The Rise of the 'Euro-Stack': EU Startups Defy US Dominance

Europe is fighting for digital sovereignty. Led by the "Euro-Stack" initiative, a flurry of new unicorns—including Aikido Security (Belgium) and Harmattan AI (France)—have achieved $1B+ valuations by providing locally hosted, sovereign alternatives to US cloud and AI services.

Sovereignty as a Competitive Advantage

European companies are increasingly prioritizing "Data Privacy as a Service." By building an integrated stack that complies with the world’s strictest digital laws, these startups are winning over corporate clients.

Europe's Billion-Dollar Tech Resurgence

"The goal is simple: strategic autonomy," explains the founder of Harmattan AI. "We are proving that you don't need a Silicon Valley address."