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Life & fun · December 1, 2017

The State of European Tech

In-depth report by Atomico

The State of European Tech launched on December 1, 2017 with 75 votes, #607 of 2,482 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

In plain words

The State of European Tech is a data-driven report analyzing the European technology ecosystem, created by Atomico, a venture capital firm founded by original Skype creators. The report provides an in-depth examination of European tech trends, developments, and industry dynamics. It is designed for investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and others interested in understanding the European tech landscape and how it is changing.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

The State of European Tech is nuanced narrative of European technology and how it is evolving created by Atomico, a VC of the original Skype founders.

The State of European Tech 2017 is the deepest, data-led investigation into the European tech ecosystem.

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