Analysis

August 11, 2022

Lots of mixed signals: The state of early-stage funding in Europe

88% of attendees at a recent Sifted Pro Roundtable predicted some further falls in startup valuations, as opposed to “lots”


News of the funding slowdown, falling valuations and layoffs are dominating tech headlines. But it’s not all doom and gloom at the earliest stages — new funds continue to raise and exciting new companies emerge. 

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Jonathan Sinclair

Jonathan Sinclair is head of research at Sifted. Find him on LinkedIn

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