Europe’s fastest growing tech companies in 2022

Last year's list was full of speedy grocery and ecommerce companies. After a tumultuous 12 months, things look very different for Europe's fastest-growing tech companies


Freya Pratty

5 min read

Last year the list of fastest-growing tech startups in Europe was dominated by speedy grocery and ecommerce companies. After a tumultuous 12 months in European tech, the tables have turned. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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