2022 was a reality check for European tech. After VC funding went through the roof in 2021, worsening economic and business conditions took their toll in the second half of 2022. The year went from being defined by free-flowing cash to the stark reality of layoffs, cost-cutting and a tough fundraising climate for founders.
Analysis
December 29, 2022
European tech in 2022: The year in data
A look back at the year in nine charts
7 min read
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