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June 1, 2023

Is the era of VCs making money from 'bullshit' closing? 4 takeaways from Sifted Sessions Berlin

Sifted took a trip to the German capital to uncover how DACH startups are adapting to the tech reset


Sophie Rowe

6 min read

Event host Miriam Partington (right) has reported on DACH tech for three years. Pictured alongside (L-R): Erik Podzuweit, co-CEO and cofounder of Scalable Capital, Georgie Smallwood, CPO of Tier, Christoph Jenny, cofounder of Planted Doreen Huber, partner at EQT Ventures

2022 wasn’t smooth sailing for DACH startups, as VC funding took a nosedive and companies downsized teams to extend their runway. 

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The roundtable registration desk
The roundtable registration desk at Sifted Sessions Berlin 2023
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Angel investor Georgie Smallwood sharing tips on raising capital during an oversubscribed roundtable discussion
Angel investor Georgie Smallwood sharing tips on raising capital during an oversubscribed roundtable discussion
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Laura Warnier, chief growth officer of GoStudent, sharing strategies for structuring teams in the “silent disco workshop igloo”
Laura Warnier, chief growth officer of GoStudent, sharing strategies for structuring teams in the “silent disco workshop igloo”
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Sophie Rowe

Sophie Rowe is an events producer at Sifted, working on our in-person Sessions and flagship Summit. Connect with her on LinkedIn

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