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April 10, 2025

Market turmoil prompts European startups to rethink their IPO plans: ‘We don't know what will happen’

Donald Trump's unprecedented move upended global markets


Martin Coulter

3 min read

European late-stage startups are assessing their IPO plans after US president Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariffs regime wreaked havoc on the public markets. 

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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