Analysis

October 17, 2022

What Q3 data says about European tech's fortunes in 2022

Sifted analysed Q3 for the bigger picture on the state of play in European tech


2022 has been a mixed bag for European tech so far. Between talks of a downturn, slashed valuations, layoffs and a generally poor macro environment, VC funding has taken a hit downwards from 2021's hypergrowth.  

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Federico Scolari

Federico Scolari is a senior intelligence analyst and data lead at Sifted. Find him on LinkedIn

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