Opinion

April 17, 2023

Are VCs… finally backing things that matter?

Deeptech and climate tech have overtaken fintech for funding raised


Eleanor Warnock

3 min read

Credit: Jordan Steranka on Unsplash

For most of the last decade, fintech has been the undisputed champion of European tech. It’s attracted the most capital of any sector, and 37% of Europe’s unicorns are in fintech, including household names like Klarna and Revolut — more than any other sector. 

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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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