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Bloomberg's 25 European startups to watch in 2025
We’re proud to see three Lakestar portfolio companies featured, each building mission-driven platforms with global ambition.
"We want to put a spotlight on the inventors and the builders, making bold bets when many companies are hunkering down."
That’s how Bloomberg introduced its 25 European Startups to Watch in 2025 list in collaboration with Founders Forum Group. We’re proud to see three Lakestar portfolio companies featured, each building mission-driven platforms with global ambition:
Isar Aerospace: At a moment when Europe is rethinking its dependence on foreign launch systems, Isar is delivering sovereign access to orbit and building the backbone of independent space infrastructure.
Neko Health: Co-founded by Spotify's Daniel Ek, Neko represents a fundamental shift in medicine, from reactive to preventative care, by using AI-powered full-body scans to detect issues before symptoms arise.
poolside: Poolside is building one of Europe’s most ambitious foundational AI companies. It’s developing models purpose-built for autonomous software generation, with long-term ambitions toward general intelligence.
These standout companies are building the critical capabilities Europe needs. At Lakestar, we’re committed to backing the founders pulling the continent forward.
