Europe's Tech Exodus Has Drained $1.4 Trillion in Value, Study Finds

A new study quantifies the cost of European startups, founders, and capital relocating to US markets at $1.4 trillion in lost value. The research tracks companies that incorporated or redomiciled in the United States after founding in Europe. The findings add concrete figures to the long-running debate over European competitiveness in technology. Companies cited regulatory burden, smaller venture capital pools, and fragmented markets across EU member states as primary drivers of relocation.