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October 10, 2025

The inaugural 100 Women in Tech in Europe list

Sifted, Station F and Sistafund present the inaugural list of 100 Women in Tech in Europe; a celebration of the industry's rising stars

Amy Lewin

4 min read

In the very early days of Sifted, before we launched our website, our all-female team of reporters had a conversation I won’t forget.

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Announcing the 100 Women in Tech in Europe 2025 list at the Sifted Summit
Announcing the 100 Women in Tech in Europe 2025 list at the Sifted Summit
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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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