A good night’s sleep is no longer seen as a luxury but as a foundation for health, performance, and mental clarity. Yet, sleep habits vary widely across Europe, shaped by culture, lifestyle, and environment. In the North, people tend to go to bed earlier and rest more efficiently, while in the South, shorter sleep and later nights are the norm. These differences highlight why sleep remains such a complex challenge, and why so many continue to struggle with getting the rest they need.
A rising concern is the struggle with insomnia, restless nights, or poor sleep quality, issues that not only affect mood and productivity but also increase risks of long-term health problems. As awareness grows, technology and science are stepping in to transform how we rest, from tracking sleep cycles with precision to designing tools that enhance relaxation and recovery.
On that note, we have curated a list of 10 startups founded since 2021 that are developing innovative technologies to help improve our sleep patterns by raising awareness of routines and habits that enhance our overall well-being.
eaze: Focused on holistic digital solutions for sleep, this Berlin-based startup uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and personalised coaching to help users establish healthier, long-term sleep routines. Users start with a sleep assessment, then follow a personalised programme of short, science-backed exercises supported by expert guidance via chat, calls, or voice messages. The app also includes sleep tracking, weekly meditations, and feedback loops to encourage lasting improvements. Its programme provides an alternative to melatonin and sleeping pills by focusing on behaviour change and daily habits, supported by one-on-one coaching through its app.
By combining psychology, data-driven insights, and accessible digital delivery, the startup, founded in 2022, has successfully raised €1.7 million to offer a healthier, more sustainable alternative to sleep medications.
Hapni: Headquartered in Paris, this online medical platform offers a streamlined digital pathway for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep apnea, combining online screening, at-home monitoring, and expert analysis. Users begin with a free, physician‑supervised online questionnaire to assess potential sleep apnea symptoms, followed by the opportunity to borrow a diagnostic device from Hapni’s clinics and conduct a sleep study at each client’s house. The following morning, a sleep specialist reviews the recorded data and consults with the user, guiding them toward appropriate treatment options if apnea is detected.
Founded in 2022, Hapni has set out to tackle some of the most common yet overlooked sleep issues, from sleep apnea to snoring and other related disorders. By addressing this wide spectrum of challenges, the startup has secured €2 million in funding to enhance its diagnostic technology.
Moonoa: Launched in 2021 in Barcelona, Moonoa’s platform guides individuals toward better sleep through a digital programme rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). After a short assessment of sleep patterns and goals, users receive a personalised plan in the app that combines daily readings, habit-building exercises, and relaxation techniques such as meditations, soundscapes, and ASMR. Progress is supported by sleep coaches, who provide feedback and recommendations via chat or phone.
Since its founding, Moonoa has secured €1.4 million to refine its personalised wellness technology, scale its coaching model, and strengthen its presence in the digital health market. This funding reflects growing confidence in science-based sleep solutions and the demand for accessible, non-pharmaceutical approaches to tackling insomnia.
Mosanna Therapeutics: With offices in California and Basel, Mosanna Therapeutics is a biotech startup developing a treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Rather than relying on devices like CPAP machines that only manage the symptoms, Mosanna is creating a nasal spray therapy based on a small-molecule drug. Taken at night, the spray is designed to restore the body’s natural reflexes that keep the airway open during sleep, addressing the neurological and muscular causes of OSA at their source. This approach helps prevent breathing interruptions, allowing patients to breathe normally, avoid constant awakenings, and enjoy deeper, higher-quality sleep.
Mosanna has raised €68.5 million, supporting the progress of clinical trials and the development of a more effective, patient-friendly alternative for millions of people living with sleep apnoea worldwide.
Oneleaf: Launched in 2022 in Paris, Oneleaf’s platform is built to empower individuals to become the “best versions of themselves” through neuroscience, offering accessible, evidence-based self-improvement tools across areas such as sleep, stress, weight, and confidence. For sleep specifically, the startup provides a guided self-hypnosis audio programme that helps users fall asleep faster and enjoy deeper, more restorative rest. The sessions, typically lasting 15 to 25 minutes, guide the mind into a relaxed, focused state where positive suggestions for better sleep can take hold, an approach the startup reports helps many users drift off in just 12 minutes on average.
