Tanglen raises €3.8M to challenge US code platforms
Finnish developer platform startup Tanglen has secured €3.8 million in fresh funding to build a European alternative to dominant US code-hosting services. The round is notable for the participation of GitHub’s former CEO, underscoring investor belief that Europe needs its own strategically independent infrastructure for software development.
Positioned as a secure, privacy-centric platform for hosting and collaborating on code, Tanglen aims to give European companies and public institutions more control over their software supply chains. The startup is building tools that mirror and extend the capabilities of leading US platforms, while keeping data within European jurisdictions and aligned with GDPR and emerging digital sovereignty rules.
Strategic push for European digital sovereignty
Across the EU, policymakers and enterprises are increasingly focused on digital sovereignty and reducing dependence on US and Asian cloud and developer tools. By offering a Europe-based alternative to US code platforms, Tanglen seeks to address concerns around data access, compliance, and resilience in the face of geopolitical tensions.
Backed by the experience of GitHub’s former CEO, the company is expected to invest heavily in reliability, developer experience and integrations with existing DevOps workflows. The funding will be used to scale engineering, strengthen security features, and expand go-to-market efforts across key European tech hubs.
Competing in a crowded global developer tools market
The global market for developer collaboration platforms is intensely competitive, dominated by large US providers that benefit from network effects and deep integrations. Tanglen is betting that a combination of local data hosting, regulatory alignment, and enterprise-grade security will appeal to governments, regulated industries, and corporations with strict compliance needs.
Industry observers note that the backing of a former leader of GitHub gives Tanglen both credibility and insight into what it takes to scale a modern code platform. If successful, the Finnish startup could become a flagship example of Europe’s broader effort to build its own critical technology infrastructure, from cloud computing to developer tools.