Analysis

November 4, 2024

Investors scour Europe's universities for the next unicorn

At Stage Two, an annual spinout event in Berlin, companies showed why investors have been paying more attention to spinouts in recent years

Tom Nugent

4 min read

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Tom Nugent

Tom Nugent is Sifted’s managing editor. He covers robotics, chips and university spinouts. Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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