By combining therapeutic audio programs rooted in guided self-hypnosis with content created in collaboration with scientists and therapists, Oneleaf has successfully raised €4 million to make transformative health support accessible anytime.
Pasithea: Based in Amsterdam, Pasithea is developing a pioneering, non-invasive neuromodulation device aimed at treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Rather than relying on bulky CPAP machines, Pasithea uses kinesthetic neurostimulation, a gentle physical impulse, to detect and counteract episodes of apnea. This stimulation induces a controlled reflex that reactivates the muscles controlling the upper airway, helping to reestablish breathing without the need for uncomfortable equipment.
Their technology is backed by studies from the universities of Rennes and Grenoble that have successfully tested this new therapeutic approach based on non-invasive kinesthetic stimulation. The first clinical trials have demonstrated the relevance of this technique. Since its funding in 2023, the startup has managed to achieve €100k in funding to further expand its investigations.
Pulsetto: This wellness startup has developed a wearable vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) device designed to activate the body’s parasympathetic system and encourage deeper relaxation. Worn on the neck, it delivers gentle, low-frequency electrical pulses that stimulate the vagus nerve, helping the body shift from a state of alertness to calm. This process lowers stress, slows the heart rate, and creates the conditions for falling asleep more easily and maintaining restful sleep throughout the night.
Founded in 2021 and based in Vilnius, Pulsetto positions itself at the intersection of neuroscience and wellbeing. With €2 million in funding, the company is expanding its product and making its drug-free approach to stress reduction, sleep improvement, and mental resilience accessible to a wider audience.
Seluna: Based in Glasgow, Seluna is developing medical software to help doctors diagnose paediatric sleep disorders and prioritise treatment for children who need it most. Its machine learning-enabled platform focuses on children’s sleep apnoea and is set to be the first solution of its kind in paediatric healthcare. The technology automates and streamlines the interpretation of sleep studies, improves diagnostic accuracy, reduces hospital workload, and supports better treatment planning. By working closely with hospitals and clinicians, Seluna provides real-time data to enhance care and treatment accuracy.
Since its founding in 2022, the startup has secured €1.1 million in funding, been selected for the InnovateUK Global Incubator Programme, and won the Scottish Graduate Startup of the Year award, recognition of its dedicated efforts to transform how paediatric sleep disorders are treated.
Shoorah: Headquartered in Hornchurch, the United Kingdom, Shoorah is an AI platform that targets businesses and individuals to deliver a holistic mental health and wellbeing platform. The app integrates features such as meditation, breathwork, journaling, sleep and mood tracking, and micro-content “Shoorah Pods” to promote daily self-care and better sleep. To boost engagement, it includes affirmation exercises and a reward system called WellPoints, recorded on a private blockchain to securely track progress and incentivise healthy habits, which can also be redeemed for discounted therapy sessions. This mix of AI-driven support, habit-forming tools, and secure digital rewards makes Shoorah a technology-driven solution for improving mental health and sleep quality.
Founded in 2022 and having raised € 743k in funding, Shoorah blends AI-powered guidance with habit-building tools and meaningful digital rewards, offering a supportive and engaging way to take control of your wellbeing. It’s a tech-driven solution designed to help you feel calmer, sleep better, and build healthier daily routines that truly last.
Zeus: Petersfield-based HealthTech startup is working to improve the sleep quality of people within the next decade. Its a non-invasive device, targets the underlying causes of disrupted sleep, helping those affected by snoring and sleep apnoea while also benefiting the well-being of their partners and families. Using patented TENS technology, the device stimulates tongue muscles to keep airways open, supporting quieter and more restorative sleep.
Created in partnership with the NHS and leading sleep specialists, Zeus has been validated through three clinical trials that demonstrate both safety and effectiveness. The product is ethically produced in the UK and comes with a 90-day satisfaction guarantee. Since securing funding in 2022, the company has raised €176k to advance its mission of easing the symptoms of snoring and sleep apnoea.
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