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- Europe’s serial founders building something newStartup lifeList
August 29, 2025
Europe’s serial founders building something new
There’s an increasing number of serial founders in Europe — many of whom are launching their latest venture in a whole new sector
By Amy Lewin, Martin Coulter and Mimi BillingPro - Is Klarna ready to IPO?FintechAnalysis
August 29, 2025
Is Klarna ready to IPO?
The fintech reportedly plans to float as soon as next month
By Tom MatsudaPro - Radical candour can ruin your culture: here’s what to do about itStartup lifeOpinion
August 29, 2025
Radical candour can ruin your culture: here’s what to do about it
Feedback is supposed to be a vehicle for growth
By Mathias Meyer - Tiger Global’s European team disbandsVenture capitalExclusive
August 29, 2025
Tiger Global’s European team disbands
The New York-based firm no longer has any directors left in Europe, public records show
By Freya Pratty
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- Europe’s neobanks: Still a boys' club?Digital banksAnalysis
August 26, 2025
Europe’s neobanks: Still a boys' club?
New figures suggest fintech challengers face similar issues as legacy banks
By Tom MatsudaPro - Europe’s fastest-growing robotics startup teamsRoboticsFastest-growing startups
August 26, 2025
Europe’s fastest-growing robotics startup teams
There’s a race on to take advantage of improvements in robotics, with some companies going on a hiring tear
By Tom NugentPro - Big Tech is eating the AI industry’s seedcornSifted viewOpinion
August 25, 2025
Big Tech is eating the AI industry’s seedcorn
Reverse acquihires often leave a startup’s investors — and junior employees — in the lurch
By John ThornhillPro - Europe risks falling behind in quantum raceQuantumAnalysis
August 25, 2025
Europe risks falling behind in quantum race
A new report shows Europe is a strong contender in quantum technologies — but observers say the region risks falling behind
By Daphné Leprince-RinguetPro
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By Miriam Partington - How AI is transforming startups — for better or worseFuture of workPodcast
August 28, 2025
How AI is transforming startups — for better or worse
And why we're going from "an era of specialism to an era of generalism" in the talent market
By Amy Lewin - VCs value Lovable at $4bn in flurry of bids, reports say
August 28, 2025
VCs value Lovable at $4bn in flurry of bids, reports say
Stockholm-based vibe coding startup recently crowned Europe’s newest unicorn
By Maya Dharampal-Hornby - 17 energy startups to watch, according to investorsEnergyInvestor survey
August 28, 2025
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By Steph BaileyPro - Spotify and Revolut-backer Lakestar closes $265m continuation fundVenture capitalNews
August 28, 2025
Spotify and Revolut-backer Lakestar closes $265m continuation fund
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