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Europe Leads in Startups but Struggles to Scale
EU leads in startup creation but lags in scaling due to regulation gaps, limited funding, weak corporate ties, talent issues, and fragmented support.
This section explores the groundbreaking world of startups and their impact on industries worldwide.
Startups are the driving force behind innovation, transforming bold ideas into impactful solutions that address real-world challenges. They shape industries, create opportunities, and redefine how we live and work, fueled by creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit.
In this section, explore the latest startup news and articles from The Top Voices. Gain insights into startup successes, funding strategies, and market trends that highlight the dynamics of launching and scaling a business. Explore how founders navigate challenges, build resilient teams, and cultivate unique company cultures.
This section is curated by:
Lana Glygalo
Co-founder of Burning Heroes
Lana Glygalo is the Co-founder of Top Voices, an advocate for early-stage founders, and a startup founder herself. She was one of the creators of the Burning Heroes Founders Association – a non-profit organization supporting early-stage founders, with a network of over 2,000 founders and investors worldwide. She also created Levelty.app, an app for kids and parents that helps establish chore habits and reduce nagging and tantrums. As a female startup founder, she is deeply committed to supporting all early-stage founders, amplifying their exposure, and helping grow their online visibility, both personally and for their products.
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EU leads in startup creation but lags in scaling due to regulation gaps, limited funding, weak corporate ties, talent issues, and fragmented support.
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Spiko raises $22M Series A to scale tokenized cash management, reaching $400M AUM and targeting $1B by year-end across Europe.
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Paypercut raises €2M to simplify BNPL for small businesses in CEE with a unified, fast, and fully online integration across multiple providers.
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Debtist expands to the UK, opening a London office to bring its AI-driven digital debt collection services to a key European market.
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Pear VC's Fall 2025 Female Founders Circle supports 30 women in AI with a 10-week in-person program, resources, and expert-led sessions in SF.
This section is curated by:
Lana Glygalo
Co-founder of Burning Heroes
Lana Glygalo is the Co-founder of Top Voices, an advocate for early-stage founders, and a startup founder herself. She was one of the creators of the Burning Heroes Founders Association – a non-profit organization supporting early-stage founders, with a network of over 2,000 founders and investors worldwide. She also created Levelty.app, an app for kids and parents that helps establish chore habits and reduce nagging and tantrums. As a female startup founder, she is deeply committed to supporting all early-stage founders, amplifying their exposure, and helping grow their online visibility, both personally and for their products.
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