Europe’s Elite Investors Unite in Davos to Rewrite the Continent’s Future
Davos, Switzerland – Europe’s top business angels, venture capitalists, and family offices convened at the Davos Angels 2025 Summit to tackle a critical challenge - the fragmentation of private capital in Europe. The investors made it clear: while capital is abundant, the lack of coordination is holding Europe back. A sense of urgency resonated throughout the summit, with calls for immediate action to mobilize resources and align efforts to secure Europe’s position on the global stage.
Hosted by Andreas Grape and Ash Pournouri of Nordic Angels, alongside Mark Turrell of unDavos, this exclusive event brought together tier-one investors united by a singular goal: to align Europe’s vast but fragmented capital, catalyzing economic resilience and global competitiveness.
”The State of European Angels report shows that 50% of all new jobs in OECD countries come from companies started less than five years ago. Business angels—people who invest their capital, network, and commitment to help others—are crucial for the economy and society. Individually, business angels have some influence, but together, they have enormous power, perhaps the greatest in Europe.” comments Andreas Grape, CEO of Nordic Angels.
A Crossroads for Europe: Bold Action or Continued Decline
The discussions at the summit underscored a sobering truth: while Europe has an abundance of talent and ideas, it is losing its best companies to foreign buyers—primarily U.S. tech giants—due to the lack of coordinated investment strategies. This not only drains the continent of economic potential but also erodes its position as a leader in innovation.
“Europe must stop celebrating the sale of its crown jewels to foreign entities,” Grape asserted. “We need to create a culture where European entrepreneurs can thrive without selling out, where success is celebrated here, and where the benefits stay within our borders. By uniting as a force, we can give entrepreneurs better access to capital, keep innovation European, and build something we can all be proud of.”
With urgency and determination, the Davos Angels Summit positioned itself as the first step toward transforming Europe’s private capital landscape. The message was clear: this is not just an opportunity for investors but a responsibility to future generations of entrepreneurs and workers.
As the summit concluded, the sentiment echoed by all was unmistakable: Europe’s time to lead is now - if its leaders and investors have the courage to act.
About Davos Angels:
Davos Angels is an annual gathering launched in 2025 with a clear purpose: to unite Europe’s active business angels and strengthen the continent’s position on the global stage. Our vision is to become the unifying force for Europe’s business angel community and, ultimately, a key contributor to Europe’s global leadership in entrepreneurship and investment.
About Nordic Angels:
Nordic Angels is a private initiative founded by Sweden's leading business angels aimed to develop, strengthen, and streamline the Nordic business sector and startup ecosystem. As the largest investor network in the Nordics, Nordic Angels mobilizes business angels through digital platforms and physical events.
Siduri Poli
siduri@nordicangels.com
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