The dreaded downround has well and truly taken hold across European VC in 2023.
Analysis
November 22, 2023
European tech downrounds hit highest levels since 2014 as valuations continue to tumble
A new PitchBook report found that valuations at the latest stage companies have seen the biggest dips and unicorn deals have dropped off a cliff
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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