Analysis

February 10, 2023

The European VCs set to raise new funds this year

It's a tough time to be out fundraising — but some of these VCs are running out of dry powder


Amy Lewin

7 min read

The Kindred team

2022 was a record year for European VC fundraising. VCs raised $28.9bn — more than even 2021’s figure of $23.1bn, according to Dealroom. But 2023 is likely to see a much smaller figure raised. 

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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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