Investors Pick the 16 Hottest Live-Streaming Startups in Europe

• The live-streaming industry exploded as millions tuned into events from home during COVID-19. 
• Insider asked Europe’s tech investors to share their picks for the startups to watch.
• Picks include unicorn startup Hopin; Screenreach; and Snapscreen.
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When the COVID-19 pandemic forced much of the world into lockdown in the spring of 2020, live-streaming tech became indispensable for the millions stuck at home. 

Live-streaming services enabled everything from corporate meetings, to weddings, and kids’ parties to take place virtually. The entertainment sector also pivoted so people could tune into their favorite artist’s online show, an open mic standup show, or esports tournaments. 

Last month, British events startup Hopin became Europe’s fastest-growing startup ever after raising its fifth funding round in two years, hitting a $7.75 billion valuation. 

Insider sat down with venture capital investors in Europe to find out which live-streaming startups they thought were ones to watch as we emerge from COVID-19. We asked them to choose one startup within their investment portfolio, and one outside.

Here are their picks: