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June 15, 2026

European tech has discovered some swagger

A string of mega deals has brought a new sense of mission and ambition to the continent's tech sector

John Thornhill

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Despite the risk of developing hypothermia in the swirling rain at Soho Farm House last Thursday, there was no dampening the buzz generated by the 300 hyper-active unicorn founders who attended Founders Forum.

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John Thornhill

John Thornhill is Sifted’s founder and innovation editor of the Financial Times. He tweets from @johnthornhillft

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