At EF, we know what it takes to turn global talent into Silicon Valley success stories. In the past year alone, we’ve helped 200+ European founders raise hundreds of millions $$$. Next week, you’ll see it live at our SF Demo Day. Until then, here’s what every European founder

In one week, the next generation of EF founders take to the stage in San Francisco: 42 future unicorn founders 6 months building from zero → revenue 2 mins pitching to the top Bay Area investors This is where the world’s most ambitious talent launches a new wave of global

You [Top European Founders]: “we want to build in SF. quicker.” and EF [The @jointhebridge]: https://t.co/q8JtsrIUF1 You [on LinkedIn]: …

Don’t settle for an average cofounder. The opportunity cost will be your most expensive mistake. This is your chance to live and build with 40 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐲 talented founders, in the most ambitious place on Earth. If you’re a European who wants to start a massive company then

@MessiumAI 10/ @Macroscope (cofounders Kayvon Beykpour / Rob Bishop / Joe Bernstein) raises $30M Series A Founded in 2023 by three exited founders (Periscope, Magic Pony Technology, Terriblyclever), Macroscope has raised an additional $30M in a Series A bringing the total raised to $40M.

9/ @MessiumAI (George Marangos-Gilks CEO / Vishal Soomaney Vijaykumar CTO) raises €3.8M Seed to optimize farm nitrogen with hyperspectral satellites Messium has raised €3.8M in a Seed round co-led by UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund and Expansion Aerospace Ventures. Founded

8/ https://t.co/kSBNmWI7Ei (Gregory Mostyn CEO / Kush Madlani CTO) raises $5.3M Seed to bring real-time fact-checking to litigation https://t.co/kSBNmWI7Ei has raised $5.3M in a Seed round led by @pearvc, with participation from @seedcamp, The LegalTech Fund, and Myriad Venture

7/ @IcarusRobotics (Ethan Barajas CEO / Jamie Palmer CTO) raises $6.1M Seed round to shape robotic labour for space Icarus Robotics has raised an oversubscribed $6.1M Seed led by Soma Capital and Xtal, with participation from Nebular and Massive Tech Ventures. The space

6/ @plumerai (Roeland Nusselder CEO) raises $8.7M Series A to scale tiny AI for cameras Plumerai has raised $8.7M in a Series A led by Partech and @otbventures. The London–based startup is expanding from home security into enterprise and retail with AI that is faster, cheaper,

5/ Atomionics (Sahil Tapiawala CEO / Ravi Kumar CTO) raises $12.7M Pre-Series A Atomionics has raised $12.7M in a pre-Series A round led by Paspalis. The Singapore-based deep tech startup uses quantum sensors to help find copper, lithium and other critical minerals, providing

4/ Genomines (Fabien Koutchekian CEO / Dali Rashid CTO) raises $45M Series A to ‘farm’ metal from plants Genomines has raised a $45M Series A led by Engine Ventures and Forbion BioEconomy. The Paris-based company has genetically-enhanced hyperaccumulator plants to absorb nickel

3/ Mimica (Tuhin Chakraborty CEO / Raphael Holca-Lamarre CTO) raises $26.2M Series B Mimica has raised a $26.2M Series B led by Paladin Capital Group with continued backing from @khoslaventures and LGVP. We are delighted to announce that EF participated in this round through the

2/ Omnea (Ben Freeman CEO / Ben Allen CTO) raises $50M Series B Omnea has raised a $50M Series B led by @insightpartners and @khoslaventures. The AI-native procurement platform has developed conversational intake to route approvals, manage vendor risk, and centralize spend. On

1/ @NeptuneRobotics (Elizabeth Chan CEO / Jacky Im CTO) raises $52M Series B Neptune Robotics has raised a $52M Series B led by @graniteasia, with strategic participation from NYK Line, one of the world’s largest shipping giants. The Singapore-based startup builds AI-powered

The Bridge 2 is live. After a wild summer in the Bückeburg castle, we’re changing settings: a 2-month Californian residency for European founders who want to build big. Come with talent. Leave with a cofounder, $250k from @join_ef, and a US company. Starts April 2026. 40

Elizabeth Chan and Jacky IM met on an EF cohort in 2018. These two fresh grads wanted to build hardware for a super old-school, connections-driven industry. Pretty crazy. >> 7 years and Neptune Robotics is the biggest underwater robotics company for shipping, closing a $17.2M

What does Andreessen Horowitz look for in early stage founders? We hosted James da Costa (Partner at @a16z) for a private AMA in San Francisco. James backs B2B software, enterprise AI, and financial services. Before a16z, he cofounded the VC backed fintech @fingoafrica. His

Meet Tom and Gustav Tom Farrand (CEO) previously deployed mission-critical AI for J&J, @Medtronic, and @exscientiaAI. He’s taken AI product and solutions engineering teams from nothing to millions in revenue. Gustav Bredell (CTO) built first-of-a-kind foundation models at

apply here: https://t.co/puptx50WC3 only 10 spots available. meet and connect with peers who share your drive. hosted by the amazing team at @SistaFund. if you’re serious about building at the highest level, this is your room.

He bought the oldest department store chain in the U.S (@lordandtaylor $1B+ revenue), seamlessly integrating it with online platform @letote to create the first of its kind rental subscription platform that revolutionized fashion retail. He also cofounded pet-care startup Dr.