Trendsetters On The Midas List Europe 2024: Pioneers Of European Innovation

The Midas List Europe 2024 celebrates investors shaping Europe's future through bold, early bets in high-growth sectors, despite a challenging market landscape.
Randolph Aufderhar · 5 days ago · 2 minutes read


Midas List Europe 2024: Shaping the Future of European Tech

The Boldest Investors in a Changing Landscape

The Midas List Europe recognizes the visionaries who spot emerging trends and back industry-defining companies. Amidst ongoing challenges, innovation continues to thrive, and these investors have bet on the resilience of European tech.

"The pressure of the current market has created an environment where diamonds are being formed through innovation."

1. Avi Eyal: The Midas Maestro

Avi Eyal, cofounder of Entr\u00e9e Capital, has earned a top-five spot on the Midas List Europe for four consecutive years. Eyal's keen eye for potential has led to early investments in category-defining companies like Coupang, Monday.com, and Rapyd.

Harry Stebbings, 20VC: "Eyal is one of the best pickers and hunters in the business."

2. Gili Raanan: Cybersecurity Champion

Gili Raanan, founder of Cyberstarts, is a renowned cybersecurity expert. His portfolio includes investments in Wiz.io, Fireblocks, and Armis, startups that are leading the charge against digital threats.

3. Carlos Eduardo Espinal: Seedcamp's Catalyst

Carlos Eduardo Espinal has consistently made the Midas List Europe since his debut in 2018. As Managing Partner at Seedcamp, he has supported over 450 early-stage startups, including Revolut, UiPath, and Wise.

4. Jeannette zu F\u00fcrstenberg: Generalist Innovator

Making her debut on the list, Dr. Jeannette zu F\u00fcrstenberg is a Managing Director at General Catalyst Europe. She invests across a diverse range of industries, seeking out founders who are pushing boundaries and transforming their sectors.

5. Harry Nelis: Engineering Excellence

Harry Nelis has been with Accel Partners London since 2004. He specializes in early-stage investments in AI, enterprise, and SaaS companies. Nelis has backed successes like Celonis, Deliveroo, and Miro.

6. Matt Miller: Sequoia's Visionary

Matt Miller is a Partner at Sequoia. His passion for technology stems from his childhood. Miller seeks out founders who share his belief in making the impossible possible. His investments include Confluent, dbt Labs, and Graphcore.

7. Sonali De Rycker: Accel's European Pillar

Sonali De Rycker has been a fixture on the Midas List Europe since 2017. She invests in AI, cloud, and consumer internet companies. De Rycker has led investments in Spotify, 1Password, Monzo, and Fever.

"The tech bug got me at an early age, and I've been hooked ever since."