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October 13, 2025

Sifted Summit 2025: In pictures

Thousands of startup founders, operators and investors descend on Magazine London for fourth annual event


Martin Coulter

8 min read

The opening panel on the Main Stage of Sifted Summit 2025

Last week, Magazine London played host to the fourth annual Sifted Summit, featuring some of the tech industry’s top voices across an abundance of panels, firesides and workshops. 

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Eric Schmidt in conversation with John Thornhill at Sifted Summit
Eric Schmidt in conversation with John Thornhill at Sifted Summit
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Greg Jackson in conversation with Sifted reporter Freya Pratty
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Startup operators came together for future-facing discussions at the Next Stage
Startup operators came together for future-facing discussions at the Next Stage
Sequoia investor Luciana Lixandru (right) on stage at Sifted Summit
Sequoia investor Luciana Lixandru (right) on stage at Sifted Summit
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Sifted fintech reporter Tom Matsuda quizzes industry leaders
This year marked the fourth edition of Sifted Summit
This year marked the fourth edition of Sifted Summit
Car subscription platform Finn accepts the prize for topping the Sifted 250
Car subscription platform Finn tops the Sifted 250
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Arm founder Hermann Hauser appeared on the Main Stage
Arm founder Hermann Hauser appeared on the Main Stage
Day one of Sifted Summit closed with a round of networking drinks
Day one of Sifted Summit closed with a round of networking drinks
Workshops and roundtables offered startup operators a space for open dialogue
Workshops and roundtables offered startup operators a space for open dialogue
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UK entrepreneurship advisor Alexandra Depledge appears on stage at Summit
UK entrepreneurship advisor Alexandra Depledge appears on stage at Summit
The Startup Life stage brought founders and operators together
The Startup Life stage brought founders and operators together to discuss everyday challenges
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Thousands descended on Magazine London for the fourth annual Sifted Summit
The CXO Lounge gave attendees the chance to hear from high-calibre C-suite execs
A picture of Qonto CEO Alexandre Prot speaking at Sifted Summit in London
Qonto CEO Alexandre Prot speaking at Sifted Summit in London
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Announcing the 100 Women in Tech in Europe 2025 list at the Sifted Summit
Announcing the 100 Women in Tech in Europe 2025 list
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The Sifted Summit 2025 team
The Sifted Summit 2025 team

Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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