London, United Kingdom · StartupAdMagica is a generative AI platform for e-commerce ad creative production, with corporate presence in London and core operations in Tbilisi. The product helps performance marketing teams generate, resize, and test conversion-oriented creatives faster across social channels, reducing creative fatigue and production overhead. The company emerged from the 500 Eurasia Batch 9 ecosystem and targets European commerce brands.
StartupEarly StageMarTechGenerative AIE-commerce
Bilbao, Spain · AcceleratorFounded 2017. Seed-stage investor focused on marketplaces, e-commerce, and travel tech.
AcceleratorSeed to Series AMarketplacesE-commerceTravel Tech
Krakow, Poland · StartupOnline fashion retailer serving multiple CEE markets with a broad catalog of apparel, footwear, and accessories.
StartupGrowthE-commerceFashion TechRetail
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA Greek serial entrepreneur and investor, Apostolos frequently co-invests in Poland, especially in marketplaces. He has at least two Polish marketplace startups in his portfolio, one being Packhelp (custom packaging). He brings experience from the Southeastern European startup scene into Poland. Associated startups: Packhelp, e-food (expanded to Poland), and other e-commerce platforms.
Angel InvestorSeedMarketplacesE-commerce
Frankfurt, Germany · StartupRe-commerce platform for professionally refurbished consumer electronics with quality grading, warranty, and circular lifecycle services.
StartupGrowthRe-commerceE-commerceCircular Economy
Wroclaw, Poland · StartupComposable e-commerce software platform for mid-market and enterprise brands managing storefront, catalog, and omnichannel commerce workflows.
StartupGrowthSaaSE-commerceEnterprise Software
Lisbon, Portugal · StartupBloop is a social shopping network launched in Portugal in 2025 that combines social sharing and e-commerce while rewarding users with platform credit for product reviews. The company has reported EUR 2M in total investment and built its marketplace stack with Marketplacer plus Checkstep moderation tooling for EU DSA-aligned compliance workflows.
StartupEarly StageMarketplaceE-commerceSocial Commerce
Vilnius, Lithuania · StartupCallsy is a Vilnius-based conversational AI startup focused on recovering abandoned e-commerce checkouts for online merchants. The product integrates with Shopify, initiates natural-language voice calls to high-intent shoppers, and follows up with personalized SMS incentives to improve conversion. Its multilingual voice workflows are tailored for cross-border commerce across Europe and beyond.
StartupEarly StageE-commerceConversational AISales
Tbilisi, Georgia · StartupCardeal is a Tbilisi-based auto marketplace and auction platform that digitizes cross-border vehicle sourcing and trade workflows. The product enables buyers to access international car inventories and live bidding, then manage shipping, customs, and delivery from a unified interface. It grew through the 500 Georgia/Eurasia program and serves regional demand across the Caucasus.
StartupGrowthE-commerceAutoTechMarketplace
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorSerial entrepreneur and angel investor, Dawid is known for co-founding CHIC Group, which was acquired by British American Tobacco in a landmark transaction. He actively backs consumer-facing and technology-enabled brands, combining growth strategy support with capital. Notable startup involvements include TakeDrop and investments across lifestyle and tech ventures, including co-investments in projects such as Samurai Labs.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedConsumerE-commerceTechnology
Berlin, Germany · EventPure B2B expo for e-commerce service providers. Price: free with B2B registration and approval. High ROI for startups selling logistics, payments, marketing automation, or retention tools.
EventEventsE-commerceRetail Tech
Valletta, Malta · EventSummit at the Mediterranean Conference Centre with 2,500+ attendees and 400+ investors. Features the Big Pitch Competition with a prize package worth over EUR 1M and strong media visibility.
EventEventsSaaSE-commerceDigital MediaFintechHealthTech
Graz, Austria · Startupfaaya collective is an art-commerce platform that sells fine-art prints from emerging artists and produces on-demand prints locally in Graz, positioned as a sustainability-focused alternative to larger print marketplaces.
StartupEarly StageCreative IndustriesE-commerceArtTech
Munich, Germany · StartupFINN is a car-subscription platform serving consumers and businesses with an all-inclusive monthly model that bundles insurance, maintenance, and roadside support. The company has expanded B2B fleet workflows with automated management tools and EV-focused offerings for employee mobility programs.
