Earlybird
Berlin, Germany · Venture CapitalEarlybird is a Berlin-based venture capital firm investing across Europe and is an early backer of companies such as N26 and UiPath.
Venture CapitalSeed to Series ATechnologyEnterprise
Startup
N26
N26 is a Berlin-based digital bank with a mobile-first current account and financial products for consumers across Europe. In May 2024, BaFin lifted the growth restrictions previously imposed on the bank, clearing the way for renewed customer expansion.
In 2025 N26 rolled out free stock and ETF trading for all eligible customers, adding investing to its core banking offering. The company positions itself as a full-stack European challenger bank with a focus on product breadth and operational discipline.
GermanyBerlinGrowthFintechBankingWealth
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Location
Berlin, Germany
Category
Startup
Stage
Growth
Profile
/germany/startup/n26
Investors
Venture capital firms backing this startupValar Ventures
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalValar Ventures is a fintech-focused venture firm and an investor in N26, backing the company’s international growth.
Venture CapitalSeries A+FintechSoftware
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