EU startups by country
134 GDPR-compliant European tech companies across 24 EU member states — browse by headquarters location to find software built and governed under EU law.
Every company listed here is founded or headquartered in Europe, making it subject to GDPR and outside US CLOUD Act jurisdiction. Select a country below to see the startups based there and the product categories they serve.
- Germany
39 startups
- France
19 startups
- Netherlands
11 startups
- Norway
7 startups
- United Kingdom
7 startups
- Switzerland
6 startups
- Spain
6 startups
- Sweden
5 startups
- Belgium
4 startups
- Poland
4 startups
- Hungary
3 startups
- Luxembourg
3 startups
- Estonia
3 startups
- Denmark
3 startups
- Finland
2 startups
- Bulgaria
2 startups
- Italy
2 startups
- Czech Republic
2 startups
- Malta
1 startup
- Croatia
1 startup
- New Zealand
1 startup
- Greece
1 startup
- Austria
1 startup
- Lithuania
1 startup
Frequently asked questions
Which EU country has the most tech startups?
Among companies listed on EU Alts, Germany has the most entries with 39 startups in the directory. Germany, France, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Estonia consistently rank as the strongest EU tech ecosystems.
Are tech startups from EU countries GDPR-compliant?
Companies headquartered in EU member states are subject to the GDPR by default and cannot be compelled to hand data to US authorities under the CLOUD Act. Choosing EU-headquartered software simplifies your Data Processing Agreement paperwork and avoids the cross-border transfer risk of US-owned providers — even those hosting data in Europe.
Can I find EU alternatives to US software by country?
Yes. EU Alts lists 134 European tech companies across 24 countries. Each country page shows all startups headquartered there, with links to product categories and related EU alternatives. You can also browse by US product or by category.