StartupGrowthMobilityE-commerceAutomotiveB2B
Kosice, Slovakia · StartupGymBeam is the leading fitness and nutrition D2C brand in Central and Eastern Europe. It uses aggressive data analytics and direct-to-consumer distribution to launch, test, and scale new supplements and wellness products faster than traditional competitors. By 2026, GymBeam is a major ecommerce scale-up with exceptional revenue growth and a growing international footprint, positioning it as a potential IPO or strategic exit candidate.
StartupLate StageE-commerceD2CConsumer Health
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorAn early-stage “angel fund” that invests in tech and communication startups, specializing in marketplaces, e-commerce, B2B, and IoT. It operates like an angel syndicate, with a portfolio including companies like Allani, Evenea, and Preply. Notable focus: seed-stage online platforms – Hedgehog provides capital plus hands-on involvement to spur growth (many of its investments later raised VC funding).
Angel InvestorSeedMarketplacesE-commerceB2B
Szczecin, Poland · StartupE-commerce SaaS platform enabling merchants to run online stores, integrate marketplaces, and manage order operations at scale.
StartupGrowthSaaSE-commerceRetail Tech
Kolding, Denmark · StartupJust Eat began in Kolding in 2001 as one of the first online takeaway ordering marketplaces in Europe. After early traction in Denmark, the company relocated to London and expanded aggressively across Europe and beyond through acquisitions and country launches. Just Eat listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2014 and later merged with Takeaway.com, forming one of the largest food delivery groups globally. The company is a defining example of a Danish startup scaling into a multi-billion euro public business.
StartupGrowthMarketplaceFood DeliveryE-commerce
Bratislava, Slovakia · StartupLuigi’s Box provides advanced search and product recommendation for ecommerce sites, boosting conversion by understanding intent, typos, and synonyms. Its tooling has become a de facto standard across CEE ecommerce, with strong adoption among mid-market retailers. By 2026, Luigi’s Box is one of the region’s top AI-powered ecommerce infrastructure companies.
StartupGrowthE-commerceAISaaS
Wroclaw, Poland · Angel InvestorFounder of interior design marketplace Pixers, Maciej now actively mentors and funds young startups. Drawing on his e-commerce background, he has invested in projects like PCdoc and ScreenSHU, among others, to help new founders scale their services. Associated startups: PCdoc.pl, ScreenSHU, and various e-commerce/marketplace startups.
Angel InvestorSeedE-commerceMarketplaces
Warsaw, Poland · Venture CapitalMCI Capital is a Warsaw-listed digital private equity and growth investor focused on scaling technology leaders in Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 1999, the firm invests primarily in SaaS, fintech and insurtech, e-commerce marketplaces, and digital infrastructure, with additional focus on climate tech opportunities.
Venture CapitalGrowth to BuyoutSaaSFintechInsurtechE-commerceDigital InfrastructureClimate Tech
Paris, France · StartupMarketplace and commerce platform with a significant London presence hosting SaaS and retail community meetups.
StartupGrowthE-commerceSaaSMarketplace
Krakow, Poland · StartupPolish e-commerce platform for electronics and consumer goods with nationwide retail logistics and fulfillment operations.
StartupGrowthE-commerceRetailMarketplace
Warsaw, Poland · StartupFoodtech company focused on premium boxed diet subscriptions and personalized meal plans for consumers in Poland.
StartupGrowthFoodTechE-commerceConsumer
Szczecin, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-founder of IdoSell (IAI Group) and one of the pioneers of Polish e-commerce, Paweł scaled the company for over two decades before transitioning into active angel investing. His major liquidity event was a majority stake sale in IAI Group to MCI Capital in a transaction valuing the business at hundreds of millions of PLN. He now focuses on smart-money support for B2B SaaS and e-commerce infrastructure startups, including investments such as Piesotto and Embargo.
