Analysis

June 18, 2021

Here's which European startups have caught Amazon's eye

Amazon's acquired or invested in 28 European companies — half of those deals have taken place in the last four years.


Freya Pratty

5 min read

Amazon is ramping up its focus on Europe after posting record revenues in the region in 2020. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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