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

_Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:05 AM EDT · Startups · Latest · Tier 1 — Major_

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.

## Sources

- Bloomberg

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