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March 28, 2023

6 European founders-to-investors to watch, according to VCs

From angel investing to launching a new fund, successful founders are increasingly turning to VC — here are 6 who made the shift to keep on your radar


Sadia Nowshin

4 min read

Maxine Rior, principal at Northzone

More and more European founders are trading in their operator credentials and becoming investors — whether going solo as angels, joining a VC or setting up funds of their own.

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Maxine Rior, principal at Northzone
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Sadia Nowshin

Sadia Nowshin was a reporter at Sifted covering foodtech, biotech and startup life. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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