Analysis

May 24, 2022

VCs are still investing, but much more carefully, a new survey shows

These are now the median round sizes and valuations for European seed and Series A startups, according to a new survey of VCs


Eleanor Warnock

2 min read

Yann Ranchere, partner at VC firm Anthemis

VCs are still investing in Europe, but startup valuations have come down — particularly at the latest stages — according to a new survey of investors in the region. 

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Eleanor Warnock

Eleanor Warnock is an advisor to VC firm Bek Ventures, and writes a newsletter on tech and writing. She was previously Sifted’s deputy editor. Find her on X and LinkedIn

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