Divestitures are nothing new, and not unique to tech.
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August 28, 2023
Divestitures in a downturn: Is this the new startup survival trend?
Some European startups are looking to sell parts of their business where they can’t tap investors for cash
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Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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