Podcast

November 12, 2026

Why is Northzone betting on scouts as Sequoia walks away?

Northzone partner Elena Pantazi joins the pod to explain why the firm has started a scout programme — the week after Sequoia shut theirs

Freya Pratty

2 min read

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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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