Skype network visualised 950 companies 65k employess 50 countries Notes: Brand on public Linkedin profiles only and companies defined “tech” as per Atomico’s proprietary taxonmy model; Nodes size represent total capital raised by companies, VC Powered by Sources: funds are not sized according to their AuM. Data as of 20th of Septem- ber2023. Europe’s strength is its unrivalled commitment to innovation, its wealth of talent and its strong focus on solving the world’s most pressing challenges. Anna Humphrey Partner, Compensation and Bene昀椀ts, Orrick The surge in new companies led by serial founders – many of whom are alumni of European unicorns such as Skype or BlaBlaCar – is creating a net- work effect that can propel Europe into being the next tech superpower. 181 | Talent