3 trends shaping European tech in 2025
What's set to influence the European tech scene in the new year?
2024 brought its fair share of economic uncertainty and climate disruptions. So, how should we best prepare for the new year? From supply chain resilience to the digitalization of industries, Pale blue dot General Partners Heidi Lindvall, Hampus Jakobsson, and Joel Larsson share the trends likely to shape the coming months.
1. Climate becoming sector-agnostic
It’s time to stop considering ‘climate’ as a sector since it affects all industries. From aerospace and transportation to agriculture and B2B software, we see it as a way to build future-shaping companies rather than a business category. We believe that everything is climate, and lots of companies will upgrade their tech stack to apply for climate-induced events, such as using a mapping tool to mitigate flood risks. These companies will be attractive to any investor, even without a climate thesis.
2. A focus on risk and resilience
Nobody has failed to see the extreme weather events of 2024, and it is obvious that these not only cause misery and losses but also accrue huge costs for companies. We believe a big trend for corporates is understanding the risks to their supply chains and core businesses – independently of regulation fuelling the change. It’s become clear that companies are paying more attention to the resilience of the supply chain, whether on energy, goods, or water.
3. The digitalization of industries
Producing or moving things is an area of huge inefficiency in Europe due to high labor and energy costs. These industries are also big employers, so they are at the heart of the bipartisan political agenda. We believe many European industries will modernize, digitalize, and become more efficient—both to reduce dependence on external powers and improve their bottom lines. The timing is ideal for revitalizing production, leveraging technology, and reinforcing Europe’s position as a leader in high-value manufacturing.
We look forward to shaping a future that balances sustainability, economic growth, and resilience by addressing climate challenges, prioritizing actionable change in critical industries, and revitalizing manufacturing capabilities. In 2025, the organizations and individuals who adapt to these changes will be well-positioned to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.