Analysis

May 24, 2021

Tiger Global has invested in 16 European startups worth €70bn this year

The firm, known for its splash-the-cash, aggressive investment style, now has Europe in its crosshairs.


Freya Pratty

5 min read

Want to spark fear in the heart of a European VC? Say these two words: Tiger Global. 

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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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