Analysis

April 4, 2025

LP angst in Amsterdam: ‘There is a lot of uncertainty still’

VCs and LPs still report a tricky fundraising environment — but they're interested in a few sectors

Anne Sraders

4 min read

The boat was gently rocking on the canal as we sailed on a scenic tour of the Dutch capital on Wednesday evening. Despite the spectacle — the sunset glistening off the windows and the water — the attendees’ attention was elsewhere: chatting with LPs to raise money on the sidelines of the 0100 GP/LP conference this week.

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Anne Sraders

Anne Sraders is a senior reporter at Sifted, based in Berlin. She covers the VC industry and deeptech startups. She also writes Sifted's weekly VC newsletter Up Round. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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