Biggest startup cities in Europe 2022, by number of investments
Amsterdam counted just below 200 startup investments in 2022, making it one Europe's most attractive startup destinations. Only London, Paris, and Berlin saw more investment rounds that year. A startup is usually defined as a starting (group of) entrepreneur(s), but there are many different definitions of what makes a startup a startup. In most of these, the similarities include the age of the entrepreneur or company, the number of employees, the growth potential and level of innovation. In 2021 and 2022, the total number of investments in European startups reached its highest level, amounting to over 8,000.
