EU-Startups

What EU-Startups does

EU-Startups (legal entity: Menlo Media S.L.U.) is a Barcelona-based B2B media, events, and data business founded in October 2010 by Thomas Ohr that covers the European startup ecosystem. The company operates an online magazine (EU-Startups Magazine), a weekly newsletter reaching 78,000+ subscribers, a podcast featuring founders and investors, and the flagship annual EU-Startups Summit held in Malta (2,400+ attendees in 2026). Underpinning the media layer are proprietary editorially maintained databases of 30,000+ European startups across 30+ countries and 4,000+ investors, which serve as both audience-acquisition assets and the substrate for paid products. Distribution is broad: 300,000+ monthly visitors, 148,000+ LinkedIn followers, 45,500 Twitter followers, 45,000 Instagram followers, and 50,000 Facebook fans, with 78% of readers reported as decision makers.

Monetisation is diversified across five core revenue streams. The CLUB membership programme is priced at €114/year for individuals (founders/enthusiasts) and €147/quarter for corporates and investors, providing unrestricted database access, exclusive content, free job posts, and discounts on reports and events. Premium sector reports (Travel, Fintech, B2B SaaS, AI, HealthTech) are sold à la carte at €95 each. A Startup Sourcing B2B research service delivers bespoke PDF or spreadsheet outputs to VCs and corporates for €800–€5,000+ per engagement. Advertising, native sponsored content, banner placements, and newsletter sponsorships monetise the owned audience, while the Job Board charges €75 for 50-day premium listings (free for CLUB members). The annual Summit generates revenue through ticket sales, exhibition booths, and tiered sponsorships (Malta Enterprise, M. Demajo Group, IONOS Cloud as premier 2026 sponsors).

EU-Startups operates with a core team of approximately 8–15 people based in Barcelona. In July 2025 the company acquired Who Got Funded?, a funding-tracking platform, and in November 2025 it was itself acquired by Hungary-based MeOut Group, which also owns African-Startups.com and the Global Startup Awards. EU-Startups continues to operate independently from its Barcelona headquarters under founder/CEO Thomas Ohr, with the MeOut Group portfolio intended to enable cross-continental collaboration on startup ecosystem media and events.

Name

EU-Startups

Legal name

Menlo Media S.L.

Website

https://eu-startups.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Barcelona-based B2B media, events, and data platform covering European startups via an online magazine, proprietary databases (30,000+ startups, 4,000+ investors), an annual Malta summit, CLUB membership, premium research reports, and Startup Sourcing services for VCs and corporates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Media and Events

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Startup media publication
• Investor database services
• Startup ecosystem events
• Venture capital research
• Premium industry reports

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. CLUB Membership Subscriptions: Annual and quarterly subscriptions providing database access, exclusive content, and member benefits. Individual membership at €114/year, corporate/investor membership at €147/quarter.
2. Premium Research Reports: Sale of industry-specific reports on European startup sectors including Travel, Fintech, B2B SaaS, AI, and HealthTech startups. Reports priced at €95 each.
3. Advertising & Sponsorships: Native advertising (sponsored posts), banner ads, newsletter integrations, and event sponsorships targeting startup-interested audience of 300,000+ monthly visitors.
4. Job Board: Free job postings for CLUB members, premium job postings at €75 for basic listings. Platform connects startups with talent across Europe.
5. Startup Sourcing Service: Tailored research service for investors and corporates to source startups by location, stage, revenue target, business model, and industry. Pricing ranges from €800-€5,000+ based on depth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

EU-Startups is an online media publication and events business covering European internet and mobile startups. It produces daily editorial content, a weekly newsletter, podcasts, and an annual summit, while monetizing access to proprietary databases of 30,000+ startups and 4,000+ investors through CLUB memberships, advertising, premium research reports, custom startup sourcing services, and job board postings.

Product overview

EU-Startups is a multi-platform media publication focused on European startups, consisting of a news website (EU-Startups Magazine), a podcast series, an annual summit event, and a membership club (CLUB). The publication operates complementary databases for startups and investors, a research service (Startup Sourcing), and sells premium industry reports. A Job Board connects startups with talent, while the weekly Newsletter reaches 78,000+ subscribers. The CLUB membership provides tiered access to databases and exclusive content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EU-Startups Magazine Online editorial publication covering European startups, funding rounds, acquisitions, interviews, and industry analysis, reaching over 300,000 monthly visitors.
• EU-Startups Podcast Podcast series featuring interviews with startup founders, CEOs, and industry leaders discussing entrepreneurship and innovation topics across the European startup ecosystem.
• EU-Startups Summit Annual flagship event bringing together 2,400+ founders, investors, and ecosystem builders for networking, panels, pitch competitions, and exhibitions. The 2026 edition was held May 7-8 in Malta with AI-powered matchmaking and €1M+ in pitch competition prize packages.
• EU-Startups CLUB Membership Membership program providing tiered access to databases, exclusive content, and benefits. Individual tier at €114/year; Corporate/Investor tier at €147/quarter. Includes access to the investor database (4,000 entries), startup database (30,000 entries), 30 exclusive SaaS deals, free job posts, and discounts on reports and events.
• Startup Database Directory of 30,000+ European startups across 30+ countries, with search and filtering capabilities by location, sector, and other criteria.
• Investor Database Directory of 4,000+ European investors with search by country, investor type (VC, Accelerator, Corporate VC), and investment focus areas.
• Startup Sourcing Service Tailored research service for corporates and investors that sources startups based on location, stage, revenue target, business model, and industry. Delivers exclusive PDF or spreadsheet reports for potential investment, partnership, or acquisition purposes. Pricing ranges from €800–€5,000+ based on depth.
• Premium Industry Reports Industry-specific research reports on European startups covering Top 50 Travel, B2B SaaS, Fintech, AI, and HealthTech sectors, plus EU-backed startups and university spin-offs. Priced at €95 per report.
• Job Board Platform for posting and browsing startup jobs across Europe with Full-Time, Part-Time, Intern, and Contractor positions. Premium posts cost €75 for 50-day visibility; CLUB members get unlimited free posts.
• EU-Startups Newsletter Weekly newsletter sent to 78,000+ subscribers covering European startup news, funding opportunities, event discounts, and background insights on European startup trends.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300,000+ monthly audience reach
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered emerging, core and flagship.

• BudapestConnectemergingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026BudapestConnect is a new startup ecosystem networking event modeled after the TorinoConnect movement, with EU-Startups as a collaboration partner. The event attracted 150+ founders, investors, and ecosystem builders from across Europe, featuring Evolution Equity Partners as a notable guest. Plans include expanding the network to Warsaw, Milano, and other cities.
• Global Startup AwardscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Global Startup Awards (GSA) partnered with EU-Startups Summit for the 11th global finale in Malta on May 7, 2026. GSA has grown into a global network across 150+ countries with 71,367 nominations in the current edition. The partnership brought 2,500+ participants including 1,200 founders and 300 investors from 100+ countries.
• Mediterranean Conference CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for the EU-Startups Summit 2026 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, Malta
• Malta EnterpriseflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernmental economic development agency of Malta, listed as a premier sponsor of the EU-Startups Summit 2026
• M. Demajo GroupflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a premier sponsor of the EU-Startups Summit 2026
• IONOS CloudcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCloud services sponsor offering up to €100,000 in cloud credits to participating startups at EU-Startups Summit 2026
• European Commission / StepUp StartUps ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-Startups participated in AI Policy Day hosted by the European Commission on December 11, 2025, in Amsterdam, bringing together policymakers, startup founders, corporate leaders, investors and researchers to discuss Europe's AI ecosystem
• Leonard (VINCI Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Leonard, the innovation platform of VINCI Group, for a five-part podcast interview series during their Launch Day event in Paris, featuring Gravis Robotics as the first episode

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sifted: Sifted is a London-based media publication focused on European startups, offering daily editorial coverage, newsletters, and events such as the Sifted Summit. It is the most direct competitor to EU-Startups in the European startup-news and events niche, with a similar target audience of founders and investors.
• The Next Web (TNW): TNW is an Amsterdam-based tech media brand that publishes news and hosts the annual TNW Conference, one of Europe's largest tech events. It mirrors EU-Startups' combined media-plus-events business model and serves an overlapping audience of European startups and tech professionals.
• TechCrunch: TechCrunch is a global startup and technology media outlet covering funding rounds, founder interviews, and industry events (including TechCrunch Disrupt). It is a direct competitor in startup journalism and the flagship international reference point for the audience EU-Startups serves in Europe.
• Crunchbase: Crunchbase is a platform providing structured data on startups, investors, and funding rounds. It directly competes with EU-Startups' Startup Database (30,000+ entries) and Investor Database (4,000+ entries), targeting the same venture and corporate innovation customers.
• Dealroom.co: Dealroom is a European startup and investor intelligence platform with proprietary data on tech ecosystems. It is a direct comparable for EU-Startups' data and Startup Sourcing services, particularly for corporate and investor clients sourcing European deals.
• The Information: The Information is a subscription-based technology and startup news publication known for premium investigative journalism. It parallels EU-Startups' CLUB membership model for paid access to high-quality startup intelligence, though focused on the US market.

Broad incumbents

• PitchBook: PitchBook, owned by Morningstar, provides comprehensive data on private capital markets including VC, PE, and M&A. It is a broader incumbent in startup/investor data serving institutional clients and competes with EU-Startups' database and Startup Sourcing offerings at the higher end of the market.
• CB Insights: CB Insights is a market intelligence platform tracking startups, emerging tech, and corporate strategy. It competes with EU-Startups' premium reports and Startup Sourcing service for corporate strategy and innovation team budgets, though with a broader global and enterprise focus.
• Wired: Wired is a global technology and culture publication covering startups, emerging tech, and the digital economy. It competes with EU-Startups for tech-literate readers and brand advertisers, though its scope extends well beyond the European startup niche.
• Forbes: Forbes is a major business and technology media brand with extensive startup coverage, lists (e.g., Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe), and events. It competes with EU-Startups for European startup audience attention and high-value advertising and sponsorship dollars from brands targeting the startup ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EU_Startups
• Facebookfacebook.com/EUStartups
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/7585916
• Instagraminstagram.com/eu_startups

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about EU-Startups