Analysis

October 20, 2022

Five 2022 European tech myths debunked

Sifted Intelligence ran the numbers to expose some of the myths you might hear at your next dinner party.


This year, data on the health of European tech has been scrutinised more than ever, but some false narratives are still slipping through the cracks. Admittedly, the picture is constantly changing, but the blanket “doom-and-gloom” statements aren’t necessarily a fair reflection of what’s really going on.

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