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January 7, 2026

12 people to watch in European tech in 2026

We asked founders and investors to nominate the people they think will shape the ecosystem in 2026


Freya Pratty

5 min read

Leila Rastegnar Zegna, Kindred Capital

Last year marked something of a comeback for European tech. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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