Mimi Billing, Europe Editor at Sifted

Opinion

May 27, 2026

Why women in tech need a spotlight more than ever

In an era where DEI has fallen from grace, the 100 Women in Tech list matters

Mimi Billing

3 min read

For the second year in a row, Sifted is teaming up with Sistafund and Station F to create a list of the 100 rising stars in tech in Europe. We are focusing on women because they deserve recognition — and right now, that recognition matters more than ever.

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100 Women In Tech in Europe list 2026

Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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