Angel InvestorSeedE-commerceB2B SaaSHospitality Tech
Tbilisi, Georgia · StartupPhubber is a Tbilisi-based fashion re-commerce marketplace combining social feed dynamics with C2C and B2C commerce. The platform helps users sell pre-loved apparel and enables local fashion brands to reach buyers with integrated payments, logistics, and trust features. It emerged as a breakout startup from the 500 Georgia/Eurasia ecosystem.
StartupGrowthE-commerceFashion TechMarketplace
Vilnius, Lithuania · StartupBaltic e-commerce marketplace group operating local platforms across Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland under brands including Pigu and Hobby Hall.
StartupGrowthE-commerceMarketplaceRetail
Vienna, Austria · Startuprefurbed is an online marketplace for refurbished products, including electronics, household items, and sports equipment.
StartupGrowthMarketplaceCircular EconomyE-commerce
London, United Kingdom · EventRetail innovation event at ExCeL. Price: free for retailers; vendors pay. Strong for payments, in-store analytics, and loyalty tech startups.
EventEventsRetail TechE-commerce
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCEO/co-founder of Klarna, Sebastian has Polish roots and has made angel investments in Poland. He participated in funding for Warsaw-based custom packaging startup Packhelp, among others. His presence brings a bit of Scandinavian fintech savvy to the Polish ecosystem. Associated startups: Packhelp (and likely other Polish e-commerce enablers).
Angel InvestorSeed to Series AFintechE-commerce
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorFounded 2014. Late seed and Series A fund focused on consumer digital brands and e-commerce.
AcceleratorLate Seed to Series AConsumerE-commerce
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCEO of Lancerto and active business angel focused on the overlap between traditional retail operations and modern digital commerce. Tomasz frequently mentors D2C founders and contributes as a jury member in startup competitions. His investment interests center on e-commerce, fashion tech, logistics, and tools that improve customer experience or supply-chain performance.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedE-commerceFashion TechLogistics
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorManaging partner at MCI Capital (Internet Ventures), Tomasz is one of the most experienced digital growth investors in Central Europe. His background includes strategy and international operating exposure, and he has led investments across e-commerce, digital health, and online marketplaces. Portfolio and exit references include Frisco.pl, SiDLY, and Morele.net.
Angel InvestorGrowth to Late StageE-commerceHealthTechMarketplaces
Copenhagen, Denmark · StartupFounded in 2007 by Peter Holten Muhlmann, Trustpilot is a Copenhagen-born consumer reviews platform that helps people share feedback about businesses and helps companies respond to and learn from customers. The platform operates a freemium model, pairing public reviews with paid tools for analytics, review invitations, and trust widgets. Trustpilot scaled internationally, opened major offices in London and New York, and went public on the London Stock Exchange in 2021. Today it hosts hundreds of millions of reviews and remains one of Denmark's best known global software successes.
StartupGrowthSaaSReviewsE-commerce
Copenhagen, Denmark · StartupVivino is a Copenhagen founded wine discovery app that lets consumers scan labels and access crowd sourced ratings, tasting notes, and pricing. Founded in 2010 by Heini Zachariassen and Theis Sondergaard, Vivino built the largest wine data community and later expanded into a full marketplace where users can buy wines directly. The company has grown to tens of millions of users and has raised significant venture funding to expand internationally. Vivino is a standout Danish consumer tech company that blended mobile, computer vision, and commerce.
StartupGrowthMarketplaceConsumerE-commerce
Stockholm, Sweden · AcceleratorHybrid VC fund and tech innovation hub founded in 2016 running accelerator programs at The Factory and investing in early-stage digital and fintech startups. Support: equity investment, mentorship from in-house experts, workspace access. Scope: National.
AcceleratorFintechDigitalE-commerce
Poznan, Poland · Angel InvestorBusiness Angel of the Year 2022 and co-founder of Netguru, Wiktor became a prolific startup investor after scaling one of Europe’s best-known digital consultancies. Through Supercharge Capital, he focuses on global SaaS and e-commerce enablement companies. Notable portfolio examples include Tidio, Packhelp, and Customly.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to Series ASaaSE-commerceAI
Berlin, Germany · EventExecutive-level forum for global retail leadership. Price: about GBP 2500+. Strong for retail tech scaleups seeking strategic partnerships.
EventEventsRetail TechE-commerce