Almost a quarter of Europe’s most promising AI startups are considering relocating to the US, as intense competition for talent threatens their growth potential, according to a new Sifted survey.
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October 30, 2025
A quarter of Europe’s most promising AI startups could move to the US, survey shows
A new Sifted poll suggests startup leaders fear competition for talent threatens growth
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