Analysis

August 4, 2021

15 remote work startups to watch in Europe, according to top VCs

Is working from home here to stay? These are the remote work startups that have got VCs talking post-lockdown.


Tom Matsuda

8 min read

Namratha Kothapalli

As lockdowns are lifted across Europe, the question as to whether remote working is here to stay is on everyone’s lips — especially that of VCs looking to invest in startups that could shape the way we work post-pandemic. 

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Tom Matsuda

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