Analysis

January 4, 2023

Reader predictions: What’s in store for European tech 2023

We asked Sifted readers about hiring, fundraising, diversity — and more. Here’s what they told us


As the dust settled on the rollercoaster that was 2022 in startup Europe, we asked you — our readers — to gaze into your crystal ball and tell us your predictions for European tech in 2023.

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz is a senior reporter at Sifted. He covers AI and UK tech, and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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