TOP 10 COREangels STARTUPS TO WATCH IN 2025

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Each year, the COREangels community comes together to spotlight the brightest stars from across our global portfolio. More than a ranking, this annual tradition is a reflection of the collective insight, conviction, and care our fund leaders place in the startups they back. These nominations come not only from careful due diligence and performance analysis — but from deep relationships built between founders and angels.

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The Top 10 COREangels Startups to Watch in 2025 are the outcome of countless hours of founder mentoring, deal evaluation, board participation, and growth support. These companies represent the very best of what it means to be a part of the COREangels ecosystem: bold innovation, fast traction, impact-driven vision, and teams capable of executing at scale.

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This year’s list spans industries from AdTech, AI, and HRTech to Fintech, Food Biotech, EdTech, and PropTech — a true showcase of global innovation. Some have been recently recognized in media like Meta and CB Insights, while others are quietly building their markets with resilience and exceptional efficiency.

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Drawn from our growing family of funds across Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific, these startups reflect not only their local opportunities but their global potential. They are solving meaningful problems, expanding into new regions, raising smart capital, and positioning themselves for the next big leap — whether it’s Series A, international growth, or a strategic exit.

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At COREangels, we believe early-stage investing is not just about the capital — it’s about co-building. Our angels provide critical support far beyond the check: coaching, governance, hiring, partnerships, and strategic guidance. This support system is what allows these companies to thrive in complex and competitive environments.

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As we head into 2025, we invite you to discover the ventures our leaders believe are set to leave a lasting mark on their industries — and the world. These are the 10 COREangels Startups to Watch in 2025:

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1. NumberEight

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NumberEight is redefining mobile advertising through context-aware, privacy-first solutions. Their edge AI runs directly on users’ devices, enabling hyper-targeted, ID-less advertising in a cookieless future — a dream for marketers and consumers alike.

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Their tech is already seamlessly integrated into advertising platforms and mobile apps. Scalable, frictionless, and privacy-compliant, NumberEight is poised for Series A and broader global adoption.

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Key Milestones:

  • ARR, fully automated when integrated with AdTech platforms
  • Privacy-first, context-aware targeting without relying on IDs

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Socials:

‍Website, LinkedIn, X, YouTube

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2. Scandens

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Scandens is a smart renovation and investment planning platform with climate action at its core. From its roots as an ETH Zurich spin-off, Scandens has evolved into a comprehensive solution for real estate optimization.

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Now live in Germany, they’ve cracked the complex task of integrating building codes, data standards, and sustainability regulations into a seamless digital tool.

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Key Milestones:

  • Expanded operations to Germany, integrating local building codes and sustainability regulations

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Socials:

‍Website, LinkedIn

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3. Caplena

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Caplena is revolutionizing how companies analyze open-ended feedback. By using machine learning to uncover insights from customer comments, Caplena turns qualitative data into a management tool.

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They closed a €3M pre-Series A round. Global clients like Lufthansa, DHL, and Bosch trust Caplena to power their customer intelligence workflows.

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Key Milestones:

  • Closed a €3M Pre-Series A funding round in July 2024
  • Expanded client base with major companies like Lufthansa, DHL, and Bosch

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Socials:

‍Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram

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4. Deale

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Deale is building the future of SME mergers and acquisitions in Europe. With over €2M in ARR, 11,500 users, and a marketplace model that reduces deal time by 60%, Deale is well on its way to becoming the "Stripe for M&A."

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Their media visibility and strong co-investor base have positioned them as a market reference in a traditionally opaque industry.

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Key Milestones:

  • Achieved over €2M in ARR
  • Built a platform connecting 11,500 users
  • Reduced SME deal-making time by 60%

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Socials:

‍Website, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube

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5. Haddock

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Haddock is helping restaurants manage their margins in real time. Its platform allows hospitality businesses to monitor costs, increase operational efficiency, and improve bottom lines. ARR has tripled, churn dropped to 1.3%, and ARPU rose 80% year-on-year.

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Their capital-efficient growth model is a textbook example of product-market fit.

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Key Milestones:

  • Doubled ARR year-over-year
  • Reduced churn rate to 1.3%
  • Increased ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) by 80%

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Socials:

‍Website, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok

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6. GOVA

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GOVA's sugar-reduction technology is poised to disrupt the food and beverage industry. Their patent-pending encapsulation method delivers sweetness without compromise, attracting LOIs from 8 major global food brands.

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The startup is female-founded, health-driven, and ready to address a trillion-dollar problem: sugar overconsumption.

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Key Milestones:

  • Developed patent-pending sugar-reduction encapsulation technology
  • Secured 8 LOIs (Letters of Intent) with global food brands
  • Positioned to tackle the global sugar overconsumption crisis

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Socials:

‍Website, LinkedIn

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7. Kiddle Pass

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Kiddle Pass gives children access to quality educational activities outside of school. With rapid user growth, positive impact metrics, and national recognition as a top 100 EdTech startup in Brazil, Kiddle Pass is scaling its reach in underserved communities.

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Key Milestones:

  • Selected as one of the Top 100 Startups to Watch in Brazil (EdTech category)
  • Rapidly growing user base across Brazil
  • Focused expansion into underserved communities

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Socials:

‍Website, LinkedIn, Instagram

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8. 99Hunters (Hunterhero)

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99Hunters merged with Growyx to create HunterHero — a next-gen recruiting platform combining AI and 3,000+ certified recruiters. They serve over 460 companies and are projecting R$6M in revenue with 85% growth in 2025.

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Key Milestones:

  • Merged with Growyx to strengthen recruiting capabilities
  • Built a network of 3,000+ certified recruiters
  • Serving over 460 companies with an 85% projected growth in 2025

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Socials:

‍Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube

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9. CodeGPT

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CodeGPT helps developers write better code, faster. With 1.6 million downloads, users in 180+ countries, and 30% MoM revenue growth, CodeGPT is establishing itself as a category leader. Meta and CB Insights both named it a company to watch in 2025.

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Key Milestones:

  • 1.6 million downloads worldwide
  • Users in over 180 countries
  • Sustaining 30% month-over-month revenue growth

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Socials:

‍Website, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube

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10. Arkadia Space

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Arkadia Space is building next-generation propulsion systems for satellites—powered by green, non-toxic fuels. The founding team, composed of aerospace engineers with deep technical expertise, has created a new propulsion system from scratch and is now scaling its application to European and international markets. Backed by COREangels Madrid and investors like Draper B1 and Expansion Aerospace Ventures, Arkadia is emerging as a serious player in the new space race.

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Key Milestones:

  • Designed and built a fully operational propulsion system
  • Recognized in multiple national media outlets
  • Partnered with leading players in the European space ecosystem

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Socials:

‍Website, LinkedIn, Instagram

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Final Thoughts

These startups embody what COREangels was built to support: global potential, local insight, and founder-first investing. Backed by experienced angels and an international community, each company on this list is poised to make significant strides in the coming year.

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Here's to the builders, the believers, and the bold bets. We can’t wait to see what you achieve in 2025.