Europe’s fastest growing tech companies in 2021

It’s been a mega year for European tech, but which companies grew the most? Here's the top ten.


Freya Pratty

7 min read

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It’s been a mega year for European tech. Projections suggest that total investment for 2021 will hit more than $120bn, nearly three times as much as was raised last year. 

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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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