Fund and Future Planet Capital to enhance its production of 3D-printed personalized pills that combine multiple medications into a single dose.

Germany’s dotega raised €1.3 million in pre-seed funding, aiming to modernize management processes for small homeowners’ associations. Additionally, Adaptronics garnered €3.15 million for its innovative electrostatic grippers, which promise to enhance the dexterity and cost-effectiveness of industrial robots.

The funding landscape also saw significant contributions to startups focusing on AI and manufacturing. Euler, which specializes in using AI to detect defects in 3D-printed products, successfully closed a €2 million seed round. Meanwhile, Einride is preparing for a transformative SPAC deal valued at $1.8 billion, with deputy CEO Linnéa Kornehed leading the initiative.

Growth of Established Startups

Several established companies also made headlines with their funding rounds. Vinted, the largest resale platform in Europe, founded by Milda Mitkutė and Justas Janauskas, reached a valuation of €8 billion following an anticipated secondary share sale. Vinted achieved profitability this year, driven by a gross merchandise value of €10 billion, up from €813 million in revenue in 2024. The support from backers such as Accel and Lightspeed Venture Partners is expected to yield returns as the company continues to expand its user base across 22 countries.

Another notable player, Digitail, co-founded by Sebastian Gabor and Ruxandra Pui, closed a $23 million Series B round, bringing its total funding to $36.9 million. This all-in-one cloud platform for veterinary practices serves over 10,000 veterinarians and has doubled its customer base in the past year. Its AI features aim to significantly reduce administrative workloads for veterinary clinics.

Newer players are making strides as well. Deblock, co-founded by a team of former Revolut executives, raised €30 million in Series A funding. The platform, which offers a suite of financial services including IBAN accounts and crypto exchanges, has attracted over 300,000 users since its launch in France in April 2024. With plans to expand into Germany and Ireland, this funding will support further development and localization.

In the health sector, BOOST Pharma has made significant progress, securing €3.1 million to advance its stem cell therapy aimed at treating severe osteogenesis imperfecta in infants. The company is gearing up for Phase 3 trials, with expectations to transform treatment options for affected children.

Emerging Innovations and Market Expansion

Innovative companies like DREV and Hello Klean are also shaping the future landscape. DREV, founded in 2023, focuses on capturing hazardous metal dust from battery production. The company secured €2.8 million in seed funding, allowing it to enhance its technologies aimed at improving air quality and compliance with tightening EU regulations.

Meanwhile, Hello Klean, launched in 2020, raised £1.5 million in debt financing to scale its product offerings. The company specializes in high-flow shower filters that remove harmful substances from water, significantly improving skin and hair health. With over 1 million units sold and substantial growth following a feature on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, the company is now targeting expansion into new European and Middle Eastern markets.

The collective success of these female-led ventures underscores the vital role women entrepreneurs play in driving technological advancement and economic growth across Europe. Initiatives by organizations such as the Female Foundry and the Female Innovation Index continue to promote and celebrate the contributions of women in the tech industry, paving the way for future generations of innovators.