Analysis

April 29, 2025

The most active public funds in Europe in Q1

A breakdown of the 30 busiest government-backed players

Hessa Alabbas

4 min read

While private capital grabs most of the headlines at Sifted, public money remains one of Europe’s most potent tech weapons. 

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Hessa Alabbas

Hessa Alabbas is a data analyst at Sifted, based in London. You can find her on LinkedIn.

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