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Europe slips, AI surges: Key takeaways from the GSER 2025 report
- Startup Genome and Global Entrepreneurship Network released the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) at VivaTech in Paris.
- The report ranks top startup ecosystems globally based on data from 5 million companies across 350+ ecosystems.
- Partners for the report include Global Entrepreneurship Network, Dealroom, Crunchbase, and others.
- The report aims to offer guidance for policymakers, ecosystem leaders, and founders to boost startup communities.
- Global startup ecosystem value decreased by 31%, linked to a downturn in major exits and IPOs.
- Top global startup ecosystems include Silicon Valley, New York City, London, Tel Aviv, and others.
- AI and Big Data saw significant growth, with a 33% increase in VC funding and accounting for 40% of global VC investment.
- European cities like London and Paris maintained strong positions despite a 31% global decline in ecosystem value.
- London slips to #3 globally, while Paris rises to #12 with increased early-stage deals and unicorns.
- Madrid debuts in the Top 40, boosted by strong exits like Movistar Riders' $6.3B valuation in gaming and esports.
- Europe experienced a 24% decline in startup ecosystem value, with Paris and Madrid showing resilience.
- Startup Genome introduced the 'AI Factor' to measure ecosystems' transition to AI-native models, with Paris leading in AI-native startups.
- JF Gauthier of Startup Genome emphasizes the importance of AI-native startup strategies for cities to stay competitive.
- The top ten ecosystems in Europe include London, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Stockholm, and others.
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