Celebrating the 100 Most Influential Women in European VC & Startups 2026

The European venture capital landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift. As we navigate a year defined by the "Give to Gain" philosophy, the visibility of female "cheque-writers" and visionary founders has never been more critical to the health of our ecosystem.

EU-Startups has released its definitive list of the TOP 100: Europe’s Most Influential Women in the Startup and Venture Capital Space in 2026.

The State of Play in 2026

This year’s Top 100 list reflects the diverse strength of the European market, featuring leaders from across the continent - from the Baltics to the DACH region. The sectors represented show where female influence is most concentrated:

• Sustainability & Climate Tech: High representation of female GPs leading "Article 9" funds.
• DeepTech & AI: A surge in female-led technical ventures moving from Seed to Series B.
• Fintech & Health: Continued dominance in sectors requiring complex regulatory and consumer insights.

Spotlight on the Community

Happy to see incredible EWVC members among:

• Inka Mero Founder & Managing Partner Voima Ventures
• Ekaterina Almasque Founding Partner at BlankPage Capital
• Alice Albizzati Co-founder of Revaia
• Simone Brummelhuis Founding Partner & Fund Director of Borski Fund
• Gesa Miczaika General Partner at Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund
• Vera Elizabeth Baker Partner at 4P Capital

Read the full Top 100 list on EU-Startups.com.

Congratulations to all the incredible women shaping our future!