The 2026 trend. Startup Ranking: European Super Angels Club Portfolio Companies Climb to New Heights

The 2026 trend. Startup Ranking once again underlines the strength and resilience of the European innovation ecosystem. For the European Super Angels Club, this year’s edition is particularly encouraging. Three of our portfolio companies, Blockpit, Biome Diagnostics, and sproof, have significantly improved their positions.

sproof: OMR Reviews Leader in E-Signature Q1/2026 and Top 100 Tools in DACH 2026

We proudly congratulate sproof, portfolio company of the European Super Angels Club, on being named OMR Reviews Leader in E-Signature Q1/2026 and selected among the Top 100 Tools in DACH 2026. 

sproof named a Top 5 E-Signature Provider for HR in 2025 by Infoniqa

In HR, signatures are everywhere—employment contracts, policy acknowledgements, NDA addenda, approvals. Moving them online is the quickest win for speed, compliance, and a better employee experience. Among this year’s leading solutions, sproof sign stands out as a Europe-first, HR-friendly platform—and we’re proud to count sproof as a European Super Angels Club (ESAC) portfolio company.

sproof earns Recognition at the EY Scale-Up Award 2025

We’re excited to share that sproof, a valued portfolio company of the European Super Angels Club (ESAC), reached a significant milestone at this year’s prestigious EY Scale-Up Award. The company received special recognition in the “Software & Digital Transformation” category. Additionally, it was named a finalist in the highly sought-after “Spin-Off of the Year 2025” category.
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sproof secures funding from aws supported by Raiffeisen Salzburg

After raising over €3 million in 2023, the sproof has now secured a new growth-oriented loan from aws, supported by Raiffeisen Salzburg. This strategic financing move effectively doubles the company’s equity base, allowing sproof to scale faster and strengthen its market position both domestically and abroad. 

Trend. Startup Ranking: Portfolio Companies shine in the Top 100

The 2025 Trend. Startup Ranking highlights the impressive progress of several European Super Angels Club portfolio companies, showcasing their growth and success. Blockpit, Biome Diagnostics, and sproof have all made significant strides this year, achieving new rankings and milestones.

sproof sign now available in the Microsoft Store: Revolutionizing Digital Workflows

sproof sign, developed by sproof, a portfolio company of the European Super Angels Club (ESAC), is now available in the Microsoft Store. This step makes it simple for businesses to access and use one of Europe’s most secure digital signature platforms. Furthermore, it integrates directly into Microsoft’s ecosystem, enhancing efficiency and usability. 
Startup Report 202324 European Super Angels Club Celebrates Portfolio Triumphs

Startup Report 2023/24: European Super Angels Club Celebrates Portfolio Triumphs

As the curtains rise on the Startup Report 2023/24 by Florian Kandler, the European Super Angels Club stands proud, as four of our esteemed portfolio startups—Monkee, sproof, Ahoi Kapptn! and Blockpit—take center stage in this compelling narrative of entrepreneurial excellence.

Trend. Startup Ranking: Four Portfolio Companies in the Top 100

For the European Super Angels Club (ESAC), the recent Trend. magazine's Startup Ranking has been a cause for celebration, with four of its portfolio companies making significant strides. We congratulate sproof, ELOOP, Blockpit, and Biome Diagnostics who made it among the Top 100 list.
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Revolutionizing Signatures : sproof Spearheads Innovation for W&H Dentalwerk and Paracelsus Medizinische Universität

ESAC is delighted to be associated with Sproof as it partners with renowned Austrian Health Tech companies. The collaboration with W&H Group Dentalwerk and Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität (PMU) is a strategic move towards digitizing enterprise-wide signature processes. 
sproof: Joining the Senate of Economy Austria

sproof: Joining the Senate of Economy Austria

sproof, a highly valued portfolio company of the European Super Angels Club, has been appointed to the Senate of Economy Austria. This underlines sproof's commitment to making a lasting and positive change to the economy and society.
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European Super Angels Club and Co-Investors Invest €3 Million in Salzburg’s E-Signature Startup sproof

In a significant boost to Salzburg's thriving tech scene, the European Super Angels Club (ESAC) and co-investors have invested over €3 million in the promising e-signature startup, sproof. Led by Austrian President and Investor Berthold Baurek-Karlic, this investment certainly reaffirms the strength of European technology.