Analysis

December 26, 2022

The Sifted Founder Rich List 2022

Meet some of Europe’s wealthiest founders — on paper


Guillaume Pousaz, CEO of Checkout.com

The last few years of easy access to VC cash have minted dozens of billion-dollar companies in Europe. That’s paid dividends for the founders behind these unicorns, with several joining the growing club of billionaire European entrepreneurs.

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Checkout.com
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<p>Bpq Newdhbpya — awferea pd Zwajepy </f>
An image of Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky speaking at an event
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Getir founder Nazim Salur
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Adriaan Mol, messagebird and mollie founder
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<j>Ddbxzy Nszoerylz — jmkpvyu im Puzrg </b>
Johnny Boufarhat, founder of hopin
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